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English Vocab Words Sykes Test 2
English Vocab words Sykes Test 2
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10th Grade
09/02/2010

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Term
Entomb
Definition

def:  to place in or as if in a tomb or grave

syn:  bury

ant:  dig up

 

When I had to entomb his body it made me sick to my stomach.

Term
Eminence
Definition

def:  a position of great distinction or superiority

syn: importance

ant:  unimportant

 

My dad has eminence in his office.

Term
Jocund
Definition

def:  sprighty and lighthearted in disposition, character, or quality

syn: animated/ carefree

ant;  heavy hearted

 

Alea on Friday nights

Term
Posterity
Definition

def:  future generations

syn:  descendants

ant:  past

 

Recycling today will help provide a greener environment for posterity.

Term
Paricide
Definition

def:  the murdering of one's father moter, or near relative

syn:

ant;

 

There is much parracide in the play Macbeth.

Term
Palapable
Definition

def:  capable of being handled, touched, or felt, tangible

syn:  material

ant:  abstract

 

The knot on my leg from ole vaulting was palpable.

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indissoluble
Definition

def:  permanent or binding 

syn:  imperishable

ant:  perishable

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grapple
Definition

def: a struggle or contest in which the participants attempt to clutch or grip each other.  A struggle for superiority or dominance

syn: battle grasp

ant;  let go

 

Lex and I would grapple with each other to become king of the dock.

Term
Jovial
Definition

def:  marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer

syn:  chipper /bouncy

ant:  unhappy

 

Spongebob is such a jovial character he makes me laugh.

Term
Mirth
Definition

def:  gladness and gaiety especially when expressed by laughter

syn:  frolic

ant:  depression

 

MMagie Beth and I show a great sense of mirth at cheer practice.

Term
dauntless
Definition

def:  incapable of being intimidated or discouraged; fearless

syn:  bold

ant: afraid

 

Brad Butler our quarterback is dauntless on Friday nights.

Term
Surfeit
Definition

def:  an excessive amount

syn:  surplus

ant:  lacking

 

Ther internet has a surfeit amount of information

Term
Barren
Definition

def:  incapable of producing offspring

syn:  infertile

ant:  fertile

 

when my kindergarden teacher found out she was barren it made her sad because she loves kids.

Term
Countenance
Definition

def:  appearance especially the expression of the face; a look or expression

syn:  demeanor

ant;  

Term
Predominant
Definition

def;  having geatest ascendancy importance, influence, authority or force

syn;  over powering

ant;  unimportant

 

Macbeth was the predominant character in the play.

Term
Sundry
Definition

def;  various or miscellaneous 

syn:  assorted

ant:  same

 

I couldn't believe the various and sundry things she kept in her purse.

Term
Peal
Definition

def:  a ringing of a set of bells especially a change or set of changes rung on bells a loud noise

syn:  clammer

ant: wimper

 

The peal at the beginning of the wedding was beautiful.

Term
incense
Definition

def:  to cause to be extemely angry infuriate

syn:  irate

ant:  calm

 

Blair caused me to become incense when she talked behind my back.  

Term
Rebuke
Definition

def:  to criticize or reprove sharply reprimand.  To check or repress a sharp reproof

syn:  telling off / dissapproval

ant:  compliment

 

After getting a speeding ticket his parents rebuked his driving privleges.

Term
Rancor
Definition

def:  bitter, long lasting resentment, deep-seated ill will

syn:  hatefulness

ant:  kindness

 

There has been an ongoing rancor in basketball between darlington and model since middle school.

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