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1984/BNW Vocab (1)

1984/BNW Vocab (1). derision. Definition: Scorn, disapproval. Synonyms: Mockery Contempt Disdain Strong disagreement. Antonyms: Approval Appreciation Support agreement. Examples: Picketing against a new law Rioting Yelling at a ref for a bad call. Derision sentences.

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1984/BNW Vocab (1)

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  1. 1984/BNW Vocab (1)

  2. derision • Definition: • Scorn, disapproval Synonyms: Mockery Contempt Disdain Strong disagreement • Antonyms: • Approval • Appreciation • Support • agreement • Examples: • Picketing against a new law • Rioting • Yelling at a ref for a bad call

  3. Derision sentences • The crowd yelled in derision at the judge’s decision. • I feel derision when…

  4. Stringent • Definition: • Very strict • Synonyms: • Severe • Stern • Harsh • inflexible • Examples: • Laws of Communist nations • Max Security prisons • Some refs • Antonyms: • Relaxed • Flexible • Open minded • compliant

  5. Stringent Sentences • The coach was well known for his stringent team rules. • A stringent teacher might….

  6. Subversive • Definition: to be rebellious, to go against the norm • Synonyms: • Revolutionary • Rebellious • dissident • Examples: • Burn American flag • Not stand during National Anthem • Wear hat during the Anthem • Antonyms: • Conform • Be traditional • Conventional

  7. Subversive sentences • Lee Harvey Oswald was watched by the CIA for subversive acts. • A subversive act against America is…

  8. Posthumous • Definition: • After somebody’s death • Synonyms: • Examples: • Book published after author’s death • Vincent Van Gogh—became famous after death • Posthumous medal of honor • Antonyms: • Before death • While still alive

  9. Posthumous Sentences • The family received the soldier’s posthumous medal of honor. • I would/wouldn’t want to be honored posthumously because…

  10. Remorseless • Definition: • Pitiless, brutal • Synonyms: • Ruthless • Merciless • Cruel • Examples: • Hitler • Serial killers • Lee Harvey Oswald • Lions, tigers • Antonyms: • Compassionate • Merciful • Kind • forgiving

  11. Remorseless Sentences • The remorseless ruler demanded that the neighboring country be enslaved. • Someone in history who is remorseless is…

  12. Discreet • Definition: • To not be noticed • Synonyms: • Subtle • Tactful • Unnoticeable • inconspicuous • Examples: • Texting in class • Sneaking out • Stealing a cookie • Burping on a first date • Antonyms: • Obvious • Clear • Noticeable • apparent

  13. Discreet Sentences • Be discreet when you’re late to class. • I’m discreet when I…

  14. annihilate • Definition: • Completely destroy • Synonyms: • Wipe out • Eradicate • Obliterate • exterminate • Examples: • A 72-10 score at the end of a game. • General Custer at Little Big Horn • Battle of Troy • Antonyms: • Defend • Guard • Look after • Care for

  15. Annihilate Sentences • The zombies will soon annihilate the human population. • We will annihilate our competition by…

  16. Interminable • Definition: • Seems like this lasts forever • Synonyms: • Endless • Ceaseless • Everlasting • Never ending • Examples: • School? • Long, monotonous speeches • The winter months • Antonyms: • Finite • “light at end of tunnel” • Limited time

  17. Interminable Sentences • Because few customers came today, my shift at work seemed interminable. • Something that seems interminable is…

  18. Censure • Definition: • to punish or formally reprimand • Synonyms: • Criticize • Condemn • Disapprove • fault • Examples: • Late to work too many times • Found breaking rules by your boss • Ethics board find you being unethical • Antonyms: • Praise • Compliment • Honor • commend

  19. Censure Sentences • The lawyer was censured for not sharing his findings with the defense. • Someone might be censured at work for…

  20. Condescending • Definition: • to talk down or belittle someone • Synonyms: • Patronize • Humiliate • Disrespect • Examples: • Upperclassmen to lowerclassmen or middle schoolers • Older people to kids • Brobdingnag King to Gulliver • Antonyms: • Respect • Value • Appreciate • recognize

  21. Condescending Sentences • My aunt and her condescending way of speaking to me is annoying. • A group of people often condescended to is…

  22. Inevitable • Definition: • the end can’t be avoided or changed • Synonyms: • Tiny • Wee • Miniscule • miniature • Examples: • Death • The sun will set today • Hunger • Sleep • Antonyms: • Huge • Enormous • Gigantic • massive

  23. Inevitable Sentences • It may not seem like it, but spring will inevitably come. • Something inevitable is…

  24. Ostentatious • Definition: • show off, bold, brazen • Synonyms: • Flamboyant • Flashy • Glitzy • grandiose • Examples: • Peacocks • Gold plated ceilings in Trump’s apartment • Las Vegas hotels • Cabela’s house • Antonyms: • Plain • Ordinary • Humble • simple

  25. Ostentatious Sentences • The hot pink boa with the rhinestone studded dress is a bit ostentatious for my taste. • An ostentatious place would have…

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