Word: Benevolent Part of speech: Adjective Pronunciation: buh-nev-uh-luh nt Origins: Latin “bene” (well; good) + “vol” (wish) Related Forms: Benevolence (n); benevolently (adv) Sentence: Although she ruled absolutely, the benevolent monarch made sure that all of her subjects had plenty of food, warm places to live, and safety from danger. Predicted Definition: Definition: --1. intending or showing goodwill; kindly; friendly --2. doing good or giving aid to others, rather than making profit; charitable (The Red Cross is a benevolent organization)

Word: Adversary Part of speech: Noun Pronunciation: ad-ver-ser-ee Origins: Latin “ad” (to, towards) + “vertere” (to turn) Related Forms: Adversarial (adj); adverse (adj) Sentence: When she heard about another serial killer hunting in her territory, Umkulthoum vowed to track down this new adversary and disembowel him or her. Predicted Definition: Definition: a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe; a person, group, etc., that is an opponent in a contest.

Word: Omniscient Part of speech: Adjective Pronunciation: Ŏ m-n ĭ sh- ĕ nt Origins: Latin “Omni” (all) + “Scire” (to know) Related Forms: Omniscience (n); Omnisciently (adv) Sentence: The Christmas carols tell of an omniscient Santa Clause: “He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake. He knows when you’ve been bad or good….” Predicted Definition: Definition: Having or possessing unlimited (or seemingly unlimited) knowledge or understanding

Word: Chivalrous Part of speech: Adjective Pronunciation: shiv-uh l-ruh s Origins: Latin: “caball ā rius” (man on horseback (from “caball” (horse))) Related Forms: Chivalry (n) Sentence: Umkulthoum was impressed by the chivalrous behavior of her neighbor when he rescued her during a mugging, even though she was disappointed that she wouldn’t get to kill her muggers. Predicted Definition: Definition: 1. having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty. 2. considerate and courteous to women; gallant. 3. gracious and honorable toward an enemy, especially a defeated one, and toward the weak or poor.

Word: Altruistic Part of speech: Adjective Pronunciation: al-troo-is-tik Origins: Latin “alter” (other) Related Forms: Altruism (n); Altruistically (adv) Sentence: The altruistic hostage stayed behind to fight off Umkulthoum while allowing the other hostages to escape from the basement dungeon. Predicted Definition: Definition: unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoistic )

Word: Benefactor Part of speech: Noun Pronunciation: ben-uh-fak-ter Origins: Latin: “bene” (good/well) + “fac” (to make) + “or” (one who does) Related Forms: Sentence: As she wrote them a very generous check, Umkulthoum laughed to think how shocked the Society for the Advancement of Amputees would be if they knew how many amputees their secret benefactor had created. Predicted Definition: Definition: 1 -- a person who confers a benefit; kindly helper a person who supports or helps a person, institution, etc, esp by giving money; patron

Word: Embark Part of speech: Verb Pronunciation: em-bahrk Origins: Latin “em” (to cause to be in; on all sides, completely) + “barca” (barge) (derived from Coptic, to Egyptian, to Greek, to Latin) Related Forms: Embarkation (n); disembark (v) Sentence: Moments after she embarked on the cruise ship, Umkulthoum embarked on her career as a sociopathic killer, strangling a cabin boy with the straps of a life preserver. Predicted Definition: Definition: 1. to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey. 2. to start an enterprise, business, etc.

Word: Stately Part of speech: Adjective Pronunciation: steyt-lee Origins: Latin: “Stare” (To Stand) Related Forms: Stateliness (n); Sentence: Throughout time, kings and queens have maintained stately throne rooms in order to impress and intimidate the petitioners who come before them. Predicted Definition: Definition: majestic; imposing in magnificence, elegance, etc.; dignified.