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Definition:. Parts of Speech:. Verb. Abate. To lessen in amount or intensity. Synonym: Antonym:. Lessen, decrease. Increase, amplify. Sounds Like:. Debate. We waited for the storm to abate before we went outside. What Abates?. Weather abates. Pain & Love also abate. Definition:.
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Definition: Parts of Speech: Verb Abate To lessen in amount or intensity Synonym: Antonym: Lessen, decrease Increase, amplify Sounds Like: Debate We waited for the storm to abate before we went outside.
What Abates? Weather abates Pain & Love also abate
Definition: Parts of Speech: adjective Abnormal Not normal Synonym: Antonym: Unusual, unique Normal, regular Sounds Like: umm… normal Kane is a nice guy, but he has some really abnormal habits.
Definition: Parts of Speech: adjective Abrupt Sudden or unexpected Synonym: Antonym: Quick, sudden unhurried Sounds Like: erupt Word used in a sentence We made an abrupt change of plans when we realized we had no money.
Abrupt Abrupt Ending? Blind Date: Abrupt change of plans?
Definition: Parts of Speech: verb Accelerate To speed up, or to cause to speed up Synonym: Antonym: Quicken decelerate Sounds Like: aggravate Word used in a sentence You can accelerate plant growth by using fertilizer.
Definition: the cause of serious pain and suffering, or a state of such suffering Parts of Speech: noun Affliction Synonym: Antonym: Harship, illness Comfort, relief Sounds Like: addiction Word used in a sentence Some people consider blindness an affliction, but to others it is just a challenge.
Earth’s Affliction Hunger.
Abate • We waited for the storm to __________before we went outside. • Abnormal • Kane is a nice guy, but he has some really __________habits. • Abrupt • We made an __________ change of plans when we realized we had no money. • Accelerate • You can __________ plant growth by using fertilizer. • Affliction • Some people consider blindness an __________ but to others it is just a challenge.
January 4th I’m Flabbergasted! South African Nocturnal Tree Elephant Criss Angel All A’s? Mom’s flabbergasted!
Definition: Parts of Speech: Verb Flabbergast To surprise or amaze people into a state of shock Synonym: Antonym: astound bore Sounds Like: Counter blast • Nina was flabbergasted to learn that her bus driver was 104.
January 5th A Grim Future
Definition: Parts of Speech: adjective Grim Gloomy, harsh and frightening Synonym: Antonym: Dreadful, savage Delightful, mild Sounds Like: Gym • War is a grim business.
January 6th Incredulous!No way, that’s unbelievable! An unnamed source claims that SpongeBob & Patrick were recently wed and are now enjoying their honeymoon in Hawaii.
Definition: Parts of Speech: adjective incredulous Not willing to believe something Synonym: Antonym: Cynical, skeptical believable Sounds Like: fabulous Word used in a sentence I tried to tell Becky about my 8-foot-tall boyfriend, but she was incredulous and didn’t think I was telling the truth.
January 7th Notify
Definition: Parts of Speech: verb notify To let someone know, to inform Synonym: Antonym: Tell, send word Hide, conceal Sounds Like: modify Word used in a sentence • When we lost our dog, we went from house to house and notified all the neighbors.
January 10th Perceive
Definition: to become aware of through any of the senses, especially sight or hearing Parts of Speech: verb perceive Synonym: Antonym: Notice, see, sense Miss, overlook Sounds Like: believe Word used in a sentence • Gazing through the mist, the elf could just barely perceive the enemy army marching toward him.
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate vocabulary word Never, have I seen a person so ______________, so stunned and amazed, by a close up view of the elusive giant squid. Even places that looked new and shiny when I first saw them are now looking a bit ____________ after a quarter century of neglect. The winners will be _____________ by email within seven days of the closing date. I was ______________ when someone told me that Obama was a terrorist. The bird’s song was so soft I could barely ___________ it.
January 14th Robust
Definition: Parts of Speech: adjective Robust Strong or healthy Synonym: Antonym: Healthy, rich Sickly, frail Sounds Like: disgust • The third little pig was the smartest because he built a robust house made of bricks.
January 18th Things that Rupture:DamsSpleens (bottom left)Appendixes (bottom right)
Definition: Parts of Speech: Verb & Noun Rupture To break or burst, or the act of breaking or bursting Synonym: Antonym: Tear, snap Close, mend Sounds Like: dumpster • He went to the hospital when he ruptured his appendix • The storm caused a big rupture in the dam.
January 19th Throbbing Pain! Throbbing Headache!
Definition: Parts of Speech: adjective Throb To pulsate or beat rapidly or violently Synonym: Antonym: Beat, pound Soothe, calm Sounds Like: Bob Word used in a sentence • I had a terrible headache and my head started to throb.
January 20th Trivial
Definition: Parts of Speech: adjective Trivial Of very little importance or value Synonym: Antonym: ordinary Valuable, special Sounds Like: musical Word used in a sentence • Stop asking trivial questions and ask me something that matters!
January 24th Wince
Definition: to move back suddenly as though in pain Parts of Speech: verb Wince Synonym: Antonym: Flinch, cringe Smile Sounds Like: prince Word used in a sentence • Having cut his arm pretty badly, Wade winced whenever he accidentally touched it.
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate vocabulary word I had a terrible headache and my head began to ______________ so bad I jumped out of bed to get some aspirin. Many girls in 8th grade are mean to their enemies and friends. They fight over ___________ things. When Judd got his first tattoo, he ___________ and cringed through the entire session. Going into the operation Dan was so ___________ he recovered quickly and went home after a couple of days. The rain was so heavy it caused a big ___________ in the dam.