UNIT 10 HAIKU DECK

ACQUIESCE(V)

• Definition: to accept without protest;to agree or submit
• Synonym:comply with,accede,consent,yield
• Antonym:resist,protest
• Sentence: The student acquiesced to cheating off the test without any argument.

ALLURE(V)

• Definition:to entice,tempt;to be attractive to.
• Synonym:beguile,tantalize.
• Antonym:repel,turn off.
• I saw the blonde girl and was allured to her, i needed to get her number.

ASKEW(ADJ,ADV)

• Definition:twisted,crooked.
• Synonym:lopsided,cockeyed.
• Antonym:straight,symmetrical.
• The frame was askew, so we had to make adjustments.

BLITHE(ADJ)

• Definition:cheerful,lighthearted,casual.
• Synonym:carefree,nonchalant,indifferent
• Antonym:glum,depressed
• Being a blithe person may gain you more friends because of your personality.

CONTENTIOUS(ADJ)

• Quarrelsome,inclined to argue.
• Synonym:argumentative,combative.
• Adjective:affable,amiable.
• I used to be a very contentious person,but now i am very accepting.

COVET(V)

• To desire something that doesnt belong to yourself.
• Synonym:crave,hunger for
• Antonym:scorn,dispise
• Coveting your neighbors wife is one of the 10 commandments.

CRESTFALLEN(ADJ)

• Discouraged,downcast
• Synonym:despondent,disconsolate.
• Antonym:cheerful,happy.
• I was crestfallen after we lost the big game.

DISHEVELED(ADJ)

• Rumpled,mussed,hanging in disorder.
• Synonym:untidy,disarranged.
• Antonym:tidy,organized.
• Being a disheveled person may lead to more stress during school.

EXPONENT(N)

• One who advocates,speaks for,explains,or interprets.
• Synonym:defender,champion.
• Adjective:critic
• Barack Obama exponents for our countrys rights.

GARRULOUS(ADJ)

• Given to much talking,tediously chatting.
• Synonym:talkative,loud.
• Antonym:shy,quiet.
• I am more of a garrulous person at times when i feel it is acceptable to be quiet.

INSUPERABLE(ADJ)

• Incapable of being overcome
• Synonym:invincible
• Antonym:conquerable
• After going undefeated,i feel insuperable.

IAMENTABLE(ADJ)

• To be regretted or pitied.
• Synonym:deplorable,regrettable,distressing.
• Adjective:praiseworthy
• Not studying can result in an ismentable grade.

MISNOMER(N)

• An unsuitable or misleading name
• Synonym:misnaming
• Advertisements may be very misnomers to false products.

PROFESS(V)

• To affirm openly
• Synonym:assert,proclaim.
• Antonym:disclaim
• The man professed his sins during confermation.

RESPITE(N)

• A period of relief or rest.
• Synonym:interval,intermission
• During respite or intermission,i like to drink plenty of water.

RETRIBUTION(N)

• A repayment;a deserved punishment
• Synonym:recompemse,requital,just deserts.
• Going to jail for murder is a deserved retribution in my opinion.

SINUOUS(ADJ)

• Winding,having many curves.
• Synonym:twisting,supple.
• Antonym:direct,straigt
• The road was sinuous and curvy.

SONOROUS

• Full,deep,or rich in sound
• Synonym:resounding
• Antonym:harsh,quiet
• The speakers played the music sonorously.

VANGUARD(N)

• The foremost part of an army
• Synonym:forefront
• Antonym:rearguard
• The vanguard should expect to be shot at first.

WASTREL(N)

• A wasteful person.
• Synonym:loafer,idler
• Antonym:tightwad
• Dont be a wastrel person during spring break.