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Lesson Two

Lesson Two. English II. impotent. Definition. Example. ( adj ) powerless; lacking strength syn : ineffective; helpless ant: potent; powerful. Without the gun, he felt impotent . antithesis. Definition. Example. (n) an exact opposite; an opposite extreme syn : converse ant: same.

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Lesson Two

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  1. Lesson Two English II

  2. impotent Definition Example (adj) powerless; lacking strength syn: ineffective; helpless ant: potent; powerful Without the gun, he felt impotent.

  3. antithesis Definition Example (n) an exact opposite; an opposite extreme syn: converse ant: same Love is the antithesis of hate.

  4. maelstrom Definition Example (n) whirlpool; turbulence; agitated state of mind His emotions were like a maelstrom, and he couldn’t decide what course to follow.

  5. emendation Definition Example (n) a correction syn: improvement; amendment The last edition of the book contains many emendations.

  6. chagrin Definition Example (n) embarrassment; a complete loss of courage Joanne had never felt such chagrin as when she fell into the mud puddle in front of her fiancé's family.

  7. bauble Definition Example (n) a showy but useless thing syn: trinket John had to find some kind of bauble to give Mary for Christmas.

  8. diaphanous Definition Example (adj) very sheer and light syn: transparent; gossamer ant: opaque The diaphanous gown was beautiful, but Gloria wasn’t sure she had the nerve to wear it.

  9. labyrinth Definition Example (n) a complicated network of winding passages; a maze The mice were made to run through a labyrinth in order to reach their food.

  10. gloat Definition Example (v) to look at or think about with great satisfaction syn: revel; crow The track team gloated over their latest victory.

  11. impediment Definition Example (n) a barrier; obstruction syn: obstacle; hindrance ant: aid The supervisor wouldn’t be an impediment to her advancement.

  12. bestial Definition Example (adj) savage; brutal syn: brutish; vile; cruel ant: humane; kind He took a bestial delight in tormenting the captive slaves.

  13. effete Definition Example (adj) worn out; barren syn: exhausted; spent and sterile ant: vital; vigorous Although worn down by age and a life of hard work, the man was far from effete.

  14. shard Definition Example (n) a fragment The doctor pulled a shard of glass from the girl’s arm.

  15. bland Definition Example (adj) mild; tasteless; dull syn: smooth; agreeable ant: exciting; thrilling His bland manner had a calming effect on the children.

  16. nihilism Definition Example (n) a total rejection of established laws Nihilism rejects established laws and order, but it offers nothing in their place.

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