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1 swagger Definition/Part of Speech: Synonyms: strut, Antonyms: creep,
(verb) to walk or strut with a defiant or insolent air. (noun) ostentatious display of arrogance and conceit. Synonyms: strut, Antonyms: creep, swagger Picture: Sentence: The new sheriff swaggered through the saloon doors.

2 abject Definition/Part of Speech:
(adj.) 1. utterly hopeless, miserable, humiliating, or wretched. 2.contemptible. 3.shamelessly servile. Synonyms: hopeless, Antonyms: hopeful, abject Picture: Sentence: The stressed student was the very picture of abject misery.

3 tremulous Definition/Part of Speech: Synonyms: timid, Antonyms: brave,
(adj.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness. 2. timid; timorous; fearful. Synonyms: timid, Antonyms: brave, tremulous Picture: Sentence: “Are you sure it’s going to be all right?” she asked in a tremulous tone.

4 languid Definition/Part of Speech: Synonyms: listless,
(adj.) lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow. 2. lacking in spirit or interest. Synonyms: listless, Antonyms: enthusiastic, languid Picture: Sentence: We only have 39 days left in the school year, so some people at RRHS have grown quite languid.

5 ? dubious Definition/Part of Speech: (adj.) questionable, doubtful
Synonyms: doubtful, Antonyms: unquestionable, dubious Picture: ? Sentence: Since anyone can edit it, Wikipedia is a dubious source of information.

6 tenebrous Definition/Part of Speech: (adj.) dark, gloomy, obscure
Synonyms: gloomy, Antonyms: bright, tenebrous Picture: Sentence: I’m sick of the tenebrous weather—it’s April! Why is it still snowing?


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