THE VOCABULARY POWERPOINT
By Michael HuynhEighth block
*Approved by this guy*
APTITUDE-noun Definition- the ability to learn or understand quickly.
Even though people don’t paint well without practice, Bob’s aptitude for painting had made him a protégé.
Synonyms: potential and hope Antonym: failure
Pfft… show off
ATTENTIVE-adjective Definition- Give attention to something; also being considerate of others
While I was walking down the hall, I saw the most attentive, colorful shirt. It was neon yellow with blue strips on the sides. It caught everyone’s attention including me.
Synonyms – tantalizing or wanting Antonyms- gross and dull
Whoa…
BANISH-verb Definition- to force to leave a country or place; exile For destroying all our crops, you are officially banished from the
kingdom!!!
Synonyms- leave or kick out Antonyms- join or participate
Falcon PUNCH!!!
BARRICADE-noun and verb Definition- (n) a temporary structure put up to block passages (v) to
block an opening or passage (v)The zombies are coming! We need to barricade ourselves in and bear
the unbearable. (n) We must fix our barricade until the next wave of zombies
come or else the zombies will easily slip through.
Synonyms- barrier or obstacleAntonyms- passage or a threshold Mother of god…
GUSTO-noun Definition- great enjoyment This steak has much gusto in it! I can taste all the smokiness and
tenderness. It is truly one of the best steaks I’ve tasted in my years.
Synonyms- zest and flavorful Antonyms- disgusting and gross
*mouth watering*
You three are going to be next
HABITATION-noun Definition-A place in which to live I think it’s cruel for animals to stay in cramped, zoo habitations.
Synonyms- habitat or residence Antonyms- outside or the wild
Glub glub glub
HASTEN-verb Definition- to act or move quickly; to cause something to happen very
quickly The Earth’s rotation has quickened, hastening the day from 24 hours to
25 hours.
Synonyms- quicken or hurries Antonyms- slowly or procrastinate
So… DIZZY!
HAVOC-noun Definition- very great destruction or disorder The nuclear bomb wreaked havoc over the city of Hiroshima. The city is
completely flat and tens or thousands of people have died.
Synonyms-destruction or chaos Antonyms- rebuild or construct
2012! AHHH!!!
Not good…
QUELL-verb To cause a feeling to be less intense After the bomb, millions were in shock, but medics came to the scene to
quell any nervous souls.
Synonyms- calm or settle Antonyms- crazy or “go ballistic”
Huh… all better now
RECLUSE-noun Definition- a person who lives alone and has little to do with others. In the Summer, I was a recluse, I’d stay in my basements for weeks on
end watching TV non-stop.
Synonyms- reclusive or anti-social Antonyms- active and around
Probably me if I were an animal
RECUPERATE-verb Definition-to return to normal health My sister had to recuperate in the hospital because of her strep throat.
Synonyms- heal or mend Antonyms- damage or sabotage
Stupid HIV virus…
REPLENISH- verb Definition-to build up a supply of something The ammo dump we found had replenished our ammo for about two
weeks.
Synonyms- supplies or fill Antonyms- empty or use
“the most powerful handgun in the world”
CONGRAGULATIONS! YOU’VE COMPLETED THE VOCAB! NOW
GO TAKE THAT TEST!
TROLL!!!!!!!! Oh yeah, if YOU’RE HONORS ENGLISH!! There are still more words to
learn! By the way, I’m not sorry for you. HAHAHA!!!
Honors vocabulary
Come in…
BEDLAM-noun Definition- an uproar The teachers completely ignored the mass bedlam the students are
causing in the classroom. Is this an alternate universe?
Synonyms- confusion and ruckus Antonyms- calm and steady
FOR NARNIA!!!
KOWTOW-verb is that a word?
Definition- to be overly polite I passed some Englishmen along the sidewalk and kowtowed to them.
They stared at me mysteriously.
Synonyms- greet or fawn Antonyms- to insult or offend
TTFN ol’ chap!
COGITATE-verb Definition- to ponder or think hard Bob cogitated with the last problem for so long, that half of the class
(including the teacher) fell sleep. When he finally answered it, the answer was incorrect!
Synonyms- consider or assume Antonym- guess
Oh my god! The answer to life is 42!
DISHEVELED-adj Where do people come up with these words?
Definition- untidy I ran to the school bus disheveled, my backpack was unzipped and I was
still trying to put on my shoes.
Synonyms- dingy or clean Antonyms- pristine or orginized
Nom! Nom! Nom! Problem haters?
PULCHRITUDE-noun OK, now your making stuff up.
Definition-physical beauty The pulchritude of the model is overwhelming! I’m blinded by such
beauty!
Synonyms-beauty or good looks Antonyms- ugly or foul Oh my god! Flowers! (feminine voice)
OK, NOW YOU FINISHED ALL THE VOCAB!
THIS CALLS FOR CELEBRATION!!!!!!!
ACHOO!
“Like a g6 like a g6…”
TO NARNIA!!