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Vocabulary List 3Directions: 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 3Benign – adj. kindly; favorable; not malignantBrawn – n. muscular strength, sturdinessCapricious – adj. fickle; incalculableConcur – v. agree in opinion Contentious – adj. quarrelsomeCurtail – v. shorten; reduceDebilitate – v. weaken; enfeeble Deplore – v. regret strongly; express grief overDeride – v. ridicule, make fun of Divergent – adj. differing, deviating Dormant – adj. sleeping; lethargic; latentDubious – adj. doubtful; questionable 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 3Directions: 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 3Benign – adj. kindly; favorable; not malignantBrawn – n. muscular strength, sturdinessCapricious – adj. fickle; incalculableConcur – v. agree in opinion Contentious – adj. quarrelsomeCurtail – v. shorten; reduceDebilitate – v. weaken; enfeeble Deplore – v. regret strongly; express grief overDeride – v. ridicule, make fun of Divergent – adj. differing, deviating Dormant – adj. sleeping; lethargic; latentDubious – adj. doubtful; questionable 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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