1. Abate1. AbateDefinition:Definition:

to reduce in intensity or amountto reduce in intensity or amount

After the rain abated, we were After the rain abated, we were able to run out to the car.able to run out to the car.

Activity: Write two synonyms for this word.Activity: Write two synonyms for this word.

2.AntecedentDefinition: preceding a cause

The argument between the two men was antecedent to the fight which followed.

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3. Arid3. AridDefinition: very dry

Casey was upset because her armpits were the opposite of arid.

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4. Baneful4. BanefulDefinition: a source of harm or Definition: a source of harm or destruction; harmful, destructivedestruction; harmful, destructive

Her baneful influence in his life Her baneful influence in his life was the reason he started was the reason he started

smoking.smoking.Activity: What is baneful for you? Use the Activity: What is baneful for you? Use the

word in a sentence.word in a sentence.

5. Beleaguer5. BeleaguerDefinition: To harass or annoy

The little boy was beleaguered by the flirty girls.

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word.

6. Cynical6. CynicalDefinition: given to faultfinding, sneering, sarcasm; exhibiting mocking disbelief

Some people are so cynical about love and happiness they complain their life

away.

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7. Contempt7. ContemptDefinition: scorn, extreme dislike or disdain

The men had contempt for the woman who had cheated on them.

Activity: Write 1 antonym for contempt.

8.Dexterous8.DexterousDefinition: Skillful and active with the hands

Gavin Degraw is a dexterous musician who plays piano and guitar with great skill.

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9. Dour9. DourDefinition: sullen, stern, harsh

The police officer had a dour personality because of

horrible things he encountered on the job.

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10.Exalt10.ExaltDefinition: to glorify, to praise, to raise in

rank

The teacher exalted the student for an excellent rough draft.

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11. 11. FelicitousFelicitousDefinition: happy or

delightful

Her marriage was a felicitous

occasion.

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word.

11. 11. FelicitousFelicitousDefinition: happy or delightful

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Last weekend was felicitous

because I went to a Gavin

Degraw concert and went

horseback riding.

12. Impeccable12. ImpeccableDefinition: free from fault or blame

Her decorations demonstrated she had impeccable taste.

Activity: Write one synonym for this word.

13.13.imperturbaimperturbableble

Definition:Definition: Marked by extreme calm, Marked by extreme calm, assurance and steadiness assurance and steadiness

I was I was imperturbableimperturbable lying by the serene lying by the serene lake this weekend.lake this weekend.

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14.malleabl14.malleableeDefinition: capable of being shaped, influenced,

or altered

The little kid played with the malleable play dough.

Activity: Think of something malleable, and use it in a sentence

15.15.mortifymortifyDefinition: to humiliate, to wound pride, to

experience shame

Activity: Think of a time when you were mortified? What happened?

She was mortified in her dream

becauseshe was not wearing

clothes!

16.16.ObdurateObdurateDefinition: extremely stubborn, unable to

accept advice

He was obdurate in his refusal to realize his cocaine problems.

Activity: Write one synonym

17.17.platitudeplatitudeDefinition: trite, obvious remark,

banal statement

Sometimes a simple, well-meaning platitude, like "Life is what you make of it," will

backfire when you are talking to someone who

wants real answers.

Activity: Write one platitude.

18.18.ProfligateProfligateDefinition: a wasteful person, extremely

wasteful

The profligate politician wasted money on pointless programs that did not help the city.

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19.19. pugnacious pugnaciousDefinition: looking for a fight, combative,

belligerent

His pugnacious attitude made his classmates fear him.

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20.20.savorysavoryDefinition: appetizing

My mother is known for her savory treats.

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2121.spurn.spurnDefinition: to reject or refuse with

hostility

She spurned his advances because she thought he was an idiot.

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22. supercilious22. superciliousDefinition: haughty, vain, arrogant

She was a supercilious woman who considered

herself better looking than

everyone else. Activity: Use this word in a sentence.

23.23.tritetriteDefinition: overused,

commonplace

His platitudes were trite and annoying.

Activity: Give an example of a trite statement.

24.24.vociferousvociferous

Definition:Definition: boisterous loud-mouthed, noisy

The vociferous girl would not stop being loud and obnoxious.

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25.vulgarity25.vulgarityDefinition: something offensive to good

taste and refinement

His crude jokes and obscenities were just the beginning to his vulgarity .

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