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adjourn

Definition break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later orgin from the OF phrase à jorn"to a stated day" (à "to" + journ "day," from Latin diurnus "daily" other forms adjournment synonyms suspend, discontinue, recess, antonyms continue, expedite, advance sentence We had to adjourn class when the bell rang for class change. DCB

comport

Definition conduct oneself; behave appropriately origin from Latin com- "together" (see com-) +portare "to carry" other forms comport synonyms behave, bear, conduct antonyms misbehave, misconduct sentence If you comport based on the rules you should stay out of trouble. DCB

attrition

Definition- Wearing away, a normal loss of workers or members because of retirement or dying Origin- From Latin ad- "to" + terere "to rub" Synonyms-weakening, attenuation antonyms-building, strengthening Other forms-attritional Sentence- The attrition rates of workers from 60-70 years old has risen due to death and retirement. DCB

scourage

Definition- a whip used as an instrument of punishment.; a person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering. Origin- Late Latin invectivus "abusive, scolding" from invect-, past participle stem of invehere "to carry in, bring in, introduce; assault, assail; attack with words" Synonyms-affliction, bane antonyms-benefit, reward, boon Other forms-Scourger, scourgingly, scourge Sentence-Dictator are the scourge of the earth. DCB

wistful

Definition- having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing Origin- Wist: "closely attentive," perhaps from wistly "intently" of uncertain origin. Perhaps formed on the model of wishful. ME wistful meant "bountiful, well-supplied," from Old English wist "provisions." The meaning of "longingly pensive, musing" + -ful = full of Synonyms- nostalgic, yearning, longing antonyms- cheerful, joyful, uncaring Other forms- wistfulness, wistfully Sentence-The tennis program has been wistful for funding to use on resurfacing courts. DCB

invective

Definition- insulting, abusive, or highly critical language. Origin- Late Latin invectivus "abusive, scolding" from invect-, past participle stem of invehere "to carry in, bring in, introduce; assault, assail; attack with words" Synonyms- abuse, insults, expletives antonyms- praise Other forms-None Sentence- The bully had an invective approach of getting what he wanted. DCB

embroil

Definition- involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation Origin- Prefix en--means 'in' + OF --broollier -- means confuse with the sense of involve in a quarrel Synonyms-entangle, ensnare, involve antonyms-untangle, comfort, assist Other forms- None other than verb endings Sentence- Clinton supporters do not choose to embroil themselves in Trumps political issues but rather focus on petty issues of Morals. DCB

Facilitate

Definition- make (an action or process) easy or easier. Origin- from French faciliter "to render easy," from stem of Latin facilis "easy" Synonyms- ease Antonyms- Impede Other forms- facilitator Sentence- The use of fertilizer in farming facilitates the process. DCB

bogus

Definition- not genuine or true; fake. Origin- American Slang--counterfeit money was made on a bogus (machine that made it); colloquial Vermont word for devil -- tantrabogus Synonyms-fake, spurious, false, fraudulent, antonyms-genuine Other forms-None Sentence- The thief stole the real artifact and replaced it with a bogus artifact. DCB

Momentous

Definition- of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future. Origin- Moment ( from the OF & L -- a brief portion of time, instant) + the suffix -ous (full of from OF & L) Synonyms- significant, historic Antonyms- insignificant Related forms- Momentously, momentousness Sentence: It was a momentous day when i started kindergarten. DCB

boon

Definition-a thing that is helpful or beneficial Origin- bone "petition," from Old Norse bon "a petition, prayer," Synonyms-blessing, bonus, benefit antonyms-disadvantage, hindrance Other forms-None Sentence- It would be a boon to the tennis team if the school gave funding for resurfacing the courts. DCB

gist

Definition-the substance or essence of a speech or text Origin- "the real point" (of a law case, etc.), from Anglo-French legalese phrases such as cest action gist "this action lies," from Old French gist en "it consists in, it lies in," from gist (Modern French gît), third person singular present indicative of gésir "to lie," from Latin iacet "it lies," from iacere "to lie, rest," related to iacere "to throw" Synonyms- crux, essence, nub, kernel antonyms-insignificance, meaninglessness, Other forms-None Sentence- Even though I explained the topic poorly most people got the gist of the topic. DCB

Untenable

Definition: (especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. Origin: From un = not + tenable = capable of being maintained or held from Mid French Other forms: tenable Synonym: indefensible, insupportable, unsustainable Antonym: defensible, sustainable, justified, Sentence: The city became untenable after the militants tore down the wall. DCB

Skeptical

Definition: Not easily convinced or having doubts. Origin: Sceptic: member of an ancient Greek school that doubted the possibility of real knowledge + -al suffix of, like, pertaining to Latin Synonyms: doubtful, suspicious Antonym: gullible, trusting sentence The teacher was skeptical if the students were working when she heard people giggling in the room. DCB

Upright

Definition: Standing erect; also honest and just Origin:Old English upriht "erect, face-upward;" up (adv.) = upward + right (adj.) = "morally correct" Synonyms: vertical, honest, upstanding, ethical antonyms:horizontal, dishonest, immoral Other Forms: Uprightly, uprightness, nonupright Sentence: The Scout was an upright individual due to him following the Scout oath and law. DCB

quirck

Definition: a peculiar behavioral habit. Origin: "quibble, evasion," of unknown origin, perhaps connected to German quer via notion of twisting and slanting Synonyms: antonyms: Other Forms: Sentence: I have a nervous quirk where I always crack my knuckles . DCB

purist

Definition: a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures, especially in language or style. Origin: Old English "lamb without a blemish"), "unmixed," also "absolutely, entirely," from Old French pur "pure, simple, absolute, unalloyed," figuratively "simple, sheer, mere" (12c.), from Latin "clean, clear; unmixed; unadorned; chaste, undefiled," from PIE root "to purify, cleanse" "clear, pure;" Sanskrit "purifies, cleanses," "pure;" Middle Irish "fresh, new;" Old High German "to sift"). + word-forming element meaning "one who does or makes Synonyms: fusspot, quibbler, idealist Antonyms: none Other forms: purism Sentence: Most connoisseurs are also purist because they have been exposed to the best of those products.

routine

Definition: a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program Origin: from French route = "way, path, course"+ suffix L -ine = "of, like" Synonyms: Practice, Procedure antonyms: Disorder, disorganization Other Forms: Routinely Sentence: I had to follow my routine to be on time to my bus. DCB

Hoard

Definition: amass (money or valued objects) and hide or store away Origin: Old English "a treasure, valuable stock or store" Synonyms: save, stockpile, store Antonyms: spend, squander, waste Other forms: hoarder, also verb form hoard Sentence: My parents got mad at me after I hoarded all the orange juice in the house.

hypothetical

Definition: based on an unproven theory Origin: hypo- "under" + -thesis- "a placing, proposition" A term in logic; narrower scientific sense + "-al "of, like, related to, pertaining to" Synonyms: Antonyms: Other forms: Sentence: The big bang theory is hypothetical and cannot be proven DCB

Vindicate

Definition: clear (someone) of blame or suspicion. Origin: OF and probably from Latin vim dicare "to show authority," from vim = to go after, pursue with vigor or desire + dicare = "to proclaim" meaning "justification by proof, defense against censure" Synonyms: acquit, clear, absolve antonyms: convict, incriminate Other Forms :Vindication Sentence: When a cookie went missing I tried to vindicate myself by blaming my brother DCB

gloat

Definition: contemplate or dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure. Origin: "to look at furtively," "to gaze attentively, stare, scowl, look glum, pout" from a Scandinavian source such as Old Norse "to grin, smile scornfully and show the teeth," Swedish dialectal "to peep;" or from Middle High German "to stare, gape," from the Germanic group of *gl- words that also includes glower. Sense of "to look at with malicious satisfaction, ponder with pleasure something that satisfies an evil passion" Synonyms: delight, relish, revel Antonyms: commiserate, sympathize Other forms: gloatingly, gloater Sentence: Our coach got mad at us when we gloated after our big win.

pan

Definition: criticize (someone or something) severely. Origin: Many other histories of this word but the meaning "criticize severely" is from 1911, probably from the notion in contemporary slang expressions such as on the pan "under reprimand or criticism" (1923). Synonyms: disparage, denigrate antonyms: Other Forms: Sentence: Donald Trump panned Hillary Clinton during the debates before the election. DCB

retard

Definition: delay or hold back in terms of progress, development, or accomplishment. Origin: "make slow or slower," from French retarder "restrain, hold (someone) back, keep (someone from doing something); come to a stop" (13c.) or directly from Latin retardare "make slow, delay, keep back, hinder"; from 1970 in offensive meaning "retarded person," originally American English, with accent on first syllable Synonyms: Antonyms: Other forms: Sentence: The wind retarded the tennis ball DCB

gullible

Definition: easily persuaded to believe something Origin: prob. from gull "dupe, sucker" + ible "capable of; allowed; worthy of; requiring; to be ______ed" Synonyms: credulous, naive, impressionable Antonyms:suspicious, wise Other forms: Sentence: I am gullible for thinking that "seen on TV offers" are good deals DCB

Deride

Definition: express contempt for; ridicule Origin: From the Latin word deridere (scoff at, ridicule) Other forms: Derision, derider, deridingly Synonym: ridicule, mock, pillory, disdain Antonym: praise, encourage, compliment Sentence: I got in trouble when i used to deride my classmates in elementary school. DCB

successive

Definition: following one another or following others Origin: L success-"to come after" + L, OF -ive = "pertaining to, tending to; doing, serving to do" Synonyms:consecutive, sequential, straight antonyms: nonconsecutive, non-sequential Other Forms: Successively Successiveness Sentence: The First book was successive to the prequel. DCB

judicious

Definition: having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense Origin: "having sound judgment; careful, prudent," also "manifesting sound judgment, carefully planned," " from Latin iudicium "judgment," from iudicem "a judge" examine, appraise, make a diagnosis + -ous having, full of, having to do with, doing, inclined to Synonyms: Antonyms: Other forms: Sentence: I made the judicious decision to do my flash cards DCB

blanch

Definition: make white or pale by extracting color; bleach Origin: "to make white, turn pale," from Old French blanchir "to whiten, wash," from blanc "white". Originally "to remove the hull of (almonds, etc.) by soaking." Synonyms: fade, decolor, lighten, whiten Antonyms: colorize, darken Other forms: none Sentence: My face blanched as I realized I had broken my arm.

unprecedented

Definition: never done or known before Origin: Un = not + precedent "case which may be taken as a rule in similar cases," from Middle French , Latin "go before" Meaning "thing or person that goes before another" + -ed past participle suffix of weak verbs, from Old English, originally fully pronounced, as still in beloved and this word Synonyms: bizarre, extraordinary Antonyms: commonplace, ordinary Other forms: Precedent Sentence: The iPhone was unprecedented at the time of its release. DCB

novel

Definition: new or unusual in an interesting way Origin: "new, strange, unusual," from Old French novel, nouvel "new, young, fresh, recent; additional; early, soon" (Modern French nouveau, fem. nouvelle), from Latin novellus "new, young, recent," Synonyms: antonyms: Other Forms: Sentence: When my mom looked at the abstract art she thought it was very novel. DCB

incongruous

Definition: not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something. Origin: from Latin in- "not, opposite of, without" + congruus "fit, suitable" + -ous "having, full of, having to do with, doing, inclined to" Synonyms: Antonyms: Other forms: Sentence: a team cannot win a game if they are incongruous. DCB

lampoon

Definition: publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm Origin: The verb derives from the noun meaning "A personal satire; abuse; censure written not to reform but to vex" from French lampon , said by French etymologists to be from lampons "let us drink," which is said to have been a popular refrain for scurrilous songs, in which case it would be originally a drinking song. French lampons is from lamper "to drink, guzzle," a nasalized form of laper "to lap," from a Germanic source akin to lap (v.) English to add emphasis to borrowed French nouns ending in stressed -on; also used to represent Italian -one, Spanish ón; all from Latin -onem. Used in rare cases to form English words, such as spittoon. Synonyms: Antonyms: Other forms: Sentence: During my core English class Mrs. Woodson got lampooned by some rude students. DCB

quell

Definition: put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force. Origin: Old English "to kill, murder, execute," from Proto-Germanic "to die," "violent death;" Old Saxon "to torture, kill;" Old Norse "to torment;" Middle Dutch "to vex, tease, torment;" Old High German "to suffer pain," German "to torment, torture"), from PIE root (1) "to throw, reach," with extended sense of "to pierce" "I torture;" Old Church Slavonic "pain;" Lithuanian "end," "agony," "to sting;" . Milder sense of "suppress, extinguish" Synonyms: curb, quash, subdue Antonyms: encourage, yield, start Other forms: none Sentence: After 9/11 the US army went to the middle east to quell the situation, but when the military left it made the situation worse.

Diverse

Definition: showing a great deal of variety; very different. Origin: not alike""separate, distinct; various," from Old French divers "different, various, singular, odd, exceptional, wretched, treacherous, perverse," from Latin diversus "turned different ways," in Late Latin "various," from Latin divertere "to turn in different directions," blended with devertere "turn aside," from dis- "aside" and de- "from" + vertere "to turn" Synonyms: varied, disparate, divergent Antonyms: similar, conforming, identical Other forms: diversity Sentence: The Jefferson Forest population are not diverse with an 84% white population.

callous

Definition: showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. Origin: "hardened," in the physical sense, from Latin callosus "thick-skinned," "hard skin". The figurative sense of "unfeeling" Synonyms: heartless, unfeeling, insensitive Antonyms: caring, compassionate, sympathetic Other forms: callousness, callously Sentence: When the callous man ran over my cat he gave me $20 and told me to get a new one.

diffuse

Definition: spread out over a large area; not concentrated orgin: latin diffusus "to pour out or away other forms Diffusely, diffuseness, nondiffuse synonyms scattered, disperse antonyms confined, restricted sentence We had to take a few more data points becuase the data was so diffuse. DCB

ogle

Definition: stare at in a lecherous manner Origin: probably from Low German oeglen "look at," from oege "eye," from Proto-Germanic *augon-, from PIE *okw- "to see" Related to Dutch ogen "to look at," from oog "eye." Synonyms: antonyms: Other Forms: Sentence:The pedophile ogled at the young children. DCB

Mores

Definition: the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community Origin: "customs," 1907, from Latin mores "customs, manners, morals" Synonyms: Antonyms: Other forms: Sentence: It is not mores in america to discriminate against others. DCB

fathom

Definition:understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought Origin:Old English "to embrace, surround, envelop," from a Proto-Germanic verb derived from "length of the outstretched arm" (a measure of about six feet); figurative sense of "get to the bottom of, penetrate with the mind, understand" Synonyms: comprehend, grasp, understand Antonyms: misinterpret, misunderstand Other forms:fathomless, fathomable, unfathomable Sentence: I can not fathom how some teachers can give us unrealistic amounts of work and still expect us to do our best and get all the work done.