1. 1.Antiquated Definition? Synonym: Antique, Archaic Antonym: Modern
Sentence:
Coach Nixon’s antiquated hat was something Davy Crocket would wear.
Activity: Write an original metaphor using the word; then, draw a picture illustrating its meaning.

2. 2. Arable Definition? Synonym: tillable; fruitful
Antonym: barren; infertile
Sentence: The farmer used his tractor on the arable land because it had just rained.
Activity: Write an original simile using the word; then, draw a picture illustrating its meaning.

3. 3. Ascendancy Definition? Synonym: Domination Antonym: Decline
Sentence: Her ascendancy to power was marked by her growing income.
Activity: Write another antonym for this word and use this word to describe a character from Lord of the Flies. Draw a picture illustrating the word’s meaning.

4. 4. Atrophy Definition? Antonym: to thrive or to grow
Sentence: He had developed muscular atrophy which meant his muscles began to wither away.
Activity: Write an original metaphor using the word; then, draw a picture illustrating its meaning.

5. 5. Clandestine Definition? Synonym: covert, furtive, stealthy
Antonym: Open or Obvious
Sentence: It was clear by his clandestine appearance that he was undercover.
Activity: Write an original metaphor using the word; then, draw a picture illustrating its meaning.

6. 6. Conciliate Definition? Synonym: appease or placate
Antonym: to estrange
Sentence: My boyfriend tried to conciliate me with roses.
Activity: Write your own sentence, using “conciliate” in a metaphor. Draw a picture illustrating the meaning of the word.

7. 7. Cursory Definition? Antonym: meticulous; fastidious
Sentence: His cursory note-taking method showed on his test grade.
Activity: Write an original metaphor using the word; then, draw a picture illustrating its meaning.

8. 8. Derision Definition? Antonym: Applause or praise
Sentence: His derision toward the teacher was uncalled for.
Activity: Write an original simile using the word; then, draw a picture illustrating its meaning.

9. 9. Enmity Definition? Synonym: antipathy, animosity
Antonym: love, admiration
Sentence: My enmity toward peas was very apparent by the look on my face.
Activity: Use the word in a simile.

10. 10. Extricate
Definition?
Sentence: She extricated herself from the situation because she knew these kids had infamous reputations.
Activity: Write a sentence that includes imagery and uses this word. Draw a picture to illustrate its meaning.

11. 11. Forbearance 15. Industrious Definition? Antonym: impatience
Sentence: The teacher had too much forbearance for her unruly children.
Activity: Write a sentence that includes imagery and uses this word. Draw a picture to illustrate its meaning.
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12. 12.Frivolous Definition? Antonym:serious, sober
Sentence: Kim Kardashian’s frivolous marriage annoyed me because I don’t think either of them was ever serious about their relationship.
Activity: Write your own sentence, using “frivolous” in a metaphor. Draw a picture illustrating the meaning of the word.

13. 13. Garrulous Definition? Synonym: voluble
Sentence: The garrulous politician would not stop talking.
Activity: Write your own sentence, using “garrulous” in a simile. Draw a picture illustrating the meaning of the word

14. 14. Impetuous
Definition?
Sentence: The impetuous crowd was unruly and frightening.
Activity: Write a sentence that includes imagery and uses this word. Draw a picture to illustrate its meaning.

15. 15. Industrious Definition? Synonym: diligent Antonym: slothful
Sentence: The industrious workers built a house in two days.
Activity: Write your own sentence, using “industrious” in a simile. Draw a picture illustrating the meaning of the word.

16. 16. Definition? Synonyms: disreputable
Sentence: Puck from “Glee” was known for his infamous reputation.
Activity: Write your own sentence, using “infamous” in a simile. Draw a picture illustrating the meaning of the word.

17. 17.Insolence Definition? Synonyms: Arrogance or haughtiness
Sentence: The two men’s insolence toward each other was disrespectful and shocking.
Activity: Write a sentence that includes imagery and uses this word. Draw a picture to illustrate its meaning.

18. 18. Definition? Antonym: Seriousness
Sentence: The two women’s levity toward money when they went shopping was ridiculous.
Activity: Write a sentence that includes imagery and uses this word. Draw a picture to illustrate its meaning

19. 19. Oblivion Definition: state of being forgotten Antonym: remembrance
Sentence: The children were living in oblivion as the rest of the world lived their lives in levity.
Activity: Write your own sentence, using “oblivion” in a metaphor. Draw a picture illustrating the meaning of the word.

20. 20. Paradoxical
Definition:
Describes a statement or situation that appears false, but is actually correct
Activity: You write a synonym, antonym, part of speech, and your own sentence containing a simile. Then draw a picture to illustrate its meaning..

21. 21. Perjury Definition? Antonmym: Truthful Testimony
Sentence: He was charged for perjury for lying under oath to the grand jury.
Activity: Write a synonym, antonym, part of speech, and your own sentence containing a metaphor. Then draw a picture to illustrate its meaning..

22. 22. Rancor Definition? Synonym: animosity, hostility
Antonym: affection and kindness
Sentence: Her rancor toward her sister increased when her sister stole her boyfriend.
Activity: Write the part of speech and your own sentence containing a metaphor. Then draw a picture to illustrate its meaning...

23. 23. Sycophant Definition Definition? Antonym: affection and kindness
Sentence: Ms. Beal ignored the sycophants in her classroom who praised her cute shoes right before they asked for an extension on their essay.
Activity: Write the part of speech and your own sentence containing a metaphor. Then draw a picture to illustrate its meaning..
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24. 24. Vacillating Definition? Synonym: shifting, altering
Antonym: static, stable; not easily changed
Sentence: The weather’s vacillating nature makes it hard for me to get dressed in the morning.
Activity: Write the part of speech and your own sentence containing a simile. Then draw a picture to illustrate its meaning...

25. 25. Vivid Definition? Synonym: graphic Antonym: Lackluster Activity:
Write the part of speech and your own sentence containing a metaphor. Then draw a picture to illustrate its meaning.