1.  an enemy; opponent  Synonym  Antonym  Sentence  Note cards are not required. However, they are a great way to study and may be randomly checked for extra credit! 1. ADVERSARY (N)

2.  detached; apart; indifferent  Synonym  Antonym  Sentence 2. ALOOF

3.  unclear; vague; having several possible interpretations  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 3. AMBIGUOUS (ADJ) –

4.  to add on to; to make an addition  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – ANNEX –

5.  a short account of an event  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – ANECDOTE (N) –

6.  too old to be useful; outdated obsolete  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 6. ANTIQUATED (ADJ) –

7.  lack of interest or concern  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 7. APATHY –

8.  calm; pacify  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 8. APPEASE (V)

9.  selected at random choice and without solid reason  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 9. ARBITRARY (ADJ)

10.  secret; mysterious  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence –  10. ARCANE (ADJ)

11.  unashamed; brave; nervy  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 11. AUDACIOUS–

12.  – to make larger; increase  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 12. AUGMENT (V)

13.  to cheat or deceive, usually through charm; to amuse  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence –  13. BEGUILE (V)

14.  having a strong tendency to argue and fight  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 14. BELLIGERENT –

15.  gentle, kind, mild-manner  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 15. BENIGN –

16.  kindly; charitable  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 16. BENEVOLENT –

17.  to leave behind or hand down through a will; transmit  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 17. BEQUEATH (V) –

18.  to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 18. BRANDISH (V) –

19.  unpredictable; on a whim; fanciful  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 19. CAPRICIOUS (ADJ) –

20.  something causing change  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 20. CATALYST (N) --

21.  to compel; force  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 21. COERCE (V) –

22.  self-satisfied; unconcerned  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 22. COMPLACENT (ADJ)–

23.  to become similar; to act in agreement  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence –  23. CONFORM (V) –

24.  to mix up (in your own mind); to confuse someone else  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 24. CONFOUND (V) --

25.  to complete or make whole; to complete (an arrangement, agreement) by a pledge or the signing of a contract  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence –  25. CONSUMMATE (V)–

26.  support with evidence; tell the same story; confirm  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 26. CORROBORATE (V)–

27.  guilty; blameworthy  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence –  Test on Friday! Remember, flashcards are the best way to study vocabulary! 27. CULPABLE (ADJ) –

28.  hard to handle or deal with as because of size, weight, or many parts  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 28. CUMBERSOME (ADJ) -

29.  to carry on intensive and thorough research for data or information  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 29. DELVE (V)–

30.  a death, especially of a person in a lofty position  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 30. DEMISE (N) –

31.  emptied; drained; used up  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 31. DEPLETED–

32.  to express regret or disapproval; complain; criticize  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence –  32. DEPLORE (V) --

33.  poor; lacking possessions  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 33. DESTITUTE–

34.  insightful; knowing; showing good judgment  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 34. DISCERNING (ADJ)–

35.  to scatter or spread widely  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence –  35. DISSEMINATE (V)–

36.  extremely sad  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 36. DOLEFUL (ADJ)–

37.  selecting from various sources; carefully selective  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 37. ECLECTIC (ADJ)–

38.  a large or massive structure  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 38. EDIFICE–

39.  to erase  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 39. EFFACE (V)–

40.  extremely happy; overjoyed  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 40. ELATED–

41.  to go aboard; to make a start; to invest  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 41. EMBARK (V)

42.  to try to equal by imitating  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 42. EMULATE–

43.  weaken; to tire  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence –  43. ENERVATE–

44.  mystery; puzzle  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence –  44. ENIGMA–

45.  a word or phrase that is used to make an unpleasant idea sound better  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 45. EUPHEMISM–

46.  tending to avoid giving direct answers  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence –  46. EVASIVE (ADJ)–

47.  irritation; frustration  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 47. EXASPERATION (N)–

48.  to erase, obliterate, and destroy  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 48. EXPUNGE (V) –

49.  possible; able to be done  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 49. FEASIBLE (ADJ) –

50.  heated in spirit, enthusiasm, etc; burning; glowing; intensely hot  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 50. FERVID -

51.  lacking loyalty; unpredictably changeable  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 51. FICKLE (ADJ)–

52.  openly and obviously evil; glaring  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 52. FLAGRANT–

53.  flushed; ornate  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 53. FLORID–

54.  courage facing difficulties  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 54. FORTITUDE (N) –

55.  careful with money; thrifty  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 55. FRUGAL–

56.  hopelessly ineffective; useless  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 56. FUTILE (ADJ) –

57.  the measured distance around an object; something that encircles; a band or girdle  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 57. GIRTH (N)–

58.  sociable; extroverted  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 58. GREGARIOUS (ADJ) –

59.  treacherous cunning; deceit  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 59. GUILE (N) –

60.  without plan or direction  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence –  Tomorrow – quiz over words 45-60  (euphemism – haphazard) 60. HAPHAZARD (ADJ)–

61.  To give or pay careful attention to  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 61. HEED (V)–

62.  shockingly evil  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence – 62. HEINOUS (ADJ)–

63.  A break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc.  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence –  Bell Work Quiz – 50-75 December 20, 2011! 63. HIATUS (N)–

64.  respect paid to someone or something; tribute; honor  Synonym –  Antonym –  Sentence –  Bell Work Quiz – 50-75 -- December 20, 2011! 64. HOMAGE (N)–