Friday, March 5, 2010

1.SolicitPart of Speech- VerbDefiniton- Seek for something by earnest or respectful, request, formal application, etc.Synonym-Demand Antonym-DisapproveSentence-Melanie solicit her application for Subway.

2.MadAdjectiveSynonym-Mental Antonym- HappyI get mad when someone get on my nerves


3. SuccinctAdjectiveSynonym-Short Antonym-WordyShe told her succinct summary to her mom

4.PhantasmNounSynonym-Illusion Antonym-Living personThere was a phantasm in the little girl room.

5. DocileAdjectiveSynonym- Easy Antonym-InflexibleI docile tennis last semster.

6.DispositionAdjectiveThe predominant or prevailing tendency of one spirit; natural mental and emotionals outlook or mood characteristics.Synonym- Emotions Antonym- DisarrangementMany people have a different disposition on the world.

7. SagaciousAdjectiveHaving or showing keen discernment and sound judgement.Synonym- Insightful Antonym- CarelessThe lady in the church was sagacious towards the man that was talking.

8.PaltryAdjectiveLacking in importance or worth; trivialSynonym- Petty Antonym-ImportantSometimes cleaning my room I paltry on my work.

9.GossamerNounSomething delicate, light, or flimsySynonym- Light Antonym- ThickThere was a package that was gossamer for my mom.

10. FidelityNounFaithfulness to obligations, duties or observances.Synonym- Attachment Antonym- DisloyaltyMy dad is so fidelity when it comes to the church.

11.ScrupleNounA moral or ethical consideration or standard that act as a restraining force or inhibts certain actions.Synonym- Anxiety Antonym- UnconcernThe young women scruple from the way her daughter was acting

12.MalevolenceNounIll will; Malice, HatredSynonym- Evil Antoym GoodwillNever have malevolence towards person.

13.AtrocityNounQuality of ebing extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel or brutalSynonym-Wickedness Antonym- KindnessThe old lady was showing atrocity to her husbanf

14. DebauchNounPeriod of wanton self indulgences, an excessive party which includes consumption of alcoholSynonyms - Abuse Antonym-PurifyAt the party teenagers were debauch in alcohol

15.ProcureVerbTo get be special effort obtain or acquireSynonym- To have Antonym- Give AwayCharity procure her brand new car.

16.AllusionNounTo get alluding; indirect references.Synonym- Suggestion Antonym No clueMy teacher gave the class allusion on the test.

17.IntemperanceNounExcessive use of alcoholic beveragesSynonym-Drunkness Antonym -SoberSusan love to intemperance alcohol on the weekend

18.MaltreatVerbTo treat in a rough or cruel way; abuseSynonym Damage Antonym Treat wellWhy did John maltreat the poor dog?

19.SentimentNounMental feelings; emotionsSynonym-Sensibility Antonym MeanThe girl saw the cat with only 3 legs she felt sentiment

20.RemorseNounDeep and painful regret for wrongdoingSynonym Compassion Antonym RemorselessnessLooking back I have some remorse for what I did in the past

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