Vocab+Ch.+6

Word Definition Synonyms Antonyms Etymology (merriam-webster.com dictionary.com) Memory aid Sentence: Use a closing participle--present or past tense Pictures

supple def-bending easily;bending with agility ;readily adaptable syn-flexible, pliant ant-stiff,rigid etymology -c.1300, from O.Fr. souple "pliant, flexible," from Gallo-Romance *supples, from L. supplex (gen. supplicis) "submissive, humbly begging," lit. "bending, kneeling down," thought to be an altered form of *supplacos "humbly pleading, appeasing," from sub "under" + placare "appease" (see [|**//placate//**]). memory aid-supple and flexible both have an "le" at the end sentence-the gymnast was very supple picture

jacen mccreery

**Def- skillful, nimble** **syn- dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful** **ant- clumsy, akward, bungling, inept** **etymology-** O.E. gedæfte  "mild, gentle," differentiated in M.E. into [|daft] (q.v.) and this word, via sense of "apt, skillful, adept. Sentence- The superstar basketball player made all his shots last night,he had the most deft hands of the game. memory aid- deft rhymes with left, and most of our famous athletes are left handed and they are very skillful.
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Ihsaan Tayeh, Picture- JJ Hickson doing work on the cavs, very deft player

Ironic
def: suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic syn: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry ant: straightforward, unequivocal eymology: 1620s, from L. //ironicus//, from Gk. //eironikos//, from //eironeia// (see //** [|irony] **//). Related: //Ironical// ; //ironically//. sentence: When the English teacher failed the five paragraph essay, it was ironic. memory aid: ironic and incongruity both start with an "I" matt kadlec

Word-Comprise Definition- (v.) to include or contain; to be made up of Synonyms-compose, constitute, encompass Antonyms-exclude Etymology-Middle English, from Anglo-French compris, past participle of comprendre, from Latin comprehendere Sentence: The book was boring, comprising of journal entries. Pictures

Premeditated (adj.,part.) Definition—considered beforehand, deliberately planned Synonyms—preplanned, rehearsed, calculated, prearranged Antonyms—unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu Etymology-->1540–50; < L praemeditātus ptp. of praemeditārī to contemplate in advance. See [|pre-], [|meditate] Memory aid—pre means before and meditate is relaxing and you usually have to prepare to be less aggravated before so you can meditate Sentence—The man walked around nervously, premeditating and wondering what else could of gone wrong. Picture-- Ali Ledel

Ominous Definition: unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen Synonyms:unpropitious, inauspicious, portenous Antonyms: propitious, auspicious, promising Etymology: "of evil omen" Memory Aid: ominous sounds like omen Sentence: The little girl walked into the abandoned home with an ominous feeling of uncertainy. Anjelica Kucinic

Brandish

Definition- (v.) To wave, shake, or flourish triumphantly or defiantly Synonyms- flourish, wield, wave, flaunt Antonyms- put away, cover, hide, sheathe Etymology- Middle English //braundisshen,// from Anglo-French //brandiss-,// stem of //brandir,// from //brant, braund// sword, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English //brand//

First Known Use: 14th century

Memory aid- brand sounds like hand and if you wave your hands, that’s brandish

Sentence: When the girl got her balloon, she brandished with excitement.

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Anita Schulz

Musty Definition- stale, moldy, out- of-date Synonyms- hackneyed, antiquated Antonyms- fresh, sweet- smelling, up- to- date, brand new Etymology- //4must// First Known Use: 1530 Memory Aid- think of an old moldy attic. Sentence- The musty trunk was filled with junk, spilling its grimy contents out. Pictures- 

AlexKonangi

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font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: static;">of a parapet, lit., wing, feather ( <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: static;">see __<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">[|pinna] __ <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: static;">) + <span class="ital-inline" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS','Lucida Grande',Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">//<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: static;">-āculum; // <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: static;">see __<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">[|tabernacle] __ <span style="color: #6f00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Memory Aid- A pin has a pointy end ( <span style="color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">pin <span style="color: #6f00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">nacle) <span style="color: #6f00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Sentence- He screamed as he reached the pinnacle of his obesity, fearing what might come next. <span style="color: #6f00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Picture-
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Amy Lam

** Venal ** (adj.) Open to or marked by bribery or corruption Syn. Dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary Ant. Honest, incorruptible, scrupulous Etymology: [|**venal**] 1650s, "offered for sale, capable of being obtained for a price," from Fr. //vénal//, from L. //venalis// "that is for sale," from //venum// (nom. //*venus// ) "for sale," from PIE base //*wes-// "to buy, sell" (cf. Skt. //vasnah// "purchase money," //vasnam// "reward," //vasnayati// "he bargains, haggles;" Gk. //onos// "price paid, purchase," //oneisthai// "to buy"). [|**venality**] 1610s, from L.L. //venalitatem// (nom. //venalitas// ) "capable of being bought," from //venalis// (see [|**//venal//**] ). ** Memory Aid: The “V” in venal can be extended to look like a check mark which fits the definition of it: marked by bribery. ** ** Sentence: President Hayes was venal to the south in making a deal to become president if he got rid of marshal law. **

Nikolina Paulic

Officious

Definition: Meddling, excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority

Synonyms: Meddlesome, prying, impertinent, obtrusive

Antonyms: Reserved, diffident, timid, aloof

Etymology: 1560s, "zealous, eager to serve," from L. officiosus "dutiful," from officium "duty, service" (see [|office]). Sense of "meddlesome, doing more than is asked or required" had emerged by 1600 (in officiously ). An officious lie (1570s) is one told to do good to another person (from L. mendocium officiosum or Fr. mensonge officieux ).

Memory aid:Obtrusive and officious start with o

Sentence: That fly in my ear is very officious

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Deft

Definition: skillful, nimble

Syn: Dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful

Ant: Clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept

Etymology: O.E. gedæfte "mild, gentle," differentiated in M.E. into (q.v.) and this word, via sense of "apt, skillful, adept." Cognate with Goth. gadaban "to be fit," O.N. dafna "to grow strong," Du. deftig "important, relevant."

sentence: The pro player was deft in the sport, in which he played

memory aid: Deft sounds like deaf and it makes me think of dare devil even though he was blind and not deaf.

Chris Boker

Destitute Definition: deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in Synonyms: wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless Antonyms: rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful Etymology: late 14c., "abandoned, forsaken," from L. destitutus "abandoned," Memory Aid: Destitute and desperate both start with Des- and you are desperate for money. Sentence: The destitute man walked around the city, hoping to find some money. Picture Kevin To

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===<span style="color: #9300ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Sentence: <span style="color: #9300ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 21px;">The little boy held his only solace, holding his blanket tight ===

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Inopportune (Adj.) Definition: Coming at a bad time; not appropriate Synonyms: ill-timed, Inconvenient, Inappropriate, Unsuitable Antonyms: Timely, Convenient, Felicitous, Opportune Etymology: 1530s, from L.L. inopportunus "unfitting," from in- "not" + opportunus (see [|opportune]). A rare word before 19c. Related: Inopportunely. Memory Aid: Inopportune and Inappropriate both start with "In" Sentence: The man, who is the head coach of the Jersey Jets, chimed in at at the most inopportune time imaginable. Picture:



Kevin Hervey

destitute:(adj) definition: deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in Syn: wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless Ant: rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete Etymology: late 14c., "abandoned, forsaken," from L. //destitutus// "abandoned," pp. of //destituere// "forsake," from //de-// "away" + //statuere// "put, place," caus. of //stare// "to stand," from PIE base //*sta-// "to stand" (see [|**//stet//**]). Originally literal; sense of "lacking resources, impoverished" is 1530s Sentance: The __destitute__ begger was begging people for any money that they had. Picture:

Mario Campanalie

Extirpate (V.) Definition: To tear up by the roots; to destroy completely Syn: Uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise Ant: Implant, sow, foster, nourish Etymology: 1530s, usually figurative, from L. extirpatus / exstirpatus, pp. of extirpare / exstirpare (see [|extirpation]). Related: Extirpated ; extirpating. Memory Aid: Extirpate, Eradicate & Excise all start with "E"

Sentence: As she was doing yard work, she decided to extirpate all the weeds in her garden. Picture:

Rachel Gerrick

<span style="color: #6f00ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Ant: implant, sow, foster, nourish
====<span style="color: #6f00ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Etymology: 1530s, usually figurative, from L. extirpatus / exstirpatus, pp. of extirpare / exstirpare (see [|extirpation] ). Related: Extirpated ; extirpating. ====

-Ashley Zucker
explicit adj. definite, clearly stated

syn- distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear

ant- vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit

[|explicit (adj.)] c.1600, from Fr. explicite, from L. explicitus "unobstructed," variant pp. of explicare "unfold, unravel, explain," from ex- "out" (see [|ex-]) + plicare "to fold" (see [|ply] (v.)). "Explicitus" was written at the end of medieval books, originally short for explicitus est liber "the book is unrolled." memory-if you look at explicit and you see the ex you can think of "x" and X is usually associated with being something bad so if it's explicit its bad

sentence- the music by kid kudi, everyone's favorite artist out of Cleveland, is labeled as being explicit.

Rampant- Adj. Syn- Widespread, unrestrained,extravagant, prevalent Ant- Controlled, restrained Etymology- Middle English, from Anglo-French, present participle of //ramper// Memory- ant in rampant, ants usually are in a pack , and a synonym is widespread. Sentence- As the crumbs lay on the floor, the ants came and were rampant around the kitchen floor.