1. Activity: Write a sentence using antithesis.
(an TI thuh sis):
a direct opposite, a contrast
Synonym: different
Antonym: duplicate; same
Sentence: Lord Valdemort is the antithesis of Harry Potter.
Activity: Write a sentence using antithesis.

2. 2. Ascend (uh SEND): to move upward, to rise from a lower station
Antonym: to descend; to go down
Sentence: After hours of studying, the student ascended to the top 10% of the sophomore class.
Activity:Write 3 synonyms
for ascend.

3. 3.Austere (aw STEER): strict, stern; unadorned, ascetic
Synonym:severe
Activity:
Write 2 antonyms for austere
Write 1 sentence properly using the word austere.

4. 4. autonomous (aw TON uh muhs): independent, self-contained
Antonym:
dependent
Activity:
Use antithesis, ascend, and autonomous in a sentence together.
Sentence: The autonomous college student paid for his books for class through hard work instead of with money from his parents.

5. 5. Banal (BANE ul,) : common, ordinary, lacking freshness, hackneyed
Synonyms: inane, insipid, jejune, vapid
Antonyms: fresh, unique, extraordinary
Sentence: The banal house was given last place in
the neighborhood’s Halloween decorating contest.
Activity: Use the word banal in a sentence to explain something you think is common/ordinary.

6. 6. Benign (buh NINE): not causing harm, of gentle disposition, beneficial
Synonym: innocent; safe
Antonym: malignant, harmful
Sentence: Children have a benign nature when they are born.
Activity: Create your own sentence
using benign and autonomous.

7. 7. Capricious (kuh PRISH us): changing suddenly, fickle
Synonyms: inconstant, unstable
Antonym: stable
Sentence: Her capricious moods are difficult to anticipate.
Activity: Write 3 sentences
explaining how someone you
know is capricious.

8. Activity: find 2 antonyms and 2 synonyms
8. Dawdle (DOD ul) : to waste time, to spend time idly, to move in a lackadaisical manner
Sentence: Ryne and Jonathan dawdle in the hall while Ms. Beal wants them in class not wasting time.
Activity: find 2 antonyms and 2 synonyms

9. Activity: find 2 synonyms and write
9. Defamation (def uh MAY shun): act of harming or ruining another's reputation
Antonym: adulation
Sentence: The defamation of his character was witnessed by many as the vengeful boy yelled his angry rumors.
Activity: find 2 synonyms and write
a sentence using
defamation and
capricious.

10. Activity: Find 3 synonyms and 3 antonyms for esoteric.
10. Esoteric (es uh TER ik): understood only by a small group or a select few
Sentence: The business men were having an esoteric discussion about the Stock market that I did not understand.
Activity: Find 3 synonyms and 3 antonyms for esoteric.

11. 11. Exacerbate (ig ZAS ur bate): to aggravate, to irritate, to vex
Sentence:
The teacher was soexacerbated by the student’s lack of effort in their work she broke her pencil!
Synonym:
bitter
Antonyms:
to ameliorate;
to soothe
Activity: Write a sentence using exacerbate.

12. 12. extol (ik STOLE): to praise, to glorify
Sentence: The teacher would
always extol the students who did
their best.
Activity: Write 1 synonym and 1 antonym for extol.

13. 13. Fastidious (fa STID ee us): reflecting a meticulous or demanding attitude, critical to an extreme
Synonym: finicky
Antonym: not picky
Sentence: He considered her fastidious
because she was offended by insignificant
mistakes or errors.
Activity: Write a sentence suing the word fastidious accurately.

14. 14. furtive (FUR tiv): secret in an underhanded way, stealthy
Synonym: covert, stealthy, underhanded
Antonym: bold
Activity:
Use furtive and fastidious in a
complete sentence.
***Bonus***
Can you make it a metaphor or
simile?

15. 15. gregarious (greh GAR ee us): sociable and outgoing
Synonym: extroverted
Antonym: shy; reserved; introverted
Sentence: He became much more
gregarious after he developed an
interest in football.
Activity: Explain, in detail, the
most gregarious you have ever
been. Your answer must be 8-10
sentences and in paragraph format.

16. 16. Hypocrite (HIP uh krit): one who is insincere or deceitful
Antonym: sincere person
Sentence: Saying one thing
and then doing the other is the
mark of a hypocrite.
Activity: list 2 synonyms
for hypocrite

17. 17. Innate (eh NATE): existing from birth, inborn
Synonym: natural, built-in
Antonym: learned
Sentence: Wolverine’s inability to
die is an innate quality that he holds.
Activity: Write 3 sentences describing an innate ability/quality that you have.

18. 18. lethargic (luh THAR jik): sluggish, languid
Synonym: stuporous, torpid
Antonym: energetic
Sentence: The kitty was lethargic
after being petted.
Activity: Use lethargic and hypocrite in a sentence.

19. 19. Melancholy (MEL un kol ee): depression of spirits
Synonym: sadness
Antonym: happiness
Sentence: The emo kid was had a melancholy personality.
Activity: Write a sentence using melancholy
and austere.

20. 20. Opaque (oh PAKE): not allowing the passage of light, not transparent; hard to understand
Sentence: The opaque tights
hid the girl’s scars.
Activity: Write a sentence using melancholy and opaque together.

21. 21. Prolific (pro LIF ik) Definition: abundantly fruitful,
marked by great productivity
Synonym: fertile
Antonym: barren; unfruitful
Sentence: His prolific career
resulted in an abundant supply
of money.
Activity: Write your own sentence using this word.

22. 22.Reprove
(reh PROOV)
Definition: to scold or to rebuke for a misdeed usually with kindly intent
Synonym: admonish, rebuke, reproach
Antonym: to approve; to applaud
Sentence: The Doctor reproved the patient for not taking better care of himself.
Activity: Think of a time when you have been reproved by a friend. How did you respond? How do people normally respond to constructive criticism?

23. 23. symmetry (SIM eh tree) Definition: balanced proportions
Antonym: lack of balance
Sentence: The symmetry of the gardens of Versailles creates a beautiful and balanced atmosphere.
Activity: Write a synonym for this word.

24. 24. Tranquil (TRANG kwul) Definition: peaceful, calm
Synonym: placid, serene
Antonym: Agitated
Activity: Write your own
sentence for this word.

25. 25. Venerate (VEN uh rate) Definition: to honor, to revere
Synonym: adore, worship
Sentence: The King was venerated by his subjects, as they always bowed in praise of him.
Activity: Write an Antonym for this word.