Monday, January 11, 2010

Black Cat Vocabulary










1. Solicit: (V) -to seek for (something) by earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.
Synonyms-beseech, beg,
excite, arouse, provoke Antonyms-disapprove, refuse, reject Sentence: I did not solicit the rules that were given.









2. Mad: (Adj) -mentally disturbed; deranged; insane; demented.







Synonyms- crazy, demented, deranged Antonyms- balanced, ok, rational






Sentence- I was mad when my sister hit me with the pillow.





3. Succinct: (Adj) -expressed in few words; concise; terse.









Synonyms- blunt, boiled down, curt Antonyms-
lengthy, long-winded, wordy Sentence- She was very succinct with me and never talked much.
4. Phantasm: (N) -an illusory likeness of something.











Synonyms- dream, fancy, fantasy Antonyms- animate, being Sentence- I thought i saw a ghost, but it may have been imaginary or a phantasm.

5. Docile: (Adj) -easily managed or handled.











Synonyms- childlike, cool, soft Antonyms- determined, headstrong, stubborn Sentence- The kittens are very docile and easy to take care of.











6. Disposition: (N) -the predominant or prevailing tendency of one's spirits; natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude.












Synonyms- tone, type, vein Antonyms- dissarangement, mismanagement Sentence- My personal disposition is a nice guy.

7. Sagacious: (Adj) -having or showing keen discernment, and sound judgment.











Synonyms- acute, apt, sage Antonyms- careless, foolish, ignorant Sentence- My sagacious attitude has saved alot of lives, being so sharp about certain things.

8. Paltry: (Adj) -lacking in importance or worth; trivial.











Synonyms- cheap, common, low Antonyms- important, rich, significant Sentence- Around other people i dont feel worth anything and feel real paltry.

9. Gossamer: (N) -something delicate, light, or flimsy.











Synonyms- cobweb, delicate, fine Antonyms- coarse, thick Sentence- The cat was very light and gossamer.

10. Fidelity: (N) -faithfulness to obligations, duties, or observances.











Synonyms- constancy, trustworthiness, steadfastness Antonyms- disloyalty, faithlessness, infidelity Sentence- I have complete fidelity and respect for the duties given to me.

11. Procure: (V) -to get by special effort; obtain or acquire.











Synonyms- corral, buy up, draw Antonyms- give away, have, lose Sentence- I acquired the a i wanted, but procured alot more.

12. Allusion: (N) -the act of alluding; indirect reference:
Synonyms- charge, citation, mention Antonyms- reality Sentence- It was a total allusion and i didnt think she was real at the time.

13. Intemperance: (N) -excessive use of alcoholic beverages.

Synonyms- drunkenness, alcoholism, immoderation Antonyms- sober Sentence- The cop caught me drunk and being intemperance acting.

14. Maltreat: (V) -to treat in a rough or cruel way; abuse.

Synonyms- damage, harm, injure Antonyms- treat well Sentence- They say most siblings are rough and maltreat each other.

15. Scruple: (N) -a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhibits certain actions. Synonyms- qualm, censor, caution Antonyms- ignorance, negligence, unconcern Sentence- They say going to church scruples people's life.

16. Malevolence: (N) -ill will; malice; hatred.

Synonyms- evil, hate, malice Antonyms- goodwill, benevolence, charitableness Sentence- I hate bullies, they are a malevolence to my life.

17. Atrocity: (N) -the quality of being extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal.

Synonyms- shocking, wickedness, horror Antonyms- good behavior, pleasantry Sentence- In haunted houses i feel scared and alot of atrocity.

18. Debauch: (N) -a period of wanton self-indulgence, an excessive party which includes consumption of alcohol.
Synonyms- abuse, bastardize, betray Antonyms- improve, purify, upgrade Sentence- I dont go to party's because there debauch and full of intense alcohol.

19. Sentiment: (N) -a mental feeling; emotionSynonyms-conception, eye, idea Antonyms- dislike, hate, ill will Sentence- I have a strong conception and sentiment of what goes on in the world.

20. Remorse: (N) -deep and painful regret for wrongdoing.











Synonyms- shame, rue, sorrow Antonyms- good conscience, happiness, satisfaction Sentence- I felt alot of remorse and sadness for the kid i hurt today at school.

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