MS. HODGE'S AP LIT. ONLINE
Vocabulary List 2Directions: For class you need to look up the following words and complete the following:Part of speechDefinition2 synonyms 2 antonyms Use the word in a sentenceList 2Adversary – n. one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.Advocate – v. publicly recommend or support.Affirmation – n. a positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oathAltruistic – adj. unselfishly generous; concerned for othersAmeliorate – v. improve; make more satisfactory Amorphous – adj. – formless; lacking shape or definition Antithesis – n. contrast; direct opposite of or toApathy – n. lack of caring; indifferenceAstute – adj. wise; shrewdAugment – v. increase; add toAusterity – n. sternness; severity Aversion – n. firm dislike Reminders to be successful: If you don’t know what the synonym or antonym means, don’t use it! Find one you do know.When using the word in a sentence your sentence should use the appropriate part of speech as well as show that you understand the word’s meaning. Bad: It is an abate. (Uses the word as a noun). The girl abates. (This sentence has no clues showing me you know what it means). Good: Rather than leaving immediately they waited for the storm to abate. (Uses the correct form AND gives a clue that you understand the meaning).Vocabulary List 2Directions: For class you need to look up the following words and complete the following:Part of speechDefinition2 synonyms 2 antonyms Use the word in a sentenceList 2Adversary – n. one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.Advocate – v. publicly recommend or support.Affirmation – n. a positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oathAltruistic – adj. unselfishly generous; concerned for othersAmeliorate – v. improve; make more satisfactory Amorphous – adj. – formless; lacking shape or definition Antithesis – n. contrast; direct opposite of or toApathy – n. lack of caring; indifferenceAstute – adj. wise; shrewdAugment – v. increase; add toAusterity – n. sternness; severity Aversion – n. firm dislike Reminders to be successful: If you don’t know what the synonym or antonym means, don’t use it! Find one you do know.When using the word in a sentence your sentence should use the appropriate part of speech as well as show that you understand the word’s meaning. Bad: It is an abate. (Uses the word as a noun). The girl abates. (This sentence has no clues showing me you know what it means). Good: Rather than leaving immediately they waited for the storm to abate. (Uses the correct form AND gives a clue that you understand the meaning). ................
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