1. ACT/SAT Words of the Day 2013-2014 Cabell Midland High School Week 2 August 26-30, 2013

2. Cabell Midland High School Monday, August 26, 2013 1.Definition – Reluctantly agreeable 2.Synonym – Compliant 3.Antonym – Defiant 4.Some employers insist on acquiescence and will fire anyone who rebels. Acquiescent – Adjective /ak-wee-ESS-ent/

3. Cabell Midland High School Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Affable – Adjective /AFF-uh-bull/ 1.Definition: Friendly 2.Synonym: Easygoing 3.Antonym: Strict 4.Most television news anchors appear to be affable, at least on air.

4. Aloof – Adjective /uh-LOOF/ Cabell Midland High School Wednesday, August 28, 2013 1.Definition: Detached 2.Synonym: Indifferent 3.Antonym: Social 4.He always sat alone, so people assumed he was aloof.

5. Altruistic – Adjective /al-troo-ISS-tik/ Cabell Midland High School Thursday, August 29, 2013 1.Definition: Unselfish 2.Synonym: Caring 3.Antonym: Selfish 4.The altruistic student shared his lunch with the boy who did not have one.

6. Cabell Midland High School Friday, August 30, 2013 Ameliorate – Verb /uh-MEEL-ee-or-ate/ 1.Definition: To make an unpleasant situation better 2.Synonym: To improve 3.Antonym: To damage 4.The terrible working conditions are ameliorated only by her friendly co- workers.