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=15-11 "raucous" //rau// cous, Peterson= (adj.) disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly (syn.) boisterous, clamorous, strident (ant.) placid, tranquil, peaceful, serene, pastoral S+AV+DO+PP, RelPro+LV+PA+PP

Marullus and Flavius use raucous words toward the citizens, who are disloyal to both Pompey and Caesar.

=15-15 "reticent" //ret// i cent, Verrett= (adj) not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant (syn.) taciturn, closemouthed, tight-lipped (ant.) talkative, garrulous, voluble = = GER,S,RELPRO+LV+PN, LV+PA+PP

Before talking to Cassius, Brutus ,who is Caesar's friend, shows great reticence on Caesar's postitio n.

= = =15-13 "renounce" re //nounce//, Stromberg= (v.) to give up or resign something (syn.) repudiate, disown, abdicate, abjure (ant.) retain, secure, affirm, assent, aver S+TV+(S+PP+LV+SC), RelPro+S+TV+(S+IV+PP)

Cassius believes the king of Rome should not be Caesar, whom he thinks should renounce from this position.

=15-5 "concur" con //cur,// Chasney= (v.) to express agreement, approve (syn.) agree, assent, ratify, sanction (ant.) disagree, differ, part company (SC+S+TV+DO), S+TV+PP+PP

Because they fear Caesar's power, Cassius and Brutus concur with the idea of a rebellion.

= 15-12 "receptive" re //cep// tive, Snider = (adj) open and responsive to ideas or suggestions (syn) open-minded, tolerant, amendable (ant) narrow-minded, intolerant, hidebound (SC+S+TV+DO(INF)+IO+DO(INF)+DO+PP)+S+LV+PA+PP

Although Cassius tries to persuade Brutus to join his movement against Caesar, Brutus does not seem receptive to

(n.) irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; (v.) to cause such a feeling. (syn.) vexation, mortification, abash, mortify (ant.) jubilation, exultation, triumph, exult, delight S+LV+PA+PP+IV+INF+(SC)+S+TV+DO+PP
 * 15-3 "Chagrin" Cha //grin//, Bradley **

Caesar grows chagrin after the crowd begins to cheer when Caesar refuses the throne from Antony. __ =15-6"defamation" def a //ma// tion= (n) slander or libel (sym)vilification, calumy,mudsling (ant)salute,tribute,testimonial,praise SC+S+TV+(inf)DO+PP+S+TV+DO+(inf)ADV+PP

When Caesar began to rise in popularity, Cassius used defamation and trickery to alter Caesar's image in the eyes of the public. =15-9 "Grotesque" gro //tesque// Gallagher= (adj) unnatural, distorted; bizarre (syn) fantastic, outlandish, ugly, deformed (ant) appealing, attractive, comely S+(RelPro+TV+Inf) LV+PA+PP

Cassius's plan, which involves harming Caesar, appears grotesque to Brutus.

= =15-1 "Abrasive" a //bra// sive, Ankeny= (adj.) causing irritation, harsh, grinding or wearing down;(n.) a substance used to smooth or polish (syn.) chafing, grating, rasping, erosive (ant.) smooth, polished, satiny, oily, unctuous S+S+TV+IO+(RP+TV+DO+PP)+IO+DO(INF+INF+PP)

Flavius and Murellus tells the cobbler, who mends shoe soles with an abrasive, and the carpenter to go home and change into their work clothes.

=15-2 "acclimate" //acc li mate,// Blodgett= (v.) to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation (syn.) accustom, learn the ropes

(SC+S+TV+DO+PP) S+ TV+PP

After Julius Caesar returns home from his conquest, Murellus acclimates in a bad manner.

=15-8 "Fracas" //fra// cas, Engle= (n.) a noisy quarrel or brawl (syn.) row, altercation, rhubarb, brouhaha (ant.) agreement, accord, unanimity, harmony S+(RP+IV+PP)+TV+GER

Julius Caesar, who fights in many fracases, threatens to take much political power.

=15-10 "pandemonium" pan de //mo// ne um, Garing= (n.) a wild uproar, din, or commotion (syn.) chaos, tumult, bedlam, three-ring circus (ant.) order, calm, tranquility, peace, repose S+PP+(S+AV+PP)+TV+DO+PP

The death of Julius Caesar, who was killed on the Ides of March, caused pandemonium among the people.

=15-4 "Complacent" //com// pla cent" Chaney= (adj.) self-satisfied; overly content (syn.) smug, unconcerned SC+S+TV+DO,S+TV+DO+PP+PP+PP

When he returns home, Julius Caesar shows a very complacent attitude after his victory against the son of Pompey. =14-15 "mandatory" //man// da tory Verrett=

(ant) optional, voluntary, discretionary
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Not caring for Juliet's opinion, Capulet makes marriage to Paris mandatory.

= = =14-12 "loll" loll Snider= (v) to act in a lazy manner, to lounge, to recline, droop (syn) loaf, loiter, sag, dangle (SC+S+TV+DO+PP)+__S__+TV+DO+INF+(SC+__S__+TV+DO(GER))

After Romeo ends his relationship with Rosaline, he cannot find any time to loll because he cannot stop crying over her. =

= =14-4 "Appall" //Ap pall// Chaney= (v) to fill with dismay or horror (syn) shock, stun, stupefy, horrify (ant) please, cheer, gladden, elate, exhilarate S, RP+S+AV+DO+PP, AV+PP+PP+PP.

Tybalt, whose measures kill Mercutio by his sword, appalls to his omissions by running away with his crowd.

=14-1 "alacrity" a //lac// ri ty Ankeny= (n.) a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action (syn.) promptness, willingness, dispatch, celerity (ant.) reluctance, unwillingness, hesitancy S,[Rp+AV+INF(DO)]+AV+DO+SubClause [S+AV+IO+INF(DO)]

Juliet, who does not want to marry Paris, shows alacrity when friar tells her to drink the potion. =14-10 "Elucidate" e //lu// ci date, Garing= (v.) to clarify, explain (syn.) interpret, expound, explicate (ant.) obscure, becloud, muddy, obfuscate S+AV+PP+PP+PP+[Rel Pro+S+AV+DO]

Friar Lawrence goes to the Capulet vault to elucidate the plan with Romeo where he finds Romeo dead.

=14-9 "Edict" //e// dict Gallagher= (n) an order issued by someone in authority (syn.) command, decree, proclamation SubConj+S+TV+DO+S+TV+DO+APP

After Romeo kills Tybalt, Prince Escalus declares the edict, Romeo's banishment. =

14-8 "droll" droll, Engle= (adj.) amusingly odd (syn.) comical, humorous, whimsical, zany (ant.) humorless, solemn, dour S+AV+DO,(RP+AV+DO+PP), PP.

Tybalt stabs Mercutio, who provides comic relief as a droll character, in a sword duel.

=14-2 "alleviate" //al le vi ate// Blodgett= (v.) to relieve, make more bearable (syn.) lessen, lighten, allay, mitigate, assuage SC+S+TV+DO+S+V+DO = = When Friar Lawrence alleviates Romeo of his troubles, Romeo thanks Friar Lawrence profusely.

=14-6 "disparage" Dis //par// age Cooper= (v) to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue (sym) degrade, decry, run down, underrate (ant)praise, extol, laud, plug SC+S+TV+DO+PP+S+ADV+TV+DO

When Romeo alerts Friar Lawrence of his new love interest, Friar Lawrence immediately disparages Romeo's fickle mindset.

=13-15 "patent" //pat// ent, Verrett= (N) exculsives rights over an invteion; copyright; v) to arrange or obtain such rights; (adj) plain, open to view; copyrighted (syn) exclusive lisence; adj) evident Ant) concaled, hidden, secret, clasdestine PP+PP, S+AV+PP+DO*-+ At the time of Shakespeare, works wuch as his plays were not written down due to the lack of patents. _ (n.) The direct oppostion, a sharp contrast (syn.) contrary, antipode S+PP+LV+PN+PP+SC+S+LV+PP
 * 14-2 "Antithesis" //an tith e sis//, Bradley **

Juliet's view on marring Paris was the antithesis of her father's view, because Juliet was in love with Romeo.

=13-13 "innocuous" in //noc// u ous, Stromberg= (adj.) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant (syn.) feeble, impotent, unobjectionable, insipid (ant.) harmful, dangerous, pernicious, toxic, virulent S+IV+PP+PP+PP+CA+S+TV+DO+PP

Capulet thinks of Romeo as innocuous at first; however, he has not yet discovered the love between Romeo and Juliet.

=13-11 "implacable" im //plac// a ble, Peterson= (adj.) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding (syn.) relentless, inexorable, unappeasable (ant.) lenient, indulgent, permissive, flexible S+PP+LV+PN+CA+S+AV+DO

Romeo's love for Juliet remains implacable; moreover, Juliet returns the feelings.

=13-12 "infinitesimal" in fin i tes i mal, Snider= (adj)so small as to be almost immeasurable ; minute (syn) tiny, minuscule, microscopic, unnoticeable (ant) vast, immense, huge, infinite S+AV+DO(Noun Clause)+CA+S+AV+DO+LV+PA

Tybalt hates that Romeo comes to the Capulet party; however, Capulet himself makes it seem infinitesimal. =

= =13-9 "facsimile" fac //sim// i le, Gallagher= (n) an exact copy (syn) replica, duplicate, reproduction clone (ant) variation, modification, permutation S+TV+DO+Coor+S+LV+Inf.+Obj of Inf.

Originally, Romeo madly loves Rosaline, and her facsimile seems to be the only other girl he would love.

=13-10 "imbibe" im //bibe,// Garing= (v.) to drink, to take in, absorb (syn.) swallow, gulp, guaff, assimilate, digest (ant.) eject, emit, expel, discharge S+TV+DO+PP+PP;CA,S+TV+DO

Juliet imbibes poison at the end of The Tradgedy of Romeo and Juliet; however, she then stabs herself and dies. =

= =13-8 "Exuberant" ex //u// ber ant, Engle= = (adj) high -spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant = (syn.) lively, ebullient, irrepressible, lavish (ant.) depressed, despondent, sulky, restrained S+APP+IV+PP; +CA,+__S__+TV+PP+PP

Romeo, an exuberant lover, first falls for Rosaline; however, he proclaims his complete love for Juliet after less than a day.

=13-3 "Asset" //As// set, Bradley= (n.) something of value; a resource; an advantage (syn.) property, possession, holding, endowment (ant.) drawback, handicap, liability S+TV+DO;CA,+S+IV+PP

The Capulet's and the Montague's have a similar social positions; therefore, they both have many of the same assets. **_** =13-1 "antipathy" an //tip// a thy, Ankeny= (n.) a strong dislike, hostile feeling (syn.) hostility, enmity, aversion, bad blood (ant.) attraction, appeal, allure, sympathy S+TV+DO+OP+CA+S+TV+DO

Tybalt displays much antipathy against the Montagues; however, Capulet does not mind that Romeo and his friends attend the party. =

= =13-4 "Beset" be //set//, Chaney= (v.) (adj., part) to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in; harassed, troubled; stubbed (as with jewels) (syn.) assail, harass, badger, pester, torment S+TV+DO+PP+PP; COOR, S+TV+DO+PP

Benvolio shows a very amicable during the fighting between the Montagues and Capulets; however, Tybalt displays a very beset one during the quarrel.

=13-5 "compassion" //com// pas sion ,Chasney= (n.) sympathy for another's suffering; pity (syn.) concern, commiseration, empathy (ant.) indifference, callousness, heartlessness S+TV+DO+PP; COOR, S+TV+PP

Benvolio expresses compassion toward a depressed Romeo; however, Romeo can not get over Rosaline.

=13-6 "Decorum" Dec //cor// um Cooper= (v) proper behavior, good; orderliness (syn) seemliness, good form, propriety (ant)impropriety, bad form, bad taste S+LV+ADV+PN+(Relpro+TV+DO)+CA+S+PP+PP+TV+DO

Tybalt stands as a belligerent character who creates unnecessary conflict; furthermore, his lack of decorum in the fair streets of Verona support this idea.

=13-2 "applicable" //ap plic able,// Blodgett=

(adj.) capable of being applied; relevant, suitable (syn.) appropriate, fit, apt, apposite, (ant.) inappropriate, unsuitable, irrelevant S+ TV+ DO+PP;CA, S+TV+DO

Romeo shows his applicable love for Juliet; however, she remains a capulet.

=12-15 "Quell" quell, Verrett= (v.) to subdue,put down forcibly (syn.) suppress, pacify, squelch, quash, crush (ant.) incite, provoke, arouse, forment, stir up S+V+DO;CA, S+V+COOR+S+AV

The Globe Theater caught fire; however, the fire eventually quelled and the theater was rebuilt. = = =

= =12-13 "Nocturnal" noc //tur// nal, Stromberg= (adj.) of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness (syn.) nighttime (ant.) daytime, diurnal S+TV+DO+COOR+S+TV+DO+INF

Romeo and Juliet maintain a nocturnal relationship; moreover, they cannot let their families know about it.

=12-11 "Inveterate" in //vet// er ate, Peterson= (adj.) firmly established, long-standing; habitual (syn.) persisting, chronic, dyed-in-the-wool (ant.) sporadic, intermittent, occasional S+LV+PN+CA+S+AV+PP

The Globe Theatre was not inveterate; however, the theatre today stands in London.

=12-12 "Irrelevant" ir //rel// e vant, Snider= (adj) not to the point, not applicable or pertinent (syn) inapplicable, immaterial, beside the point (ant) pertinent, material, apropos, germane S+TV+DO+PP+CA+[SC+S+LV+PN]+S+LV+PN+PP+PP

= Few people today view Shakespeare's plays as irrelevant; moreover, when Shakespeare was alive, his plays were some of the most popular things in = = = = England. = =

=12-10 "Indulgent" in //dul// gent, Garing= (adj.) yielding to the wishes or demands of others (syn.) lenient, permissive, tolerant, liberal (ant.) strict, severe, inflexible, hard-nosed S+LV+PA+PP;CA,S+LV+PN+PP

William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" still remains indulgent to people today; moreover, it is a classic piece of literature.

= =12-1 "Abjure" ab jure, Ankeny= = = (v.) to renounce, repudiate = = (syn.) forswear, retract, recant, abstain from = = (ant.) affirm, avow, aver, profess PP+S+IV+INF+CA+S+TV+DO+INF = = = = During the plague, Shakespeare begins to write plays; however, this epidempic causes people to abjure from attending the theater. =

= = = = **12-3 "August" Au //gust//, Bradley** = (adj.) majestic, inspiring admiration and respect (syn.) stately, dignified, exalted, venerable (ant.) humble, base, mean, lowly, abject S+LV+(Rel Pro)+S+LV+PN;CA,+S+TV+DO+PP

Many people believe that an august writer is William Shakespeare; therefore, we read his comedies, tragedies, and English History in school. ___ =12-9 "indelible" in //del// i ble- Gallagher= (adj) not able to be erased or removed; memorable (syn) lasting, permanent, unforgettable (ant) erasable, impermanent, ephemeral S+APP+TV+DO+PP+Coor+S+LV+DO+PP

The indelible play, Romeo and Juliet, leaves a lasting effect on humanity, yet it is only one of many Shakespeare masterpieces. =

= 12-5 "Clandestine" clan //des// tine, Chasney = (adj.) secret, concealed; underhanded (syn.) covert, furtive, surreptitious, stealthy (ant.) open, overt, undisguised, aboveboard S+TV+PP+PP; CA, S+TV+DO+PP

Shakespeare writes about the clandestine love between Romeo and Juliet; however, their love creates a dilemma between their families. =

= =12-8 "elated" e //la// ted, Engle= (adj.,part.)in high spirits, jubilant; extremely passed (syn.) overjoyed, ecstatic, tickled pink (ant.) depressed, crestfallen, despondent, blue PP+S+AV+PP+PP+CA+S+AV+DO

In Romeo and Juliet, an elated Romeo falls in love with Juliet;however, the Shakespearean lovers have a tragic end.

=12-6"Compunction" Com //punc// tion, Cooper= (n) remorse, regret (Syn) scruple, qualm,misgiving,contrition (Ant) shameless,insouiciance, nonchalance PP+S+TV+DO+CA+S+TV+DO+PP

In Shakespeare's tragedies he portrays many heinous antagonists ;moreover, his characters commit various horrible acts with very little compunction.

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11-14 "placid" //plas// id, Tillery= (adj.) calm, peaceful (syn) undisturbed, tranquil, quiet, serene (ant) stormy, agitated, turbulent, tempestous

S+LV+PA;CA,+S+LV+PA+COOR+TV+DO

Maya's life has become placid ;subsequently, she becomes bored, and gets a job.

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12-2 "Acrid" a crid, Blodgett= (adj.) harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper. (syn.) irritating, stinging, bitter, caustic (ant.) gentle, soothing, mild S+AV+DO+PP;CA, S+AV+DO+PP

Shakespeare shows his acrid attitude to the petty school; however, He attends it for two years.

=12-4 "Ca llous" //ca// llous, Chaney= (adj.) emotionally hardened, unfeeling (syn.) insensitive, unsympathetic, thick-skinned (ant.) sensitive, compassionate, tenderhearted PP+S+TV+RFLX PN+PP;CA, S+IV+PP+PP

As a young teenager, Romeo presents himself as a callous boy; however, he grows into a loving adult throughout the book.

=11-15 "Plagiarism" //pla// gia ris m, Verrett= (n) passing off or using as one's own the writing (or other materials) of another person (syn) piracy, theft S+LV+PN;CA,S+AV+PP+PART

Maya Angelou is known as a great writer; moreover, she shows her greatness by never committing plagiarism.

=11-13 "Placate" //pla// cate, Stromberg= (v) to appease, soothe, pacify (syn) satisfy, mollify, allay, conciliate (ant) vex, irk, provoke, exasperate, annoy S+TV+DO+APP+INF+Part+PP; CA, S+PP+TV+DO

Maya finds the word love to be terrifying after being raped by Mr. Freeman; however, her letter from Tommy Valdon placates her.

=11-12 "Obnoxious" ob //nox// ious, Snider= (adj) highly offensive, arousing strong dislike (syn) disagreeable, repugnant, hateful, odious (ant) agreeable, pleasing, engaging, personable S+TV+DO+PP+INF+ADJ; CA, S+TV+DO+PP

Maya finds Dolores' comments about her mother to be obnoxious; moreover, their argument leads to an altercation between them. =

= =11-11 "Misconstrue" mis con //strue,// Peterson= (v.) to interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of (syn.) misjudge, misinterpret S+AV+DO+PP+(SubConj+AV+IO+INF+DO)

Big Bailey treats Maya with great sincerity, which leads her to misconstrue his true lifestyle.

=11-10 "itinerary" I //tin// e rar y, Garing= (n.) a route of travel; a record of travel; a guidebook (syn.) schedule, program S+PP+GER+LV+PA;CA, S+LV+PN+INF+PP

Maya's itinerary during her time working on the street cars is vast; moreover, she becomes the first black person to work on the street cars.

=11-9 "Integrity" in //teg// ri ty, Gallagher= (n) honesty, high moral standards; an unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness (syn) rectitude, probity (ant) dishonesty, corruption, turpitude S+TV+DO+PP+Coor+S+TV+DO+PP+(SubConj.+S+IV+ADV+PP) = = Bailey Sr. leads a life without integrity, and he displays his low moral standards in Mexico, while he acts inappropriately around Maya. =

= =11-8 "guile" guile, Engle= (n.) treacherous cunning, deceit (syn.) trickery, duplicity, chicanery (ant.) candor, artlessness,naïveté, plain dealing S+AV+INF,COOR+S+AV+DO+INF.

Bailey wants to go see many movies, but he must use guile to see them. =

= =11-4 "Disreputable" dis //rep// u ta ble, Chaney= (adj.)not respectable, not esteemed (syn.) disgraceful,discreditable,shady (ant.) honest,aboveboard,respectable,creditable S+PP+TV+INF+DO+PP,COOR+__S__+TV+DO+PP+PP

Dolores' disreputable attitude towards Maya seems to be negative, and she shows her attitude toward Maya during their fight.

=11-6 "Exemplary" Ex //em// pla ry, Cooper= (adj) worthy of imitation, commendable ;serving as a model (syn) praiseworthy, meritorious, sterling, illustrative (ant) infamous, notorious, scandalous, disreputable S+ADV+TV+DO+CA+(Part)S +LV+PA+PP

Mrs.Kirwin often notices Maya's exemplary work; moreover, her stimulating lessons remain cemented in Maya's memories.

=11-2 "clairvoyent" clair voy ant, Blodgett= (adj.) supernaturally perceptive; (n.) one who possesses extrasensory powers, seer (syn.) insightful, discerning, uncanny, visionary (ant.) blind, unseeing, myopic, dense, imperceptive S+LV+PN; coor, S+LV+PN

Maya's personality can be best described as clairvoyent; however, she does have some memory lapses. = =

=11-3 "Conclusive" Con //clu// sive, Bradley= = (adj.) serving to settle an issue; final = = (syn.) decisive, indisputable, convincing, definitive = = (ant.) unsettled, provisional, indefinite = S+(Part)+TV+DO+(Rel Pro+S+LV+PA), Coor __S__+LV+PA+PP

Students reading I Know Why The Cage Bird Sing have conclusive proof that Maya is intelligent, but she becomes uncomfortable with the other students' behavior. =

=11-5 "Endemic" en //dem// ic, Chasney= (adj.) native or confined to a particular region of people; characteristic of or prevalent in a field (syn.) indigenous, restricted to (ant.) alien, foreign, extraneous PP+S+LV+PA+PP; COOR, __S__, AV, PP

At first, Maya is endemic to the southern education system; however, she later adapts to the California Labor Schools's professionalism. =

= =__= =10-15 "respite" //res// pite, Verrett= (n) a period of relief or rest (syn.) interval, intermission, lull, breather S+PP+AV+DO;S+AV+INF

Maya's return to stamps is received as a well needed respite; she never wanted to leave stamps.

=10-13 "misnomer" mis //no// mer, Stromberg= (n.) an unsuitable or misleading name (syn.) misnaming, malapropism Part+S+AV+DO+PP; CA+S+LV+PN

Serving Mrs. Cullinan, Maya receives a misnomer from her; moreover, Mary becomes her temporary name.

=10-11 "insuperable" in //su// per a ble, Peterson= (adj.) incapable of being overcome (syn.) invincible, insurmountable (adj.) surmountable, conquerable Part+S+AV+DO; CA+S+AV+DO+PP

Growing up, Maya experiences insuperable racism; however, she attends the California Labor School in California.

=**10-12 "lamentable" //lam// en ta ble, Snider**= (adj) to be regretted or pitied (syn) deplorable, regrettable, distressing (ant) praiseworthy, commendable, laudable

While going to her graduation, Maya seems very excited; however, after Mr. Donleavy speaks, her graduation becomes lamentable. =

= =10-10 "garrulous" //gar// u lous, Garing= (adj.) given to much talking, tediously chatty (syn.) talkative, loquacious, long-witted (ant.) reticent, mum, taciturn, laconic, reserved GER+S+LV+GER+CA+S+LV+PP

During her time in St. Louis, Maya is not acting garrulous; moreover, she does not want to be there.

=**10-9 "Exponent" ex //po// nent Gallagher**= (n) one who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets; (math) the power to which a number, symbol, or expression is to be raised (syn.) defender, champion, interpreter (ant) critic, adversary, faultfinder, detractor S+AV+DO+APP+CA+S+TV+Inf.+Obj of Inf.

= = The Brown Bomber claims the boxing title, exponent of the world; moreover, he wins to excite the entire African American population. = = =

= = = = = =**10-1 Acquiesce acq uie //sce// Ankeny**= (v.) to accept without protest; to agree submit (syn.) comply with, accede, consent, yield (ant.) resist protest S+IV+Conj+S+IV+PP+Coor+S+TV+GER(DO)

Marguerite did not acquiesce when they move to St. Louis, but there she enjoys going to the library.

=**10-2 "Askew" A //skew,// Bradley**= (adj.,adv.) twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly (syn.) awry, lopsided, cockeyed (ant.) straight, symmetrical S+AV+DO+(Rel Pro)+S+IV+PP+PP

Maya finds it very askew that Uncle Willie hides in a potato bin form the boys. =10-8 "disheveled" di //shev eled,// Engle= (adj.) rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder (syn.) untidy, disarranged, tousled, unkempt (ant.) elated, cheerful, self-satisfied, cocky S+TV+PP+PP,SC+ __S__+LV+PA+PP.
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Marguerite appears disheveled in her point of view, but she is overly critical about herself.

=**10-6 //"//covet//"// //cov// et, Cooper**= (V) to desire something belonging to another (syn) crave, yearn for, hunger for (ant) disdain, scorn, despise S+PP+LV+GER +PP;CA,+S +TV+DO+PP

Maya Angelou in //I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings// is lacking in physical beauty ; moreover, she covets her mother's loveliness.

=10-4 "blithe" blithe, Chaney= (adj.) cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned (syn.) carefree, nonchalant, indifferent (ant.) glum, morose, despondent, depressed S+PP+PP+TV+DO, COOR; S+TV+DO

Maya's depressed attitude during the trip in St. Louis showed discontent, However, Bailey's blithe attitude exhibited content.

=10-5 "contentious" con //ten// tious, Chasney= (adj.) quarrelsome, inclined to argue (syn.) argumentative, disputatious, combative (ant.) agreeable, amiable, affable, pacific S+AV+PN+PP; COOR, __S__+AV+PA+PP+PP

//I Know Why the Caged Birds Sing// was a contentious novel in the 1970's; however, it became more accepted in schools over the years.

=**10-2 "allure" //all ure,//** Blodgett= (v.) to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; (n.) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm (syn.) beguile, tantalize; (n.) temptation, enticement (ant.) repel, turn off; (n.) charm S+AV+DO+PP,COOR;S+LV+INF+ PP Bailey allures Maya by being himself, therefore; Mamma's goal is to teach them to live apart.

=**9-14 "limpid" //lim// pid, Tillery**= (adj.) clear, transparent; readily understood (syn.) lucid, intelligible (ant.) clouded, murky, opaque S+LV+PA+P,COOR __S__+IV+INF+INF

Maya is limpid about Uncle Willie's situation, and she began to feel closer to Uncle Willie.

=9-13 "Inkling" //ink// ling, Stromberg= (n.) a hint; a vague notion (syn.) clue, intimation, suggestion S+IV+PP+PP; CA, S+TV+IO+DO+PP

Momma reacts to the white girls by humming; however, she does not give the reader an inkling of what she is thinking.

=9-15 "Omnipotent" om //nip// o tent, Verrett= adj) almighty, having unlimited power or authority (syn.) all-powerful (ant) powerless, impotent, weak S+TV+PP+OP(Ger),COOR S+V+IO+PP

Momma is shown as the matriarch of the family by owning the store, and this makes Mamma look omnipotent to Maya.

=**9-11 "Gnarled" gnarled, Peterson**= (adj.) knotted, twisty, lumpy (syn.) knotty, misshapen, contorted (ant.) smooth, unblemished, straight S+AV+PP+PP; CA, S+TV+IO+DO+INF

Momma responds to the white girls without a gnarled attitude; moreover, Momma shows Maya the right way to act.

**9-12 "Indemnity" in //dem// ni ty, Snider**
(n.) a payment for damage or loss (syn) compensation, restitution, reparation S(compound)+IV+ADV+PP, COOR+S+TV+IO+ADJ+DO+PP+OP(Ger)

Maya and Bailey laugh uncontrollably during Church, so Uncle Willie gives them a cruel indemnity by whipping them. =

= =**9-10 "Exult" ex //ult//, Garing**= (v.) to rejoice greatly (syn.) revel, glory (ant.) mope, sulk, regret, rue, lament S+TV+DO; CA, S+IV+PP

Maya Angelou exults Momma for her courage against the white girls; moreover, Maya thinks of Momma as the winner. =

= =**9-9 "emaciated" e //ma// ci a ted**= (adj., part.) unnaturally thin (syn) gaunt, withered, shriveled (Ant) plump, fat, obese, corpulent S+IV+PP(adv)+Coor+PP(adj)+__S__+LV+PA

Maya lives in a grocery store with Bailey, and despite their lack of money, they are never emaciated. =

= = = =9-8 "Deviate" //de// vi ate, Engle= (v.) to turn aside; to stray from a norm;(n.) one who departs from a norm;(adj.) differing from a norm, heterodox, unconventional (syn.) (v.) diverge, veer, swerve (ant.) (v.) conform to, abide by;(adj.) orthodox S+IV+IO+PP;CA, __S__+IV+PP+INF

The white girls insult Momma in her store;however, she deviates from the norm to address the girls politely. =

= =9-2 "Ardent" Ar dent, Blodgett= (adj.) very enthusiastic, impassioned (syn.) intense, zealous, fervent, avid (ant.) indifferent, stolid, phlegmatic, apathetic

S+TV+DO+OP, COOR+__S__+TV+DO+OP

Bailey desires the taste of pineapples; However, She eats pineapples during Christmas.

=9-3 "Assiduous" A //ssid// u ous, Bradley= (adj.) Persistent, attentive, diligent (syn.) Industrious, unremitting, sedulous (ant.) Lazy, lackadaisical, shiftless

S+TV+ADV+ADJ+GER, COOR+S+TV+PP

Bailey is always assiduous by completing his chores early, so he can play outside with his friends.

=9-1 "Allocate" //Al// lo cate, Ankeny= ( v.) to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute (syn.) assign, allot, apportion S+TV+DO,COOR+S+TV+DO+OP

The people allocate Uncle Willie, and they shun him because of the defect

=9-6 "chastise" chas //tise// Cooper= (v) to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely (syn) discipline, censure (ant) comment, reward

S+ADV+TV+DO+SC+__S__+ADV+IV+PP

Uncle Willie seldom chastised Dr.Maya Angelou because she often adhered to the rules.

=9-5 "capricious" ca //pric// ious, Chasney= (adj.) subject to whims or passing fancies (syn.) impulsive, fickle, unpredictable, mercurial (ant.) constant, steady, steadfast, unwavering S+PP+IV+PA,COOR+S+TV+DO

People's treatment of Uncle Willie is never capricious, so they always treat him poorly.

=9-4 "brash" brash Chaney= (adj) prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent (syn) impulsive, fickle, unpredictable, mercurial (ant) constant, steady, steadfast, unwavering S+TV+DO+ADJ+CONJ+S+TV+DO+PP

Many people viewed Maya as very brash and those people viewed her brother in the opposite manner.
=8-15 "quandary" //quan// dary Verrett= n) a state of perplexity or doubt Syn) confusion dilemma predicament S+TV+PP;CA, PP+S+TV+PP

New climbers are often in a state of quandary; however, with a good guide and Sherpa they can make it up Everest.
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=8-13 "omnivorous" om //niv// o rous, Stromberg= (adj) eating every kind of food; eagerly taking in everything, having a wide variety of tastes (syn) all-devouring, voracious

S+AV+DO; CA, __S__+AV+DO+PP+PP

The omnivorous Sherpas eat a balanced diet; however, they receive most of their food from a lower altitude.

=8-12 "obsolete" ob so //lete//, Snider= (adj) out-of-date, no longer in use (syn) outmoded, antiquated, passe, old hat (ant) current, up-to-date, brand-new S+(S(rel pro)+LV+PN+INF+DO+PP)+IV, Coor+ S+Coor+S+IV+INF+Conj+TV+DO+INF+DO

The Sherpas who are supposed to run new ropes up the mountain forget, so Jon and some others have to go up and run new lines to replace the obsolete ones.

=8-11 "multifarious" mul ti //far// i ous, Peterson= (adj.) having great variety; numerous and diverse (syn.) varied, manifold, heterogeneous (ant.) unvaried, uniform, homogeneous S+OP+IV; CA, S+IV+OP

The multifarious attitudes of the climbers varies; however, Jon Krakauer keeps to himself.

= 8-10 "ingenuous" in //gen// u ous, Garing = (adj.) innocent, simple; frank, sincere (syn.) naive, artless, guileless, candid (ant.) artful, crafty, worldly, sophisticated S+TV(INF)+DO+TV+DO+PP; CA, S+TV+DO+PP

The failure to follow the turn-around time caused the lives of twelve ingenuous climbers; however, the storm also played a part in the fatalities.

= **8-9 "deride" de //ride// Gallagher** = (v) to ridicule, laugh at with contempt (syn) mock, scorn, disparage, jeer at (ant) praise, extol, acclaim, applause S+TV+DO+Coor+S+Subconj.+S+TV+DO+PP

Jon does not deride the non qualified Everest climbers, for he knows that he might need them during a crisis.

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=8-8 "decrepit" de //crep// it, Engle= (adj.) old and feeble; worn-out, ruined (syn.)infirm, broken-down, rickety, dilapidated (ant.) vigorous, robust, sturdy S+TV+DO, CC+S+TV+DO+PP

The decrepit climbers make bad decisions, but modern climbers use bottled oxygen for assistance.

= = 8-1 "animosity" an i //mos// i ty Ankeny = (n) strong dislike; bitter hostility (syn) enmity, rancor, antipathy (ant) affection, fondness, rapport, amity INF+OF+TV+IO+DO+COOR+S+TV+ __ DO __

To leave the mountain gives Ngawang animosity, and his reluctant behavior costs him.

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=8-2 "Apathy" //Ap// a thy Blodgett= (n.) a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest (syn.) indifference, disinterest, detachment (ant.) enthusiasm, fervor, ardor, concern S+TV+DO+PP;Ca, PP+PP+__S__+TV+DO+PP

Jon starts the climb with enthusiasm;however, At the end of the climb he expresses his apathy to the mountain.

= = 8-6 "condolence" con //dol lence Cooper// = (n) an expression of sympathy (syn)commiseration,solace,sympathy

S+TV+IO+DO;CA,+S+TV+DO+PP

Many people give Jon their condolences;however,others send angry letters to The Outsider magazine.

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__= = 8-4 Commend "Co //mmend//" Chaney = (v.) to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of (Syn.) applaud; entrust (Ant.) abhor, loathe S+AV+INF+DO+PP;CA, S+AV+DO

The Sherpa commend the pagan gods of their tradition; however, many tibetans debase this idea. = _ =

=8-5 "Compatible" com //pat// i ble, Chasney= (adj.) able to get along or work well together; capable of use with some other model or system (Syn.) harmonious, in agreement, like-minded (Ant.) mismatched, incongruous, antagonistic S+AV+DO+PP+AV+PP;CA, __S__+AV+PP

Andy puts others before himself and can be compatible with anyone; however, this leads to his demise.

= 8-3 "Apprehensive" App re //hen// sive Bradley = (Adj.) fearful or anxious, especially about the future (Syn.) worried, nervous, fretful, jittery (Ant.) unworried, assured, confident, certain S+LV+PA+S rel pro+S+AV+PP+PP+PP;CA,+S+LV+PN+PP+PP

John becomes apprehensive when Rob Hall is forced to stay on the South Summit throughout the night; therefore, Hall does not have supplement oxygen for more than 16 hours above 28,700 feet. =**7-3 Buffet "//Buff// et" Bradley**= (v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatably; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficultly; (n.) a slap, blow (Syn.) (v.) batter, sock, thump, pummel, toss about S+TV+PP;+S+TV+DO
 * ___ **

The seracs buffet into the ground; as Jon is crossing a crevasse.

=7-14 "reprehensible" rep pre //hen// si ble Tillery= adj) deserving blame or punishment syn) objectionable, blameworthy, culpable, odious ant) commendable, blameless, meritorious S+TV+PP;+S+TV+DO

Krakauer descends down the mountain; however, reprehensibly Harris shuts off John's oxygen tank. = 7-2 "ammend" a //mend// Blodgett =

(v) to change in a formal way; to change for the better (syn) modify, improve, correct S+TV+DI,Cor+__S__+TV+DO+PP

Jon talks about how bad the mountains pollution is;however, He ammends the trash problem by raising awareness. = =

= = = = =7-6 "corrosive" Cor //ro sive Cooper//= (adj) eating away gradually, acid like;bitterly sarcastic (Syn) caustic, mordant, acidulous, spiteful (Ant) bland, mild, benign,amiable S+TV+DO,CA+__S__+TV+DO+ PP

A corrosive climber endangers other climbers ;moreover, he jeopardizes the entire expedition with his sarcasm.

=7-5 "commodious" com //mo// di ous, Chasney= (adj.) roomy, spacious (syn.) comfortable, ample, capacious (ant.) cramped, claustrophobic, insufficient S+PP+AV;CA, S+AV+PP

The tents at the base camp are not commodious;however, climbers are very happy to be in them. =

= =7-4 "chaos" //ch aos"// Chaney= (n.) great confusion, disorder (syn) anarchy, turmoil, pandemonium (ant) cramped, claustrophobic S+AV+INF+DO+PP;CA, S+AV

The Sherpas are usually viewed poor in society; however, this statement's disproven.

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=7-8 "extant" //ex// tant, Engle= (adj.) still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost (syn.) surviving, in existence (ant.) extinct, defunct, vanished S +PP+AV+DO+PP;CA, S+AV+PP

Many climbers on the mountain do not have the proper credentials for climbing; thus, many people do not arrive extant after the harsh storm.

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= =7-9 "implicate" //im// pli cate, Gallagher= (v) to involve in; to connect with or be related to (syn) incriminate, entangle (ant) absolve, exculpate S+AV+DO+PP+PP, Coor+__S__+AV+DO

Hall implicates certain people with dying on the mountain, for they did not use oxygen tanks.

=7-13 "renegade" //ren// e gade, Stromberg= (n.) one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw; (adj) traitorous; unconventional, unorthodox (syn.) turncoat, defector, heretic (ant) loyalist, patriot S+(__S__+AV+DO)+AV+DO

The renegade, who leaves the fraternity, describes Lou Baker.

=7-12 "obviate" //ob// vi ate, Snider= (v) to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of (syn) preclude, forestall, ward off S+AV+INF+DO+PP;CA, S+AV

Leaders of Mount Everest expeditions usually obviate weather problems by observing the forecast; however, these precautions do not always work. =

= =7-15 "somber" //som// ber, Verrett= (Adj) dark,gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit (syn.) mournful, dismal (ant.) bright sunny, lighthearted, cheerful,jaunty S+lV++PP+PA;CA, S+AV+DO+PP

The team was somber after the Sherpa got hurt ; however, they still made it to base camp.

=**7- 11 "martinet" mar ti //net,// Peterson**= ( n.) a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules (syn.) taskmaster, slave driver S+TV+DO+PP;CA, S+TV+DO+PP

Peter Hewitt hires a martinet for the job; however, Melissa labels him with a bad reputation.

=7-10 "inter" in //ter//, Garing= (v.) to bury, commit to the earth; to consign to oblivion (ant.) unearth, exhume S+TV+DO+PP; __S__+IV+PP+PP

Jon saw the bodies on the mountain; they were interred in the snow from years before.

= = =6-15 "rampant" //ram// pant, Verrett= (adj)growing without check, running wild (syn.) widespread, unrestrained,extravagant, prevalent (ant.) controlled, restrained S+(__S__(rel pro)+ AV+DO) AV +DO +PP

Batman, who fights rampant crime, defeats the villains of Gotham.

=6-13 "pinnacle" //pin// na cle, Stromberg= (n) a high peak or point (syn) apex, acme, summit, apogee (ant) nadir, perigee, low point S+(S(rel pro)+AV+DO)+AV+DO+PP

Kyle Mooney, who climbs mountains, reaches the top of Mount Benjals.

6-12 "ominous" //om// in ous, Snider
(adj) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen (syn) unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous (ant) propitious, auspicious, promising S+(__S__(rel pro)+LV+PA)+AV+__IO__+INF

The clouds, which look very ominous, tell us to go inside.

=6-10 "musty" //mus// ty, Garing= (adj.) stale, moldy; out-of-date (syn.) hackneyed, antiquated (ant.) fresh, sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand-new S+(S+AV+PP)+LV+PP

Joe, who lives in an old musty house, is looking for a new house.

= = =**6-11 "officious" o //ffi// //c// ious, Peterson **= (adj.) meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority (syn.) meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive (ant.) reserved, diffident, timid, aloof S+(S +AV+DO)+AV+PP

Trent, who hired an officious golf coach, belongs to a country club.

=6-4 "deft" deft, Chaney= (adj.) skillful, nimble (Syn.) dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful (Ant.) clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept S+(Rel ProS+AV+DO)AV+DO

Michael, who read the speech, presented a deft piece of writing.

=6-5 "destitute" //des// ti tute, Chasney= (adj.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in (syn.) wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless (ant.) rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete S+(Rel ProS+AV+DO)AV+DO+PP

Mr. Anderson, who teaches 8th grade English, gave money to a destitute man.

=6-8 "inopportune" in op por //tune,// Engle= (adj.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate (syn.) ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable (ant.) timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune S+(__DO__+S+AV)+AV+DO

Even adults, whom children esteem, make inopportune mistakes.

=6-9 "ironic" i //ron// ic, Gallagher= (adj) suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic (syn) incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry

(ant) straightforward, unequivocal S+(__S__+ AV+ DO+ PP)+ AV+ PP

The ironic thief, who returned the money to it's owner, confessed to the public.

=6-6 "explicit" ex //plic// it, Kenneth Cooper= (adj )definite, clearly stated. (Syn) distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear (Ant) vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit S+(Rel ProS+AV+DO+AV)+DO

Mr.Baker, who writes explicit instructions, grades the project. =

= =5-15 "remiss" re //miss,// Verrett= (adj) neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless (syn.) negligent, lax, slack (ant.) scrupulous, dutiful, punctilious S+AV+DO+PP

The remiss guide carelessly leads the team up the mountain.

=**5-14 "pungent" pun //gent,// Tillery**= (adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting Syn): sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy Ant): bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid

S+AV+DO

The soup's pungent smell made the boy's mouth water. _ = = =15-8 "fracas" //fra// cas, Krochta= (n) a noisy quarrel or brawl

(syn) row, altercation, rhubarb, brouhaha (ant) agreement, accord, unanimity, harmony The fracas continued while the people watched. S + IV + SC + S + IV

= 15-9 "grotesque" gro //tesque//, Miller = (adj.) unnatural, distorted, bizarre (syn.) fantastic, outlandish, ugly, deformed (ant.) appealing, attractive, comely The map was grotesque when it was made. S + LV + PA + SC + __S__ + LV

=15-7 "explicate" //ex// pli cate, Craig= Def: (v.) to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret Syn: clarify, elucidate, untangle, spell out Ant: confuse, bewilder, obscure, obfuscate When Cassius conversed with Brutus about Ceasar, Brutus did not understand what Cassius' true feelings for Ceasar are; however, Cassius elucidates his feelings by asking if Brutus would go against Ceasar. PP+S+AV+PP+PP, S+AV+DO

=2-13 "Impetus" //im// pe tus, Stromberge= (n.) a moving force, impulse, stimulus (syn.) impulse, incentive, spur (ant.) curb, hindrance, impediment, constraint When the teacher gave Michael a Jug, it was an impetus to the rest of the class' behavior. S + LV + SC + PREP

= 2-15 "meticulous"me tik cu lous, Verrett = (adj.)extremely careful;particular about details (syn.) fastidious painstaking, fussy (ant.) careless, negligent, sloppy Connor's homework was very meticulous. S+LV+SC

=3-1 "adversary"ad ver sar y, Ankeny =

(ant.) friend, ally, supporter, confederate
The team beat their adversary. S+AV+DO

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=3-4 "coerce" Co erce, Chaney= (v.) to compel, force (syn.) pressure, bully, intimidate, constrain (ant.) persuade, cajole The teacher coerced Jimmy to go to the principal's office. S + AV + DO + INF + PP

=3-6 "culinary" Cu li nar y, Cooper= (adj) of or related to cooking or the kitchen (syn) n/a (ant) n/a The chef mastered the culinary arts in the Culinary Institute of America S+AV+ DO+PP

3-3 "Artifice" Ar ti fice, Bradley (n) a skillful or ingenious device; a cleaver trick; a cleaver skill; trickery (syn.) ruse, stratagem, contrivance The boy's artifice got him into trouble. S + N + V + IO + PP

**3-**2 "Alienate" //A// Lie Nate, Blodgett
(v.) to turn away; to make indifferent or hostile; to transfer, convey (syn.) separate, drive apart, estrange (ant.) befriend, attract, captivate, reconcile The United States alienates the people for population. S + V + DO + PP

**3-5 "Craven" //Cra// Ven, Chasney**
(adj.) cowardly; (n.) a coward (syn.) fearful, fainthearted, pusillanimous (ant.) brave, courageous, valiant The soldier who abandoned his unit was called a craven. S+ V + DO + V + SC

=3-8 "Demise" De //Mise,// Engle= (n.) a death, especially of a person in a lofty position (syn.) decease, passing away (ant.) birth, beginning, commencement S+AV+DO Unjust laws cause a king's demise.

=3-9 "Exhilarate" Ex //hil// a rate= (v) to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to (syn.) stimulate, excite, gladden (ant.) discourage, dispirit, dishearten, inhibit S+ AV+ DO+ PP Winning the super bowl exhilarates the city of Baltimore.

=3-10 "Fallow" //Fal// low, Garing=

(adj) plowed but not seeded; inactive; reddish-yellow; (n) land left unseeded; (v) to plow but not seed (syn.) unproductive, inert, dorman (ant.) productive, fertile, prolific S+AV+DO+PP The fallow land did not produce any crops for the farmers.

= 3**-**15 "Perpetuate" Per //pet// u ate = (V)to make permanent or long lasting (syn.) continue, preserve, prolong indefinitely (ant.) discontinue, abolish, abandon S+V+DO+PP We are going to perpetuate the life of this council.

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3-12 "Inclement" In //clem// ent, Snider= (adj) stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action (syn) blustery, tempestuous, implacable (ant) mild, gentle, balmy, tranquil S+AV+DO The inclement weather causes power outages.

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=**3-11 "Harass" Ha //rass,// Peterson**=

(v) to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks
(syn.) annoy, pester, bedevil, beleaguer S+V+DO+PP Telemarketers harass people on their phones.

=**3-13 "Muse" Muse, Stromberg**= (v) to think about in a dreamy way, ponder (syn.) meditate, contemplate, daydream S+AV+DO+PP I muse during most of my classes. _ =**3-14 "Negligible" Ne gli //gi ble, Tillery//**= (adj.) so unimportant that it can be disregarded (syn.) trivial, inconsequential,insignificant (ant.) significant, crucial, momentous S+AV+DO

The warrior beats the negligible coward

=4-1 "Affiliated" a //f////fil// ia at ed, Ankeny= (adj., part.) associated connected (syn.) attached, related, joined (ant.) dissociated, unconnected S+AV+DO

The affiliated company controls the decisions of another. _ (n.) an accomplishment, the act of achieving (syn.) achievement, fulfillment (ant.) failure, defeat, frustration S+AV+DO
 * 4-3 "Attainment" A //ttain// ment, Bradley**

The man's attainments assist his resume.

=4-4 "Bequeath" Be //queath,// Chaney= (v.) to give or pass on as an inheritance (syn.) transmit, bestow, hand down (ant.) S+AV+DO+PP

The king bequeaths his thrown to his son.

=4-2 "Ascertain" As cer //tain//, Blodgett= (v.) to find out (syn.) discover, determine, establish (ant.) S+AV+DO+PP

The government ascertains the cause of the hack.

=4-5 "Cogent" //co// gent, Chasney= (adj.) forceful, convincing, relevant, to the point (syn.) persuasive, compelling (ant.) weak, unconvincing, ineffective, irrelevent S+AV+DO+PP

The child told a very cogent lie to his father.

=4-6"Converge" //Con// verge Cooper= V To move toward one point approach nearer together Syn meet unite intersect merge Ant diverge seperate S+AV+PP

The soldiers converged on the enemy's location

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= = =4-11 "Invulnerable" In //vul// ner a ble, Peterson= (adj.) not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack (syn.) impregnable, impervious, immune (ant.) exposed, unprotected, defenseless S+AV+DO

The invulnerable man reprimanded the weak soldiers.

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=4-8 "Esteem" Es //Teem// Engle= (v.) to regard highly; (n.) a highly favorable opinion or judgement (syn.) (v.) respect, admire, honor, revere (ant.) (v.) disdain, scorn; (n.) contempt S+AV+DO

Students esteem their teachers.

=4-9 "Expunge" ex //punge// Gallagher= (v) to erase, obliterate, destroy (Syn) delete, efface, annihilate (ant) insert, mark, imprint, impress S+AV+DO+PP

The atom bomb expunged Hiroshima during World War 2.

4-10 "finite" //fi// nite, Garing
(adj) having limits; lasting for a limited time (syn) bounded, measurable (ant) unlimited, immeasurable, everlasting, eternal S+AV+DO

The finite answers explain the complex questions.

(adj) spiteful, showing ill will (syn) malicious, wicked, sinister, malignant (ant) kind, benevolent, compassionate S+AV+DO+PP
 * 4-12 "Malevolent" ma //lev// o lent, Snider **

The malevolent manager cuts the wages of the workers.

=**4-13 "Nonchalant" non cha //lant//, Stromberg**= (adj) cool and confident, unconcerned (syn) composed, unruffled, indifferent, blase (ant) perturbed, agitated, disconcerted, abashed S+AV+PP

Alex lives in a nonchalant way.

=4-15 "Panacea" pan a //ce// a= (n) a remedy for all ill; cure-all;an answer to all problems (syn) universal cure, easy solution S+AV+PP+PP

Doctors are looking for a panacea for cancer.

=5-1 "Altruistic" al tru //is// tic= (adj) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others (syn) selfless (ant) selfish, self-centered S+AV+DO+PP+PP

The altruistic man helps the group on the side of the road.

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(n.) one who does good to others (syn.) patron, humanitarian (ant.) misanthrope, malefactor
 * 5-3 "Benefactor" //ben// e fac tor **

DC+PP+S+LV+DO+PP

By donating some of his money to the homeless he became one of many benefactors.

= 5-6 "dearth" D//e//arth, Cooper = (n ) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine (syn) insufficiency, want, paucity (ant) surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance S+AV+DO+PP

The dearth in California killed many plants.

=5-2 "as //sent//" Assent, Blodgett= (v) to express agreement; (n.) agreement (syn) (v) concur, consent, accede (Ant) (v) disagree, differ, dissent S+Av+DO

Greg assents the paper.

=5-4 "chiv al rous" Chivalrous, Chaney= (adj.) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly (syn) gallant, civil, valiant (ant) crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish S+AV+DO+OP

The Knight started his adventure in a chivalrous manner. =

= 5-5 "//clem// en cy" Clemency, Chasney = (n.) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness (syn.) leniency, forbearance, gentleness (ant.) harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility S+AV+DO+PP

We were given clemency by our opponent.

= 5-8 "dis c//rep// an cy" Discrepancy, Engle = (n.) a difference; a lack of agreement (syn.) disagreement, divergence, inconsistency (ant.) agreement, convergence, consistency S+V+PP+PP

Historians have discrepancies in their beliefs of historical events.

=5-9 "em //bark//" embark, Gallagher= (v) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest (syn.) commence, launch, begin, board S+AV+PP+PP

Zheng He embarks on a journey around eastern Asia.

=5-10 "facile" //fac// ile, Garing= (adj) easily done or attained;superficial; ready,fluent;easily shown but not sincerely felt (syn) effortless, assured, poised, specious (ant) labored, awkward, halting S+AV+DO+PP

We have facile homework in history class.

=**5-11 "Indomitable" In //dom// it a ble, Peterson**= (adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield

(syn.) unbeatable, invincible, unyielding (ant.) surrendering, submissive, yielding S+AV+DO+PP

The men admire the indomitable courage of the warrior.

="5-12 " Infallible" In //fal// li ble, Snider=

(adj) free from error; absolutely dependable
(syn) unerring, certain (ant) imperfect S+AV+IO+DO+PP

The infallible bishop gives the people advise on making decisions.

=5-13 "Plod" plod, Stromberg= (v.) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly (syn) lumber, trudge (ant) scamper, skip, prance S+AV+PP

Alex plods to his car after a long day.

=6-3 "Accede" ac //cede,// Ankeny= (v.) to yield to: to assume an office or dignity (syn.) consent, concur, comply, assent (ant.) demur, balk at S+(Rel Pro + LV+ SC + PP)+AV+DO+PP

George W. Bush, who is the 43rd president of the United States of America, accedes office to Barrack Obama. _ (v.) to include or contain; to be made up of (syn.) compose, constitute, encompass (ant.) exclude S+AV+DO(__S__ Rel Pro+LV+PP)
 * 6-3 "Comprise" com prise, Bradley **

The school received the letters which was comprised of the student's entrance exams.

=6-2 "brandish" //b// //ran// dish, Blodgett = (v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion (syn.) swing, shake dS+(Rel pro+AV+S)+AV+DO

The teacher, who teaches English, accepts the paper.