Set #5 Vocab

Set #5 VocabBy Sanika GupteWARNING! This power point contains some sound.1

Counter-(verb)To say or do something in opposition to something else.Synonym- argueAntonym- agreeMy little sister always counters my ideas, and we argue until my mom tells us to stop.

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Cunning-(adjective)Sly, Crafty, or CleverSynonym- manipulatingAntonym- straightforwardSneaking around the barn, the cunning fox manipulated the humans and stole the hen without them knowing.

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Debris-(noun)Remains of destroyed or discarded materials; wreckageSynonym- RubbleAntonym- Pristine MaterialsThe debris of the homes after the hurricane was a reminder of the lives of the people who lived there, but now their lives were shattered just like their homes.

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Defiance-(Noun)An act of refusal or resistance to an opposing force or authoritySynonym-ResistanceAntonym- AgreeableThe child showed defiance towards his mother when she said he couldnt have the toy by crying at the top of his lungs and refusing to go anywhere else.

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Jut-(verb)To extend sharply outwards; to project or to stick out.Synonym-ProtrudeAntonym- Blend InThe peaks of the mountain jut out at the sky and were extremely pointy looking. 6

Kindle-(verb)To build or start a fire; to excite a feeling or idea.Synonym- IgniteAntonym- DouseAfter reading an amazing book on her Kindle; the girls imagination began to kindle, and she then felt like she could do anything she believed she could do.

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Knoll-(noun)A small rounded hillSynonym- hillAntonym- valley or plateauSledding is fun, but she wishes to upgrade from her little knoll to a bigger hill.

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Lumious-(adjective)Giving off light; shinningSynonym- RadiantAntonym- DullAs we walked around the square on Christmas Eve we saw many buildings luminously lit with golden and silver lights.

Specimen-(noun)Something studied by scientists or doctors as an example of a set of things or systemsSynonym- SampleAntonym- After discovering an unusual species of insect, the scientist took a specimen back to his lab to study.

Stamina-(noun)The ability to resist fatigue or illness; endurance.Synonym- enduranceAntonym- weaknessTo swim the mile really fast you will need a lot of stamina to prevent you from passing out.

Subside-(verb)To become less active or agitated.Synonym- Decrease Antonym- CrescendoAs soon as the president started to speak the volume of the crowd subsided drastically to pin drop silence. Remember honors vocab12

Swagger-(verb and noun)To walk in a way that makes it look as if you think youre important or confident; strut.Synonym- ParadeAntonym- ShuffleMy dog walks with a swagger when he has something in his mouth. His head is held high and his legs move confidently; it is really funny.

Honors Supplementary vocabulary

Saturnine-(adjective)A gloomy and surly depressionSynonym- gloomAntonym- joyHis saturnine day made him feel like a big ominous cloud was hovering above his head.

Caduceus-(noun)A staff with two snakes twined around it and two wings at the top.Synonym- Hermes StaffAntonym-You will see a picture of a caduceus in many hospitals.

Mercurial-(adjective) Characterized by rapid and unpredictable changeableness of mood Synonym- MoodyAntonym- Predictable moodHer mercurial attitude made us all confused to whether she was going to scream at us or not.

Lethargy-nLethargic-adjectiveLethargy - Abnormal drowsinessLethargic- Sluggish, dull Synonym- DrowsinessAntonym- LivelyAfter a long day of exhausting work, the businessman crashed lethargically on his bed and overslept.

Draconian-(adjective)Cruel, harsh, severeSynonym- ViciousAntonym- GentleThe Draconian principal wasted no opportunity to suspend a student. He even suspended them if they didnt do their homework!