Lecture Materials Provided by:
Gabe Martin
Stephanie Winn
Alexander Giustini
 Definition- (v.)to grow or accumulate in the course of
time
Synonyms
Antonyms
 accumulate, amass, arise,
 decrease, lose
be added, build up,
collect, enlarge, ensue,
flow, follow, grow,
increase, issue, spring
up
 Definition- (n.)a critical
or explanatory comment,
especially for a literary
work
 Synonyms
 Comment, commentary,
note
 Antonyms
 blank, main text
 The critics annotation of the movie was very positive.
Definition-(adj.)relating to ancient times, or something
that’s very old
 Synonyms – old out of
date, antique , old
fashion “before the
flood”
 Antonyms – modern,
new ,up to date, young
 Definition- (n.)A state or scene of uproar and
confusion
Synonyms
Antonyms
 Chaos, clamor, turmoil,
 Calm peace and quiet
racket
 Definition- (adj.)hidden, disguised, purposefully
keeping a secret ; (n.)a sheltered or hidden place
Synonyms
Antonyms
 Camouflaged cloaked
 Candid frank honest
disguised
open
Debonair
Definition(adj.)
pleasant ,
light hearted;
smooth and
polished(in
manners and
appearance ).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Casual cheerful light
hearted pleasant
 Awkward, clumsy,
Dun
 Definition- (v.)To demand inconstantly, especially
payment of a debt; (n.)a creditor; (adj.) dingy ,dull,
blackish
Synonyms and Antonyms
 Synonyms- debt, bookie, dark
 Antonyms- charity,
benefactor, light
 Definition- (adj.) effective, producing results
 Synonyms- successful,
useful, helpful, good,
valuable
 Antonyms- ineffective,
unsuccessful, bad,
invaluable
 Definition- (n.)Calmness, composure, refusal to panic
 Synonyms- Peace,
calmness, stable, poise,
 Antonyms- chaos, alarm,
upset, worry, agitation
 Definitions- (adj.)
accidental, happening by
chance.
 Synonyms- accidental,
casual, chance surprise
 Antonyms- calculated,
deliberate, designed,
intentional
 Definition- (n.)the
essential part, main
point or essence
 Synonyms- core, essence,
heart, spirit
 Antonyms- superfluous,
excess, extra, fluff
 Definition- (adj.)freely given, not called for by
circumstances, unwarranted
 Synonyms- not required,
unnecessary, free,
complimentary
 Antonyms- costly,
expensive, paid
 Definition- (adj.) overbearing, arrogant, seeking to
dominate; pressing, compelling
 Synonyms-
authoritarian, bossy,
masterful, overbearing
 Antonyms- helpless,
humble, meek, obedient,
meek
 Definition- (adj.) unfriendly, harmful, hostile,
harmful, unfavorable
 Synonyms- hostile;
unfriendly; harmful,
adverse
 Antonyms- friendly,
helpful, hospitable, kind
 Definition- (n.)a strong denunciation; abusive
language; (adj.) abusive
 Synonyms- criticism,
tirade, attack, broadside,
abuse
 Antonyms- Eulogy,
acclamation, acclaim,
exaltation, praise
 Definition-(adj.) consisting of people or things that are
very different from one another and do not seem to
belong together; made up of different colors
 Synonyms-
miscellaneous, diverse,
varied, contrasting,
dissimilar, assorted,
heterogeneous
 Antonyms- uniform,
homogeneous
 Definition- (adj.)
extremely generous;
lavish
 Synonyms- bountiful,
liberal, magnanimous,
unstinting, unsparing,
charitable
 Antonyms- uncharitable,
miserly, penny-pinching,
miserable, parsimonious,
close-fisted
 Definition- adj.)to delay, put off till later
 Synonyms- postpone,
adjourn, delay, defer, put
off, dawdle
 Antonyms- advance,
move forward, change
 Definition- (adj.)
tending to produce a
strong feeling or
response; (n.)
something that
provokes or stimulates
 Synonyms- provoking,
stimulating,
confrontational,
inflammatory, offensive,
 Antonyms- enticing,
seductive, alluring,
cheeky, encouraging,
tantalizing, beguiling,
bewitching
 Definition- (adj.) exceeding ordinary knowledge and
understanding, profound
 Synonyms- abstruse,
complex, out-of-the-way,
little known, esoteric,
hidden, concealed
 Antonyms- typical,
conventional, ordinary,
majority, vanilla,
mainstream
 Definition- (adj.) characterized by or calling for
continued sitting; remaining in one place
 Synonyms- sitting,
inactive, deskbound
 Antonyms- active,
energetic, full of life
By:
Chips
Gabe
Stephanie
Complete the sentence
1: Instead of doing his ESSAY on Friday he _______ till
Sunday night.
A accrued
B procrastinated
C reprobated
2: A synonym for Annotation is?
A novel
B brain
C footnote
3: A synonym for Bedlam is?
A confusion
B organized
C havoc
4: A antonym for Munificent is?
A kind
B generous
C greedy
5: A Synonym for Sedentary is?
A lazy
B active
C fit
Complete the sentence
6: If you keep your money in the bank it will _______
over time.
A dun
B accrue
C provocative
7: A antonym for Imperious is?
A leader
B power-hungry
C humble
8: A synonym for Gist is?
A replaceable
B nucleus
C non-essential
9: A antonym for Efficacious is?
A unproductive
B productive
C effective
10: A synonym for Recondite is?
A comprehend
B mysterious
C understanding
11: A synonym for Motley is?
A alike
B uniform
C diverse
12: A antonym for Dun is?
A dull
B bright
C dark
Complete the sentence
13: The ______ spy broke into the military base and stole
valuable information.
A covert
B sedentary
C efficacious
14: A antonym for Equanimity is?
A calm
B cool
C panic
Complete the sentence
15: The salesman was very _______ during the buying
process.
A fortuitous
B debonair
C antediluvian
16: A antonym for Fortuitous is?
A planned
B happening by chance
C accidental
17: A antonym for Antediluvian is?
A ancient
B prehistoric
C modern
Complete the sentences
18: Her profile picture was very ________.
A imperious
B debonair
C provocative
19: A synonym for Gratuitous is?
A expensive
B free
C greedy
20: A antonym for Invective is?
A flattery
B cursing
C abusive language
21: A antonym for Reprobate is?
A commend
B vicious
C deprave
22: A synonym for Inimical is?
A non-harming
B friendly
C hostile
Answers
1. b
2. c
3. a
4. c
5. a
6. b
7. c
8. b
9. a
10 b
11 c
12 b
13 a
14 c
15 b
16 a
17 c
18 c
19 b
20 a
21 a
22 c