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Word of the week

aberration. Word of the week . Write word and definition in the back of your book. Write your own sentence using the word. Add to planner and tick off when you use it. . Word type. noun. Definition . a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.

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Word of the week

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  1. aberration Word of the week Write word and definition in the back of your book. Write your own sentence using the word. Add to planner and tick off when you use it. Word type noun Definition a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one. In a sentence • They described the outbreak of violence in the area as an aberration. • Shelley’s angry retort was an aberration from her normally quiet demeanor. synonyms oddity peculiarity antonyms normality sameness

  2. iconoclast Word of the week Word type noun Definition A person who attacks cherished beliefs, traditional institutions as they believe they are based on error or superstition. In a sentence • The church leader was deemed an iconoclast when he spoke out against his religion’s views. • When drunk, my uncle is an annoying iconoclast who insults the beliefs of others synonyms radical dissenter antonym believer

  3. callow Word of the week Word type adjective Definition Inexperienced or immature In a sentence • The callow youth was annoying the crowd with his careless comments. • At the age of 50, Mr T should know better than to make such callow remarks. synonyms inexperienced naive antonyms sophisticated mature

  4. abhor Word of the week Word type verb Definition To detest utterly (to really hate) In a sentence • It was clear the unicorn abhorred Godzilla. • “I abhor you!” shouted Brand, the iconoclast, into Cameron’s face. synonyms loathe despise antonyms admire love

  5. acquiesce Word of the week Word type verb Definition To do what you are told without protest In a sentence • Madonna, for once, decided to acquiesce when asked to stop gyrating in the meat aisle of Marks and Spencer. • I acquiesced to his order immediately; I was keen for him to admire my good behaviour. synonyms antonyms deny refuse conform accept

  6. arcane Word of the week Word type adjective Definition Known or understand by very few In a sentence • She had a superb knowledge of Old English grammar and other arcane subjects. • Visitors are welcome to browse amongst our arcane works or our more popular ones. synonyms antonyms commonplace normal esoteric impenetrable

  7. avaricious Word of the week Word type adjective Definition Extreme greed for riches In a sentence • Scrooge is one of Dickens’ most avaricious characters. • Some say Simon Cowell’s involvement in Britain’s Got Talent is driven purely by his avaricious nature. synonyms antonyms generosity greedy covetous

  8. brazen Word of the week Word type adjective Definition To be shameless and bold in the way you behave. In a sentence • Miley Cyrus’ latest, and rather brazen, dance routine raised a few eyebrows. • Curley’s Wife’s brazen behaviour caused tension on the ranch. synonyms antonyms modest meek bold blatant

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