1. Daily Word
1st Quarter

2. #1 – Abhor (v) Definition: to detest; to loath Synonyms: Antonyms:
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3. #2 – Acclimated (adj)
Definition: to adjust or become accustomed to a new climate or environment
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4. #3 – Adulation (n) Definition: high praise Synonyms: Antonyms:
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5. #4 – Adversity (n) Definition: misfortune Synonyms: Antonyms:
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6. #5 – Aloof (adj) Definition: detached; apart; indifferent Synonyms:
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7. #6 – Ambiguous (adj)
Definition: unclear; vague; having several possible interpretations
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8. #7 – Amity (n) Definition: friendship Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples:
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9. #8 – Anecdote (n) Definition: a short account of an event Synonyms:
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10. #9 – Antiquated (adj)
Definition: to old to be useful; outdated, obsolete
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11. #10 – Apathy (n) Definition: lack of interest or concern Synonyms:
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12. #11 – Appease (v) Definition: calm; pacify Synonyms: Antonyms:
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13. #12 – Arbitrary (adj)
Definition: selected at random choice and without solid reason
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14. #13 – Arcane (adj) Definition: secret; mysterious Synonyms: Antonyms:
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All: Daily Word Test – Monday (19th) #1-15

15. #14 – Astute (adj) Definition: wise; insightfully clever Synonyms:
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All: Daily Word Test – Monday (19th) #1-15

16. #15 – Augment (v) Definition: to expand; to make larger Synonyms:
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Daily Word Test – Monday (19th) #1-15

17. #16 –Beguile (v)
Definition: to cheat or deceive, usually through charm; to amuse
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All: Daily Word Test – Monday (19th) #1-15

18. #17 – Bellicose (adj) Definition: warlike; quarrelsome Synonyms:
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All: Daily Word Test Today!
CP 9: Plot & Setting Unit Test this Wed. (open note)

19. #18 – Benevolent (adj) Definition: kindly; charitable Synonyms:
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20. #19 – Bequeath (v)
Definition: to leave behind or hand down through a will; transmit
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21. #20 – Benign (adj) Definition: gentle; kind- hearted; mild Synonyms:
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22. #21 – Brash (adj)
Definition: prone to act in a hasty manner; imprudent
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23. #22 – Callous (adj) Definition: thick; hardened; lacking pity or mercy
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24. #23 – Catalyst (n) Definition: something causing change Synonyms:
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25. #24 – Complacent (adj) Definition: self-satisfied; unconcerned
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All: Daily Word Test on Monday #1-25

26. #25 – Confound (v)
Definition: to mix up (in your own mind); to confuse someone else
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All: Daily Word Test on Monday #1-25

27. #26 – Consummate (v) Definition: to complete or make whole Synonyms:
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All: Daily Word Test on Monday #1-25

28. #27 – Culpable (adj) Definition: guilty; blameworthy Synonyms:
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All: Daily Word Test today! #1-25

29. #28 – Cumbersome (adj)
Definition: hard to handle or deal with because of size, weight, or many parts; burdensome
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30. #29 – Delve (v) Definition: to carry on intensive
and thorough research for data or
Information; investigate
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31. #30 – Depleted (adj) Definition: emptied; drained; used up Synonyms:
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Honors 9: Plot, Setting, and Characterization Unit Test tomorrow (includes Frankenstein)

32. #31 – Deplore (v)
Definition: to express regret or disapproval; complain; criticize
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All: We will have three daily words today, to make up for days in library.
CP 9 – Night Ch. 8-9 due this Friday (finish novel)

33. #32 – Destitute (adj) Definition: poor; lacking possessions Synonyms:
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34. #33 – Disheveled (adj) Definition: untidy Synonyms: Antonyms:
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35. #34 – Disseminate (v) Definition: to scatter or spread widely
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36. #35 – Doleful (adj) Definition: extremely sad Synonyms: Antonyms:
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CP: Characterization Unit Test on Wed. (includes background notes, textbook stories, and Night)

37. #36 – Eclectic (adj)
Definition: selecting from various sources; not following any one system
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CP: Characterization Unit Test on Thurs. (includes background notes, textbook stories, and Night)

38. #37 – Edifice (n) Definition: a large or massive structure Synonyms:
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CP: Characterization Unit Test on Thurs. (includes background notes, textbook stories, and Night)

39. #38 – Efface (v) Definition: to erase Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples:
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CP: Characterization Unit Test tomorrow! (includes background notes, textbook stories, and Night)

40. #39 – Efficacy (n) Definition: the ability to produce desired results
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CP: Characterization Unit Test today!

41. #40 – Elated (adj) Definition: extremely happy; overjoyed Synonyms:
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All: Daily Word 1st Qtr. Test #1-43 – next Friday (28th)

42. #41 – Emulate (V) Definition: to try to equal by imitating Synonyms:
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All: Daily Word Bonus Pt. Review Day: this Thursday (closed binder!)
All: Daily Word 1st Qtr. Test #1-43 – this Friday (28th)

43. #42 – Enervate (v) Definition: to weaken; to tire Synonyms: Antonyms:
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All: Daily Word Bonus Pt. Review Day: this Thursday (closed binder!)
Daily Word 1st Qtr. Test #1-43 – this Friday (28th) *43 pts
Binder Check – this Friday (28th) *25 pts
All missing work, tests, and quizzes must be in by 2:30 on Fri (28th)

44. #43 – Enigma (n) Definition: mystery; puzzle Synonyms: Antonyms:
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All: Daily Word Bonus Pt. Review Day: tomorrow (closed binder!)
Daily Word 1st Qtr. Test #1-43 – this Friday (28th) *43 pts
Binder Check – this Friday (28th) *25 pts
All missing work, tests, and quizzes must be in by 2:30 on Fri (28th)