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Hiroshima Week II
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English
10th Grade
04/27/2010

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Term
Abstinence(n.)
Definition

Definition: Forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, esp. from the use of alcoholic beverages

Synonym: avoidance, chastity, continence

Antonym: intoxication, revelry, self-indulgence

Sample Sentence: In modern health classes we are taught that abstinence is the best policy.

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Consecration(n.)
Definition
Definition: The act of giving the sacramental character to the Eucharistic elements of bread and wine, esp. in the Roman Catholic Church.
Synonym: blessing, glorification, devotion
Antonym: treachery, treason
Sample Sentence: The Pope held a consecration ceremony for the former battlefield.
Term
Emanate(v.)
Definition

Definition: To flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin; come forth; originate.

Synonym: originate, proceed, radiate, rise

Antonym: take, withdraw

Sample Sentence: A stale stink emanated from the boys locker room.

Term
Hedonistic(adj.)
Definition

Definition: being devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification.

Synonym: carnal, sensual

Antonym: despicable, distasteful

Sample Sentence: During Spain's attempt to Caotholicize the New World it persecuted many hedonistic religions.

Term
Immolate(v.)
Definition

Definition: to kill as a sacrificial victim, as by fire.

Synonym: assassinate, crucify, dispatch

Antonym: bear, create

Sample Sentence: The witch immolated a bear as part of a complex spell.

Term
Inscendiary(adj.)
Definition

Definition: Used or adapted for setting property on fire.

Synonym: dangerous, demagogic, inflammatory
Antonym: peacemaking
Sample Sentence: Often inscendiary weapons are used in warfare as a tool of causing a large amount of destruction.
Term
Incessant(adj.)
Definition

Definition:Continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending.

Synonym: ceaseless, constant, continuous, endless, eternal, everlasting

Antonym: broken, ceasing, ending, interrupted

Sample Sentence The incessant meowing of my cat led to her being put downstairs.

Term
Inconsolable(adj.)
Definition

Definition: Not consolable; that cannot be comforted; disconsolate.

Synonym: comfortless, desolate, discouraged, distressed , sad

Antonym: happy, understanding

Sample Sentence: The death of her cat was an inconsolable experience for the six year old girl.

Term
Notorious(adj.)
Definition

Definition: Widely and unfavorably known.

Synonym: dishonorable, scandalous, shady

Antonym: popular, praised

Sample Sentence: His notorious streak for breaking rules made him disliked by almost all forms of authority.

Term
Precedent(n.)
Definition

Definition: Any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations.

Synonym: authority, criterion

Antonym: anarchy

Sample Sentence: By filling his Cabinet with former political rivals Obama set a precedent for future presidents.

Term
Putrescence(adj.)
Definition

Definition: Becoming putrid; undergoing putrefaction.

Synonym: rotting, disintegration, deterioration

Antonym: cleanliness, purity, sterility

Sample Sentence: After being left out for a few days the yogurt in my room was a putrescence mess.

Term
Reconnaissance(n.)
Definition
Definition: Inspection; Military. a search made for useful military information in the field, esp. by examining the ground.
Synonym: exploration, investigation
Antonym: nothing
Sample Sentence: On his reconnaissance mission the spy was spotted by a sentry
Term
Remit(v.)
Definition
Definition: 1.To transmit or send (money, a check, etc.) to a person or place, usually in payment.  
2.To refrain from inflicting or enforcing, as a punishment, sentence, etc.
Synonym: address, consign, dispatch
Antonym: hold, keep
Sample Sentence: The king remitted his law in fear of punishing a member of his family.
Term
Repugnant(adj.)
Definition

Definition: Distasteful, objectionable, or offensive.

Synonym: objectionable, odious, revulsive

Antonym: friendly, good, nice, pleasant

Sample Sentence: His repugnant taste in women led to another horrible girlfriend.

Term
Sampan(n.)
Definition

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.

Synonym: none

Antonym: none

Sample Sentence: The family took a short excursion down the river in their sampan.

Term
Succinct(adj.)
Definition

Definition: Expressed in few words; concise

Synonym: blunt, condensed,

Antonym: lengthy, long-winded, wordy

Sample Sentence: Typically i have trouble of finding a succinct way of saying what i mean.

Term
Tyranny(n.)
Definition

Definition: Arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority.

Synonym: absolutism, autocracy , cruelty

Antonym: democracy

Sample Sentence: Many dictators are assassinated because of a fear of tyranny.

Term
Unanimity(n.)
Definition

Definition: The state or quality of being unanimous; a consensus or undivided opinion.

Synonym: consensus, consent, harmony, unison

Antonym: judgemental, chaotic, unorganized

Sample Sentence: In the most unsuccessful Parliaments throughout history needed unanimity to pass any laws.

Term

Verdant(adj.)

Definition

Definition: Green with vegetation; covered with growing plants or grass.

Synonym: flourishing, fresh, grassy, leafy

Antonym: dying, lifeless, tired

Sample Sentence: I often wish to go see the verdant Emerald Isle on a vacation.

Term
Volition(n.)
Definition

Definition: The act of willing, choosing, or resolving; exercise of willing.

Synonym: desire, determination, option

Antonym: no choice, forceful

Sample Sentence: I hate when I am forced to do things not of my own volition.

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