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=15-15 "Reticent" //ret// i cent, Szymkiewicz= (adj.) not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant syn: taciturn, closemouthed, tight-lipped ant: talkative, garrulous, voluble, long-winded Although Brutus is reticent about his concerns, he enevtually admits to be concerend of Ceasar's power. SC+S+LV+PP,+__S__+TV+IP

(v.) to express agreement, approve syn: arre,assent, ratify, sanction ant: disagree, differ, part company Although Brutus and Ceaser trust eachother, Brutus concurs with Cassius to conspire against Ceaser. (SA+S+S+TV+DO),S+IV+PP+(Inf. Phrase)

=15-9 "grotesque" gro //tesque//, Kinkead= (adj.) unnatural, distorted; bizarre syn: fantastic, outlandish, ugly, deformed ant: appealing, attractive, comely The way Caesar killed his prisoners with knives was grotesque, since it was slow and painful. SP+LV+PA+PP

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15-3 "chagrin" cha //grin//, Dryden
(n.) irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; (v.) to cause such a feeling syn: vexation, mortification, abash mortify ant: jubilation, exultation, triumph, exult, delight Julius Caesar feels some chagrin, when the soothsayer says, "Beware the Ides of March." S+TV+DO,+SC+S+IV+" "

=15-13 "renounce" re //nounce,// Rhodes= (v.) to give up or resign something (syn.) repudiate, disown, abdicate, abjure (ant.) retain, secure, affirm, assent, aver Marullus and Flavius remind the citizens about Pompey, but the people won't renounce their love toward Caesar. S+AV+DO+PP, S+AV+PP

=15-8 "fracas" //fra// cas, Gleeson= (n.) a noisy quarrel or brawl (syn.) row, altercation, rhubarb, brouhaha (ant.) agreement, accord, unanimity, harmony Although the Romans take a holiday, their break causes a fracas. SC+S+TV+DO+INF,S+TV+DO

** 15-6 "disparage" def a //ma// tion, Gates **
(n.) slander or libel syn: vilification, calumny, mudslinging ant: salute, tribute, testimonial, praise In the beginning of Julius Ceaser, the two royal guards feel that defamation is happening towards their emporer. PP+PP+S+TV+DO+PP

=15-7 "explicate" //ex// pli cate, Ghirardelli= (v.) to make plain or clear, explain; to interperet

syn: clarify, elucidate, untangle, spell out

ant: confuse, bewilder, obscure, obfuscate

Brutus obfuscates his true feelings about Ceaser, which is not always positive.

S+TV+DO+PP, Rel Pro+LV+PN

=15-1 "abrasive" a //bra// sive, Becks (DuVal)= (adj.) causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n.) a substance used to smooth or polish syn: (adj.) chafing, grating, rasping, erosive ant: (adj.) smooth, polished, satiny, oily, unctuous Flavius and Murelius, who hold the position of Tribune, remain abrasive in their asking the commoner's departure. S+S, Rel Pro(S)+TV+DO+OP, LV+PA+Ger(OP)+Obj of Ger

= = =15-4 "complacent" com //pla// cent, DuVal= (adj.) self-satisfied; overly content syn: smug, pleased with oneself ant: discontented, chagrined Julius Caesar, who asks Brutus of his issues, does not grow complacent with Brutus' answer. S+, Rel Pro(S)+TV+DO+OP, LV+PA+OP

=14-15 "mandatory" //man// da tor y//,// Szymkiewicz= (adj.) required, obligatory syn: compulsory, requisite, imperative ant: optional, voluntary, discretionary If the citizens ignore Prince Escalus' command not to fight, they will be killed. SC+S+TV+DO+__S__+IV

=14-13 "loquacious" lo //qua// cious//,// Rhodes= (adj.) talkative, wordy; fond of talking syn: gossipy, voluble, garrulous, long-winded ant; silent, reticent, closemouthed, terse, taciturn Mercutio and Tybalt's confrontation is at first just loquacious arguing, but then it becomes a physical fight. S+LV+DO, RP+LV+DO

=**14-2 "alleviate" a //lle// vi ate, Alexander Timothy Breschi,**=

(v .) to relieve, maker more bearable
syn: lessen, lighten, allay, mitigate, assuage Romeo and Juliet plan to move away with each other, which would alleviate the pressure from their families. S+AV+OP+,+RP+AV+DO+OP

=14-8 "droll" //droll,// Gleeson= (adj.) amusingly odd syn: comical, humorous, whimsical, zany ant: humorless, solemn, dour Although Friar Lawrence's plan seems droll, Juliet executes her part. SC+S+LV+PN,S+AV+DO

** 14-6 "disparage" dis //par// age, Gates **
(v.) to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue syn: degrade, decry, run down, underrate ant: praise, extol, laud, plug Juliet, who is Capulet's daughter, disparages Tybalt's death compared to Romeo's banishment. S+RP+ LV+DO+ TV+DO+PP

=14-3 "antithesis" an //tith// e sis, Dryden= (n.) the direct opposite, a sharp contrast syn: contrary, antipode Benvolio and Tybalt seem to have no similarities, because they come from opposing families. S+LV+(inf+obj,inf)+SC+S+IV+PP

=14-4 "appall" ap //pall//, DuVal= (v.) to fill with dismay or horror syn: shock, stun, stupefy, horrify ant: please, cheer, gladden, elate, exhilarate Lady Capulet, who sees Juliet's crying, assumes Tybalt's death has caused her despondency. S, Rel Pro (S)+TV+Ger (DO), TV+S+TV+PA

= = =**14-1 "alacrity" a //lac// ri ty, Becks**= (n.) a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action syn: promptness, willingness, dispatch, celerity ant: reluctance, unwillingness, hesitancy Romeo's alacrity to marry Juliet causes Friar Lawrence to be hesitant, though he allows it because it may terminate the family feud. S+TV+IO+DO+,SC+S+TV+DO.

=** 14-5 "bellicose" //bel// li cose, Gaitan **= (adj.) warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome syn: aggressive, combative, belligerent ant:amicable,peaceable,conciliatory,pacific Benvolio tactfully manages to stay out of a fight; however, Mercutio's and Tybalt's bellicose attitude lead to their downfall. S+TV+(INF.+obj. inf.)+;CA,+S+IV+PP

13- 13 "innocuous" in //noc// u ous, Rhodes
(adj.) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant syn: feeble, impotent, unobjectionable,insipid ant: harmful, dangerous, pernicious, toxic, virulent Friar Lawrence tries to bring innocuous peace between the families; however, the marriage between Romeo and Juliet fails to bring peace. S+TV+INF+DO+PP; coor, S+PP+AV+INF

** 13-6 "decorum" de //cor// um, Gates **
(n.) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness syn: seemliness, good form, propriety

ant: impropriety, bad form, bad taste Tybalt, who is a Capulet, contradicts Prince Escalus' statement about all of Verona's citizens having decorum.

S+RP+ LV+DO+ TV+DO+PP

(n.) Exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; (v.) to arrange or obtain such rights; (adj.) plain, open to view; copyrighted

syn:(n.) exclusive license; (adj.) evident ant: (adj.) concealed, hidden, secret, clandestine

Shakespeare did not patent his plays; people did not patent their work at that time.

S+TV+DO;S+TV+DO+PP

** 13-5 "compassion" com //pas// sion, Gaitan **
(adj.) sympathy for another's suffering; pity syn:concern, commiseration, empathy ant:indifference, callousness, heartlessness Benvolio shows compassion to Romeo when he learns about Romeo's depression, so Benvolio promises many beautiful women at Capulet's banquet. S+TV+DO+PP+(S+TV+DO), CC+S+TV+PP

=**13-2 "applicable" //ap// li ca able, Breschi**= (n ) capable of being applied; relevant, suitable (syn) appropriate, fit, apt, apposite, (ant) inappropriate, unsuitable, irrelevant The Montagues and Capulets quarrel in the streets; as a result, the Prince says if it happens again, the death penalty is applicable. S+AV+OP+;CA+S+AV+OP+S+LV+PN =

=13-4 "beset' be set, DuVal= (v.) to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in; (adj., part.) harassed, troubled; studded (as in jewels) syn: (v.) assail, harass, badger, pester, torment The beset Benvolio wants to keep peace; however, Tybalt's persistent instigating causes a quarrel  S+TV+Inf; CA, Ger+TV+DO

=13-3 "asset" //as// set, Dryden= (n.) something of value; a resource; an advantage syn: property, possession, holding, endowment ant: drawback, handicap, liability Romeo sees Juliet's most valuable asset as her eyes, but she comes from the Capulet household. S+TV+DO+ADVP+coor+__S__+IV+PP

= = =13-1 "antipathy" an //tip// a thy, Becks= (n.) a strong dislike, hostile feeling syn: hostility, enmity, aversion, bad blood ant: attraction, appeal, allure, sympathy The Montagues and Capulets have an antipathy for each other; However, Romeo and Juliet overcome differences and find love. S+TV+DO+PP+;CA,+S+TV+DO. =

= =13-8 "exuberant" ex //u// ber ant, Gleeson= (adj.) high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant syn: lively, ebullient, irrepressible, lavish ant: depressed, despondent, sulky, restrained Dancing together, Romeo and Juliet become exuberant; however, Paris loathes Romeo. PART+S+IV+ADJ;CA,S+TV+DO =

= =12-9 "indelible" in //del// i ble, Kinkead= (adj.) not able to be erased or removed; memorable syn: lasting, permanent, unforgettable ant: erasable, impermanent, ephemeral Sampson biting his thumb at Abram is indelible; consequently, Sampson pulls out his sword and calls the others to a duel. S+TV+DO+IO+PA+CA+S+TV+DO+CC+TV+DO+PP

=12-14 "platitude" //plat// i tude, Whitney= (n.) a commonplace, stale, or trite remark syn. cliche, truism, bromide ant. epigram, quip, witticism, bonmot I have heard your platitudes many times; however, it still has meaning to me. S+AV+DO+IO;CA+S+AV+DO

=12-15 "quell'' //quell//, Szymkiewicz= (v.) to subdue, put down forcibly syn: suppress, pacify, squelch, quash, crush ant: incite, provoke, arouse, foment, stir up Three fights break out in Verona; consequently, Prince Escalus states that any more fights will be quelled and the fighters will be punished.  S+IV+PP;CA,S+IV+NC.

=12-8 "elated'' e //la// ted, Gleeson= (adj., part.) in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased syn: overjoyed, ecstatic, tickled pink ant: depressed, crestfallen, despondent, blue Falling in love, Romeo and Juliet experience an elated feeling; however, their despondent families react differently.  PART+COMP S+TV+DO;CA,S+IV+ADV

=12-13 "nocturnal" noc //tur// nal, Rhodes= (adj.) of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness syn: nighttime ant: daytime, diurnal The Globe Theater does not have artificial light sources; so the play being performed are never nocturnal. S+AV+DO; S+LV

=12-7 "Conflagrated" con fla //gra// ted, Ghirardelli=

(n.) A large destructive fire; a war or conflict syn: holocaust, fire

ant: deluge, flood Richard III starts with a conflagration of a civil war, and he looks visually disturbing. S+AV+DO+DO;Ca+S+AV+part =

= =12-2 "acrid" //ac// rid, Breschi= (adj) harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper syn. irritating, stinging, bitter, caustic ant. gentle, soothing, mild Although Romeo and Juliet's families have an acrid taste for each other, Romeo and Juliet fall in love. ?+S+LV+PN+OP+,+S+OP ==

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** 12-6 "compunction" com //punc// tion, Gates **
(n.) remorse, regret syn:scruple, qualm, misgiving, contrition ant:shamelessness, insouciance, nonchalance If Romeo and Juliet we

S+PP+Part.+TV+DO+CA+__S__+TV+DO+PP+PP+PP

12-3 "august" au //gust//, Dryden
(adj.) majestic, inspiring admiration and respect syn: stately, dignified, exalted, venerable ant: humble, base, mean, lowly, abject The august language of William Shakespeare mesmerize men and women everywhere, but for adolescents they only sound comical. S+PP+TV+DO+coor+PP+S+LV+PA

=12-4 "callous' //cal// lous, DuVal= (adj.) emotionally hardened, unfeeling syn: insensitive, unsympathetic, thick-skinned ant: sensitive, compassionate, tenderhearted William Shakespeare's adjectives take on different meanings from today's usage of the words; nevertheless, the wording shows the character's true and not callous emotions in his plays.  S+TV+DO+OP+OP; CA, S+TV+DO+CC+DO+OP

=12-1 "abjure" ab //jure,// Becks= (v.) to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun syn: forswear, retract, recant, abstain from ant: affirm, avow, aver, profess A sinner abjures God by breaking the Ten Commandments; however, he can repent through Reconciliation. S+TV+DO+PP+;CA,+S+TV+PP.

=11-14 "placid" //plac// id, Whitney= (adj) calm, peaceful syn. undisturbed, tranquil, quiet, serene ant. stormy, agitated, turbulent, tempestuous The environment in which young Marguerite lives seems placid; however, things change when her father arrives. DO+PP+S+IV+LV+PA+CA+S+TV+DO

=11-15 "plagiarism" //pla// gir is m, Szymkiewicz= (n.) passing off or using as one's own the writing (or other materials) of another person syn: piracy, theft Maya does not use plagiarism in school; she works hard and gets good grades. S+AV+DO+PP;__S__+AV+AV+DO

11-9 "integrity" in //teg// ri ty, Kinkead (n.) honesty, high moral standards; an unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness syn: rectitude, probity ant: dishonesty, corruption, turpitude Maya's withdrawl from school for a semester seems bizarre; nonetheless, her unwavering integrity and point of view secure a position as a streetcar conductor. S+V+PP+PP+IV+CA+SP+TV+DO+PP

=11-13 "placate" //pla// cate, Rhodes= (v.) to appease, soothe, pacify syn: satisfy, mollify, allay, conciliate ant: vex, irk, provoke, exasperate, annoy Maya feels placated at the party in the cantina; however, she becomes nervous driving her dad home S+LV+PART.+PP+PP;CA,S+LV+DO+PART.

=11-11 "misconstrue" mis con //strue//, Lynch= (v.) to interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of syn: misjudge, misinterpret Maya misconstrues the meaning behind Mr. Freeman's death, thinking it is her fault. S+TV+DO+PP+OP, TV+S+DO

** 11-5 "endemic" en //dem// ic Gaitan **
(adj.) native or confined to a particular region or people; characteristic of or prevalent in a field syn:indigenous, restricted to ant:alien, foreign, extraneous The endemic spices and foods of Mexico provide an excellent taste for Maya, so she takes the opportunity to go to Mexico. S+PP+TV+DO+PP, CC +__S__+TV+DO+INF.+INF.

(adj.) worthy of imitation, commendable; serving as a model syn: praiseworthy, meritorious, sterling, illustrative ant: infamous, notorious, scandalous, disreputable Maya feels that she is an exemplary student at her old school;however, at George Washington school many students have a more extensive vocabulary than her. S+TV+NP+PP;CA, PP+S+TV+DO
 * 11-6 "exemplary" ex //em// pla ry, Gates **

=11-8 "guile" //guile,// Gleeson= (n.) treacherous cunning, deceit syn: trickery, duplicity, chicanery ant: candor, artlessness, naivete, plain dealing Attempting to lure Bailey home, Maya uses guile; however, he refuses the temptation. Part.+S+TV+DO;CA,__S__+TV+DO

=11-2 "clairvoyant" clair //voy// ant, Breschi= (adj.) supernaturally perceptive (n) one who opposes extrasensory powers, seer syn: (adj.) insightful, discerning, uncanny (n) visionary ant: (adj.) blind, unseeing, myopic, dense, imperceptive Maya is a very clairvoyant person; she spends time reading books to strengthen her knowledge. S+LV+PN+;+S+AV+DO+Part+Inf =

= =11-4 "disreputable" dis //rep// u ta ble, DuVal= (adj.) not respectable, not esteemed syn: disgraceful, discreditable, shady ant: honest, aboveboard, respectable, creditable Most of the adults encountered by Maya do not appear disreputable; therefore, she treats them with her utmost respect. S+PP+Part.+LV+PA; CA, S+TV+DO+PP

=11-1 "allude" al //lude,// Becks= (v.) to refer to casually or indirectly syn: suggest, insinuate, hint at, intimate Maya alludes to the sinister act of Mr. Freeman; therefore, she must feel her life is intense. S+IV+PP+PP+;CA,+S+LV+PA.

=10-15 "respite" //res// pite, Szymkiewicz= (n.) a period of relief or rest syn: interval, intermission, lull,breather Thinking about Momma defeating the Dentist gives Maya respite from the pain of her toothache; afterwards, they both vist Dentint Baker to permenently cease the pain. S(ger)+PP+AV+DO+PP+PP;CA,__S__+AV+DO.

= = =** 10-2 "allure" al **** //lure//, Breschi **= (v) to entice, tempt; to be attractive to. (n) a strong connection; the power to attract, charm syn: (v) beguile, tantalize (n) temptation, enticement ant: (v) repel, turn off (n) repellent Mr. Freeman allures Maya to him; as a result, Maya falls right into his trap. S+AV+DO+OP+CA+S+DO+OP

** 10-5 "contentious" con //ten// tious, Gaitan **
(adj.) quarrelsome, inclined to argue syn:argumentative, disputatious, combative ant:agreeable, amiable, affable, pacific Maya's contentious uncles, Tutti, Tom, and Ira, keep a good name for the Baxter family ;however, Maya's youngest uncle Billy misses out on the escapades of his brothers because of his age. S+Appo.+AV+DO+PA+;CA,+S+AV+PP+PP+PP

=10-13 "misnomer" mis //no// mer, Rhodes= (n.) an unsuitable or misleading name syn: misnaming, malapropism Mrs. Cullinan calls Maya "Mary"; Maya finds this misnomer very annoying. S+AV+DO; S+AV+DO+ADJ

= 10-7 "Crestfallen" //Crest// fal len, Ghirardelli = (adj.) discouraged, dejected, downcast syn: despondent, disconsolate

ant: elated, cheerful, self-satisfied, cocky

Maya becomes crestfallen when she sees how the powhitetrash children treat Momma; however, Maya remains proud of Momma in the way she treats the

children back.

S+Lv+PN+PP;CA, S+Lv+PN+PP+PP.

= 10-4 "blithe" blithe, DuVal = (adj.) cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned syn: carefree, nonchalant, indifferent ant: glum, morose, despondent, depressed Maya's relatives do not seem blithe; however, they do not appear depressed. S+LV+PA; CA,S+LV+PA

=10-11 "insuperable" in //su// per a ble, Lynch= (adj.) incapable of being overcome syn: invincible, insurmountable ant: surmountable, conquerable Maya thinks of her mother as insuperable; therefore, she is extremely proud. S+TV+PP+OP+DO;CA+S+LV+ADJ+PA

=10-8 "disheveled" di //shev// eled, Gleeson=

syn: untidy, disarranged, tousled, unkempt
ant: tidy, neat, orderly, well-groomed Disheveled and late, Bailey walks down the road; consequently, he receives a beating. COMP.ADJ+S+IV+PP;CA,S+TV+DO

= (v.) to desire something belonging to another syn: crave, yearn for, hunger for ant: disdain, scorn, despise Maya Angelou explains her coveting of the gender of all males on page seventy-five in her book, and that Horatio Alger always portrays boys as good-hearted heroes. S+TV+ DO+PP+PP+PP+PP+,CC+ IND+S+VP+DO+PP
 * 10-6 "covet" //cov// et, Gates **

=10-9 "exponent" ex //po// nent, Kinkead= (noun) one who advocates, speaks for, explains, or intercepts; (math) the power to which a number, symbol, or expression is to be raised syn: defender, champion, interpreter ant: critic, adversary, faultfinder, detractor Maya is an exponent of moving with their mother; however, she is forced to move again with her mother and family. S+LV+PN+PP+PP+CA+__S__+AV+INF+PP

= =9-15 "omnipotent" om //nip// o tent, Szymkiewicz= (adj.) almighty, having unlimited power or authority. syn: all-powerful ant: powerless, impotent, feeble, weak The white people in Stamps seem omnipotent to young Maya Angelou; their actions show thier feeling of superiority over the black population. S+LV+PA+PP;S+AV+DO+PP+PP

=9-9 "emaciated" e //ma// ci a ted, Kinkead= (adj., part.) unnaturally thin syn: gaunt, withered, shriveled ant: plump, fat, obese, corpulent Maya was very emaciated while living in the grocery store, also she was able to communicate with many of the people buying things in the store.

=9-13 "inkling" //ink// ling, Rhodes= (n.) a hint; a vague notion syn: clue, intimation, suggestion Maya has no inkling of what her grandmother and Reverend Thomas discuss; however, Bailey sneaks out of his room to hear the gossip. S+AV+DO+PP;CA+S+AV+GP

=9-11 "gnarled" gnarled, Lynch= (adj.) knotted, twisted, lumpy syn: knotty, misshapen, contorted ant: smooth, unblemished, straight Carpentry is an interesting craft; however, carpenters usually have gnarled hands as a result of their hard work. S+LV+ADJ+S+CA+S+DO+PP+OP+PP+OP

** 1-1 "capricious" ca //pric// ious, Gaitan **
(adj.) subject to whims or passing fancies syn:impulsive, fickle, unpredictable, mercurial ant:constant, steady, steadfast, unwavering The capricious claims of the men talking in Mrs. Henderson's shop captures young Maya Angelou's attention; however, she notices the condition of the workers at the end of the day. S+PP+Part.+TV+DO+CA+__S__+TV+DO+PP+PP+PP

=9-8 "deviate" //de// vi ate, Gleeson= (v.) to turn aside; to stray from a norm; (n.) one who departs from a norm; (adj.) differing from a norm, heterodox, unconventional syn: (v.) diverge, veer, swerve ant: (v.) conform to, abide by; (adj.) orthodox Dr. Maya Angelou deviates from stereotypes; therefore, she becomes a successful civil rights activist. S+IV+PP;SC,__S__+LV+PN

=9-7 "Copious" //co// pi ous, Ghirardelli= (adj) Abundant in quantity syn: ample, profuse ant: inadequate, meager Dr. Maya Angelou had copious amounts of strife in her childhood, but she was able to overcome this in her adulthood. S+TV+DO+PP+,CA+S+TV+DO+PP.

=9-6 "chastise" chas tise, Gates= (v.) to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely syn: discipline, censure ant: commend, reward Dr. Maya Angelou's grandmother would chastise her when she did something wrong, and she would do the same to Bailey. S+TV+DO+,CA,+S+TV+PP

=9-2 "ardent" //ar// dent, Breschi= (adj) very enthusiastic, impassioned syn: intense, zealous, fervent, avid ant: indifferent, stolid, phlegmatic, apathetic Maya Angelou expresses her ardent passion of rights for African Americans; as a result, she puts herself in danger of being killed. S+AV+DO+PP+PP+CA+S+AV+DO+PP+PP

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=8-9 "deride" de //ride//, Kinkead= (v.) to ridicule, laugh at with contempt syn: mock, scorn, disparage, jeer at ant: praise extol, acclaim, applaud The Adventure Consultants deride Andy Harris for vomiting and climbing back down to Base Camp; However, Andy climbs to the apex despite his illness. S+TV+DO+VP+PP+CA+S+TV+DO+TV+DO+PP

=8-15 "quandary" //quan// dary, Szymkiewicz= (n.) a state of perplexity or doubt syn: confusion, dilemma, predicament Jon experiences trouble in returning to Camp Four; however, "Andy Harris" does not have the same quandary. S+TV+DO+PP+PP;CA,+S+TV+DO

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= =7-9 "implicate" //im// pli cate, Kinkead= (v.) to involve in; to connect with or be related to syn: incriminate, entangle ant: absolve, exculpate I implicate my friends on a journey of a lifetime ; however, the perilous journey soon veers from a fun trip in the mountains to the biggest catastrophe I ever composed. S+TV+DO+PP+PP;CA+S+IV+PP+PP+P

=9-4 "brash" brash, DuVal= (adj.) prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent syn: rash, impetuous, brazen, impertinent ant: prudent, wary, cautious, circumspect Maya Angelou received many awards and three Grammy for her work, yet she did not act in a brash way and remained humble for her whole life. S+TV+DO+DO+OP, SC+S+IV+OP+LV+PA+OP

=8-7"Consecrate" //con// se crate Ghirardelli= (v) To make sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose Syn:devote, dedicate, sanctify ant: desecrate, defile, profane, dishonor The sherpas believe in the spirit of everest, and they get upset when climbers disrespect this place they consecrate. S+ TV+DO+PP,S+TV+DO+S+IV

= 7-5 "commodious" com //mo// di ous, Gaitan = (adj.) roomy, spacious syn: comfortable, ample, capacious ant:cramped, claustrophobic, insufficient The base camp houses many commodious tents; however, they leave. S+TV+DO;CA,__S__+IV

7-15 "somber" //som// ber//,// Szymkiewicz

(adj.)dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit syn: mournful,dismal ant: bright, sunny, lighthearted, cheerful, jaunty The somber sky worried the climbers at Camp Four; a storm would start soon. S+TV+DO+PP+S+IV


 * 7-6 "corrosive" co //rro// sive, Gates **

(adj.) eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic syn: caustic,mordant,acidulous, spiteful ant: bland, mild, benign, amiable The corrosive environment of Everest eats away at your lungs, and can cause you to faint. S+PP+IV+PP+Coor+IV+IO+PP

8-4 "commend" com //mend,// DuVal (v.) to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of syn: applaud; entrust ant: abhor, loathe Fischer and Hall both had climbed Everest many times before; however, they were not commended for their last trip up the summit. S+S+TV+DO; S+IV+OP+OP

**8-6 "condolence" con //do// lence//, Gates//** (n.) an expression of sympathy syn. commiseration, solace, sympathy John Kraukuer showed condolence towards all of the climbers that died on Everest, and he wishes he could save them. S+TV+DO+PP+IDR+Coor+S+Tv+DO+IO

7-14 "reprehensible" rep re hen si ble, Whitney adj. dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit syn. mournful, dismal ant. bright, sunny, lighthearted, cheerful, jaunty John Krakauer, who descended from Everest, climbed down somberly. S+( __ S __ +AV+DO)+AV+PP

7-7 "discern" di //scern, Ghirardelli//

(v.) To see clearly, recognize syn: perceive, detect, distinguish ant: overlook S+(S+AV+DO)+AV+DO+PP The tourists, who climb everest, discern the coming storm on the way down.

6-15 "rampant" //ram// pant//,// Szymkiewicz

(adj.) growing without check, running wild syn: widespread, unrestrained, extravagant, prevalent ant: controlled, restrained The rampant bugs, that annoy students, fly throughout the school. S+(__S__+AV+DO)+AV+PP

7-15 "chaos" //cha// os, DuVal (adj.) great confusion, disorder syn: anarchy, turmoil, pandemonium ant: order, regularity, tranquility ;) Despite Jon Krakauer facing much chaos and confusion on Mount Everest, he lives to tell his story today. Sub Conj+S+TV+DO+DO+PP, S+IV+Inf+Obj Inf+Adv

6-9 "ironic" I //ron// ic//, Kinkead// (adj.) suggesting an incongruity between hat might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic syn: incongruous, satiric, sardonic, wry ant: straightforward, unequivocal;) The dog, which happened to be the runt of the group, was ironically not picked at the dog store. S+(__S__+AV+PP+DO+PP)+AV+DO+PP

6-5 "destitute" //des// ti tute, Gaitan = (adj.) deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in;) syn: wanting, devoid, impoverished, penniless  ant: rich, wealthy, luxurious, bountiful, full, replete  The destitute homeless man, who sleeps on the ground, asks people for food.  S+(__S__+AV+DO)+AV+DO+PP

6-4 "deft" deft, DuVal (adj.)skillful, nimble syn: dexterous, adroit, proficient, clever, masterful;) ant: clumsy, awkward, bungling, inept S+(S+LV+PN+PP)+LV+PN A man who is deft in lying is normally not a trustworthy person.

5-15 "repose" re //pose//, Szymkiewicz

(v.) to rest; lie; place; (n.) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

syn: (v.) sleep; (n.) tranquillity, respite

ant: (n.) exertion, wakefullness, tumult, bustle, ado The books repose on the shelf in my room.

S+AV+PP+PP

1-1 "clemency" //clem// en cy, Gaitan (n.) mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness syn: leniency, forebearance, gentleness ant:harshness, severity, cruelty, inflexibility The man shows clemency for his first offence. S+AV+DO+PP

5-3 "benefactor" //ben// e fac tor, Dryden (n.) one who does good for others syn: patron, humanitarian ant: misanthrope, malefactor S+AV+ADJ+DO+PP The benefactor gives much money to the poor.

5-9 "Embark" em //bark//, Kinkead (v.) to stop aboard; to make a start; to invest syn: commence, launch, begin, board The brave warriors embark a perilous journey to the dragon's den.

S+AV+DO+PP

4-15 "Panacea" pan e //cea Wright// (n.) a remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems Syn: universal cure, easy solution People would be scammed for panaceas. S+AV+DO+PP

4-9 "Expunge" ex //punge// Kinkead (v.) to erase, obliterate, destroy syn: delete, efface, annihilate ant: insert, mark, imprint, impress The student expunges the linking verbs from his paper. S+AV+DO+PP

4-7 "Disperse" di //sperse// Ghirardelli (v.) to scatter, spread far and wide syn: break up, dispel ant: collect, congregate, assemble, muster The students disperse from the cafeteria. S+AV+PP

3-5 "Craven" //cra// ven, Gaitan (adj.) cowardly;(n.) a coward syn: (adj.) fearful, fainthearted, pusillanimous;) ant: (adj.) brave, courageous, valiant  Ran asks the craven about why he ran away.  S+AV+DO+PP

**3-9 "Exhilarate" ex** // **hil** // **a rate, Kinkead** (v.) to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to syn: stimulate, excite, gladden ant: discourage, dispirit, dishearten, inhibit The coach exhilarates the players with a speech S+AV+DO+PP

> **2-14 "jeopardy" //jeop// ar dy, Whitney**
 * (n.) danger
 * syn: risk, hazard, peril
 * ant: safety, security
 * Bob put Jimmy in jeopardy.
 * S+AV+DO+PP

6-11 "ominous" //om// in ous, Lynch (adj.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen syn- unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous ant- propitious, auspicious, promising The ominous movie character is very frightening to most people. ADJ+S+LV+ADJ+DO+PP

10-7 "crestfallen" //crest// fal len, Irwin (adj.) discourage, dejected, downcast syn: despondent, disconsolate ant: elated, cheerful, self-satisfied, cocky The crestfallen player gave up after his devastasting loss. S+AV+PP

10-8 "disheveled" di //shev// eld, Del Bene (adj.) rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder syn: untidy, disarranged, tousled, unkempt, ant: tidy, neat, orderly, well-groomed The crying player looked disheveled. S+TV+DO

=12-11 "inveterate" in //vet// er ate, Lynch= (adj.) firmly established, long-standing; habitual syn: persisting, chronic, dyed-in-the-wool ant: sporadic, intermittent, occasional Shakespeare's plays are not only well-known, but also very inveterate.

3-11 "harass" ha //rass//, Lynch (v.) to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks syn: annoy, pester, bedevil, beleaguer The bullies harass another student. S+AV+DO

5-11 "indomitable" in //dom// it a ble,Lynch (adj.) unconquerable, refusing to yield syn- unbeatable, invincible, unyielding ant- surrendering, submissive, yielding The indomitable team could not be beaten by the opponent. S+VP+PP.)

(adj.) extremely careful; particular about details syn: fastidious, fussy ant: careless, negligent, sloppy sent: you should take time and be meticulous P+N+PO
 * 2-15 "meticulous" me tic u lous, Wright **

2 - 13 "impetus" //im// pe tus, Rhodes (n.) a moving force, impulse, stimulus syn: impulse, incentive, spur ant: curb, hindrance, impediment, constraint The shaking of the room gave people the impetus to get out of the house. S+IO+DO+OP

2-16 "nostalgia" no //stal// gia, Szymkiewicz (n.) a longing for something past; homesickness

The old pictures give Tim nostalgia.

S+AV+DO

3-3 "artifice" //ar// ti fice, Dryden (n.) a skillful or ingenious device; a clever trick; a clever skill; trickery Synonyms: ruse, stratagem, contrivance

The sly writer uses an artifice on his article.

S+AV+DO+PP

3-1 "adversary" //ad// ver sar y, Becks (n.) an enemy, opponent syn: antagonist, rival, foe ant: friend, ally, supporter, confederate

My adversary shot himself in the foot.

S+AV+DO+PP

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 * 3-2 "alienate" //a// li e nate//, Breschi//**

(v.) to turn away; to make indifferent or hostile; to transfer, convey

syn: separate, drive apart, estrange ant: befriend, attract, captivate, reconcile Schoolyard fights can alienate classmates at the lunch table. S+AV+DO+PP

3-1 " culinary" //cu// li nar y, Gates

Many people have praised my culinary masterpieces as exquisite during my cooking show
S+AV+DO+PP

3-8 "demise" de //mise,// Gleeson

(n.) a death, especially of a person in a lofty position

syn: decease, passing away ant: birth, beginning, commencement

The demise shocks everyone around the world.

S+AV+DO+PP


 * 3-7 "delete" de **** //lete//, Ghirardelli **

(v.) to erase, wipe out, cut out

syn: remove, cancel, expunge ant: insert, add, retain, include

I delete all linking verbs in my essay.

S+AV+DO+PP

3-13 "muse" muse, Rhodes

(v.) to think about in a dreamy way, ponder syn: meditate, contemplate, daydream

The student mused in class.

S+AV+PP


 * 3-12 "inclement"** **in //clem// ent, Niehaus**

(adj.) stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action

syn: blustery, tempestuous, implacable ant: mild, gentle, balmy, tranquil

The inclement storm destroys homes in New Orleans.

S+AV+DO+PP

3-10 "fallow" //fall// ow, LaMoure (adj.) plowed but not seeded; inactive; reddish-yellow, (n.) land left unseeded; (v.) to plow but not seed syn.- unproductive, inert, dormant ant.-productive, fertile, prolific

Due to the laziness of the farmer, he fallows the field in his backyard. S+AV+DO+PP

4-11 "invulnerable" in //vul// ner a ble, Lynch (adj.) not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack syn: impregnable, impervious, immune ant: exposed, unprotected, defenseless

The invulnerable army cannot be defeated. S+AV+PP

3-16 "precedent" //prec// e dent, Szymkiewicz (n.) an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or ;ater action syn.- guide, tradition, model

Presidents follow George Washington's precedents. S+AV+DO

(adj.) so unimportant that it can be disregarded syn. trivial, inconsequential, insignificant Ant. significant, crucial, momentous Toothbrushes are such a negligible conversation topic S+AV+DO+PP
 * 4-**
 * 3-14 "negligible" //neg// li gi ble, Whitney**

(n.) an accomplishment, the act of achieving syn: achievement, fulfillment ant: failure, defeat, frustration;) S+AV+DO+PP  Tim achieves high attainment for his work
 * 4-3 "attainment" at //tain// ment, Dryden **

4-1 "affiliated" //af// fil i at ed, Becks (adj., part.) associated, connected syn: attached, related, joined ant: dissociated, unconnected

The affiliated man was charged guilty with no parole.

S+AV+DO+PP

(v) to find out syn: discover, determine, establish The football team ascertaines the philosophy of their opponent. S+AV+DO+PP
 * 4-1 "ascertain" asc er //tain, Breschi// **

4-4 "bequeath" be //queath//, DuVal

(v.) to give or pass on as an inheritance
syn: transmit, bestow, hand down My grandmother bequeathed the trait of big ears to me.;) S+AV+DO+PP+PP

4-8 "esteem" es //teem,// Gleeson

(v.) to regard highly; (n.) a highly favorable opinion or judgement syn: (v.) respect, admire, honor, revere ant: (v.) disdain, scorn (n.) contempt As a teacher, I esteem my principal. PP+S+AV+DO

(v.) to move toward one point, approach nearer together syn: meet, unite, intersect, merge ant: diverge, separate My friends and I converged over to GameStop. S+AV+DO+PP
 * 4-6 " converge " con //verge,// Gates **

(adj.) having limits; lasting a limited amount of time (syn.) bounded, measurable (ant.) unlimited, immeasurable, everlasting S+AV+DO+PP We only have a finite amount of time left.

4-8 "nonchalant" non cha //lant//, Rhodes

(adj.) cool and confident, unconcerned (syn.) composed, unruffled, indifferent, blase (ant.) perturbed, agitated, disconcerted, abashed I will act nonchalant in any situation. S+AV+PP

4-5 "Cogent" //co// gent, Gaitan (n.) forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point syn: persuasive, compelling ant: weak, unconvincing, ineffective, irrelevant The cogent salesman persuades people to buy his product. S+AV+DO+PP

(adj.) spiteful, showing ill will (syn.) malicious, wicked, sinister, malignant (ant.) kind, benevolent, compassionate S+AV+DO The malevolent man stabs the innocent boy.
 * 4-12 "malevolent" ma //lev// o lent, Niehaus**

(adj.) knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding (syn.) wise, all-knowing (Ant.) ignorant, unknowing S+AV+DO The man approaches the omniscient Monk.
 * 4-14 "omniscient" om //nisc// ient, Whitney**

7-11 "martinet" mar ti net, Lynch (n.) a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules (syn.) taskmaster, slave driver Some people cannot help themselves from always acting like a martinet. S+VP+DO+PP+AV+OP

5-1 "altruistic" al tru //is// tic, Becks (adj.) unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others (syn.) selfless (ant.) selfish, self-centered The altruistic player obtains 10 assists per game on average. S+AV+DO+PP+PP


 * 5-2 "assent" a //ssent//, Breschi**

(v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement
(syn.) (v) concur, consent, accede (ant.) (v) disagree, differ, dissent The candidate shared very little assent during the debate. S+AV+DO+PP

5-8 "discrepancy" dis //crep// an cy, Gleeson (n.) a difference; a lack of agreement (syn.) disagreement, divergence, inconsistency (ant.) agreement, convergence, consistency During the assembly, a discrepancy breaks out amongst the teachers. PP+S+VP+PP

(n.) a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine (syn.) insufficiency, want, paucity (ant.) surplus, oversupply, glut, abundance During the apocalypse, many people starved due to the dearth of food. PP+S+AV+PP+PP
 * 5-6 "dearth" //dearth,// Gates **



5-10 "facile" //fac// ile LaMoure
(adj.) easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt. (syn.) effortless, assured, poised, specious (ant.) labored, awkward, halting Bob stops working on the facile assignment for a while. S+AV+DO+PP

5-13 "plod' // plod, // Rhodes (v.) to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly (syn.) lumber, trudge (ant.) scamper, skip, prance The dog plods around the house . S+AV+PP

5-12 "infallible" in //fal// li ble, Niehaus (adj.) free from error; absolutely dependable (syn.) unerring, certain (ant.) imperfect People all over the world hear the pope's infallible teachings. S+PP+AV+IO+DO

5-14 "pungent" //pun// gent, Whitney adj. causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting syn. sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy ant. bland, unappetizing, colorless, insipid A pungent aroma filled the air. S+AV+DO

6-3 "comprise" com //prise//, Dryden
(v.) to include or contain; to be made up of syn: compose, constitute, encompass ant: exclude S+__S__C+LV+PP Steak, rolls, and salad, which comprises my dinner, is for tonight.

6-1 "accede" ac //cede,// Becks (v.) to yield to; to assume an office or dignity syn: consent, concur, comply, assent ant: demur, balk at The chivalrous knight, who kills many men, accedes to the king. S+(S+AV+DO)+AV+DO


 * 6-2 "brandish" //bran// dish, Breschi**

(v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
syn: swing, shake The American flag, which Joe brandishes at the beginning of class, symbolizes the American dream. S+(__S__+DO+AV+PP+PP)+AV+DO

6-8 "inopportune" in op por //tune,// Gleeson (adj.) coming at a bad time; not appropriate syn: ill-timed, inconvenient, inappropriate, unsuitable ant: timely, convenient, felicitous, opportune My inopportune brother, who embarrasses me, arrives very early. S+(__S__+AV+DO)+AV+DO

**6-6 "explicit" //ex plic it,// Gates** (adj.) definite, clearly stated syn: distinct, forthright, unambiguous, clear ant: vague, ambiguous, implied, implicit The explicit statement, which helps the students get back on track, scares them of getting zero on the exam. S+(S+AV+DO+PP)+AV+DO+PP+PP

6-12 "ominous" //om// in ous, Niehaus (adj.) unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen syn: unpropitious, inauspicious, portentous ant: propitious, auspicious, promising The ominous foreshadowing, which was given to the warriors by the Oracle, warned them of grave danger. S+(S+AV+PP+PP)+AV+DO+PP

6-13 "pinnacle" //pin// na cle, Rhodes (n.) a high peak or point syn: apex, acme, summit, apogee ant: nadir, perigee, low point Mt. Everest, which is the highest mountain on Earth, has a nearly unreachable pinnacle. S+(S+AV+PN+PP)+AV+DO

6-10 "musty" //mus// ty, LaMoure (adj.) stale, moldy; out of date Syn. hackneyed, antiquated Ant. fresh, sweet smelling, up-to-date, brand-new The mansion, which had grown musty after years of disrepair, had many rooms. S+(S[rp]+AV+DO)LV+PN =

7-13 "renegade" //ren// e gade, Rhodes (n.) one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw; (adj.) traitorous; unconventional, unorthodox Syn. (n.) turncoat, defector, heretic Ant. (n.) loyalist, patriot Many people thought that the commercialization of Mt. Everest was renegade; however, China and Nepal were making so much money from the commercialization.

S+IV+(S[rp]+LV+PN)+CA+S+TV+DO+PP

7-12 "obviate" //ob// vi ate, Niehaus (v.) to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of Syn: preclude, forestall, ward off Sent: Medicines today can obviate diseases, but the medicines can be expensive. S+AV+DO+CC+S+LV+PA

7-10 "inter" in //ter,// LaMoure (v.) to bury, commit to the earth, to consign to oblivion ant. unearth, exhume John Krakauer watched people die on Mount Everest; he was not able to inter the bodies. S+AV+DO+S+LV+PN

7-3 "buffet" buf fet, Dryden
(v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty; (n.) a slap, blow syn: batter, stock, thump, pummel, toss about S+TV+DO, coor + S + IV + ADV The snow buffets Everest, so the climbers experience difficulty.

7-1 "abhor" ab //hor//, Becks (v.) to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply syn: detest, despise, abominate ant: admire, cherish, respect, relish Many climbers abhor icefalls, yet a select few enjoy the challenge it poses.

S+TV+DO+coor+S+TV+DO

7-8 "extant" //ex// tant, Gleeson

(adj.) still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost
syn: surviving, in existence ant: extinct, defunct, vanished John Krakauer's extant oxygen supply provides safety for him; however, it dwindles as the minutes pass by. PA+S+TV+DO+PP;CA, S+IV+AC

7-2 "amend" a //mend,// __Breschi__

(v) to change in a formal way; to change for the better
syn: modify, improve, correct Mount Everest stands as the talllest mountain in the world; therefore, people want to climb it. S+AV+DO+PP+CA+S+AV+PP

8-3 "apprehensive" ap pre //hen// sive, Dryden
(adj.) fearful or anxious, especially about the future syn: worried, nervous, fretful, jittery ant: unworried, assured, confident, certain S+TV+Inf+DO, coor, S+IV+Inf Confident climbers strive to reach any mountain's apex, but apprehensive climbers are more subject to fail.

8-1 "animosity" an i //mos// i ty, Becks (n.) strong dislike; bitter hostility syn: enmity, rancor, antipathy ant: affection, fondness, rapport, amity

People speculate about the animosity between Fischer and Hall; however, I believe they respected each other on the inside. S+TV+DO+PP;CA,+S+TV+IO+DO+PP

=8-8 "decrepit" de //crep// it, Gleeson= (adj.) old and feeble; worn-out, ruined syn: infirm, broken-down, rickety, dilapidated ant: vigorous, robust, sturdy New shoes present a problem on a difficult expedition; however, decrepit ones pose a bigger threat. ADJ+S+TV+DO+PP;CA, ADJ+S+TV+ADJ+DO

8-5 "compatible" com pat i ble, Gaitan (adj.) able to get along or work well together; capable of use with some other model or system syn: harmonious, in agreement, like-minded ant:mismatched, incongruous, antagonistic A compatible team climbs Mt. Everest with ease; however, a distant team struggles. S+TV+DO;CA,S+IV

=8-12 "obsolete" ob so //lete, Niehaus//= (adj.) out-of-date, no longer in use (syn.) outmoded, antiquated, passe`, old hat (ant.) current, up-to-date, brand-new Someone that climbs with obsolete gear slips easily; whereas, someone with brand-new gear slips less easily. S+(S+AV+PP)+AV+CA+S+PP+AV

=8-13 "omnivorous" om niv' o rous, Rhodes= (adj.) eating every kind of food; eagerly taking in everything, having a wide variety of tastes syn: all-devouring, voracious Some people are omnivorous to the commercialization of Mt. Everest; however, others are against it. S+LV+PA+IO;CA+S+PA

=8-10 "ingenuous" in //gen// u ous, LaMoure= (adj.) innocent, simple; frank, sincere syn. naïve, artless, guileless, candid ant. artful, crafty, worldly, sophisticated Andy Harris did his best to be ingenuous; Krakauer appreciated his attitude. S+LV+PA; S+AV+DO

=9-1 "allocate" //al// lo cate, Becks= (v.) to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute syn: assign, allot, apportion Carl allocates time for his wife and kids; Also, he plays golf on weekends. S+TV+DO+PP ;CA, +S+TV+DO+PP.

9-3 "assiduous" as //sid// u ous, Dryden
(adj.) persistent, attentive, diligent syn: industrious, unremitting, sedulous ant: lazy, lackadaisical, shiftless Dr. Maya Angelou became a great writer by being an assiduous worker, and she inspires people all over the world to have the same work ethic. S+TV+DO+PP+coor+S+TV+DO+PP+INF+DO

=9-12 "indemnity" in //dem// ni ty, Niehaus= (n.) a payment for damage or loss syn: compensation, restitution, reparation Dr. Maya Angelou has not paid an indemnity, but she may pay one further in the story. S+TV+DO,COOR+S+TV+DO+PP

=9-10 "exult" ex //ult,// LaMoure= (v.) to rejoice greatly (syn.) revel, glory (ant.) mope, sulk, regret, rue, lament Critics exult Maya Angelou's work; she becomes famous for her writing style. (S+TV+DO)+(S+IV+PP+OP)

=10-3 "askew" a //skew//, Dryden= (adj., adv.) twisted to one side, crooked, disapprovingly syn: awry, lopsided, cockeyed ant: straight, symmetrical S+PP+TV+DO+PP+coor+S+TV+DO+PP The askew relationships in Maya's childhood create difficulty for the young girl, but she overcomes these struggles later in life.

=10-1 "acquiesce" ac qui //esce//, Becks= (v) to accept without protest; to agree or submit syn: comply with, accede, consent, yield ant: resist, protest

Maya acquiesces to Mr. Freeman's groping, and she later detects something awful transpires. S+TV+PP+DO+,coor+S+TV+DO.

10-12superiority =10-12 "lamentable" //lam// en ta ble, Niehaus= (adj.) to be regretted or pitied syn: deplorable, regrettable, distressing ant: praiseworthy, commendable, laudable By accepting Mr. Freeman's offer to hold her, Maya makes a lamentable decision, and she later regrets it. GP+IP+S+TV+DO+,coor+S+TV+DO

= 10-10 "garrulous" //gar// ru lous = (adj.) given to much talking, tediously chatty syn. talkative, loquacious, long-winded ant. reticent, mum, taciturn, laconic, reserved Maya is happy to finally see her father; however, his endless conversations with Bailey can be garrulous. S+LV+PA+INF+IO+DO; CC+S+PP+OP+PA

11-3 "conclusive" con //clu// sive
(adj.) serving to settle an issue, final syn: decisive, indisputable, convincing ant: unsettled, provisional, indefinite Big Bailey makes the conclusive decision to send the kids to St. Louis; however, the kids are skeptical. S+TV+DO+inf+OI+PP+CA+S+LV+PA

=11-12 "obnoxious" ob //nox// ious, Niehaus= (adj.) highly offensive, arousing strong dislike syn: disagreeable, repugnant, hateful, odious ant: agreeable, pleasing, engaging, personable Maya finds Dolores highly obnoxious, and vice versa. S+TV+IO+ADV+DO+,COOR+ADV

11-10 "itinerary" i //tin// er ar y, LaMoure
(n.) a route of travel; a record of travel; a guidebook syn. schedule, program Maya has an itinerary for her new school; however, she drops out. S+TV+DO+PP+OP;coor+S+TV

=12-12 "irrelevant" ir //rel// e vant, Niehaus= (adj.) not to the point, not applicable or pertinent syn: inapplicable, immaterial, beside the point ant: pertinent, material, apropos, germane William Shakespeare's family members appear irrelevant when someone compares them to William; however, his father is a mayor. S+LV+PA+AP+;CA,+S+LV+PN

12-10 "indulgent" in //dul// gent, LaMoure
(adj.) yielding to the wishes or demands of others syn. lenient, permissive, tolerant, liberal, ant. strict, severe, inflexible, hard-nosed Romeo and Juliet refuse to be indulgent; however, that leads to their deaths. CS+AV+PP;CA,+S+AV+PP+OP

=13-12 "infinitesimal" in fin i //tes// i mal, Niehaus= (adj.) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute syn: tiny, minuscule, microscopic, unnoticeable ant: vast, immense, huge, infinite Mercutio says Queen Mab crawls into your ear; therefore, she must appear infinitesimal. S+TV+IO+DO+PP+;CA,+S+LV+PA

13-10 "imbibe" im //bibe,// LaMoure
(v.) to drink, to take in, absorb syn: swallow, gulp, quaff, assimilate, digest ant: eject, emit, expel, discharge People would imbibe too much alcohol at Capulet's parties; leading to Tybalt getting out of control. S+TV+DO+IO;TV+S+IV

14-10 "elucidate" e //lu// ci date, LaMoure
(v.) to clarify, explain syn. interpret, expound, explicate ant. obscure,becloud, muddy, obfuscate Friar Lawrence attempts to elucidate his plan to Romeo, but his messenger fails. S+IV+INF+PP+OP, S+IV

=14-12 "loll" //loll,// Niehaus= (v.) to act in a lazy manner; to lounge; to recline, droop syn: loaf, loiter, sag, dangle Rosaline breaks up with Romeo who is heartbroken. S+IV+ADV+PP+OP+RP+LV+PA

=15-12 "receptive" re //cep// tive, Niehaus= (adj.) open and responsive to ideas or suggestions syn: open-minded, tolerant, amenable ant:narrow-minded, intolerant, hidebound The receptive Brutus listens to Cassius's ideas because Brutus does not like being Caersar's inferior. S+IV+PP+SC+S+AXV+ADV+ADV+TV+DO