Daily Word 1st Quarter

#1 – Abhor (v) Definition: to detest; to loath Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#2 – Acclimated (adj) Definition: to adjust or become accustomed to a new climate or environment Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#3 – Adulation (n) Definition: high praise Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#4 – Adversity (n) Definition: misfortune Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#5 – Aloof (adj) Definition: detached; apart; indifferent Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#6 – Ambiguous (adj) Definition: unclear; vague; having several possible interpretations Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#7 – Amity (n) Definition: friendship Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#8 – Anecdote (n) Definition: a short account of an event Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#9 – Antiquated (adj) Definition: to old to be useful; outdated, obsolete Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#10 – Apathy (n) Definition: lack of interest or concern Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#11 – Appease (v) Definition: calm; pacify Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#12 – Arbitrary (adj) Definition: selected at random choice and without solid reason Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#13 – Arcane (adj) Definition: secret; mysterious Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All: Daily Word Test – Monday (19th) #1-15

#14 – Astute (adj) Definition: wise; insightfully clever Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All: Daily Word Test – Monday (19th) #1-15

#15 – Augment (v) Definition: to expand; to make larger Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: Daily Word Test – Monday (19th) #1-15

#16 –Beguile (v) Definition: to cheat or deceive, usually through charm; to amuse Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All: Daily Word Test – Monday (19th) #1-15

#17 – Bellicose (adj) Definition: warlike; quarrelsome Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All: Daily Word Test Today! CP 9: Plot & Setting Unit Test this Wed. (open note)

#18 – Benevolent (adj) Definition: kindly; charitable Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#19 – Bequeath (v) Definition: to leave behind or hand down through a will; transmit Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#20 – Benign (adj) Definition: gentle; kind- hearted; mild Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#21 – Brash (adj) Definition: prone to act in a hasty manner; imprudent Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#22 – Callous (adj) Definition: thick; hardened; lacking pity or mercy Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#23 – Catalyst (n) Definition: something causing change Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#24 – Complacent (adj) Definition: self-satisfied; unconcerned Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All: Daily Word Test on Monday #1-25

#25 – Confound (v) Definition: to mix up (in your own mind); to confuse someone else Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All: Daily Word Test on Monday #1-25

#26 – Consummate (v) Definition: to complete or make whole Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All: Daily Word Test on Monday #1-25

#27 – Culpable (adj) Definition: guilty; blameworthy Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All: Daily Word Test today! #1-25

#28 – Cumbersome (adj) Definition: hard to handle or deal with because of size, weight, or many parts; burdensome Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#29 – Delve (v) Definition: to carry on intensive and thorough research for data or Information; investigate Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#30 – Depleted (adj) Definition: emptied; drained; used up Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: Honors 9: Plot, Setting, and Characterization Unit Test tomorrow (includes Frankenstein)

#31 – Deplore (v) Definition: to express regret or disapproval; complain; criticize Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All: We will have three daily words today, to make up for days in library. CP 9 – Night Ch. 8-9 due this Friday (finish novel)

#32 – Destitute (adj) Definition: poor; lacking possessions Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#33 – Disheveled (adj) Definition: untidy Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#34 – Disseminate (v) Definition: to scatter or spread widely Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:

#35 – Doleful (adj) Definition: extremely sad Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: CP: Characterization Unit Test on Wed. (includes background notes, textbook stories, and Night)

#36 – Eclectic (adj) Definition: selecting from various sources; not following any one system Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: CP: Characterization Unit Test on Thurs. (includes background notes, textbook stories, and Night)

#37 – Edifice (n) Definition: a large or massive structure Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: CP: Characterization Unit Test on Thurs. (includes background notes, textbook stories, and Night)

#38 – Efface (v) Definition: to erase Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: CP: Characterization Unit Test tomorrow! (includes background notes, textbook stories, and Night)

#39 – Efficacy (n) Definition: the ability to produce desired results Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: CP: Characterization Unit Test today!

#40 – Elated (adj) Definition: extremely happy; overjoyed Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All: Daily Word 1st Qtr. Test #1-43 – next Friday (28th)

#41 – Emulate (V) Definition: to try to equal by imitating Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All: Daily Word Bonus Pt. Review Day: this Thursday (closed binder!) All: Daily Word 1st Qtr. Test #1-43 – this Friday (28th)

#42 – Enervate (v) Definition: to weaken; to tire Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All: Daily Word Bonus Pt. Review Day: this Thursday (closed binder!) Daily Word 1st Qtr. Test #1-43 – this Friday (28th) *43 pts Binder Check – this Friday (28th) *25 pts All missing work, tests, and quizzes must be in by 2:30 on Fri (28th)

#43 – Enigma (n) Definition: mystery; puzzle Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: All: Daily Word Bonus Pt. Review Day: tomorrow (closed binder!) Daily Word 1st Qtr. Test #1-43 – this Friday (28th) *43 pts Binder Check – this Friday (28th) *25 pts All missing work, tests, and quizzes must be in by 2:30 on Fri (28th)