1. Reluctantly Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: unwillingly; without enthusiasm or confidence
Synonyms: hesitantly, cautiously, warily, unwillingly, grudgingly, unenthusiastically
Antonyms: willingly, enthusiastically, excitedly, whole-heartedly
Sentence: I reluctantly placed my favorite teddy bear in the trash bag.

2. Assignment
Describe the last thing you reluctantly did. Make sure to use the word.

3. Imperious Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: acting in a kingly manner; commanding with a superior attitude
Synonyms: arrogant, domineering, authoritative, commanding
Antonyms: humble, meek, obedient
Sentence: The imperious man commanded the cashier to take 10 percent off of his purchase.

4. Assignment
Draw the word “imperious” in the spires of a crown.

5. Dejected Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: depressed in spirits; disheartened
Synonyms: discouraged, morose, gloomy
Antonyms: cheerful, encouraged, happy
Sentence: I put my arms around the dejected little boy who still held the paper with the bright "F" on it.

6. Assignment
What could make a kid dejected on Christmas day? Briefly describe the circumstances, and use the word.

7. Anguished Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: feeling intense distress, suffering, or pain
Synonyms: distressed, heartbroken, despairing, devastated
Antonyms: overjoyed, elated, ecstatic
Sentence: There was an anguished look on my mother's face as the coffin slipped out of sight.

8. Assignment
Describe a situation in which a baby might feel anguished. Use the word. 0r draw the word anguished feeling anguished.

9. Craftily Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: to act in a way that shows skill in underhand or evil schemes
Synonyms: cunningly, slyly, shiftily, intelligently
Antonyms: stupidly, bluntly, openly
Sentence: Jafar craftily suggested himself as a husband for Jasmine, putting himself in line for the throne.

10. Assignment
Describe the last crafty conversation you had with your parents. (Make it up if you’ve “never” had one.) Use the word.