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=15-9 "grotesque" gro //tesque//, Laredo= (adj.) unnatural, distorted; bizarre (syn.) fantastic, outlandish, ugly, deformed (ant.) appealing, attractive, comely SC+PP+,+S+TV+DO Because of Julius Caesar's grotesque acts, people remember him.

=15-16 "savory" //sav// o ry, Wilson= (adj.) tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable (syn.) delectable, flavorful, aromatic, piquant (ant.) distasteful, unpalatable, malodorous, bland SC+S+TV+DO+S+SC(REL. PRO)+S+TV+DO+PP While Caesar enjoys a savory meal, Cassius and Casca discuss the death for Caesar.

=15-13 "renounce" re //nounce,// Thompson= (v.) to give up or resign something (syn.) repudiate, disown, abdicate, abjure (ant.) retain, secure, affirm, assent, aver SC+S+TV+DO+S+V+DO+V+DO+PP Although Brutus does not hate Caesar, he believes Julius will not renounce power after the coronation. =

= =15-1 "abrasive" a //bra// sive, Alcid= (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+TV+DO+SC+S+LV+PA(GER) The abrasive Flavius scolds the cobbler when he is not working.

=15-5 "concur" con //cur//, Carroll= (v.) to express agreement, approve (syn.) agree, assent, ratify, sanction (ant.) disagree, differ, part company SC+S+LV,+S+TV+DO(INF)+OI When Caesar is elsewhere, his "friends" concur to murder him. =

= =15-8 "fracas" //fra// cas, Hewett= (n.) a noisy quarrel or brawl (syn.) row, altercation, rhubarb, brouhaha (ant.) agreement, accord, unanimity, harmony S+SC(relpro)+S+TV+DO+TV+DO+PP Casca and Cinna, who plot against Caesar,encourage Brutus to join them.

=15-15 "reticent" //ret// i cent= (adj.) not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant (syn.) taciturn, closemouthed, tight-lipped (ant.) talkative, garrulous, voluble, long-winded SC+S+TV+PP,S+LV+PN+S+LV+PN When Julius Caesar speaks to the public, the people remain reticent, which shows respect. =

= =15-2 "acclimate" //ac// clim ate, Baker= (v) to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation (syn) accustom, learn the ropes SC+S+LV+ADV, S+ADV+ADV+V+(INF PRASE), +S Although Pompey is dead, the people of Rome easily acclimate to their new ruler, Ceasar.

=15-3 "complacent" com //pla// cent, Cannon= (adj) self satisfied; overly content (syn) smug, pleased with oneself (ant) discontented, chagrined S+TV+DO(INF)+PP+RELPRO+IV Cassius begins to worry for Rome's government that Caesar would eventually take over. = =15-6 "Defamation" Def a //ma// tion, Clarke= (n.) Slander or libel (syn.) vilification, calumny, mudslinging (ant.) salute, tribute, testimonial, praise SC+S+TV+DO,S+TV+DO Because Julius Caesar receives defamation, he gets stabbed.

=15-3 "chagrin" cha //grin//, Briggs= (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 PP+PP+S+PP+TV+DO+RELPRO+TV+DO Much to the chagrin of Flavius and Marrulus, the common folk of the Roman Republic came out to see the man who soon would rule Rome. =

= =15-7 "explicate" //ex// pli cate, Gilmore= (v.) to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret (syn.) clarify, elucidate, untangle, spell ou (ant.) confuse, bewilder, obscure, obfuscate SC+S+TV+DO+PP+S+TV+DO+INF+OBJ (INF) Although Murellus elucidates his love for Pompey, the cobbler explicates his desire to see Julius Caesar.

=14-9 "edict" //e// dict, Laredo= (n.) an order issued by someone in authority (syn.) command, decree, proclamation

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Because Romeo killed Tybalt, the prince issued an edict of banishment for him.

=14-15 "mandatory" //man// da tor y, Vogel= (adj) required, obligatory (syn) compulsory, requistite, imperative (ant) optional, voluntary, discretionary S+TV+DO(S+PP+LV+PA)+CA+S+TV+INF+SC+S+TV+DO Capulet declares that Juliet's marriage with Paris becomes mandatory, however; she does not want to marry him because she loves Romeo.

= = =14-2 "alleviate" al //le// vi ate, Baker= (v) to relieve, maker more bearable (syn) lessen, lighten, allay, mitigate, assuage S+ADV+TV+DO+PP+PP+CA+S+TV+ADJ+PP Juliet temporarily alleviates the tension in her family when she agrees to marry Paris; however, peace is short lived when the Capulet's find her dead.

= = =14-4 "appall" ap //pall//, Cannon= ( v) to fill with dismay or horror (syn) shock, stun, stupefy, horrify (ant) please, cheer, gladden, elate, exhilarate S+TV+DO+PP+PP+PP+S+TV+DO. Capulet is appalled at Juliet's reaction to the idea of marriage to Paris and he threatens to disown her. =

=14-5 "bellicose" //bel// li cos, Carroll= (adj.) warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome (syn.) aggressive, combative, belligerent (ant.) amicable, peaceable, conciliatory, pacific S+TV+INF(DO)+ADV+PP+CA+S+S+LV+PN Both families are told to act peacefully toward each other; however, the Montague's and the Capulet's remain bellicose.

= =14-3 "antithesis" an //tith// e sis, Briggs= (n.) the direct opposite, a sharp contrast (syn.) contrary, antipode S+TV+DO+PP+PP+SC+S+TV+DO Shakespeare uses the antithesis of characters for emphasis when he writes his plays. = = =

=  14-8 "droll" droll, Hewett  = (adj.) amusingly odd (syn.) comical, humorous, whimsical, zany  (ant.) humorless, solemn, dour  S+TV+DO+RelPro+LV+DO  Shakespeare creates droll characters, who become likeable. (I accidentally deleted Grant's wiki while making mine so I re-uploaded his from his recent changes. The work above does not belong to me nor have I altered it in anyway. It is green because that is how it was shown in his recent changes and I didn't want to risk changing it. It also is now horizontal but I don't know why that happened. I took pictures of his recent changes to prove that it has not been changed. Sorry for the inconvenience. - Jason Carroll)

=14-7 "dissonant" //dis// so nant, Gilmore= (adj.) not in harmony; disagreeing, at odds (syn.) grating, strident, unmelodious, irreconcilable (ant.) harmonious, agreeing, euphonious SC+S+LV+PA+PP+COOR+S+V+PP Although Juliet appears dissonant with Paris, but sparks fly with Romeo

=14-1 "alacrity" a //lac// ri ty, Alcid= (n.) a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action (syn.) promptness, willingness, dispatch, celerity (ant.) reluctance, unwillingness, hesitancy S+TV+DO+INF,+S+IV+ADV Romeo shows alacrity to marry Juliet, and they marry quickly.

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= =14-6 "Disparage" dis //par// age, Clarke= (v.)to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue (syn.) degrade, decry, run down, underrate (ant.) praise, extol, laud, plug SC+S+LV+PA, S+TV+DO Although Shakespeare seems confusing, people enjoy it.

=13-3 "asset" //as// set, Briggs= (n.) something of value; a resource; an advantage (syn.) property, possession, holding, endowment (ant.) drawback, handicap, liability S+TV+DO+COOR+S+TV+DO+PP The Montague and Capulet families enjoy vast assets, but they still retain strong hatred for each other.

= =13-9 "facsimile" fac //sim// i le, Laredo= (n.) an exact copy (syn.) replica, duplicate, reproduction, clone (ant.) variation, modification, permutation SC+S+LV+PP+OP+S+PP+OP+PART+OBJ PART+IV As Shakespeare grew in fame, accusations of his work being facsimiles arose.

=13-11 "Implacable" Im //plac// a ble, Staczek= (adj.) not to be satisfied or pacified, unyielding (syn.) relentless, inexorable, unappeseable (ant.) lenient, indulgent, permissive, flexible S+LV+PA+SC+S+TV+DO Tybalt seems implacable because he starts many fights. =13-7 "Duress" du //ress//, Gilmore= (n.) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement (syn.) intimidation, coercion (ant.) persuasion, coaxing, sweet talk, cajolery S+LV+PA+PP+PP+PP+COOR+S+AV Benvolio appears duressed by Tybalt in the streets of Verona, and they later fight heatedly.

= 13-14 Militate, //Mil// i tate, Turrall = (V.) to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against (Syn.) Counter, oppose, work against S+TV+DO+COOR+__S__+V+DO Juliet militates against her family by not marrying Paris, but she marries Romeo instead.

=13-15 "Patent" //pat// ent, Vogel= (n.) exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; (v.) to arrange or obtain such rights; (adj.) plain, open to view; copyrighted (syn.) exclusive license; evident (ant.) concealed, hidden, secret, clandestine S+TV+DO+CA+S+TV+DO Shakespeare does not posses any patents; however, he co-owns The Globe.

=13-12 "infinitesimal" in fin i //tes// i mal, Sullivan= (adj) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute (syn) tiny, minuscule, microscopic, unnoticeable (ant) vast, immense, huge, infinite S +(RELPRO+S+TV)+LV+PA+COOR+S+IV The chance that the globe burns down again is infinitesimal, but a chance still remains. =

=13-5 "Compassion" com //pas// sion, Carroll= (n.) sympathy for another's suffering; pity (Syn.) concern, commiseration, empathy (Ant.) indifference, callousness, heartlessness S+LV+PA+PP+ ; +S+TV+DO+PP The Montague and the Capulet families remain hostile towards each other; they do not show compassion during their quarrels.

=13-1 Antipathy an //tip// a thy, Alcid= (n.) a strong dislike, hostile feeling (syn.) hostility, enmity, aversion, bad blood (ant.) attraction, appeal, allure, sympathy S+TV+DO+PP+CA+S+TV+ADV The Capulets show antipathy towards the Montagues; consequently, they fight a lot. =

= =13-2 Applicable //ap// plic a ble, Baker= (adj.) capable of being applied; relevant, suitable (syn.) appropriate, fit, apt, apposite (ant.) inappropriate, unsuitable, irrelevant. S+N+LV+ Shakespeare's way of writing seems to be useless; however, it is very applicable.

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

The fight in the street starts with Sampson and Gregory baiting Abram to fight; consequently, bystanders beset them with clubs.

=13-8 "Exuberant" ex //u// ber ant, Hewett= (adj.) high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant (syn.) lively, ebullient, irrepressible, lavish (ant.) depressed, despondent, sulky, restrained S+TV+DO+CA+S+LV+PA Shakespeare creates many exuberant characters; consequently, some characters become depressed.

=13-13 "innocuous" //in noc u ous// Thompson= (adj.) harmless, inoffensive, insignificant (syn.) feeble, impotent, unobjectionable, insipid (ant.) harmful, dangerous, pernicious, toxic, virulent S+LV+PN+COOR+TV+DO+PP Sampson and Gregory remain innocuous characters, but play an important role in opening act one. = 12-16 "Quiescent" qui // es // cent, Wilson = (adj.) inactive; at rest (syn.) still, inert, motionless, dormant, tranquil (ant.) active, thriving, lively, bustling, volatile S+LV+ADV;+S+ADV+DO+OP The Globe Theater was never quiescent; it always had people in it.

=13-6 "Decorum" De cor' um, Clarke= (n.) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness (syn.) seemliness, good form, propriety (ant.) impropriety, bad form, bad taste S+TV+DO; S+TV+DO The actors of Shakespeare required decorum; Shakespeare worked with elite actors.

=12-13 "nocturnal" noc //tur// nal, Thompson= (adj.) of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness (syn.) nighttime (ant.) daytime, diurnal S+LV+PA+INF+CA+S+LV+PA The Globe Theater remains a beautiful place to visit; however, the plays are not nocturnal. =

= =12-15 "quell" quell, Vogel= (n) to subdue, put down forcefully (syn.) suppress, pacify, squelch, quash, crush (ant.) incite, provoke, arouse, foment, stir up S+AV+DO+CA+S+LV+PN+PP Queen Elizabeth I quells her adversaries, however; Shakespeare is not an adversary of hers. = = =

= =12-10 "indulgent" in //dul// gent, Ryan= (adj.) yielding to the wishes or demands of others (syn.) lenient, permissive, tolerant, liberal (ant.) strict, severe, inflexible, hard-nosed S+LV+ADJ+DO+COOR+SC+LV+ADJ Shakespeare is indulgent to the wishes of his audience: however, he remains independent in his style =12-9 "indelible" in del i ble, Laredo=

(adj.) not able to be erased or removed; memorable
(syn.) lasting, permanent, unforgettable (ant.) erasable, impermanent, ephemeral S+LV+PA+PP+COOR+S+LV Shakespeare's works are known around the world, and they remain indelible.

=12-14 "platitude" //plat// i tude, Turrall= (n.) a commonplace, stale, or trite remark (syn.) cliche, truism, bromide (ant.) epigram, quip, witticism, bon mot S+AV+DO+COOR+__S__+AV+DO Many historians have questions about William Shakespeare's life, but they all know he never used platitudes.

=12-11 "inveterate" in //vet// er ate, Staczek= (adj.) firmly established, long-standing; habitual (syn.) persisting, chronic, dyed-in-the-wool (ant) sporadic, intermittent, occasional S+TV+DO+CA+S+LV+PA Shakespeare has many inveterate plays; however, some have been long forgotten.

=12-7 "conflagration" con fla //gra// tion, Gilmore= (n.) a large destructive fire (syn.) holocaust, wildfire (ant.) deluge, flood S+TV+DO+PP+PP+CA+S+PP+IV+ADV PHRASE The Globe Theatre underwent a conflagration on June 29, 1613 from a live cannon; subsequently, the rebuilding of the Globe Theatre occurred the following year.

=12-8 "elated" e //la// ted, Hewett= (adj., part.) in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased (syn.) overjoyed, ecstatic, tickled pink (ant.) depressed, crestfallen, despondent, blue S+LV+PA+S+TV+DO+CA+S+TV+IO+DO Shakespeare's father becomes elated when he receives the coat of arms; however, Shakespeare's status gives his father the coat of arms.

=12-1 "acrid" //ac// rid, Baker= (adj.) harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper (syn.) irritating, stinging, bitter, caustic (ant.) gentle, soothing, mild. S+TV+DO+PP+__S__+IV+PP Some people consider Shakespeare's writing as acrid; however, it can emphasize certain words making scenes more dramatic.

=12-3 "august" //au// gust, Briggs= ( adj.) majestic, inspiring admiration and respect (syn.) stately, dignified, exalted, venerable (ant.) humble, base, mean, lowly, abject S+TV+DO+PP+CA+S+IV+PP Shakespeare's august plays create laughter at the Globe; moreover, crowds flock to them.

=12-4 "callous" //cal// lous, Cannon= (adj) emotionally hardened, unfeeling (syn) insensitive, unsympathetic, thick-skinned (ant) sensitive, compassionate, tenderhearted S+TV+DO+PP+;+S+TV+DO. Shakespeare's plays touch the hearts of many; his plays make people uncallous.

=12-5 "clandestine" clan //des// tine, Carroll= (adj.) secret, concealed; underhanded (syn.) covert, furtive, surreptitious, stealthy (ant.) open, overt, undisguised, aboveboard S+TV+DO+S+PP+LV+PN+COOR+S+LV+PN Many people question Shakespeare's existence; the real creators of the plays may have been multiple clandestine writers, or William Shakespeare could have been a pseudonym.

= =11-13 "placate" //pla// cate Thompson= (v.) to appease, soothe, pacify (syn.) satisfy, mollify, allay, conciliate (ant.) vex, irk, provoke, exasperate, annoy S+TV+PP+COOR+S+PP+IV+IO Maya constantly finds fault in her appearance, but the letter from Tommy Valdon placates her. =

=12-1 "abjure" ab //jur,// Alcid= (v.) to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun (syn.) forswear, retract, recant, abstain from (ant.) affirm, avow, aver, profess S+TV+IO+DO+PP+CA+S+TV+DO+PP Historians do not abjure Shakespeare's attendance at the Stratford grammar school; however, they do not have records of Shakespeare's enrollment. =

=12-12 "irrelevant" ir rel //e// vant, Sullivan= (adj.) not to the point, not applaudable or pertinent (syn) inapplicable, immaterial, beside the point (ant) pertinent, material, apropos, germane S+LV+PA+PP+CA+S+LV+DO+PP The globe burning down is irrelevant evidence to where Shakespeare goes to school; however, it is a big event in his life. =

= =12-6 "Compunction" Com //punc// tion, Clarke= (n.) remorse, regret (syn.) scruple, qualm, misgiving, contrition (ant.) shamelessness, insouciance, nonchalance S+TV+DO; S+TV+DO Historians posses a compunction for Shakespeare's life; they wish to know more about him.

= 11-16 "potent" // pot // ent, Wilson = (adj.) powerful; highly effective (syn.) mighty, formidable, forceful (ant.) weak, inept, feckless, powerless, ineffective S+LV+PA+CA+__S__+LV+PA+PP Maya seems potent and independent; however, she was vulnerable with Mr. Freeman.

=11-14 "placid" //plac// id, Turrall= (adj.) calm, peaceful (syn.) undisturbed, tranquil, quiet, serene (ant.) stormy, agitated, turbulent, tempestuous S+IV+(RELPRO+S+TV+DO)+COOR+__S__+TV+DO Maya tries to be placid when Mrs. Cullinan calls her the wrong name, but she ends up breaking the china any way.

=11-11 "misconstrue" mis con //strue,// Staczek= (v.) to interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of (syn.) misjudge, misinterpret S+TV+DO+CA+__S__+TV+DO(INF) Maya misconstrues the word lesbian; furthermore she attempts to prove herself not a lesbian.

=11-15 "plagiarism" //pla// gia ris m, VOGEL= (n.) passing off or using as one's own the writing (or other materials) of another person (syn.) piracy, theft S+LV+PN+COOR+S+PN The book, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, is not plagiarism, and it is a true story.

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= =11-9 "integrity" in //teg// ri ty, Laredo= (n.) honesty, high moral standards; and unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness (syn.)rectitude, probity (ant.) dishonesty, corruption, turpitude S+TV+DO+PP+CA+S+TV+PP Maya does not show integrity in the court room; consequently, she regrets the decision for the rest of her life.

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=11-3 "conclusive" con //clu// sive, Briggs= (adj.) serving to settle an issue; final (syn.) decisive, indisputable, convincing, definitive S+TV+DO+PP;+S+IV Maya finds conclusive evidence about Dolores' lying; her father does not.

= 11-4 "disreputable" dis //rep// u ta ble = (adj) not respectable, not esteemed (syn) disgraceful, discreditable, shady (ant) honest, aboveboard, respectable, creditable S+LV+PA+PP+PP+COOR+S(GER)+TV+DO Dolores was disreputable in the eyes of Maya, and cutting Maya made matters worse.

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= =11-5 "endemic" en //dem// ic, Carroll= (adj.) native or confined to a particular region or people; characteristic of or prevalent in a field (syn.) indigenous, restricted to (ant.) alien, foreign, extraneous S+LV+PA+PP+CA+__S__+TV+(INF)DO Bailey grows very endemic in Stamps; however, he decides to leave.

= 11-6 "Exemplary" Ex //em// plar y, Clarke = (adj.) worthy of imitation, commendable; serving as a model (syn.) praiseworthy, meritorious, sterling, illustrative (ant.) infamous, notorious, scandalous, disreputable S+TV+DO ;S+IO+DO Winning the award consecrated Maya's life; it gave her an exemplary lifestyle.

=11-7 "Fathom" //fath// om, Gilmore= (v.) to understand, get to the bottom of; to determine the depth of; (n.) a measure of depth in water (syn.) (v.) grasp, comprehend, figure out, plumb S+V+DO+CA+S+LV+PA Maya fathoms why Bailey left; however, she feels upset.

=11-12 "obnoxious", Sullivan= (adj.) highly offensive, arousing strong dislike (syn.) disagreeable, repugnant, hateful, odious (ant.) agreeable, pleasing, engaging, personable PART+S+TV+DO(INDEF REL PRO+S+TV+DO+PP)+COOR+S+IV Thinking that Maya is obnoxious, Dolores believes that she harms her relationship with Bailey Senior, and eventually they fight.

=11- 8 "guile" guile, Hewett= (n.) treacherous cunning, deceit (syn.) trickery, du plicity, chicanery (ant.) candor, artlessness, naivete S+PP+TV+DO+CA+S+LV+PN The guile of Dolores startles Maya; consequently, she is cut.

= =11-1 "al //lude//", Alcid= (v.) to refer to casually or indirectly (syn.) suggest, insinuate, hint at, intimate S+TV+DO+PP;CA,+S+TV+DO(GER) Maya alludes her hate for Dolores; consequently, she does not like staying at her father's house. = = =

= =10-14 "pro //fess//" Turrall= (v) to affirm openly; to state belief in; to claim, prtend syn.) assert, declare, proclaim, purport (ant.) disclaim, disavow S+IV+PP+COOR+__S__+TV+DO Maya Angelou professes her opinions about white people, but she does not say anything to the girls mocking Momma. =

= =10-9 "exponent" ex //po// nent, Laredo= (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+IV+PP+COOR+CA+S+TV+DO Maya Angelou acts as an exponent for African Americans; consequently, she wins the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

=10-15 "respite" //res// pite, Vogel= (n.) a period of relief or rest (syn.) interval, intermission, lull, breather S+TV+DO+COOR+S+TV+INF The storm shows no respite, and Maya wishes to read her book. =

= =10-2 "allure" al //lure, Baker//= (v.) to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; (n.) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm (syn.)(v.) beguile, tantalize; (n.) temptation, enticement (ant.) (v.) repel, turn off; (n.) repellent S+TV+DO+CA+S+TV+INF+PP Maya is in church; however, she is allured to laugh at the reverend.

=10-12 "lamentable" //lam// en ta able, Sullican= (adj.) to be regretted or pittied (syn.) deplorable, regrettable, distressing (ant.) praiseworthy, commendable, luadabl e. S+TV+PP+CA+S+IV+PP Maya eats a lamentable amount of stolen candy; consequently, she goes to the dentist. =10-11 "in //su// per a ble", Staczek= (adj.) incapable of being overcome (syn.) invincible, insurmountable (ant.) surmountable, conquerable S+APP+DO+PP+COOR+GER+LV+PN Mrs. Annie Henderson, insuperable in Maya's mind, loans money to lots of people, and arguing with her is not a good idea. =10-4 "blithe" //blithe,// Cannon= (adj.) cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned (syn) carefree, nonchalant, indifferent (ant) glum, morose, despondent, depressed (GER)S+TV+DO+;CA,+(GER)S+TV+PP Being with her grandma makes Maya happy; consequently, leaving with her dad creates sorrow in Maya. =

=10-5 "contentious" con //ten// tious, Carroll= (adj.) quarrelsome, inclined to argue (syn.) argumentative, disputatious, combative (ant.) agreeable, amiable, affable, pacific S+ADV+TV+(INF)DO+OI+PP+COOR+S+ADV+TV+(INF)DO+COOR+TV+IO+(INF)DO+PP Maya does not want to visit her mother in St. Louis, but she also does not want to act contentious and make her father and Bailey return to Stamps.

= =10-3 "askew" a //skew,// Briggs= (adj., adv.) twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly (syn.) awry, lopsided, cockeyed (ant.) straight, symmetrical S+TV+DO+COOR+S+TV+DO Having the kids with her pleases Vivian, but Maya's behavior set the situation askew. =

=10- 8 "disheveled" dis //hev// eled, Hewett= (adj.) rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder (syn.) untidy, disarranged, tousled, unkempt (ant.) tidy, neat orderly, well-groomed S+LV+S+TV+PP+COOR+S+LV+INF Maya grows disheveled when her dad comes to town, but she is soon accepts the fact that will have to move from her grandmother.

=9-15 "omnipotent" om //nip// o tent, Vogel= (adj.) almighty, having unlimited power or authority (syn.) all-powerful (ant.) powerless, impotent, feeble, weak S+TV+DO+COOR+S+TV+DO Maya Angelou pictures her omnipotent grandmother as a great person, and her brother thinks the same. =

=10-7 "crestfallen" //crest// fal len, Gilmore= (adj) discouraged, dejected, downcast (syn) despondent, disconsolate (ant) elated, cheerful, self-satisfied, cocky S+LV+PA+S+TV+IO+DO+CA+S+LV+PA Maya appears crestfallen when Mrs. Cullinan calls her "Mary;" however, she remains calm.

=10-6 "covet" cov et, Clarke= (v.) to desire something belonging to another (syn.) crave, yearn fro, hunger for (ant.) disdain, scorn, despise S+TV+DO+CA+S+TV+DO Dressing up pleases Maya; however, she covets Mrs.Flowers's style.

=9-14 "limpid" //lim// pid, Turrall= (adj.) clear, transparent; readily understood (syn.) lucid, intelligible (ant.) clouded, murky, opaque S+IV+PP+COOR+S+IV+PP Maya Angelou writes with limpid details, and she fights for racial equality.

=9-13 "inkling" //ink ling,// Thompson= (n.) a hint; a vague notion (syn.) clue, intimation, suggestion S+IV+INF+PP+COOR+__S__+V+PP Maya Angelou possesses no inkling of hatred; however, she disapproves of racism.

=9-9 "emaciated" e-//ma//-ci-a-ted, Laredo= (adj., part.) unnaturally thin (syn.) gaunt, withered, shriveled (ant.) plump, fat, obese, corpulent S+IV+INF+PP+COOR+S+LV+PN Maya Angelou fights to bring racial equality for the emaciated African Americans, but it is a difficult task.

=9-11 "Gnarled" gnarled, Staczek= (adj.) knotted, twisted, lumpy (syn.) knotty, misshapen, contorted (ant.) smooth, unblemished, straight S+LV+PN+COOR+S+IV+PP Uncle Willie's hand is gnarled, but Maya has grown accustomed to it.

=9-2 "ardent" //ar// dent, Baker= ( adj.) very enthusiastic, impassioned (syn.) intense, zealous, fervent, avid (ant.) indifferent, stolid, phlegmatic, apathetic S+LV+ADV+ADJ+PP+S+TV+PP+IP Maya is very ardent about civil rights, she fights for equality to all people.

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=9-5 "capricious" ca //pric// ious, Carroll= (adj.) subject to whims or passing fancies (syn.) Impulsive, fickle, unpredictable, mercurial (ant.) Constant, steady, steadfast, unwavering Poss.+S+PP+LV+ADV+PA+COOR+S+LV+PN Maya's days in the store are never capricious, but it was still her favorite place.

=9-12 "indemnity" in dem ni ty, Sullivan= (n.) a payment, for a damage or loss (syn.) compensation, restitution, reparation S+TV+DO+PP+CA+PP+PP+S+TV+DO+COOR+TV+DO+PP A innocent african american supposedly does it with a white woman; consequently, as his indemnity for the damage, the white men immorally kill the african american and throw him into a river. =

= =9-1 "allocate" //al// lo cate, Alcid= (v.) to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute (syn.) assign, allot, apportion S+S+TV+DO+;+CA+S+TV+DO Maya and Bailey Angelou allocate their jobs; however, they have a lot of work. =

= =9-6 "Chastise" Chas //tise// Clarke= (v.) to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely (syn.) discipline, censure (ant.) commend, reward. S+TV+DO+PP; __S__+TV+DO Momma chastises Maya before dinner; she forgot her chores.

=9-7 "Copious" //co// pi ous, Gilmore= (adj.) abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose (syn.) ample, profuse, bountiful (ant.) inadequate, meager, scanty, concise S+LV+PA+PP+CA+S+TV+IO+DO Mr. McElroy does not appear very copious with his words; however, he occasionally gives Maya a succinct 'hello'.

=9-3 "assiduous" as //sid// u ous Briggs= (adj.) persistent, attentive, diligent (syn.) industrious, unremitting, sedulous (ant.) lazy, lackadaisical, shiftless S+TV+DO+PP+PP+;+CA+__S__+TV+DO+InfPhrase The assiduous Maya Angelou epitomizes the struggle of African Americans in the early 20th century; however, she breaks through her chains to win the presidential medal of freedom.

=9-8 "deviate" //de// vi ate, Hewett= (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+TV+PP+COOR+__S__+TV+PP Maya Angelou deviates from the social norms, and she strives for equality.

=**8-9 "deride" de //ride//, Laredo**= (v.) to ridicule, laugh at with contempt (syn.) mock, scorn, disparage, jeer at (ant.) praise, extol, acclaim, applaud S+TV+DO+SEMICOLON+S+LV The experienced climbers deride the inexperienced climbers; they feel discouraged.

=8-14 "parsimonious" par si //mo ni ous,// Turrall= (adj) stingy, miserly; meager, poor, small (syn.) frugal, niggardly, penny-pinching, cheap (ant.) generous, openhanded S+TV+DO+COOR+S+TV+DO Many people think the sherpas have a parsimonious life, but Jon Krakauer shows them the truth.

= 8-15 “quandary” //quan// dary, Vogel = (adj.) a state of perplexity or doubt (syn.) confusion, dilemma, predicament S+TV+DO+PP+COOR+S+TV+DO Exhausted and quandary climbers descend the mountain, but, they encounter many difficulties.

=8-11 "ingenuous" in //gen// u ous= (adj.) innocent, simple; frank, sincere (syn.) naive,artless, guileless, candid (ant.) artful, crafty, worldly, sophisticated S+TV+DO+PP+COOR+SO+TV+DO A happy and ingenuous team ascends the mountain, but, they face a horrific tragedy.

= =8-2 "Apathy" //ap// a thy, Baker= (n.) a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest. (syn.) indifference, disinterest, detachment (ant.) enthusiasm, fervor, ardor, concern S+TV+DO+PP+PP+COOR+S+TV+DO The climbers showed apathy towards the idea of staying on the mountain; however, they had no choice.

=8-11 "Multifarious" mul ti //far// i ous= (adj.) having great variety; numerous and diverse (syn.) varied, manifold, heterogeneous (ant.) unvaried, uniform, homogeneous S+TV+DO+COOR+S+TV+DO Chhring Dorje wants to have multifarious jobs, and he wants to climb mountains.

=8-12 "obsolete" //ob// so lete, Sullivab= (adj) out-of-date, no longer in use (syn) outmoded, antiquated, passe, old hat (ant) current, up-to-date, brand-new S+TV+DO(S+TV+CO)+(S+TV+DO)+CA+S+TV+DO+(S+TV+DO+PP) Jon Krakauer believes that if climbers make oxygen canisters obsolete then it decreases trash and inexperienced climbers; however, the absence of oxygen canisters creates a risk when someone needs more oxygen on the mountain.

=8-1 "Animosity" an i //mos// i ty, Alcid= (n.) strong dislike; bitter hostility (syn.) enmity, rancor, antipathy (ant.) affection, fondness, rapport, amity S+TV+DO+PP+COOR+S+TV+DO Climbers show animosity towards Sandy Pittman; however, she ignores them.

=8-3 "Apprehensive" ap pre //hen// sive. Briggs= (adj.) fearful or anxious, especially about the future (syn) worried, nervous, fretful, jittery (ant.) unworried, assured, confident, certain S+TV+DO+CA+__S__+AV+DO+PP

An apprehensive John Krakauer climbs Mt. Everest; however, he fears the worst for his inexperienced teammates.

= 8-4 "Commend" com //mend//, Cannon = (v) to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of (syn) applaud, entrust (ant) abhor, loathe S+TV+DO+OP+CA+ __S__+TV+DO+OP Neil Biedleman saves many lives on Everest; however, he can not save Yasuko Namba in time

=8-7 "Consecrate" //con// se crate, Gilmore= (v.) to make sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose (syn.) devote, dedicate, sanctify (ant.) desecrate, defile, profane, dishonor S+TV+DO+PP+CA+__S__+LV+PA+PP Climbers have consecrated Everest in the past; however, it seems frightening to an average person.

=8-6 "Condolence" Con dol' ence, Clarke= (n.) an expression of sympathy (syn.) commiseration, solace, sympathy S+TV+DO+PP; S+AV+DO+PP Jon requires condolence after the incident; The pain causes great pain in his heart. = = =7-9 "Implicate" //im// pli cate, Laredo= (v.) to involve in; to connect with or be related to (syn.) incriminate, entangle (ant.) absolve, exculpate S+TV+DO+PP+PP+Semicolon+S+TV+DO+PP+PP The degenerate implicates himself in acts of; he preserves baby fetuses in jars of mayonnaise.

=7-5 "Commodious" com //mo// di ous, Carroll= (adj.) roomy, spacious (syn.) comfortable, ample, capacious (ant.) cramped, claustrophobic, insufficient S+TV+DO+COOR+S+TV+DO+INF+PP+PP A commodious tent will keep you comfortable, but the tent must block the wind to protect you from the cold of Mt. Everest.

=8-5 "Compatible" com //pat// i ble, Carroll= (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+(S+TV)+IV+OP+COOR+S+S+LV+PN Anyone who climbs Mt. Everest should always go with other climbers, but Jon Krakauer and his team were not very compatible.

=8-8 "Decrepit" de //crep// ide, Hewett= (adj.) old and feeble; worn-out, ruined (syn.) infirm, broken-down, rickety, dilapidated (ant.) vigorous, robust, sturdy S+IV+PP+CA+S+IV+PP The decrepit Jon Krakauer travels down the mountain; however, he knows he will make it down alive.

= =7-1 "Abhor" ab //hor//, Alcid= (v.) to regard with horror or loathing: to hate deeply (syn.) detest, despise, abominate (ant.) admire, cherish, respect, relish S+IV+PP+PP+COOR+S+IV+PP Jon Krakour abhors at the serac above him, but he continues to climb.

=7-3 "Buffet" //buf// fet, Briggs= (v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty (n.) a slap, blow (syn.) batter, sock, thump, pummel, toss about S+TV+DO+PP+CA+__S__+LV+PA+PP

Chirring Dorje Sherpa buffets his way up K2; however, he is unaware of the pending disaster.

= 7-4 "Chaos" //Chaos//, Cannon =

(n) great confusion, disorder (syn) anarchy, turmoil, pandemonium (ant) order, regularity, tranquility S+PP+PP+LV+PA+PP+CA+S+IV+PP The chaos of the sudden storm at the peak is not good for the climbers; however, Jon Krakauer survives to tell the fateful story.

=7-6 "Corrosive" Cor //ro// sive, Clarke= (adj.) eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic (syn.) caustic, mordant, acidulous, spiteful (ant.) bland, mild, benign, amiable S+TV+DO+PP; S+TV+DO The corrosive air causes problems on Mt. Everest; it damages the brain.

=7-16 "Squalid" //Squa// lid, Wilson= (adj.) filthy, wretched, debased (syn.) dingy, sordid, foul, vile, abject (ant.) neat, spruce, exalted, lofty S+AV+DO+PP+COOR+S+AV+DO+PP Jon Krakauer was born in 1954, and he climbs Mt. Everest for fun. =**7-15 "Somber" //som// ber, Vogel**= (adj.) dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit (syn.) mournful, dismal (ant.) bright, sunny, lighthearted, cheerful, jaunty S+AV+DO+COOR+S+AV+DO The somber man won a race, but he did not get a trophy. =

= =7-14 "Reprehensible" rep re //hen// si ble, Turrall= (adj.) deserving blame or punishment (syn.) objectionable, blameworthy, culpable, odious (ant.) commendable, blameless, meritorious S(__S__+AV+DO)+AV+DO The reprehensible dictator, who lives in Cuba, sends innocent people to concentration camps.

=7-11 "Martinet" Mar ti //net,// Staczek= (n.) a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules (syn.) taskmaster, slave driver S+TV+DO+COOR+__S__+TV+DO Rob Hall wants to be a martinet, but he does not have the strictness.

=7-13 "Renegade" ren' e gade, Thompson= (n.) one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw (adj.) traitorous, unconventional, unorthodox (syn.) turncoat, defector, heretic (ant.) loyalist, patriot

S+AV+DO+COOR+S+AV+DO Rob Hall guides tours, and he discourages renegades.

=7-12 "obviate" ob //vi// ate, Sullivan= (v.) to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of (syn.) preclude, forestall, ward off S+TV+DO+PP+PP+PP+COOR+S+LV+PA+PP Ron obviates the heat from the sun at midday with less clothing, but he is cold in the morning.

=7-7 "discern" dis //cern//, Gilmore= (v.) to see clearly, recognize (syn.) perceive, detect, distinguish (ant.) overlook S+TV+DO+PP+COOR+S+TV+DO+PP Rob Hall climbs mountains for a living, but he best discerns the summit of Everest.

=7-8 "extant" //ex// tant, Hewett= (adj.) still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost (syn.) surviving, in existence (ant.) extinct, defunct, vanished S+TV+DO+COOR+S+LV+DO The Sherpa culture remains extant, but it is modernized.

=6-14 "premeditated" pre //med// i tat ed, Turrall= (adj., part.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned (syn.) preplanned, rehearsed, calculated, prearranged (ant.) unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu S+(S+AV+DO)+AV+DO The worker, who hates his boss, commits premeditated murder.

=**6-15 "rampant" //ram pant//, Vogel**= (adj.) growing without checking, running wild (syn.) widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent (ant.) controlled, restrained S+(__S__+AV+DO)+AV+DO The rampant man, who kicked three people, kicked the blue car.

=6-8 "inopportune" in op por //tune//, Hewett= (adj.) coming at a bad time: not appropriate (syn.) ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable (ant.) timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune S+(S+AV+DO)+AV+DO The man, who showed up at an inopportune time, was ridiculed.

=6-11 "Officious" of //fi// cious, Staczek= (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+DO+OP Camden, who likes officious lobsters, laughs to himself upon blinking. =6-5 "Destitute" //des// ti tute, Carroll= (Adj.) Deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in (Syn.) wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless (Ant.) rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete S+(__S__+AV+DO)+AV+DO The wealthy man, who donates money, is helping the destitute men and women.

=6-6 "Explicit" Ex //plic// it, Clarke= (Adj.) Definite, clearly stated (syn.) Distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear (ant.) Vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit S+(__S__+AV+DO)+AV+DO+PP Donald, who bakes great pies, gives an explicit speech during the meeting.

=6-1 "accede" ac //cede//, Alcid= (v.) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity (syn.) consent, concur, comply, assent (ant.) demur, balk at S+(__S__+LV+DO)+AV+PP The parents, who are nice, accede to their child's request.

= =6-3 "comprise" com //prise//, Briggs= (verb) to include or contain; to be made up of (syn.) compose, constitute, encompass (ant.) exclude S+(__S__+AV+DO) +AV+PP The representatives, who make laws, comprise the government.

=6-4 "deft" //deft// Cannon= (adj) skillful, nimble (syn) dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful (ant) clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept S+ ADJ CLAUSE+AV+DO+PP The deft baller, who is G. Slife, shoots free throws at the gym.

=6-7 "extirpate" //ex// tir pate, Gilmore= (verb) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally (syn.) uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise (ant.) implant, sow, foster, nourish S+(__S__+AV+DO)+AV+DO+PP Luke Staczek, who eats cheeseburgers, extirpates Matthew Wilson in ice hockey.

=6-2 "brandish" //brand// ish, Baker= (v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion (syn.) swing, shake S+(S+AV+DO)+AV+DO+PP LeBron James, who plays soccer, branshishes the toothpick in the air.

=6-10 "musty" //mus// ty, Ryan= (adj.) stale, moldy; out-of-date (syn.) hackneyed, antiquated (ant.) fresh, sweet-smelling, up-to-date, brand-new S+(S+AV+DO)+AV+DO+PP Emily Osment, who cannot remove caps, can not get the cap off.

=15-8 "fracas" //fra// cas, Krochta= (n.) a noisy quarrel or brawl (syn) row, altercation, rhubarb, brouhaha (ant) agreement, accord, unanimity, harmony^ S + IV + SC + S + IV The fracas continued while the people watched.

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

= 1-1 "Vocabulary" vo //cab// u lar y, Lackner= (n.) definition from your text book (syn.) (ant.) Formula for the sentence Type in an original sentence using the vocabulary word in the sentence. = = =2-14 "jeopardy" //jeop// ar dy= (n.) danger (syn.) risk, hazard, peril (ant.) safety, security S + AV + DO + PP Patrick places his life in serious jeopardy everyday.

=**2-15 "meticulous" me //tic// u lous, Vogel**= (adj.) extremely careful; particular about details (syn.) fastidious, painstaking, fussy (ant.) careless, negligent,sloppy S + V + DO + S + V + ADJ Ryan does not take any risks, he is so meticulous.

=3-1 "adversary" //ad// ver sar y, Alcid= (n.) an enemy, opponent (syn.) antagonist, rival, foe (ant.) friend, ally, supporter, confederate S + AV +DO + PP The man killed his adversary in the fight.

=**3-3 "artifice" //ar// ti fice Briggs**= (n.) a skillful or ingenious device; a clever trick; a clever skill; trickery (syn.) ruse, stratagem, contrivance S + AV + DO + PP The artifice utilizes a hidden camera to dupe the crowd.

=**3-2 "alienate" //a// li e nate Baker**=

(v.) to turn away; to make indifferent or hostile; to transfer, convoy (syn.) separate, drive apart, estrange (ant.) befriend, attract, captivate, reconcile S + AV + DO + PP The girl quickly alienated her friend after the fight.

=**3-4 "coerce" co //erce// Cannon**= (v) to compel, force S+V+DO+PP The man coerced the boy into the boat.
 * (syn) pressure, bully, intimidate, constrain**
 * (ant) persuade, cajole**

=**3-6 "culinary" cul in ar //y//, Clarke**=

( adj.) of or related to cooking or the kitchen S+AV+DO+PP Jim bakes cookies in the culinary club.

=3-5 "craven" //cra// ven Carroll=

(adj.) cowardly; (n.) a coward (Syn.) (adj.) fearful, fainthearted, pusillanimous (Ant.) (adj.) brave, courageous, valiant S+AV+DO+PP The fearless soldier mocks cravens for fleeing battle.

=**3-11 "harass" Ha //rass// Staczek**= (v.) to disturb, worry: to trouble by repeated attacks (Syn.) annoy, pester, bedevil, beleaguer S + AV + DO + PP The dog harasses the boy after dinner.

=**3-8 "demise" de //mise,// Hewett**= (n.) a death, especially of a person in a lofty position (syn) decease, passing away (ant) birth, beginning, commencement S+AV+DO+PP The battle led to his demise in the end.

=3-7 "delete" de //lete//, Gilmore= (v.) to erase, wipe out, cut out (syn.) remove, cancel, expunge (ant.) insert, add, retain, include S+AV+DO+PP The historian deletes the data from the past.

(v.) to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to (syn.) stimulate, excite, gladden (ant.) //discourage,// dispirit, dishearten, inhibit S+AV+DO+PP The large cake exhilarates the young boy on his birthday.
 * 3-9 "exhilarate" ex //hil// a rate, Laredo**

=** 3-10 "fallow" //fa// llow, Ryan **=

(adj.) plowed but not seeded; inactive; reddish-yellow (n.) left unseeded (v.) to plow but not seed syn. unproductive, inert, dormant ant. productive, fertile, prolific S+AV+DO+PP Farmers fallow their fields with chemicals.

=3-12 "inclement" //in// cle ment, Sullivan= zzx(adj.) stormy, harsh, severe in attitude of action (syn.) blustery, tempestuous, implacable (ant.) mild, gentle, balmy, tranquil S+AV+DO+PP The inclement hurricane tore trees from the ground.

=3-13 "plod" //Plod// Thompson= (v) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly (syn) lumber, trudge (ant) scamper, skip, prance S+AV+OP The man plods into the dentist office.

=** 3-14 "negligible" //neg// li ji ble, Turrall **= (adj.) so unimportant that it can be disregarded (syn.) trivial, inconsequential, insignificant (ant.) significant, crucial, momentous S+AV+DO+PP The other team considers Jimmy a negligible player.

=**3-15 "perpetuate" per //pet// u ate, Vogel**= (v.) to make permanent or long lasting (syn.) continue, preserve, prolong indefinitely (ant.) discontinue, abolish, abandon S+AV+DO+PP The man perpetuates his citizenship in the country.

=4-3 "attainment" at //tain// ment, Briggs= (n.) an accomplishment, the act of achieving (syn.) achievement, fulfillment (ant.) failure, defeat, frustration S+AV+DO+PP The man's attainment gives reputation to his identity. =4-4 "bequeath" be //queath// Cannon=

(v) to give or pass on as an inheritance
(syn) transmit, bestow, hand down ADV+S+V+DO+PP The elderly man bequeaths all his belongings to his daughter.

=**4-5 "cogent" //co// gent, Carroll**= **(adj.) forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point** (syn.) persuasive, compelling (ant.) weak,unconvincing, ineffective, irrelevant S+AV+DO+INF+PP The cogent politician persuades many Americans to vote for him.

=4-1 "affiliated" af //fil// i at ed, Alcid= (adj., part.) associated, connected (syn.) attached, related, joined (ant.) dissociated, unconnected S+AV+DO+PP The man is affiliated with the mob.

=4-8 "esteem" es //teem,// Hewett= (v.) to regard highly; (n.) a highly favorable opinion or judgment (syn.) (v.) respect, admire, honor, revere (ant.) (v.) disdain, scorn (n.) contempt S+AV+DO+PP He has a high esteem for him.

=4-9 "expunge" ex //punge//, Laredo= (v.) to erase, obliterate, destroy (syn.) delete, efface, annihilate (ant.) insert, mark, imprint, impress S+AV+DO+PP The boy expunges plaque from his teeth.

=4-7 "disperse" di //sperse//, Gilmore= (v.) to scatter, spread far and wide (syn.) break up, dispel (ant.) collect, congregate, assemble, muster S+AV+PP+PP The curious crowd disperses into the open road after the gunshot.

=4-11 "invulnerable" in //vul// ner a ble, Staczek= (adj.) not able to be wounded or hurt: shielded against attack (syn.) impregnable, impervious, immune (ant.) exposed, unprotected, defenseless S+AV+DO+PP Pepe wants an invulnerable bushbaby with no eyes.

=4-13 "Nonchalant" non cha //lant,// Thompson=

(adj) cool and confident, unconcerned
(syn) composed, unruffled, indifferent, blas//e// (ant) perturbed, agitated, disconcerted, abashed S+AV+DO+PP The nonchalant school kid walks his girlfriend to her class. =4-6 "Converge" Con verge, Clarke= (v.) to move toward one point, approach nearer together (syn.) meet, unite, intersect, merge (ant.) diverge, separate S+AV+DO+PP The man converges the papers into the folder.

=4-12 "Malevolent" //mal// ev o lent, Sullivan= (adj.) spiteful, showing ill will (syn.) malicious, wicked, sinister, malignant (ant.) kind, benevolent, compassionate S(ger)+AV+DO+PP The malevolent planning causes terror in the city.

=4-15 "Panacea" pan a //ce// a, Vogel= (n.) a remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems (syn.) universal cure, easy solution S+AV+IO+DO+IP The doctor gives her patients panaceas to help their problems. _ =4-16 "Scrupulous" scru //pu// lous, Wilson= (adj.) knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding (syn.) painstaking, meticulous, conscientious (ant.) careless, negligent, remiss, dishonest S+AV+DO+PP The scrupulous boy takes the test in very little time.

=5-1 "Altruistic" al tru //is// tic, Alcid= (adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others (syn.) selfless (ant.) selfish, self-centered S+AV+DO+PP The altruistic man gives money to the poor.

=5-6 "Dearth" Dearth, Clarke= (n.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine (syn.) insufficiency, want, paucity (ant.) surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance S+AV+IO+DO+PP The women gives jimmy a dearth amount of turkey for dinner.

=5-3 "benefactor" //ben// e fac tor, Briggs= (n.) one who does good to others (syn.) patron, humanitarian (ant.) misanthrope, malefactor S+AV+DO+PP The benefactor gives hot soup to homeless children.

=5-4 "chivalrous" //chiv// al rou s, Cannon= (adj) marked by honor, courtesy and courage; knightly (syn) gallant, civil, valiant (ant) crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish S+AV+DO+PP The chivalrous samurai attacked the baby in the forest.

=5-3 "assent" as sent, Baker= (v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement (syn.) (v.) concur, consent, accede (ant.) (v.) disagree, differ, dissent S+AV+DO+PP John knows his family will never show assent to his story.

=5-7 "diffident" //dif// fi dent, Gilmore= (adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved (syn.) timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn (ant.) bold, brash, audacious, self-confident, jaunty S+AV+IO+DO The diffident child gives Luke Staczek a hug.

=5-8 "discrepancy" dis //crep// an cy,Hewett= (n.) a difference; a lack of agreement (syn.) disagreement, divergence, inconsistency (ant.) agreement, convergence, consistency S+AV+DO+PP This discrepancy makes it difficult to leave from town.

=5-12 "infallible" //in// fal li ble, Sullivan= (adj.) free from error: absolutely dependable (syn.) unerring, certain (ant.) imperfect S+APP+AV+DO The infallible dog ,Paddie, tracked the foxes.

=5-13 "plod", Thompson= (v) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly (syn) lumber, trudge (ant) scamper, skip, prance S+AV+PP The lazy boy plods into school.

=5-5 "clemency" //clem// en cy, Carroll= (n.) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness (syn.) leniency, forbearance, gentleness (ant.) harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility S+AV+IO+DO+PP The warrior shows the enemy clemency during the battle.

=**5-10 "facile" //fa// cile, Ryan**= (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 The facile girl acts ogreconfident in school. =**5-11 "indomitable" in //dom// it a ble, Staczek**= (adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield (syn.) unbeatable, invincible, unyielding (ant.) surrendering, submissive, yielding S+AV+DO+PP Mary Elizabeth wants an indomitable giraffe for her birthday.

=5-9 "ironic" i //ron// ic, Laredo= (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+AV+DO+PP The ironic boy punched the other ironic boy in the mouth.

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

The CEO personally fires the remiss man for his terrible work ethic.

=5-14 "pungent" //pun// gent, Turrall= (adj.) causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting (syn.) sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy (ant.) bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid S+AV+DO+PP The young boy tastes the pungent onion soup at the restaurant. __ =5-16 "savory" sav o //ry//= (adj.) tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable (syn.) delectable, flavorful, aromatic, piquant (ant.) distasteful, unpalatable, malodorous, bland S+AV+DO+PP Luke makes savory chicken for his grandmother.

=6-12 "ominous" om in ous, Sullivan= (adj) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen (syn) unpropitious, inauspiciuous, portentous (ant) propitious, auspicious, promising S +(S(relpro) + AV + PP ) + AV + DO + PP The ominous man, who lurks under the street light, turns his head towards me.