pages 28-34 mr. smid’s 2 nd period language arts class by meredith rittenhouse
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Definition- ready to use ; at hand
adjective
Synonyms- obtainable, on hand
Antonyms-unobtainable, not to be had
In a Sentence- There was one available seat left.
Definition- to satisfy the needs of, try to make things easy and pleasant ; to supply food and serviceverb
Synonyms-pamper, indulge, gratify, provide
Antonyms- frustrate, deny, refuse
In a Sentence- We called Portillo’s to have them cater our picnic.
Definition- usual, expected, routine
adjective
Synonyms- regular, normal, traditional
Antonyms- strange, odd, unusual, untraditional
In a Sentence- It is customary for our school to say the Pledge of Allegiance in the morning.
Definition- to persuade not to do something
verb
Synonyms-discourage, talk out of
Antonyms-persuade, talk into
In a Sentence- No matter how hard we tried, we could not dissuade him out of quitting his job.
Definition-a person who starts up and takes on the risk of a business.
noun
Synonyms- business person, impresario
Antonyms- none
In a Sentence- In the first year of business, an entrepreneur often assumes loses for the sake of future profits.
Definition- a piece of burning wood; a trouble maker; an extremely energetic or emotional person.noun
Synonyms- hot head, agitator, rabble-rouser
Antonyms-none
In a Sentence-the firebrand was smoldering in the heat.
Definition- (n.) risk, peril; (v.)to expose to danger or harm; to gamble.noun and verb
Synonyms-(n.)danger, (v.)venture
Antonyms- none
In a Sentence- The uncontained disease is a hazard.
Definition-the killing of one person by another.
noun
Synonyms- manslaughter, murder
Antonyms-none
In a Sentence-The alleged homicide was the biggest news on television for days.
Definition- a lack of interest or concern.
noun
Synonyms- apathy, unconcern
Antonyms- interest, concern, enthusiasm
In a Sentence- She openly showed her indifference to the trash bin, and threw the bag on the ground.
Definition-filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy or, mean
adjectiveSynonyms- offended, resentful, outraged, exasperated
Antonyms- pleased, delighted, overjoyed, elated
In a Sentence- Angered about the service, I had an indignant talk with the manager.
Definition-absolutely necessary, not to be neglected
adjective
Synonyms-essential, vital, crucial
Antonyms- unnecessary, nonessential
In a Sentence- The medicine was indispensable to my recovery
Definition-absolutely necessary, not to be neglected
adjective
Synonyms-essential, vital, crucial
Antonyms- unnecessary, nonessential
In a Sentence- The medicine was indispensable to my recovery
Definition-to apply grease, to make smooth, slippery or easier to use
verb
Synonyms- oil, grease
Antonyms-none
In a Sentence-The machine needed to be lubricated, so it would run smoother.
Definition- shared, felt, or shown equally by two or more
adjective
Synonyms-two-sided, joint, hared, reciprocal
Antonyms- one-sided, unilateral
In a Sentence- The feeling between them was mutual.
Definition- to throw a stream of tings; to strike successively; to hurry.
verb
Synonyms- bombard, shower, pepper
Antonyms- none
In a Sentence-The spaghetti was pelted with salt crystals at dinner.
Definition- (n.) an easily spread disease causing a large number of deaths ; a widespread evil (v.) to annoy or bothernoun and verbSynonyms- epidemic, pestilence, pester. vex
Antonyms- boon, blessing
In a Sentence- They continued to plague her with their questions.
Definition- balanced, suspended,; calm, controlled; ready for action.
adjective
Synonyms-collected, self-confident, ready
Antonyms- nervous, tense
In a Sentence- A princess must be poised and proper, when at a ball.
Definition-a government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule.noun
Synonyms-administration, rule
Antonyms-none
In a Sentence- The families regime was a happy and joyous time.
Definition-a government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule.noun
Synonyms-administration, rule
Antonyms-none
In a Sentence- The families regime was a happy and joyous time.
Definition-to make slow, to delay, to hold back
verb
Synonyms- slow down, restrain, impede
Antonyms- hasten speed up
In a Sentence- The speed limit retarded the woman from getting home fast.
Definition-allowing light to pass through; easily recognized or understood; easily seen through or detected.adjective
Synonyms-clear, translucent, obvious
Antonyms- frosted, sooty, smoky, unclear, indistinct
In a Sentence- The window was transparent, so I could see the beautiful yard.
Definition- wholly, unharmed, not injured
Synonyms- unhurt, sound, intact, unimpaired
Antonyms-injured, damaged, hurt, harmed
In a Sentence- She was left unscathed after the accident.