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Vocabulary PowerPoint 3.0 (set 10)

Vocabulary PowerPoint 3.0 (set 10). By Michael Huynh Block 8 . Egregious- adjective. Definition- extraordinary in a bad way In an egregious fashion, Brian made a half-court shot, just to hit the backboard and the ball hit him in the face . Even God was laughing at him that day.

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Vocabulary PowerPoint 3.0 (set 10)

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  1. Vocabulary PowerPoint 3.0 (set 10) By Michael Huynh Block 8

  2. Egregious- adjective • Definition- extraordinary in a bad way • In an egregious fashion, Brian made a half-court shot, just to hit the backboard and the ball hit him in the face. Even God was laughing at him that day. • Synonyms- failure or outrageous • Antonyms- accomplishment or success.

  3. Exhilarate-verb • Definition- To make very happy • I exhilarated my friends by telling them that the Hershey Park trips is only a few weeks from now. • Synonyms- excite or amuse • Antonyms- depress or weaken

  4. Falter-verb • Definition- to stumble or hesitate • Brian faltered, knocking every book in his way, until he spilled water on Ms. Pastro. • Synonyms- stumble or fumble • Antonyms- walk or march

  5. Foresight-noun • Definition- the ability to imagine what will happen in the future • I have a foresight; when you are done reading this sentence, 54 people will die somewhere in the world. • Synonyms- predict or estimate • Antonyms- know or foresaw

  6. Misgivings-noun • Definition- feelings of doubt • While I was walking, a man tried to give me water, but I walked away because I had misgivings towards him. I did not trust him. • Synonyms- concern or anxiety • Antonyms- careless or carefree

  7. Ominous-adjective • Definition- being a sign of trouble • The clouds look ominous as it draped over the sky, blocking the sunlight from warming us. • Synonyms- depressing or gloomy • Antonyms- delightful or pleasant

  8. Outlandish-adjective • Definition-unconventional • Bill Gates’ outlandish behavior during the South Korean conference is still being debated after his “rude” handshake. • Synonyms- bizarre or strange • Antonyms- normal or regular

  9. Persistent- adjective • Definition- to not give up • During WWII, America was very persistent about beating the Nazis. • Synonyms- fanatic or resistant • Antonyms- gullible or naive

  10. Pertinent- adjective • Definition- pertaining to the matter at hand • Some pertinent issues that we should confront now is the issues in North Korea and Boston. They are at the forefront of current affairs. • Synonyms- cautious or alert • Antonyms- outdated or careless

  11. Uncanny- adjective • Definition- Mysterious or impossible to explain • I saw uncanny lights in the sky as I drove home. They zigzagged across the sky at breakneck speed. I had never seen any like them before. • Synonyms- unexplained or strange • Antonyms- normal or mediocre

  12. Versatile- adjective • Definition- having varied uses or functions • My versatile dog can fetch my kite in a tree and can pick up my newspapers if my hands are full. • Synonyms- flexible or adjustable • Antonyms- one-use or unreliable

  13. Vigilant-adjective • Definition- watching out for danger • I was very vigilant when I was crossing the street; I looked left and right just to be sure. • Synonyms- careful or wary • Antonyms- careless or reckless

  14. All right! • We barely made it through this one • Now for like uhhh… seven honors words • Coming right at you! • But before that…

  15. KITTY BREAK! • I’m just too predictable sometimes…

  16. Fastidious- adjective is that a word? • Definition-very attentive to detail • I was very fastidious about taking the test; I checked it over countless times before I turn it in. I will of course do the same with all my SOL tests. • Synonyms- meticulous or fussy • Antonyms- careless or clumsy

  17. Gratify-verb • Definition- to please or indulge • Time to gratify myself for getting an A+ on my WWII scrapbook with a nice bowl of ice cream as I watch this movie! • Synonyms- delight or thrill • Antonyms- bore or yawn

  18. Hinder-verb • Definition- to prevent something from happening • To hinder another infamous shooting spree in the US, Obama issued bans to certain firearms. • Synonyms- resist or detour • Antonyms- allow or approve

  19. Opportunist-noun • Definition- a person who wants self-gain • The opportunist stole the man’s money without anyone noticing; after that, he walked away casually. He knew easy prey when he saw it as he was an experienced thief. • Synonyms- freebooter or carpetbagger • Antonym- selfless

  20. Querulous-adjective • Definition- whining; complaining • The querulous child whined about why he wasn’t in first place in the tournament. I, as usual, laughed at him. • Synonyms- whining or crying • Antonyms- laughing or grinning

  21. It’s… • IT’S FINALLY OVER!!! • WE HAVE COMPLETED 10 SETS OF VOCABULARY!!!!

  22. I did my work • Now you go and get an A+ on that vocab test!!

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