1. Set 7 Vocabulary
Academic and Honors

2. Amiably POS : Adverb Definition: Spoken in a friendly manner
Synonym: Kind
Antonym: Harsh
Sentence:
Although TJ is Stacey’s friend, he is not very amiable to him.

3. Dismally POS : Adverb Definition: Gloomily Synonym: Depressed
Antonym: Joyful
Sentence:
Little Man was always dismal if his clothes got dirty.

4. Dubious POS : Adj. Definition: Doubtful Synonym: Chancy
Antonym: Trusting
Sentence:
Christopher-John was dubious over missing lunch to dig a trench.

5. Exasperation POS : Noun Definition: Extreme Frustration Synonym: Rage
Antonym: Relaxation
Sentence:
Cassie was exasperated when she was told to apologize to Lillian Jean.

6. Flounced POS : Verb Definition: Walked in a showy manner
Synonym: Swagger
Antonym: Walk Normal
Sentence:
TJ always flounced around as he walked to Stacy, showing off.

7. Jauntily POS : Adv Definition: In a lively manner Synonym: Joyfully
Antonym: Dubious
Sentence:
Cassie and the others jauntily walked home after seeing the bus “break down”; they were joyful!

8. Motley POS : Adj Definition: Jumbled mix of things Synonym: Medly
Antonym: Pure
Sentence:
The Wallace store sold a motley array of items, from apples to water.

9. Penchant POS : Noun Definition: A liking for something
Synonym: Aptitude
Antonym: Disdain
Sentence:
TJ certaintly had a pechant for the gun at Mr. Barnett’s store. He wanted it badly.

10. Raucous POS : Adj Definition: Loud and boisterous Synonym: Rucus
Antonym: Silence
Sentence:
Cassie tried not to make a raucous noise as she snuck to the boys’ room.

11. Reverberated POS : Verb Definition: Echoed Synonym: Returned
Antonym: Absorbed
Sentence:
“Why not?” asked Little Man. Silence. “Why Not?!” his voice reverberated.

12. Sheepish POS : Adj. Definition: Embarrassed Synonym: Foolish
Antonym: Self-confident
Sentence:
Little man was sheepish when he fell into the gully while trying to escape the bus.

13. Temerity POS : Noun Definition: Boldness or contempt for danger
Synonym: Fearless
Antonym: Fearful
Sentence:
Stacey had a certain temerity when he went to dig the trench that would later stop the bus; he was confident about his plan.

14. Honors Vocabulary

15. Enblazoned POS : Adj. Definition: Decorated Synonym: Elegant
Antonym: Disheveled
Sentence:
On the first day of school, everyone was dressed up in their emblazoned church clothes, as was Cassie.

16. Morosely POS : Adverb Definition: Sadly Synonym: Mournfully
Antonym: Joyfully
Sentence:
Cassie morosely walked away after she had to apologize to Lillian Jean. She hated doing it.

17. Pensively POS : Adverb Definition: Thoughtfully Synonym: Cognitively
Antonym: Selfish
Sentence:
Uncle Hammer pensively gave Stacey a new coat for church.; he was not sure he was mature enough to take care of it.
Yay Kittens!

18. Undaunted POS : Adj. Definition: Not Bothered Synonym: Fearless
Antonym: Fearfull
Sentence:
Undaunted by his mom’s warnings, Stacey followed TJ up to the Wallace store.

19. Formidable POS : Noun Definition: Fearful-looking Synonym: Frightening
Antonym: Cuddily
Sentence:
Mr. Morrison was a very formidable man. He was very tall and muscular.

20. Sinewy POS : Adjective Definition: Physically tough Synonym: Vigorous
Antonym: Weak
Sentence:
Mr. Morrison was also a sinewy man, along with being formidable. You could see how strong he was.