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English
10th Grade
05/04/2012

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Term
Abstinence(Noun)
Definition
forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, especially from the use of alcoholic beverages.

Syn: Abnegation Ant: Drunkenness

A lot of kids are now known for disobeying abstinence and drink at parties.
Term
Consecration(Noun)
Definition
sanctification.

Syn: Anointing Ant: desecrate
Term
Emanate(Verb)
Definition
come forth; give off.

Syn: Arise Ant: Take

The way the boy smelled it was emanate he was rolling in garbage.
Term
Hedonistic(Adj)
Definition
Sybaritic.

Syn: Decadent Ant: pure

I always got yelled at by a hedonistic man in my neighborhood because it makes him feel better to do so.
Term
Immolate(Verb)
Definition
sacrifice.

Syn: surrender Ant: Aspire

When i was young i had to immolate certain toys and give them to good will because i was getting to old for them.
Term
Incendiary(Adj)
Definition
causing trouble, damage.

Syn: dangerous Ant: peacemaking

My brother is very incendiary and never listens.
Term
Incessant(Adj)
Definition
never-ending, persistent.

Syn: ceaseless Ant: broken

Some new dubstep songs have an incessant part of the song that begins to annoy me after listening for too long.
Term
Inconsolable(Adj)
Definition
brokenhearted.

Syn: comfortless Ant: consolable

My friend was inconsolable after she was broken up with.
Term
Notorious(Adj)
Definition
known for a trait.

Syn: Blatant Ant: unknown

My little brother is Notorious for going back on his word.
Term
Precedent(Noun)
Definition
authoritative example.

Syn: antecedent Ant: after

Precedent to my football game i was jittery and nervous.
Term
Putrescence(Noun)
Definition
decay.

Syn: adulteration Ant: growth

metal shows putrescence over time from rust.
Term
Reconnaissance(Noun)
Definition
inspection.

Syn: exploration Ant: Laziness

The detective was a reconnaissance of the crime scene.
Term
Remit(Verb)
Definition
send, transfer.

Syn: address Ant: hold

I went to remit a letter to the postal office, but could not because it was closed.
Term
Repugnant(Adj)
Definition
bad, obnoxious; hostile.

Syn: abhorrent Ant: friendly

The prisoners behavior was so repugnant he was locked in a cell only 4 feet wide and 4 feet long.
Term
Sampan(Noun)
Definition
any of various small boats of the Far East, as one propelled by a single scull over the stern and provided with a roofing of mats.

Syn: party boat Ant: plane

I stayed dry underneath the sampan because the roof blocked out the rain
Term
Succinct(Adj)
Definition
brief, to the point.

Syn: blunt Ant: lengthy

When i am in a hurry if anyone tries to talk to me i need them to be succinct so i can get back to what i am doing.
Term
Tyranny(Noun)
Definition
dictatorship.

Syn: absolutism Ant: democracy

One man coming to complete power often leads to tyranny.
Term
Unanimity(Noun)
Definition
complete agreement.

Syn: accord Ant: disagree

In order for a jury to make a decision there has to be unanimity between everyone.
Term
Verdant(Adj)
Definition
green, blooming.

Syn: flourishing Ant: dying

One of the most tranquil things is the sight of verdant flowers in the summer.
Term
Volition(Noun)
Definition
free will.

Syn: accord Ant: rule

In some countries there is no such thing as volition and there minds are filled with propaganda.
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