Lineament (n.) literary a distinctive feature or characteristic, esp. of the face.
The dancers mole is one of her lineaments.
One lineament of MSA West is that students receive their own MacBook.
The basketball player unibrow is a major lineament.
Fortnight (n.) used after the name of a day to indicate that something will take place two weeks after that day.
It seems like I waited a fortnight for you to come home!
Commencement (n.) a beginning or start (n) a ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
The graduating seniors commencement is on May 15, 2013.
My brother commencement was last month, it was nice.
ardent (adj.) passionate, enthusiastic, fervent
Corinne is an ardent Saints fan; she never misses a game, and always wears black and gold.
My mother is ardent in her work. She goes and returns from work happy every day.
Peruse (v.) to read something, typically in a thorough or careful way.
The students peruse the book so that they will pass the test.
The librarian would peruse through the books in the library.
I Perused the book carefully for any details that I may have missed the first time.
Some people have to peruse their text messages in order to understand.
Fluctuate (v.) to alternate, waver
The weather in Louisiana always fluctuates.
Countenance (n.) a person's face or facial expression.
retain (v.) to hold, keep possession of
Eating salty foods makes your body 'retain' water.
The police will retain all evidence until the crime is solved.
fervent (adj.) showing great/deep feeling
The bachelor Sean was fervent when he chose his fiancé.
niche (n.) best position for something; recess in a wall
sustain (v.) to support, uphold; endure, undergo
It is important to drink water in order to sustain life.
Most families try to sustain their life styles in todays society.
Dross (n.) something regarded as worthless; rubbish.
endowment (n.) - a natural gift, ability, or characterstic of someone
Ashton has an endowment for singing and drawing.
requisite (adj) required for a purpose
entreat (v.) to plead, beg
Ms. Wright tried to entreat Julian to do his work.
Satiate (V) - to satisfy
The dinner that Marissa's dad cooked satiated her hunger.
assail (v.) to attack, assault
One should assail if someone tries to steal their purse.
The robbers was surprised when the old lady assailed them for trying to steal her cookies out of the cookie jar.
The dog began to assail when he noticed the man trying to come through the window.
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Predilection(n.) Preference, liking
The young veterinarian had a predilection for animals over people.
ascertaining (verb) finding out
Ascertaining is a synonym to curiosity.
amiable (adj) - friendly, pleasant, likable
To work at Disney Land you must be amiable at all times.
Mrs. Couch is a very amiable teacher.
The amiable flight attendant brought me a blanket.
Inexorable (adj) - inflexible, unyielding
The strict teacher was very inexorable when it came to late work.
ardor (n). passion, enthusiasm
The ballerina showed much ardor in her dance moves.
Dauntless (adj) - fearless
The dauntless chicken crossed the road.
effusion (n): an emotion without restraint
solicit (v.) to petition persistently
Apparition (n.) An unexpected or unusual sight; a ghostly figure.
The ghost hunters in the old house were scared as an apparition appeared in front of them.
I saw an apparition through the window of the abandoned hospital.
resolution (n.) determination, will, explanation
There is always a resolution at the end of a book.
Capitulate (v) - to submit completely, surrender
We will not capitulate to your tyrant rule
The wizards of Hogwarts did not capitulate to Voldemort's tyrannical ways.
Consecrate (v). to declare sacred; dedicate to a goal
Gabby Douglas declared her goal medal a consecration since she worked her whole life for it.
consolation (n.) something providing comfort or solace for a loss or hardship
The consolation prize for the runner up of the foot race was a gift card to Smoothie King.
capacious (adj): large, room; extensive
My house has a very capacious living area.
Mariah Carey penthouse comes with a very capacious bed room.
renovate (n.) to renew, modernize
The family decided to renovate their house after the storm.
We are renovating the kitchen next week.
Amass (v). to collect for oneself; to collect into a mass
Since I am hungry, I will amass all the berries on this tree
I hear the fire alarm, I'll amass all the children and proceed to a safer place.
indefatigable (adj) - never tired
The indefatigable pup roamed around the backyard while his brothers napped in the corner.
The indefatigable runner never gave up until he reached the finish line.
The indefatigable baby always want to play and crawl around.
Oblivion(.n.) The state of being completely forgotten.
The president of the United States will never be oblivion for all he has done for this country.
Benevolently (adv) : compassionately , with kindness
The fair queen treated all her subjects benevolently.
solitude n - in a state of isolation
The child preferred solitude and did not interact with the other children often.
enticements (n) - to draw towards oneself by exciting hope and desire
The strong enticements to break my macbook over my knee were almost enough to make me give in.
dejection(n.)- a sad and depressed state
In the broken-down box lay a bundle of kittens mewling in dejection.
Emaciated (v) - to make abnormally lean or thin by a gradual wasting away of flesh.
Rick shot the emaciated zombie as it tried to take a bite of flesh out of Carl.
prudence(n.)- cautiousness
The walrus approached the giant fish with prudence.
solicitude(n.)- concern, eagerness
My solicitude for my little sisters well being increased when she got sick.
Forbear (v) - To refrain or resist.
Inure (v.) to harden; accustom, become used to
I quickly Inured to my new school.
Trifling (adj) - Of slight worth, trivial, insignificant.
The fact that everyone took all the vocabulary words I was going to use is very trifling.
Inclination (n) - A person's natural tendency to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition or propensity
Fastidious (a) - Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
Discernment (n) - The ability to judge well
Pendantry (n)- the habit of paying attention to academic details or rules, a vain display of learning
Traverse(v)- to travel or travel across; to turn or move laterally
Fortitude (n)- Strength, stamina
When I'm working out for football, I can feel the fortitude of my body.
induce (v)- to persuade; bring about
When you go talk to her, induce her about prom.
The car salesman induce my mother to buy a brand Lexus.
Agitation(n): commotion, excitement;uneasiness.
Animation-(n) the quality or condition of being alive, spirited active or vigorous
Derive(v)-to obtain from a source
Foretaste (n) - a sample or suggestion of something that lies ahead.
Desolation (n)- Barren wasteland: sadness, loneliness
Conjecture (n)- speculation,prediction.
Diffuse (v.) - to spread out
The old man began to diffuse the pieces of the puzzle.
impertinent (adj)- rude
When I went to Mrs. Jonnie's house, her kids were very impertinent.
Injunction (n)- command, order.
Perilous-(adj) full of danger
The killer was a perilous man.
Splendour (n)- Brilliant or gorgeous apperance, coloring, ect.
Hitherto (adv) - until now or until the point in time under discussion
Denote(v): to indicate; to make known; to stand for.
She denoted that she was now the President of the 4-H club.
I denoted that in two weeks my birthday will arrive.
Perpetual (adj.)- endless,lasting.
I wish I had a perpetual supply of red powerades, since they are my favor.
I have great perpetual memories with the Class of 2013.
Conciliating(adj)- Becoming aggreeable, appeasing
Habitable (adj)- Suitable to live in
In my home town, there are many habitable houses to live in.
Voyage-(n) a long journey involving travel by sea or in space (v) go on a log journey, typically by sea or in space
I'm going on a voyage to Belize for spring break this year.
melancholy (adj) - sad, gloomy.
She became melancholy after receiving her test scores for the ACT.
Benevolence (n.) - kindness, compassion.
Eccentric (adj) - unconventional and slightly strange
Amend(v)- to improve or correct flaws in
bestow (v)- to give as a gift
Encompass-(v) surround and have or hold within
Repose(v): to relax or rest; to lie dead
She wasn't ready for test because she lost her repose last night.
Gales(n)- A very strong wind
The gales were so strong that the trees started to come up out of the ground.
Banish(v)-To force to leave, exile
They will banish him from their clan tomorrow night.
Endeavor- (v) [no object] try hard to do or achieve something (n) [with infinitive] an attempt to achieve a goal
The teachers are endeavoring to help the students graduate in May.
Poignant(adj)-emotionally moving
Neglect(v)-to ignore or disregard, to be negligent
deprived- (adj) suffering a severe and damaging lack of basic material and cultural benefits
cull(v)- to select, weed out
multitude(n)-the state of being many;a great number
haste (n)- excessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry:
pedantry(n)-the habit of paying attention to academic details or rules, a vain display of learning
eloquence(n)-fluent and effective speech
Ardently (adv.)- passionately, enthusiastically, fervently
Deranged(adj.) -disturbed and disordered; insane.
Dispel (v.)- to drive out or scatter.
resolve(v)- determine or to make a firm decision about
Luxuriant(adj.) -elegant, lavish
suppliant (n) - one who asks humbly and earnestly
sullen(adj)- brooding, gloomy
faculty(n) - the ability to act or do
Laborious(adj)- requiring considerable effort and time
Repent(v.) -to regret a past action.
Apathy (n) - lack of feeling or emotion
ameliorate(v) - to make better, improve
execution(n.)-the act of performing or carrying out a task
inestimable(adj)- too great to calculate
Inclemency (n) - storminess; unmercifulness, lack of lenience
Lineament (n.) literary a distinctive feature or characteristic, esp. of the face.
ReplyDeleteThe dancers mole is one of her lineaments.
DeleteOne lineament of MSA West is that students receive their own MacBook.
DeleteThe basketball player unibrow is a major lineament.
DeleteFortnight (n.) used after the name of a day to indicate that something will take place two weeks after that day.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like I waited a fortnight for you to come home!
DeleteCommencement (n.) a beginning or start
ReplyDelete(n) a ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
The graduating seniors commencement is on May 15, 2013.
DeleteMy brother commencement was last month, it was nice.
Deleteardent (adj.) passionate, enthusiastic, fervent
ReplyDeleteCorinne is an ardent Saints fan; she never misses a game, and always wears black and gold.
DeleteMy mother is ardent in her work. She goes and returns from work happy every day.
DeletePeruse (v.) to read something, typically in a thorough or careful way.
ReplyDeleteThe students peruse the book so that they will pass the test.
DeleteThe librarian would peruse through the books in the library.
DeleteI Perused the book carefully for any details that I may have missed the first time.
DeleteSome people have to peruse their text messages in order to understand.
DeleteFluctuate (v.) to alternate, waver
ReplyDeleteThe weather in Louisiana always fluctuates.
DeleteCountenance (n.) a person's face or facial expression.
ReplyDeleteretain (v.) to hold, keep possession of
ReplyDeleteEating salty foods makes your body 'retain' water.
DeleteThe police will retain all evidence until the crime is solved.
Deletefervent (adj.) showing great/deep feeling
ReplyDeleteThe bachelor Sean was fervent when he chose his fiancé.
Deleteniche (n.) best position for something; recess in a wall
ReplyDeletesustain (v.) to support, uphold; endure, undergo
ReplyDeleteIt is important to drink water in order to sustain life.
DeleteMost families try to sustain their life styles in todays society.
DeleteDross (n.) something regarded as worthless; rubbish.
ReplyDeleteendowment (n.) - a natural gift, ability, or characterstic of someone
ReplyDeleteAshton has an endowment for singing and drawing.
Deleterequisite (adj) required for a purpose
ReplyDeleteentreat (v.) to plead, beg
ReplyDeleteMs. Wright tried to entreat Julian to do his work.
DeleteSatiate (V) - to satisfy
ReplyDeleteThe dinner that Marissa's dad cooked satiated her hunger.
Deleteassail (v.) to attack, assault
ReplyDeleteOne should assail if someone tries to steal their purse.
DeleteThe robbers was surprised when the old lady assailed them for trying to steal her cookies out of the cookie jar.
DeleteThe dog began to assail when he noticed the man trying to come through the window.
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ReplyDeletePredilection(n.) Preference, liking
ReplyDeleteThe young veterinarian had a predilection for animals over people.
Deleteascertaining (verb) finding out
ReplyDeleteAscertaining is a synonym to curiosity.
Deleteamiable (adj) - friendly, pleasant, likable
ReplyDeleteTo work at Disney Land you must be amiable at all times.
DeleteMrs. Couch is a very amiable teacher.
DeleteThe amiable flight attendant brought me a blanket.
DeleteInexorable (adj) - inflexible, unyielding
ReplyDeleteThe strict teacher was very inexorable when it came to late work.
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ReplyDeleteardor (n). passion, enthusiasm
ReplyDeleteThe ballerina showed much ardor in her dance moves.
DeleteDauntless (adj) - fearless
ReplyDeleteThe dauntless chicken crossed the road.
Deleteeffusion (n): an emotion without restraint
ReplyDeletesolicit (v.) to petition persistently
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteApparition (n.) An unexpected or unusual sight; a ghostly figure.
ReplyDeleteThe ghost hunters in the old house were scared as an apparition appeared in front of them.
DeleteI saw an apparition through the window of the abandoned hospital.
Deleteresolution (n.) determination, will, explanation
ReplyDeleteThere is always a resolution at the end of a book.
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ReplyDeleteCapitulate (v) - to submit completely, surrender
ReplyDeleteWe will not capitulate to your tyrant rule
DeleteThe wizards of Hogwarts did not capitulate to Voldemort's tyrannical ways.
DeleteConsecrate (v). to declare sacred; dedicate to a goal
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
DeleteGabby Douglas declared her goal medal a consecration since she worked her whole life for it.
Deleteconsolation (n.) something providing comfort or solace for a loss or hardship
ReplyDeleteThe consolation prize for the runner up of the foot race was a gift card to Smoothie King.
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ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeletecapacious (adj): large, room; extensive
ReplyDeleteMy house has a very capacious living area.
DeleteMariah Carey penthouse comes with a very capacious bed room.
Deleterenovate (n.) to renew, modernize
ReplyDeleteThe family decided to renovate their house after the storm.
DeleteWe are renovating the kitchen next week.
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ReplyDeleteAmass (v). to collect for oneself; to collect into a mass
ReplyDeleteSince I am hungry, I will amass all the berries on this tree
DeleteI hear the fire alarm, I'll amass all the children and proceed to a safer place.
Deleteindefatigable (adj) - never tired
ReplyDeleteThe indefatigable pup roamed around the backyard while his brothers napped in the corner.
DeleteThe indefatigable runner never gave up until he reached the finish line.
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DeleteOblivion(.n.) The state of being completely forgotten.
ReplyDeleteThe president of the United States will never be oblivion for all he has done for this country.
DeleteBenevolently (adv) : compassionately , with kindness
ReplyDeleteThe fair queen treated all her subjects benevolently.
Deletesolitude n - in a state of isolation
ReplyDeleteThe child preferred solitude and did not interact with the other children often.
Deleteenticements (n) - to draw towards oneself by exciting hope and desire
ReplyDeleteThe strong enticements to break my macbook over my knee were almost enough to make me give in.
Deletedejection(n.)- a sad and depressed state
ReplyDeleteIn the broken-down box lay a bundle of kittens mewling in dejection.
DeleteEmaciated (v) - to make abnormally lean or thin by a gradual wasting away of flesh.
ReplyDeleteRick shot the emaciated zombie as it tried to take a bite of flesh out of Carl.
Deleteprudence(n.)- cautiousness
ReplyDeleteThe walrus approached the giant fish with prudence.
Deletesolicitude(n.)- concern, eagerness
ReplyDeleteMy solicitude for my little sisters well being increased when she got sick.
DeleteForbear (v) - To refrain or resist.
ReplyDeleteInure (v.) to harden; accustom, become used to
ReplyDeleteI quickly Inured to my new school.
DeleteTrifling (adj) - Of slight worth, trivial, insignificant.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that everyone took all the vocabulary words I was going to use is very trifling.
DeleteInclination (n) - A person's natural tendency to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition or propensity
ReplyDeleteFastidious (a) - Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
ReplyDeleteDiscernment (n) - The ability to judge well
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeletePendantry (n)- the habit of paying attention to academic details or rules, a vain display of learning
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteTraverse(v)- to travel or travel across; to turn or move laterally
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ReplyDeleteFortitude (n)- Strength, stamina
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm working out for football, I can feel the fortitude of my body.
Deleteinduce (v)- to persuade; bring about
ReplyDeleteWhen you go talk to her, induce her about prom.
DeleteThe car salesman induce my mother to buy a brand Lexus.
DeleteAgitation(n): commotion, excitement;uneasiness.
ReplyDeleteAnimation-(n) the quality or condition of being alive, spirited active or vigorous
ReplyDeleteDerive(v)-to obtain from a source
ReplyDeleteForetaste (n) - a sample or suggestion of something that lies ahead.
ReplyDeleteDesolation (n)- Barren wasteland: sadness, loneliness
ReplyDeleteConjecture (n)- speculation,prediction.
ReplyDeleteDiffuse (v.) - to spread out
ReplyDeleteThe old man began to diffuse the pieces of the puzzle.
Deleteimpertinent (adj)- rude
ReplyDeleteWhen I went to Mrs. Jonnie's house, her kids were very impertinent.
DeleteInjunction (n)- command, order.
ReplyDeletePerilous-(adj) full of danger
ReplyDeleteThe killer was a perilous man.
DeleteSplendour (n)- Brilliant or gorgeous apperance, coloring, ect.
ReplyDeleteHitherto (adv) - until now or until the point in time under discussion
ReplyDeleteDenote(v): to indicate; to make known; to stand for.
ReplyDeleteShe denoted that she was now the President of the 4-H club.
DeleteI denoted that in two weeks my birthday will arrive.
DeletePerpetual (adj.)- endless,lasting.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a perpetual supply of red powerades, since they are my favor.
DeleteI have great perpetual memories with the Class of 2013.
DeleteConciliating(adj)- Becoming aggreeable, appeasing
ReplyDeleteHabitable (adj)- Suitable to live in
ReplyDeleteIn my home town, there are many habitable houses to live in.
DeleteVoyage-(n) a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
ReplyDelete(v) go on a log journey, typically by sea or in space
I'm going on a voyage to Belize for spring break this year.
Deletemelancholy (adj) - sad, gloomy.
ReplyDeleteShe became melancholy after receiving her test scores for the ACT.
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ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteBenevolence (n.) - kindness, compassion.
ReplyDeleteEccentric (adj) - unconventional and slightly strange
ReplyDeleteAmend(v)- to improve or correct flaws in
ReplyDeletebestow (v)- to give as a gift
ReplyDeleteEncompass-(v) surround and have or hold within
ReplyDeleteRepose(v): to relax or rest; to lie dead
ReplyDeleteShe wasn't ready for test because she lost her repose last night.
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ReplyDeleteGales(n)- A very strong wind
ReplyDeleteThe gales were so strong that the trees started to come up out of the ground.
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ReplyDeleteBanish(v)-To force to leave, exile
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
DeleteThey will banish him from their clan tomorrow night.
DeleteEndeavor- (v) [no object] try hard to do or achieve something
ReplyDelete(n) [with infinitive] an attempt to achieve a goal
The teachers are endeavoring to help the students graduate in May.
DeletePoignant(adj)-emotionally moving
ReplyDeleteNeglect(v)-to ignore or disregard, to be negligent
ReplyDeletedeprived- (adj) suffering a severe and damaging lack of basic material and cultural benefits
ReplyDeletecull(v)- to select, weed out
ReplyDeletemultitude(n)-the state of being many;a great number
ReplyDeletehaste (n)- excessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry:
ReplyDeletepedantry(n)-the habit of paying attention to academic details or rules, a vain display of learning
ReplyDeleteeloquence(n)-fluent and effective speech
ReplyDeleteArdently (adv.)- passionately, enthusiastically, fervently
ReplyDeleteDeranged(adj.) -disturbed and disordered; insane.
ReplyDeleteDispel (v.)- to drive out or scatter.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteresolve(v)- determine or to make a firm decision about
ReplyDeleteLuxuriant(adj.) -elegant, lavish
ReplyDeletesuppliant (n) - one who asks humbly and earnestly
ReplyDeletesullen(adj)- brooding, gloomy
ReplyDeletefaculty(n) - the ability to act or do
ReplyDeleteLaborious(adj)- requiring considerable effort and time
ReplyDeleteRepent(v.) -to regret a past action.
ReplyDeleteApathy (n) - lack of feeling or emotion
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ReplyDeleteameliorate(v) - to make better, improve
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ReplyDeleteexecution(n.)-the act of performing or carrying out a task
ReplyDeleteinestimable(adj)- too great to calculate
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ReplyDeleteInclemency (n) - storminess; unmercifulness, lack of lenience
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