1. Jakub Pawelczak | AP English 2A | 10/30/2013
Vocabulary Words 16-20
Jakub Pawelczak | AP English 2A | 10/30/2013

2. Contentious
Synonyms: Controversial, Disputable, Debatable. Antonyms: Noncontroversial, Safe, Uncontroversial.
Definition: Causing or likely to cause an argument.
Example: Fox News aired some really contentious content last night.
Good Way To Remember: CONTentious = CONTroversial

3. Iinimical
Synonyms: Counter,  Disadvantageous, Hostile. Antonyms:   Advantageous, Favorable,  Friendly.
Definition: Tending to obstruct or harm someone or something.
Example: Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift, showing how inimical he was.
Good Way To Remember: The Interruption was Inimical.

4. Ebullient
Synonyms: Exuberant, Buoyant, Cheerful. Antonyms: Depressed, Down, Unenthusiastic.
Definition: Cheerful and full of energy.
Example: Chief Keef was so ebullient when he dropped his Finally Rich album.
Good Way To Remember: Ebullient = Energy-Filled

5. Sanguine
Synonyms: Bullish, Hopeful, Confident. Antonyms: Pessimistic, Gloomy, Heavy.  
Definition: Optimistic or positive, especially in a bad situation
Example: Rick Ross was so sanguine about quitting his job as a Correctional Officer and becoming a rapper.
Good Way To Remember: PoSANGUINEitive

6. Pithy
Synonyms: Cogent, Concise, Laconic. Antonyms: Impotent, Lengthy, Weak.  
Definition: Short but affective.
Example: “Yeah I’m a little upset, but I drive a jet.” Is a great example of pithy.
Good Way To Remember: R.R.P. … RiFF RaFF Pithy