1. Word of the Week WOW
1st Semester

2. acclaim The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success.
Part of Speech: noun Definition: enthusiastic and public praise Synonyms: praise, cheers,tribute,acclamation

3. animosity He no longer felt any animosity toward her.
Part of Speech: noun Definition: strong hostility Synonyms: bitterness resentment dislike
animosity
He no longer felt any animosity toward her.

4. Part of Speech: noun Definition: a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another Synonyms: forerunner predecessor
antecedent
What was the antecedent event that prompted you to break a diet?

5. arbitrary His mealtimes were entirely arbitrary.
Part of Speech: adjective Definition: based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system Synonyms: random chance
arbitrary
His mealtimes were entirely arbitrary.

6. archaic Prisons are run on archaic methods.
Part of Speech: adjective Definition: very old or old-fashioned Synonyms: old-fashion obsolete
archaic
Prisons are run on archaic methods.

7. callous His callous comments about the murder made me shiver.
Part of Speech: adjective Definition: showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others Synonyms: heartless uncaring
callous
His callous comments about the murder made me shiver.

8. Part of Speech: adjective Definition: quote as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work Synonyms: quote reproduce
cite
Medics have been cited as a key example of a modern breed of technical expert.

9. compatible It's a pity we're not compatible.
Part of Speech: adjective Definition: able to exist or occur together without conflict Synonyms: in tune like-minded
compatible
It's a pity we're not compatible.

10. comply We are unable to comply with your request.
Part of Speech: verb Definition: act in accordance with a wish or command Synonyms: obey follow
comply
We are unable to comply with your request.

11. She was intolerant and contemptuous of the majority of the human race.
Part of Speech: adjective Definition: scornful Synonyms: disrespectful insulting
contemptuous
She was intolerant and contemptuous of the majority of the human race.

12. denounce The principal denounced the use of violence.
Part of Speech: verb Definition: publicly declare to be wrong or evil Synonyms: condemn criticize
denounce
The principal denounced the use of violence.

13. devoid Lisa kept her voice devoid of emotion.
Part of Speech: adjective Definition: entirely lacking or free from Synonyms: free of vacant
devoid
Lisa kept her voice devoid of emotion.