1. A Retrieved Reformation by O. Henry
Week 5 vocabulary
A Retrieved Reformation
by O. Henry

2. virtuous Molly is a virtuous woman who has dedicated her life to helping others.
POS: adj.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: morally good; honorable
Synonyms: honest, noble, honorable
Antonyms: vile, wicked, dishonest

3. compulsory It is compulsory that people show identification before being allowed to board a commercial aircraft.
POS: adj.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: forced; required
Synonyms: imperative, mandatory, necessary
Antonyms: inessential, optional, unnecessary

4. rehabilitate After I my car accident, I had to attend physical therapy to rehabilitate the muscles in my back and neck.
POS: verb
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: to restore to useful life, as though therapy and education
Synonyms: improve, mend, reconstruct
Antonyms: break, damage, harm, destroy

5. balk My dog will balk to go outside when the weather is bad because he is terrified of the thunder and lightning.
POS: verb
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: to refuse to move or act
Synonyms: recoil, refuse, turn down
Antonyms: accept, face, meet

6. eminent Because Dr. Doctor is one of the most eminent physicians in town, it is almost impossible to get an appointment without a referral.
POS: adj.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: famous; well-respected
Synonyms: esteemed, outstanding, renowned
Antonyms: common, ordinary, unknown

7. genially The trainer genially approached the anxious horse, and he was able to calm the animal down with his kind words.
POS: adv.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: in a pleasant, friendly manner
Synonyms: graciously, tenderly, affectionately
Antonyms: disagreeably, inconsiderately, unkindly

8. retribution Because there was a food fight with all students involved, the principal’s retribution was to cancel recess.
POS: noun
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: punishment for bad behavior
Synonyms: retaliation, justice, compensation
Antonyms: forgiveness, sympathy, pardon

9. elusive The elusive dog ran every time he saw a human until he met Lady who took him back to her loving family.
POS: adj.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: tending to elude capture
Synonyms: tricky, slippery
Antonyms: definite, honest, stable

10. saunter Although the dog was being chased by the pound employee, he chose to saunter down the street as if he didn’t have a care in the world.
POS: verb
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: to stroll in a casual manner
Synonyms: amble, roam, toddle, wander
Antonyms: go direct, stay, rush, run, hurry

11. unperceived The deep wound was unperceived by the nurse on the first look, but was found during a deeper exam.
POS: adj.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: not seen or noticed
Synonyms: imaginary, invisible, unnoticed
Antonyms: seen, open, visible

12. Evaluate Evaluate which source will give you information on working with animals.
POS: verb
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: Judge the worth of something or a situation
Synonyms: assess, gage, weigh, estimate, calculate