Reluctantly Part of Speech: adverb Definition: unwillingly; without enthusiasm or confidence Synonyms: hesitantly, cautiously, warily, unwillingly, grudgingly, unenthusiastically Antonyms: willingly, enthusiastically, excitedly, whole-heartedly Sentence: I reluctantly placed my favorite teddy bear in the trash bag.

Assignment Describe the last thing you reluctantly did. Make sure to use the word.

Imperious Part of Speech: adjective Definition: acting in a kingly manner; commanding with a superior attitude Synonyms: arrogant, domineering, authoritative, commanding Antonyms: humble, meek, obedient Sentence: The imperious man commanded the cashier to take 10 percent off of his purchase.

Assignment Draw the word “imperious” in the spires of a crown.

Dejected Part of Speech: adjective Definition: depressed in spirits; disheartened Synonyms: discouraged, morose, gloomy Antonyms: cheerful, encouraged, happy Sentence: I put my arms around the dejected little boy who still held the paper with the bright "F" on it.

Assignment What could make a kid dejected on Christmas day? Briefly describe the circumstances, and use the word.

Anguished Part of Speech: adjective Definition: feeling intense distress, suffering, or pain Synonyms: distressed, heartbroken, despairing, devastated Antonyms: overjoyed, elated, ecstatic Sentence: There was an anguished look on my mother's face as the coffin slipped out of sight.

Assignment Describe a situation in which a baby might feel anguished. Use the word. 0r draw the word anguished feeling anguished.

Craftily Part of Speech: adverb Definition: to act in a way that shows skill in underhand or evil schemes Synonyms: cunningly, slyly, shiftily, intelligently Antonyms: stupidly, bluntly, openly Sentence: Jafar craftily suggested himself as a husband for Jasmine, putting himself in line for the throne.

Assignment Describe the last crafty conversation you had with your parents. (Make it up if you’ve “never” had one.) Use the word.