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Definition/Part of Speech : (adj.) Approaching death; about to die. Stagnant.

Definition/Part of Speech : (adj.) Approaching death; about to die. Stagnant. Synonyms : expiring, inactive, . Antonyms : rejuvenating, alive, . moribund. Picture :. Sentence : Do you feel sorry for the moribund deer and possum on the side of the freeway? . Definition/Part of Speech :

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Definition/Part of Speech : (adj.) Approaching death; about to die. Stagnant.

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  1. Definition/Part of Speech: (adj.) Approaching death; about to die. Stagnant. Synonyms: expiring, inactive, Antonyms: rejuvenating, alive, moribund Picture: Sentence: Do you feel sorry for the moribund deer and possum on the side of the freeway?

  2. Definition/Part of Speech: (verb) malign, vilify, revile. To spread a false report. (could also be a noun!) Synonyms: back-bite, slur, Antonyms: praise, admire, slander Picture: Sentence: They slandered the girl and ruined her reputation. I think the tabloid gossip about Jennifer Aniston is pure slander.

  3. Definition/Part of Speech: (adj.) Arrogant, scornful, disdainful, contemptuous Synonyms: arrogant, Antonyms: humble, down-to-earth, supercilious Context: Sentence: “I won’t wear it unless it’s Prada,” the supercilious woman announced.

  4. Definition/Part of Speech: (adj.) gloomy, depressing, or dismal. Serious. Dark and shadowy. Synonyms: sorrowful, brooding, melancholic Antonyms: cheery, joyful somber Context: Sentence: Somber music played at the funeral.

  5. Definition/Part of Speech: (verb) To utter or recite with rhetorical effect (could be formal recitation). To speak loudly and vehemently Synonyms: declare, announce, Antonyms: IGNORE THIS CATEGORY THIS TIME declaim Context: Sentence: Charmed by fairy dust, Madmartigan declaimed to Sorsha, “You are my sun, my moon, my starlit sky!”

  6. Definition/Part of Speech: (adj.) regrettable; unfortunate. Deplorable. Pitiable. Synonyms: hopeless, deplorable, Antonyms: agreeable, pleasing, lamentable Context: Sentence: The special effects in Willow are lamentable, but it’s still a delightful movie.

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