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List 1 WordsAbductAdhereAspireBlemis
hDeface
NocturnalPerplexSalutatio
nWhimsica
lWrath
Study the definitions, synonyms, & antonyms, and know how to use them in a sentence.
Abduct(v) to kidnap or take by forceThe abduction of the child from his
home caused widespread panic in the small town.
Synonym: captureAntonym: rescueAlso: abducted, abduction
Adhere(v) to hold firmly to or stick to
somethingI will always adhere to what I believe
in, even when others don’t agree.Synonyms: glue, clingAntonym: loosenAlso: adhesive, adhering
Aspire(v) to seek to accomplish a goalShe aspires to sing on Broadway
one day. Synonyms: desire, hopeAntonym: detestAlso: aspiring, aspiration
Blemish(n) a flaw that tarnishes the
appearance of somethingThe tardy left a blemish on my perfect
attendance record. Synonyms: imperfection, markAntonyms: clear, beautyAlso: blemishes
Deface(v) to ruin the appearance ofThe principal suspended them for
defacing the statue. Synonyms: injure, violateAntonyms: rebuild, protectAlso: defacing
Nocturnal(adj) relating to something that occurs
at nightLegends about vampires claim the
immortal beings are nocturnal. Synonyms: night, nighttime Antonyms: day, diurnal
Perplex(v) to confuse or make difficultI became perplexed when my
algebra teacher used negative numbers.
Synonym: complex Antonym: easyAlso: perplexed, perplexing
Salutation(n) a formal greetingWe always write salutations
to say hello in our letters to the soldiers.
Synonym: welcomeAntonym: farewellAlso: salutes
Whimsical(adj) fanciful or fantasy-likeThe whimsical girl had
daydreams about unicorns and knights.
Synonyms: romantic, impracticalAntonyms: realistic, practicalAlso: whimsy
Wrath(n) anger and feelings of revengeAfter his father was killed by the mob,
the son was full of wrath and vowed revenge.
Synonyms: fury, outrageAntonyms: patience, calmness
Assignment-List 1
Using at least five of the words from this week’s list, write a short story that is only as long as one side of a paper.
Underline or highlight the words that you use.
You MUST use them correctly in order to receive credit.
It’s best to choose the words that you need to study.
List 1 Review
Click on each synonym for the correct answer.
Click on the picture on the word slides to take you back to the review.