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=**15-14 re press "repress" Ward**=
 * (v) to hold back; to put down or check by force**
 * syn. Subdue, curb, stifle, constrain, bottle up**
 * ant. Liberate, set loose, provoke, excite**
 * Joe, Pips brother in law, represses pip in eduction.**
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=15-10 pandemonium "pan de //mo// ni um" Rowley= (n) a wild uproar, din, or commotion syn. chaos, tumult, bedlam, three-ring circus ant. order, calm, tranquility, peacful, serene, pastrol Joe, whom visits London, thinks it is pandemonium. S(S+AV+DO)+IV+PP

(adj.) disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly Syn. boisterous, clamorous, strident Ant. placid, tranquil, peaceful, serene, pastoral Mrs. Joe Gargey who raised pip, raises him in a raucous manner. S+(Relpro+AV+DO) + AV + S + PP 15-8 fracas "//fra// cas" Pelton (n.) A noisy quarrel or brawl Syn. row, altercation, rhubarb, brouhaha Ant. agreement, accord, unanimity, harmony Pip undergoes a fracas with the pale young boy; therefore, Pip knocks him down which achieves him a kiss. S+AV+DO+PP;CA,S+AV+DO+RP+V+PN+DO =
 * 15-11 raucous "//rau// cous" Sasaki**

= 15-13 renounce "re //nounce"// Vance (verb) to give up or resign something Syn: repudiate, disown, abjure Ant: retain, secure, affirm, assent Ms. Joe Gargey who is pips sister, wants to renounce pip because she had thought she was better than everyone. S+(Relpro+ AV+DO)+ VP+ PP+ DO

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`15-15 reticent "//ret// i cent", Young
(adj.) not included to speak; reserved; reluctant Syn. taciturn, closemouthed, tight-lipped Ant. talkative, garrulous, voluble, long-winded Jaggers shows Molly's, who is reticent, scars.

15-7 explicate "//ex// pli cate" Mbaya
(v.) to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret Syn: clarify, elucidate, untangle, spell out Ant: confuse, bewilder, obscure, obfuscate Pip, who explicates his concern for Joe coming to London, tries to keep himself calm. S+(__S__+AV+PP) +AV+PP

15- 12 Receptive "re //cep// tive" Tiburzi
(adj.) open and responsive to ideas or suggestions. S: open-minded, tolerant, amenable A: narrow-minded, intolerant, hidebound S +(S +AV+ DO) + AV + DO +PP Mr. Wemmick,who helps his parents, becomes a receptive person at home.

15-4 complacent "com pla cent"
(adj.) Self-Satisfied; overly content (syn): smug, pleased with oneself (ant): discontented, chagrined Mr. Gagery, who takes care of Pip, is not complacent being with Pip. S+(S+AV+DO)+PP+AV+DO 15-1 abrasive "a //bra// si ve", Corrigan (adj.) causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n.) a substance used to smooth or polish syn: (adj.) chafing, grating, rasping, erosive ant: (adj.) smooth, polished, sanity, oily, unctuous The Fugitive uses an abrasive file to free himself; and we never know if he still has it. S+AV+DO+PP;S+AV+PP

15-3 Chagrin "cha //grin", Dorman//
(n.) irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; (v.) to cause such a feeling syn- vexation, mortification; (v.) abash, mortify ant- jubilation, exultation, triumph; (v.) exult, delight When Estella sees Joe, Pip has a feeling of chagrin. (s+S+AV+DO)+S+AV+DO+P+OP.

15-2 Acclimate "//ac// cli mate"//,// de la Cruz
(v.) to adapt to a new climate, environment or situation syn: accustom, learn the ropes ant: Herbert, who helps Pip acclimate, calls him Handel. S+(__S__+AV+DO)+AV+DO

15-5 concur "con //cur//", Haley (v.) to express agreement, approve syn- agree, assent, ratify, sanction ant- disagree, differ, part company Pip concurs with Mr. Jaggers, who is a lawyer, about the requirements for using the money. S+DO+(S+LV+DO)+PP+PP

15-6 defamation "def a ma tion", Jones

(n.) Slander or libel

syn- vilification, calumny, mudslinging

ant- salute, tribute, testimonial, praise

Pips defamation, which was not liked by Mrs. Havisham, could have prevented him from inheriting The Great Expectation.

S+,DO+D+ADJ+S,

14-14 magnanimous mag nan i mous ward adj generous if forgiving, above small meanness unselfish, charitable, noble, bighearted petty, selfish, unforgiving, spiteful Pip, who is from Kent, is not magnanimous when he sees London.

14-10 elucidate "e lu //ci// date" Rowley (v) To clarify, explain syn. interpret, expound, explicate ant. obscure, becloud, muddy, obfuscate Mr. Jaggers, whom elucidate Pip's great expectations, says Pip can't change his name. S+(S+AV+DO)+AV+DO

14-13 loquacious "lo //qua// cious" Vance (adj) Talkative, wordy fond of talking. syn: gossipy ,voluble, garrulous ant: silent, reticent, terse, taciturn The prisoner ,who is loquacious, asked for a file brandy and bread. S+(relpro+TV+adj)AV+ DO.

14-7 dissonant //"dis// so nant" Mbaya (adj.) not in harmony; disagreeing; at odds syn:grating, strident, unmelodius, irreconcilable atn: harmonious agreeing, euphonius Pip and Estella’s dissonant views on life, which Ms. Havisham delights on, made Pip struggle to agree with Estella’s views. S+(__S__+AV) +AV+TV+DO 14-5 bellicose "//bell// i cose" Haley (adj.) warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome syn- aggressive, combative, belligerent ant- amicable, peaceable, conciliatory, pacific The boy in Miss Havisham's garden, who is smaller than pip, has a very bellicose attitude. S+PP+(S+LV+DO)+AV+DO

14-6 disparage "dis //par// age" Jones

(adj.)to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue

syn- degrade, decry, run down, underrate

ant-praise, extol, laud, plug

Mrs. Havisham, who lives in the past, disparages about her husband

S(S+AV)+Adj+DO+S

14-12 loll "loll" Tiburzi (v.)to act in a lazy manner; to lounge; to recline, droop S: loaf, loiter,sag,dangle S+( __ S __ +AV+DO)+AV+PP Pip, who inherits money, lolls around Miss Havisham's garden. 14-1 alacrity "a //lac// rity" Corrigan (n.) a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action syn: promptness, willingness, dispatch, celerity ant: reluctance, unwillingness, hesitancy Pip shows an alacrity to return to Estella; Estella hates all men and Pip. S+AV+DO+AV+DO;S+AV+DO 14-4 appall "ap pall" Donhauser (v.) to fill with dismay or horror syn: shock, stun, stupefy, horrify ant: please, cheer, gladden, elate, exhilarate Pip is in appall when he meets Estella;nevertheless, Pip tells Mrs. Gargery he is having fun. S+PP+AV+DO+;+CA+,+S+AV+DO+PP 13-15 patent "pat ent" WARD (n)exclusive rights over an invention. exclusive license concealed, hidden. secret Mrs. Joe Gargery patents the right to raise Pip her way, nevertheless, Pip finds ways to fool around. S+AV+PP, CA+S+AV+PP

14-2 Alleviate "al //le// vi ate"//,// de la Cruz
(v.) to relieve, make more bearable syn: lessen, lighten, allay, mitigate, assuage ant: Estella, who does not alleviate Pip, lives with Miss Havisham. S+(__S__+AV+DO)+AV+PP 13-12 infinitesimal "in fin i //tes// i mal" Tiburzi (adj.) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute 'S: tiny, minuscule, microscopic, unnoticeable A:vast, immense, huge, infinite The Gargery's have a infinitesimal amount of money, however, Pip will soon inherit a fortune. S+AV+DO+Pp;+S+AV+DO

11-15 implacable " im plac able", Sasaki (adj.) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding Syn:relentless, inexorable, unappeasable Ant:lenient, indulgent, permmissive, flexible 13-15 militate "//mil// i tate", Young (v.) to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against Syn.counter, oppose, work against Sent. The Montigues and capulets militate each other; nevertheless, Romeo and Juliet fall in love.

S+AV+PP+CA+S+AV+PP
13-5 compassion "com //pas// sion", Haley (n) sympathy for another's suffering; pity syn- concern, commiseration, empathy ant- indifference, callousness, heartlessness The families feel compassion for each other's loses, so they end the feud between them. S+AV+N+PP+CC+S+PP

13-13 innocuous "in //noc// uo ous", Vance (adj.) harmless, inoffensive, insignificant syn. feeble ,impotent ,insipid ant. harmful ,dangerous ,pernicious ,toxic The supposed poison that Juliet takes is innocuous; however, she does kill herself. S+DO+ AV+ADJ+ CA+S+ AV+ DO

13-10 imbibe "im //bibe//" Rowley (v) to drink; to take in, absorb syn. swallow, gulp, quaff, assimilate, digest ant. eject, emit, expel, discharge Mr. Pumblechook imbibes the brandy; however he throws it up. S+AV+DO;CA+S+AV+DO

13-6 decorum "de cor um", Jones
(n.) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness syn: seemliness, good from, propriety ant: impropriety, bad form, bad taste The Child's decorum impressed the adults; therefore, he was treated like an adult. ; CA,+ S+LV+ADJ+DO 13-3 Asset " // as // set", Dorman (n.) something of value; a resource; an advantage syn- property, possession, holding, endowment ant- drawback, handicap, liability Friar Lawrence sees Romeo's and Juliet's marriage as an asset to end the feud between their two families; therefore, he agrees to marry them. S+AV+PA+DO+PP;CA,+S+AV+Inf+DO

13-2 Applicable "//ap// plic a ble"//,// de la Cruz
(adj.) capable of being applied; relevant, suitable syn: appropriate, fit, apt, apposite ant: inappropriate, unsuitable, irrelevant Romeo drank an applicable amount of poison; therefore, he died. S+AV+ADJ+PP;CA,S+DO 13-9 Facsimile "fac sim i le", Roberts (n.) an exact copy syn. replica, duplicate, reproduction, clone ant. variation, modification, permutation The Globe Theater's facsimile was created to replicate the original; however people believe it is not accurate. ADJ+S+AV+PP+CA+S+AV+C

13-7 Duress " //du// ress", Mbaya (n.) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement Syn. intimidation, coercion Atn. persuasion, coaxing, sweet talk, cajolery The military leader became under duress; therefore, he took pills to calm down. S+AV+DO+CA+__S__+TV+DO+PP

13-4 beset "be set", Donhauser (v.) to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in; (adj., part.) harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels) syn: assail, harass, badger, pester, torment Germany besets the enemy; however, Germany is losing the battle. S+AV+DO+,CA+S+PP+DO

13-1 antipathy ''an tip //a// thy", Corrigan

The Capulets and Montagues have preserved an antipathy for years; Romeo and Juliet's death will break the strife.
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= 12-15 Quell "quell",Young (v.) to subdue, put down forcibly Syn. surpress, pacify, squelch, quash, crush Ant. incite, provoke, arouse, foment, stir up The prince quells the fight in the Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet; however, they continue to fight each other. 12-13 noc //turn// al Vance

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12-14 platitude "plat i tude"
(n) a commonplace, stale, or trite remark syn: cliche, truism, brimeide ant:epigram, quip, witticism, bon mot Romeo uses platitude statements while talking to Juliet; therefor, they get married. S+AV+ADJ+DO+PP; CC+PP

12-8 Elated "E //la// ted", Pelton
(adj) in high spirits,jubilant; extremely pleased Syn: overjoyed, ecstatic Ant: depressed, crestfallen, despondent Juliet is elated when the nurse arrives, but she must wait until the nurse rests. (Second clause) CC+S+V+N+PP ==

12-10 Indulgent "in //dul// gent", Rowley (adj) yielding to the wishes or demands of others syn. lenient, permissive, tolerant, liberal ant. strict, severe, inflexible, hard-nosed Friar Lawrence is indulgent to Romeo's request to marry Juliet; however he must only accept if it buries the families strife. S+AV+DO+PP;CA+S+AV+DO

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12-9 Indelible "//in del I ble", Roberts//
(adj.) not able to be erased or removed; memorable syn: lasting, permanent, unforgettable ant: erasable, impermanent, ephemeral Romeo and Juliet's love proves indelible, and their parents will never forget their death ADJ+S+AV+PA+CC+PP+S+AV+DO

12-5 Clandestine "clan //des// tine", Haley
(adj.) secret, concealed; underhanded syn: covert, furtive, surreptitious, stealthy ant: open, overt, undisguised, aboveboard Romeo and Juliet are clandestine about their marriage; although, they are only married for a few hours. S+V+ADJ+PP;+CA,+S+V+PP

12-6 compunction"com //punc// tion", Jones
(n.) remorse, regret syn: scruple, qualm, misgiving, contrition ant: shameless, insouciance, nonchalance Romeo had no compunction about marrying Juliet; therefore, he was happy. ;CA,+S+LV+ADJ

**12-4 Callous "cal lous", Donhauser** (adj.) emotionally hardened, unfeeling syn: insensitive, unsympathetic, thick-skinned ant: sensitive, compassionate, tenderhearted The parents are callous about the love that Romeo and Juliet felt; therefore, Romeo and Juliet have to sneak around. S+LV+ADJ+P+PP;+CA,+S+LV+AV

12-2 Acrid "//ac// rid"//,// de la Cruz
(adj.) harsh in taste or odor; shard in manner or temper syn: irritating, stinging, bitter, caustic ant: gentle, soothing, mild The acrid vial of poison killed Romeo; therefore, Juliet killed herself too. ADJ+S+AV+DO;CA,+S+AV+DO+ADV 12-12 irrelevant "ir //rel// e vant", Tiburzi (adj.) not to the point, not applicable or pertinent syn: inapplicable, immaterial, beside the point ant:pertinent, material, apropos, germane Juliet does not want the irrelevant information about Romeo; she asks the nurse about his well-being. S + AV + ADJ + DO +PP + S +AV + PP 12-3 August "au //gust",// Dorman (adj.) Majestic, inspiring admiration and respect syn: stately, dignified, exalted, venerable ant: humble, base, mean, lowly, abject Paris displays an august personality in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet furthermore; he contains a deeply desirable love for Juliet. S+AV+ADJ+DO+PP+;CA+s+AV+ADJ+ADJ+DO+PP 12-1 abjure "//ab jure//", Corrigan (v.) to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun syn: forswear, retract, recant, abstain from ant: affirm, avow, aver, profess Juliet abjures Paris' love; nevertheless, she leaps into her marriage with Romeo. S+AV+DO+;CA+S+AV+PP+PP

11-13 placate "//pla// cate",Vance (v.)to appease to soothe, pacify syn:satisfy mollify allay conciliate ant: vex,irk, provoke,exasperate,annoy I thought that Romeo and Juliet's love would placate their parents quarrel, however it made it worse. S+AV+ADJ+DO+AV+DO+CC+S+AV+DO

**11-15 plagiarism "//pla// gia ris m", Young**
(n.) passing off or using as one's own the writing (or other materials) of another person Syn. piracy, theft The thief steals the work of an author; consequently, he is arrested for plagiarism. S+AV+DO+PP+CA+S+AV+PP (v.) to understand, get to the bottom of; to determine the depth of; (n.) a measure of depth of water Syn. (v.) grasp, comprehend, figure out, plumb Romeo fathoms why his father will not let him marry Juliet, but he married Juliet regardless. S+AV+DO+__S__+AV+DO+CC+__S__+AV+DO ==
 * 11-7 fathom "//fath// om", Mbaya**

11-10 itinerary "I //tin// e rar y" (n.) a route of travel; a record of travel; a guidebook syn. schedule, program Romeo has to keep an itinerary because of his love, but Juliet is the last stop. S+AV+DO,CC+S+IV

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11-12 obnoxious "ob //nox// ious"
(adj.) highly offensive, arousing strong dislike syn:disagreeable,repugnant, hateful, odious ant:agreeable, pleasing, engaging, personable The obnoxious Taliban try to get in the way of Malala's pursuit for education and she finds ways to educate herself. ADJ+ S+AV+IV+PP+PP+N+PP.+CC+__S__ +AV+DO+IV+ RP

11-1 allude “//al lude//”, Corrigan (v.) to refer to casually or indirectly syn: suggest, insinuate, hint at, intimate Romeo alludes to Juliet as his angel, nevertheless, Juliet feels the same about Romeo. S+AV+DO+PP+CA+S+AV+DO

**11-5 endemic "en //dem// ic", Haley** (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 Romeo, who endemic to Verona, gets exiled for starting a fight. S(S+PP) +AV+PP ==

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11-9 integrity "in //teg// ri ty", Roberts
(n). honesty, high moral standards; an unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness syn. rectitude, probity ant. dishonesty, corruption, turpitude The Malala was rewarded for her integrity, and she continues to spread her message. S+AV+PP+CA+S+AV+INF+ADJ+DO

11-8 guile "gu //ile", Pelton//
(n.) treacherous cunning, deceit Syn: Trickery, duplicity, chicanery Ant: candor, artlessness, naiveté, plain dealing Romeo and Juliet are guile, and find opportunities to see each other. S+S+LV+N+C+TV+N+INF.+PN ==

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11-6 exemplary "ex //em// pla ry", Jones
(adj.) worthy of imitation, commendable; serving as a model syn: praiseworthy, meritorious, sterling, illustrative ant: infamous, notorious, scandalous, disreputable Romeo does not show exemplary actions falling in love with Juliet S+AV+ADJ+AV+ADJ+S

11-4 disreputable"dis //rep// u ta ble", Donhauser
(adj) Not respectable, not esteemed syn: disgraceful, discreditable, shady ant: honest, aboveboard, respectable, creditable Juliet likes Romeo, although it seems disreputable for them to date since they are enemies. S+AV+DO+,+SC+PP+OP+PP

11-3 "Conclusive" con //clu// sive, Dorman
(adj.) serving to settle an issue; final syn: decisive, indisputable, convincing, definitive ant: unsettled, provisional, indefinite At the resolution of //The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet//, the rivalry between the two households comes to a conclusive end; consequently, Romeo and Juliet take their lives. PP+PP+S+PP+LV+PP;+CA+S+AV+Pro.+DO

11-2 "Clairvoyant" clair //voy// ant//,// de la Cruz
(adj.) supernaturally perceptive; (n.) one who possesses extrasensory powers, seer syn: insightful, discerning, uncanny, visionary ant: blind, unseeing, myopic, dense, imperceptive Romeo does not act clairvoyant; however, he can be a wise guy. S+AV+ADJ; CA,S+AV+DO 10-14 "res pite", Ward (n) a period of relief or rest syn: interval, intermission, lull, breather Danny takes long walks on the beach, because they provide a respite relief. S+AV+DO+PP+S+AV+S 10-13 "mis //no// mer", Vance (n) an unsuitable or misleading name Syn. misnaming malapropism The name computer science sounds that you will learn about the inside of the computer, however the name is a misnomer is wrong. S+AV+VP+ADV+DO+CC+S+ADV

10-11 "in su per a ble", Sasaki (Adj.) incapable of being overcome Syn. invincible, insurmountable Ant. surmountable, conquerable The football team thought they were insuperable, however they lost most their games. S+AV+__DO__+PA+CC+__S__+AV+DO 10-7 "//crest// fal len", Mbaya (Adj.) discouraged, dejected, downcast Syn. Despondent, disconsolate Ant. Elated cheerful, self-satisfied, cocky Danny became so crestfallen after Tiffany refused his prom invitation; he went to bed early that night. S+LV+ PP+AV+DO-+__S__+ AV+DO

10-10 //"//garr u //lous//" Rowley ( adj) given to much talk, tediously chatty Syn. talkative, loquacious, long-winded Ant. reticent, mum, taciturn, laconic, reserved When Daniel was being a garrulous to Jeff; Jeff was very annoyed. S+AV+DO;S+IV+PP

10-12 "le men ta ble", Tiburzi (adj.) to be regretted or pitied syn: deplorable, regrettable,distressing ant: praiseworthy, commendable, laudable Mary's had regretted her lamentable mistake: She will forget about it later. S+TV+ADJ+DO;S+IV+PP 10-6 "//co// vet", Jones (v.) to desire something belonging to another syn: crave, yearn for, hunger for ant: disdain, scorn, despise The bible states, you shall not covet your neighbors goods.

S+AV+__S__+AV+ADJ+DO

10-5 "con //ten// tious", Haley (adj.) quarrelsome, inclined to argue syn- argumentative, disputatious, combative ant- glum, morose, despondent, depressed During the debate the candidate acts very contentious, but he got his point across. S+AV+S+DO

10-9 "ex //po// nent ", Roberts (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 The exponent fought against the corrupt government, and he did this by hard work. S+AV+PP+CC+S+AV+PP 10-3 "a //skew//", Dorman (adj.,adv.) twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly. syn- awry, lopsided, cockeyed ant- straight, symmetrical The car looks askew because the tire was flat. S+LV+CA+S+LV 10-1 "ac //qui// esce", Corrigan (v.) to accept without protest; to agree or submit Syn: comply with, accede, consent, yield And: resist, protest The rioters acquiesce as they see the soldiers over the hill S+AV+DO+DO+PP

10-4 "Blithe", Donhauser (Adj) cheerful, lighthearted;casual, unconcerned Syn: carefree, nonchalant, indifferent Ant: glum, morose, despondent, depressed Jim waits for his dad who is an hour late, but he is blithe because he knows there is traffic. S+AV+PP+LV+,PP++LV+DO+PP+LV 9-11 "//Gnar// led" (adj) Knotted, twisted, lumpy Syn. Knotty, Misshapen, Contorted \ Ant. Smooth, Unblemished, Straight In the poem "Dover Beach" the author describes it as very gnarled; the shores is covered with pebbles making it lumpy. PP+DO+TV+__S__+ADJ;S+TV+DO+AV+ADJ

10-2 "Allure" al lure//,// de la Cruz
(v.) to entice, tempt to be attracted to; (n.) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm syn: beguile, tantalize; (n.) temptation, enticement ant: repel, turn off; (n.) repellent Jim scored the winning goal, and he celebrated at dinner. S+AV+DO, CO+S+AV+DO 9-12 "in //dem// ni ty" (n.) a payment for damage or loss Syn:compensation, restitution, reparation No indemnity can replace the damage from the fire to the theater; still, Sam Wanamaker creates a great replica. S+AV+DO+PP+PP+CA+S+AV+ADJ+DO.

9-13 "//ink// ling" Vance (n)a hint a vague notion S:clue intimation suggestion The globe theater burned down with no inkling, however everyone escaped fine. S+AV+ADV+S+AV+ADV

9-8 "dev //i// ate" Pelton (V.) to turn aside; to stray from a norm Syn. diverge, veer, swerve Ant. conform to, abide by The Globe Theatre, a deviating building, changed history. S+(P+AV+DO)+AV+DO

9-5 "//ca// pri cious" Haley (adj) subject to whims or passing fancies syn- impulsive, fickle, unpredictable, mercurial ant- constant, steady, steadfast, unwavering The owner of the Globe theater, who is capricious, wanted more money after the lease ended. S+(PN+LV+ADJ)+AV+PP

9-9 "e //ma// ci a ted" Roberts (adj) unnaturally thin syn. gaunt, withered, shriveled ant. plump, fat, obese, corpulent The emaciated witches in Macbeth sat around a cauldron and they waited for Macbeth to arrive. Adj+S+PP+AV+PP+CC+S+AV+PP+INF =

= 9-7 "//co// pi ous" Mbaya (adj.) abundant; plentiful; wordy verbose syn. ample, profuse, bountiful ant. inadequate, meager, scanty, concise William Shakespeare fills his plays with copious adjectives, and the words all happen to be in rhyme. S+AV+__S__+PP+CC+PP

9-10 "//ex// ult" Rowley (v) to rejoice greatly syn. revel, glory ant. mope, skulk, regret, rue, lament The townspeople exulted when the theater was rebuilt, and Shakespeare loved doing plays in it. S+AV+DO+CC+S+AV+DO

9-3 "a //ssid// u ous" Dorman (adj.) persistent, attentive, diligent. syn- industrious, unremitting, sedulous ant- lazy, lackadaisical, shiftless The Globe Theatre holds many plays and the assiduous audience attends them. S+AV+DO+CC+S+AV+__DO__

9-4 " brash" Donhauser (adj) Prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent syn- rash, impetuous, brazen, impertinent ant- prudent, wary, cautious, circumspect a cannon caught on fire and, burned down the globe Theatre in a brash manner. S+AV+DO+AV+DO+PP 9-1 "al lo //cate//" Corrigan (v.) to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distrubute syn: assign, allot, apportion The Globe Theater is used for plays; nevertheless, it is allocated for plays S+AV+CA+AV+DO

8-7 " //con// se crate" Mbaya (v.) to make sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose Syn. devote, dedicate, sanctify Ant. Desecrate, defile, profane, dishonor Santiago, who sails across the seas, consecrates the Holy Mother on the boat. S+[(__S Rel pro__) + TV +PP]+TV +PP

8-13 "om //niv// o rous" Vance (adj)eating every kind of food Syn:all devouring, voracious Santiago is a omnivorous human; while, the fish eat plants S+LV+DO,CA, S+AV+DO

8-8 "//de// crep it" Pelton (adj.) old and feeble; worn-out, ruined Syn. infirm, broken-down, rickety, dilapidated Ant. vigorous, robust, sturdy Decrepit Santiago catches fish; nevertheless, they fight to get free. S+AV+DO; CA, S+AV+PP =

= 8-9 "//de// ride", Roberts (v.) to ridicule, laugh at with contempt syn. mock, scorn, disparage, jeer at ant. praise, extol, acclaim, applaud People deride Santiago; however Mandolin comforts him. S+AV+DO; CA+S+AV+DO 8-1 "an i mos i //ty//" Corrigan (n.) strong dislike; bitter hostility syn: enmity, rancor, antipathy ant: affection, fondness, rapport, amity Manolin has animosity to waking; however, Santiago enjoys waking S+AV+DO;CA+S+AV+DO 8-15 "//quan// dary", Young ( n.) a state of perplexity or doubt syn. confusion, dilemma, predicament Santiago's quandry is his bleeding hands; however, he finds a solution. S+AV+DO;CA,__S__ +AV+DO 8-12 "ob sol // ete", Tiburzi //

(adj.) out-of-date, no longer in use
Syn:outmoded, antiquated, passe, old hat

Ant:current,up-to-date,brand-new

Santiago catches a fish; however, He fails to catch the fish.

S+AV+DO; CA, __ S __ +AV+PP+OP

8-5 com //pat// ible ,Haley adj. able to g along with or work well together; capable of use with some other model or system syn: harmonious, in agreement, like minded ant: mismatched, incongruous, antagonistic The boy, who was young, was compatible with Santiago S+S+LV+DO+DO

8-4 "co //mmend", Dorman// (v.) To praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of syn- applaud, entrust ant- abhor, loathe Manolin, who commends Santiago, wants to sail with him. S+(__S__+TV+DO)+AV+INF(DO)+PP

7-8 "ex //tant",// Pelton (adj.) Still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost Syn. surviving, in existence Ant. Extinct, defunct, vanished The old man has an extant attitude; therefore, he keeps trying to catch the fish. S+AV+DO; CA, __S__+AV+PP+OP =

= 7-7"di //scern"//, Mbaya (v.) to see clearly, recognize syn. perceive, detect, distinguish ant. overlook The old man discerns the fish; consequently, he hooked the line and threw it into the ocean. S+(DO+S+TV)+IV+PP

**7-5 "com //mo// di ous", Haley** ( adj.) roomy, spacious syn. comfortable, ample, capacious ant. cramped, claustrophobic, insufficient The boy feels commodious around the old man; however, he does not like getting up early to fish. S+DO+CA+TV+PP

7-3 "Buffet", Donhauser (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. Santiago's boat is being Buffeted by the big fish; however, the old man wont give up. S+(DO+S+TV)+IV+PP 7-1 "ab //hor//", Corrigan (v.) to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply syn: detest, despise, abominate ant: admire, cherish, respect, relish The boy abhors waking in the morning; however, the old man wakes in the night. S(DO+S+TV) IV+PP

7-10 "//in// ter", Rowley (v.) to bury, commit to the earth, to consign to oblivion ant. un earth, exhume The old man interred the hook; however, the fish didn't bite. S+TV+DO+CA+S+IV 7-4 "//Cha// os", Dorman (n.) great confusion, disorder syn- anarchy, turmoil, pandemonium ant- order, regularity, tranquility The fish, whom Santiago eat, fly out of the water in chaos. S+(DO+S+TV)+IV+PP+PP

7-11" Mar ti net", Sasaki (n.) a Strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules Syn. Taskmaster, slave driver Santiago is not a martinet; however, he doesn't want the boy to make wrong decisions. S+AV+DO;CA,S+IV+PP 7-9 " //im pli cate// Roberts (v.) to involve in; to connect with or be related to Syn: incriminate, entangle Ant: absolve, exculpate People implicate bad luck with Santiago; nevertheless he persists . S+AV+ADJ+DO+PP; CA S+AV

7-12 "Obviate" Ob vi ate (v.) to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of Syn: preclude, forestall, ward off The Old Man obviates the shark attacks; moreover, the sharks try to eat at the fish. S+AV+DO; CA, S+AV + PP

7-15 "//Som// ber", Young (adj) dark gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit Syn: mournful, dismal Ant: bright, sunny, lighthearted, cheerful, jaunty The somber student walks into the school; however, his friends cheer him up. S+AV+DO+PP; CA, S+AV+DO

7-14 "Rep re hen si ble", Ward (adj) deserving blame or punishment syn: objectionable, blameworthy, culpable, odious ant: commendable, blameless, meritorious The reprehensible fish avoid Santiago in the water; however, Santiago catches the fish in the end.

S+AV+DO+PP; CA, S+AV+DO+PP

6-13"//pin// a cle",Vance (n) a high peak or point. syn. apex, acme, summit, apogee ant. nadir, perigee, low point Micheal Jordan ,who is the G.O.A.T, has the best shoe brand. S+(S(relpro)+LV+ DO)+AV+PA+PP

6-12 "//Om// i nous", Tiburzi (adj.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen syn. unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous ant. propitious, auspicious, promising The ominous sound, that we hear, sends a bad omen to us. S[__S__(rel pro)+AV+DO]AV+DO+PP

6-15 "//ram// pant", Young ( adj.) growing without check, running wild syn. widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, pervalent ant. controlled, restrained Micheal, who becomes mad, rampantly yells at the group. S[__S__(rel pro)+AV+DO]AV+PP

6-8 "in //op// por tune", Pelton

(adj.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate
syn. ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable ant. timely, conviennent, felicitous, opportune Rupert, who likes jelly beans, eats during inopportune moments. S(__S__(rel pro)+AV+DO)AV+DO =

6-8 "mus //ty//", Rowley (adj.) stale, moldy, out of date syn. hackneyed, antiquated ant. fresh, sweet smelling, up to date, brand new Frank, who has a musty flip phone, doesn't use instagram. S(S(rel. pro.)+AV+DO)AV+DO

= 6-9 "i //ron// ic", Roberts (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 Jim, who reads books, likes ironic stories. S(S (rel pro)+AV+DO)+AV+ADJ+DO

6-3 "com prise", Donhauser (v.) to include or contain; to be made up of. syn- compose, constitute, encompass ant- exclude Jack, who plays ice hockey, comprises a play to stretch out the defense. S+(s+AV+DO)+AV+DO+PP

6-4 "Deft" deft, Dorman (adj.) skillful, nimble syn- dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful ant- clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept James, who plays soccer, shows a deft move to the fans. S+(s+AV+DO)+AV+DO+PP

(adj.) define, clearly stated syn. distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear ant. vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit Jack, who goes to Loyola, gives explicit directions by email. S(S +AV+DO)+AV+ADJ+PP 6-5 "destitute" //des// ti tute, Haley (adj.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in syn- wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless ant- rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete Homeless people, who are destitute, beg people for money. S+[__S__+LV+DO]+AV+DO+PP
 * 6-6 "Explicit" ex //pli// cit, Jones**

6-7 "Extirpate" //ex// tir pate, Mbaya (v.) to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally syn. uproot, eradicate, wipe out, excise ant. implant, sow, foster, nourish Adolf Hitler, who kills many Jews, extirpates Jewish people from Germany. S+[S(rel pro.)+AV+DO]+AV+DO+PP

5-14 "Pungent" //Pun// Gent, Ward (adj.) causing sharp sensation; stinging, biting syn: sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy ant: bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid Bill smells a pungent of spices. S+AV+DO

5-15 "Remiss" re //miss,// Young (abj.) neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless syn: negligent, lax, slack ant: scrupulous, duties, punctilious The student acts remiss about his schoolwork. S+AV+DO 5-11 "Indomitable" in dom i table, Sasaki

(adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield

syn - unbeatable, invincible, unyielding ant - surrendering, submissive, yielding e

5-13 "plod", Vance (v)to walk heavily or slowly;to work slowly syn-lumber trudge ant-scamper,skip,prance After I eat thanksgiving dinner, I plod around the house. S+AV+DO+S+AV+DO

5-10 "facile" //fac// ile, Rowley (adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt syn- effortless, assured, poised, specious ant- labored, awkward, halting Before the game I felt facile about winning it. S+AV+DO+PP

5-12 "infallible" in //fal// li ble, Tiburzi (adj.) free from error, absolutely dependable Syn - unerring, certain Ant - imperfect The Pope gives infallible religious advice on Earth. S+AV+DO+PP

5-8 "discrepancy" dis //cre// pan cy, Pelton (n.) a difference; a lack of agreement Syn - disagreement, divergence, inconsistency Ant - agreement, converge, consistency I have a discrepancy with the family. S+AV+DO+PP

5-9 "embark" em //bark//, Roberts (v.) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest syn. commence, launch, begin, board The crew embarks on a journey S+AV+DO

5-4 "chivalrous" //chiv// al rous, Dorman (adj) marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly syn- gallant, civil, valiant ant- crude, uncouth, churlish, loutish Knights act chivalrous when escorting their king through town. S+AV+DO+PP

(n) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness The villain had no clemency, and he hurt the innocent people S+AV+DO
 * 5-5 "clemency" //clem// en cy, Haley**
 * syn- leniency, forbearance, gentleness**
 * ant- harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexible**

5-7 "diffident" //dif// fi dent, Mbaya (adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved syn. timid, bashful, unassertive, withdrawn ant. bold, brash, audacious, self-confident, jaunty The diffident boy, Jake, marries his dream girl because of a boost of confidence. S+AP+AV+DO+PP+PP

4-13 "nonchalant" non cha //lant//, Vance (adj) cool and confident, unconcerned (syn) composed ,unruffled,indifferent ,blase' (ant) perturbed ,agitated ,disconcerted ,abashed The man acted nonchalantly about the indecent. S+AV+PP

5-6 "dearth" //dearth,// Jones (n) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine (syn) insufficiency, want paucity (ant) surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance In the winter there is a dearth of food PP+S+V

4-14 "omniscient" om //nis// cient, Ward syn. wise, all-knowing ant. ignorant, unknowing Bill works to be omniscient. S+AV+DO
 * (adj.) knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding **

4-7 "disperse" di //sperse, Mbaya// (v.) to scatter, spread far and wide (syn.) break up, dispel (ant.) collect, congregate, assemble, muster The farmer disperses the seeds. S+AV+DO

4-10 "finite" fi //nite,// Rowley (adj) having limits; lasting for a limited time syn. bounded, measurable ant. unlimited, immeasurable, everlasting, eternal Some burgers are finite at McDonalds S+AV+DO

4-8 "esteem" es //teem,// Pelton (v.) to regard highly; (n.) a highly favorable opinion or judgement syn: respect, admire, honor, revere ant: disdain, scorn (n.) contempt (v.) John esteems his grandmother under the couch. S+AV+DO+PP (V.) to move toward one point, approach nearer together syn: meet, unite, intersect, merge ant: diverge, separate Jack converges on the stadium S+ AV+ DO+ PP
 * 4-6 "converge" con //verge,// Jones**

4-12 "Malevolent" me //lev// o lent, Tiburzi
(adj.) spiteful, showing ill will syn: malicious,wicked,sinister,malignant ant: kind,benevolent,compassionate Marina expresses malevolent intentions

4-9 "Expunge" ex //punge,// Roberts
(v.) to erase, obliterate, destroy syn: delete, efface, annihilated ant: insert, mark, imprint, impress The teacher will expunge the grade. S+AV+DO

(v.) to give or pass on as an inheritance.
syn: transmit, bestow, hand down S + Av + DO + PP Bill bequeaths his property to his children.

3-13 " muse" muse, Vance
(v.)to think about in a dreamy way, ponder syn meditate, contemplate,daydream S + AV + DO The thought of food mused me

3-9 "Exhilarate" ex //hil// a rate, Roberts (v.) to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to syn: stimulate, excite, gladden ant: discourage, dispirit, dishearten, inhibit The fans exhilarated the team. S+AV+DO (v.) to erase, wipe out, cut out syn. remove, cancel, expunge ant. insert, add, retain, include Mike deleted Hannah's biology term paper. S+V+IO+DO (adj.) forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point syn. persuasive, compelling ant. weak, unconvincing, ineffective, irrelevant Workers submit a cogent paper to the boss for more pay. S+V+DO+PP
 * 3-7 "delete" di //lete,// Mbaya**
 * 4-5 "cogent" //co// gent, Haley**

(adj) plowed but not seeded; reddish yellow; (n) land left unseeded; (v) to plow but not seed syn. (adj) unproductive, inert, dormant ant. (adj) productive, fertile, prolific Farmers often fallow some of their fields to reduce chemicals. S+V+DO+PP
 * 3-10 "fallow" //fal// ow, Rowley**

3-8 "demise" //de// mise, Pelton (n.) A death, especially of a person in a lofty position syn. decease, passing away ant. birth, beginning, commencement Mummies exemplify demise of a Pharaoh. S+V+N+PP

(adj.) cowardly; (n.) a coward syn. (adj.) fearful, fainthearted, pusillanimous ant. (adj.) brave, courageous, valiant The boy was craven of the dark. S+AV+DO+PP
 * 3-5 "craven" //cra// ven, Haley**

15-14 "Repress" re //press,// Stehman (v.) - to hold back; to put down or check by force syn.- subdue, curb, stifle, constrain, bottle up ant.- liberate, set loose, provoke, excite Rioting citizens were repressed by the government. PART+S+LV

1-1 "Vocabulary" vo //cab// u lar y, Lackner (n.) definition of the word from your text book syn. ant. Type an original sentence using vocabulary word in the sentence. Write a formula for the sentence.

(n) danger syn.- risk, hazard, peril ant. safety, security He put us at jeopardy. S+V+N
 * 2-14 "Jeopardy" jeop ar dy, Ward **

2-15 "Meticulous" me //tic// u lous, Young (adj) extremely careful; particular about details syn. fastidious, painstaking, fussy ant. careless, negligent, sloppy He is meticulous about everything. S + ADJ + PP

3-1 "Adversary" ad ver sary, Corrigan (n.) an enemy, opponent syn: antagonist, rival, foe ant: friend, ally, supporter, confederate Montressor's adversary is Fortunado. S+N+DO

3-2 "Alienate" //a// li e nate, de la Cruz (v.) to turn away; to make indifferent or hostile; to transfer, convey syn: separate, drive apart, estrange ant: befriend, attract, captivate, reconcile Jimmy has many alienated friends. S+AV+DO

3-3 "Artifice" ar ti fice, Donhauser (n.) a skillful or ingenious device; a clever trick; a clever skill;trickery syn: ruse, stratagem, contrivance Je'sus ran the mile. S+ AV+DO

3-4 "Coerce" co //erce,// Dorman (v.) to compel, force syn: pressure, bully, intimidate, constrain ant: persuade, cajole Nick coerced Tim to steal the shirt. S+V+PP+DO

(adj) so unimportant that it can be disregarded syn: trivial, inconsequential, insignificant ant: significant, crucial, momentous Billy rambled negligible thoughts. S+AV+ADJ+DO
 * 3-14 "Negligible" neg' le je bel, Ward **

( v) to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks syn: annoy, pester, bedevil, beleaguer Kai harassed everyone. S+AV+DO
 * 3-11 "Harass" //Har// ass, Sasaki **

**3-15 "Perpetuate" per //pet// u ate, Young**
(v) to make permanent or long lasting Syn. continue, preserve, prolong indefinitely Ant. discontinue, abolish, abandon Bill perpetuated the sandwich S+AV+DO

4-1 "Affiliated" A ffil i a //ted,// Corrigan (v.) associated, conencted Syn: attached, related, joined Ant: dissociated, unconnected Bobby affiliated with the project in the lab. S+AV+DO+PP

4-2 "Ascertain" as cer //tain,// de la Cruz (v. ) to find out syn: discover, determine, establish ant: Rob ascertains the distance. S+AV+DO

4-3 "Attainment" at //tain// ment, Donhauser (n.) an accomplishment, the act of achieving syn: achievement, fulfillment ant: failure, defeat, frustration Bob ran a 5K and is waiting for his attainment. S + AV + DO + PP

4-11 "invulnerable" in vul ner **a** ble, Sasaki (adj) not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack syn: impregneble, impervious, immune ant: exposed, unprotected, defenseless Jack became invulnerable to the bullies words. S+AV++PP

4-15 "Panacea" pan a //ce// a, Young (n) remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems syn: universal cure, easy solution The doctor offered panacea for sickness. S+AV+DO 5-1 "Altruistic" al tru is //tic,// Corrigan (adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others syn: selfless ant: selfish, self-centered The firefighter acts altruistic when saving the lives of people in the fires. S + AV + DO + PP

5-2 "Assent" as //sent,// de la Cruz (v. ) to express agreement; (n. ) agreement syn: (v.) concur, consent, accede ant: (v.) disagree, differ, dissent Carlos assents the trade for a sandwich. S+AV+DO

5-3 "Benefactor" ben e //__fac__// tor, Donhauser (n.) One who does good to others. syn: patron, humanitarian ant: misanthrope, malefactor Mike is a Benefactor for the town.

S+DO+OP

6-2 "Brandish" //bran// dish, de la Cruz (v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion syn: swing, shake ant: Joe, who brandishes his flag, runs track. S+(S(rel pro)+AV+DO)+AV+DO

6-1 "Accede" ac //cede//, Corrigan (v.) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity syn: consent, concur, comply, assent ant: demur, balk at Jim whom John beat Drove around the bustling media crew S+(DO+S+TV) +IV+PP

7-2 "Amend" a //mend,// de la Cruz (v. ) to change in a formal way; to change for the better syn: (v.) modify, improve, correct ant: The old man held on to the line; however, the line cut his hand. S+TV+DO; CA, S+TV+DO

8-2 "Apathy" //ap// athy, de la Cruz (n. ) a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest syn: indifference, disinterest, detachment ant: enthusiasm, fervor, ardor, concern The sharks eat the fish; therefore, the old man had apathy towards the fish. S+TV+DO; CA, S+TV+DO

8-3 "Apprehensive" ap pre //hen// sive, Donhauser (adj). fearful or anxious, especially about the future syn: worried, nervous, fretful, jittery ant: unworried, assured, confident, certain Manolin was apprehensive about the old man;therefore, he cared about the boy S+LV+Do;CA+AV

9-2 "Ardent" //ar// dent, de la Cruz (adj.) very enthusiastic, impassioned syn: intense, zealous, fervent, avid ant: indifferent, stolid, phlegmatic, apathetic The Globe Theater burnt down; however, everyone was ardent that it was being rebuilt. S+TV; CA, S+TV+PP

(adj.) clear, transparent; readily understood syn: lucid, intelligible ant: clouded, murky, opaque Shakespeare's plays are not always limpid; however, his plays are always good. S+DO+V+PP; CA, S+Do+PP
 * 9-14 "limpid" //lim pid, Ward//**