1. Daily Word
1st Quarter

2. #1 – Abhor (v) Definition: to detest; to loathe 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Definition: too old to be useful; outdated, obsolete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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15. #14 – Astute (adj) Definition: wise; insightfully clever Synonyms:
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Honors and C.P. both – Plan on an upcoming daily word test over words #1-20. I will announce the day when we get a little closer.

16. #15 – Augment (v) Definition: to expand; to make larger Synonyms:
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Honors and C.P. both – Test over words #1-20 on Tues. (25th)

17. #16 –Beguile (v)
Definition: to cheat or deceive, usually through charm; to amuse
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Honors and C.P. both – Test over words #1-20 on Tues. (25th)

18. #17 – Bellicose (adj) Definition: warlike; quarrelsome Synonyms:
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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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Honors and C.P. both – Meet me in the library tomorrow and Friday!
Test over words #1-20 on Tues. (25th)

21. #20 – Benign (adj) Definition: gentle; kind-hearted; mild Synonyms:
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Honors and C.P. both – Test over words #1-20 tomorrow! Matching / 40 pts.

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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26. #25 – Confound (v)
Definition: to mix up (in your own mind); to confuse someone else
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27. #26 – Consummate (v) Definition: to complete or make whole Synonyms:
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28. #27 – Culpable (adj) Definition: guilty; blameworthy Synonyms:
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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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C.P. 9: Characterization Unit Test (includes Night) – Friday
Honors 9: Plot, Setting, and Characterization Unit Test (includes Frankenstein) – Friday

32. #31 – Deplore (v)
Definition: to express regret or disapproval; complain; criticize
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C.P. 9: Characterization Unit Test (includes Night) – Friday
Honors 9: Plot, Setting, and Characterization Unit Test (includes Frankenstein) – Friday

33. #32 – Destitute (adj) Definition: poor; lacking possessions Synonyms:
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C.P. 9: Characterization Unit Test (includes Night) – tomorrow
Honors 9: Plot, Setting, and Characterization Unit Test (includes Frankenstein) – tomorrow

34. #33 – Disheveled (adj) Definition: untidy Synonyms: Antonyms:
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All C.P. and Honors 9 students: Daily Word Test on Friday - #1-35

35. #34 – Disseminate (v) Definition: to scatter or spread widely
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All C.P. and Honors 9 students: Daily Word Test on Friday - #1-35

36. #35 – Doleful (adj) Definition: extremely sad Synonyms: Antonyms:
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All C.P. and Honors 9 students: Daily Word Test this Friday - #1-35

37. #36 – Eclectic (adj)
Definition: selecting from various sources; not following any one system
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All C.P. and Honors 9 students: Daily Word Test tomorrow! - #1-35

38. #37 – Edifice (n) Definition: a large or massive structure Synonyms:
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39. #38 – Efface (v) Definition: to erase Synonyms: Antonyms: Examples:
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All C.P. 9 Classes: Binder check changed to this Fri. (26th) instead of tomorrow (25th) because I will not be here in the p.m. on Thurs.

40. #39 – Efficacy (n) Definition: the ability to produce desired results
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