Daily Word 1st Quarter
#1 – Abhor (v) Definition: to detest; to loathe 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#9 – Antiquated (adj) Definition: too old to be useful; outdated, obsolete Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: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:
#14 – Astute (adj) Definition: wise; insightfully clever Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: Honors and C.P. both – Plan on an upcoming daily word test over words #1-20. I will announce the day when we get a little closer.
#15 – Augment (v) Definition: to expand; to make larger Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: Honors and C.P. both – Test over words #1-20 on Tues. (25th)
#16 –Beguile (v) Definition: to cheat or deceive, usually through charm; to amuse Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: Honors and C.P. both – Test over words #1-20 on Tues. (25th)
#17 – Bellicose (adj) Definition: warlike; quarrelsome Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence:
#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: Honors and C.P. both – Meet me in the library tomorrow and Friday! Test over words #1-20 on Tues. (25th)
#20 – Benign (adj) Definition: gentle; kind-hearted; mild Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples: Sentence: Honors and C.P. both – Test over words #1-20 tomorrow!