Jake - 2nd Quarter Vocabulary - everything -

fetid

Because the milk has a _______ odor, you should not drink it.

Effulgent

Brilliantly shining; radiant SYNONYMS: Beaming, bright ANTONYMS: Dullness, dark The bride looked __________________ in her sparkling gown. Select From: languid, rife, fetid, viscous, effulgent, rancor, nadir, malevolent, acrimony, contrite, paragon, inchoate, tacit, perspicacity, vacillate

Rife

Common, prevalent, widespread, happening often; full, abounding; plentiful, abundant, replete SYNONYMS: abundant, plentiful ANTONYMS: limited, scarce The beach is _______________with people during the summer months, so my family always vacations in the winter. Select From: languid, rife, fetid, viscous, effulgent, rancor, nadir, malevolent, acrimony, contrite, paragon, inchoate, tacit, perspicacity, vacillate

Malevolent

Having or showing a wish to do evil to others SYNONYMS: Malicious, sinister ANTONYMS: Good, nice There was a _____________________ look on the man's face, and Leah knew she was in danger. Select From: languid, rife, fetid, viscous, effulgent, rancor, nadir, malevolent, acrimony, contrite, paragon, inchoate, tacit, perspicacity, vacillate

acrimony

Her _________ for her neighbors manifests itself with shouting and stomping.

inchoate

If only you could come up with a complete plan and not just an ________ idea!

vacillate

If you ___________ between two positions, there is no way you will win the debate.

effulgent

In our neighborhood, many homes are decorated with _______ holiday lights.

Nadir

The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization SYNONYMS: Rock bottom, low point ANTONYMS: top, glory While my football team is at its ______________, I will still support them, and I will watch their games every Sunday. Select From: languid, rife, fetid, viscous, effulgent, rancor, nadir, malevolent, acrimony, contrite, paragon, inchoate, tacit, perspicacity, vacillate

Contrite

extremely apologetic, remorseful, repentant; affected by guilt SYNONYMS: Apologetic, humble ANTONYMS: Hurtful, indifferent The ___________________young boy apologized profusely for breaking the window, and he promised his parents he would pay for the repairs. Select From: languid, rife, fetid, viscous, effulgent, rancor, nadir, malevolent, acrimony, contrite, paragon, inchoate, tacit, perspicacity, vacillate

Acrimony

ill-natured, bitter hostility After years of __________between the two stubborn brothers, they are finally back on speaking terms. SYNONYMS: Bitterness, resentment ANTONYMS: Kindness, politeness Select From: languid, rife, fetid, viscous, effulgent, rancor, nadir, malevolent, acrimony, contrite, paragon, inchoate, tacit, perspicacity, vacillate

Inchoate

in an initial stage; not fully formed SYNONYMS: Preliminary, unfinished ANTONYMS: Developed, mature While my best friend turned in the 5 page essay, I handed in an ____________________ assignment. Select From: languid, rife, fetid, viscous, effulgent, rancor, nadir, malevolent, acrimony, contrite, paragon, inchoate, tacit, perspicacity, vacillate

viscous

thick and adhesive, like a slow-flowing fluid SYNONYMS: gooey, syrupy ANTONYMS: dry, watery The honey had become so _____________________ that it took forever for it to come out of the bottle. Select From: languid, rife, fetid, viscous, effulgent, rancor, nadir, malevolent, acrimony, contrite, paragon, inchoate, tacit, perspicacity, vacillate

vacillate

to sway unsteadily; to waver or fluctuate SYNONYMS: waver, seesaw ANTONYMS: persist, remain If you ask Tom to choose a restaurant for lunch, he will _____________________-between restaurants forever. Select From: languid, rife, fetid, viscous, effulgent, rancor, nadir, malevolent, acrimony, contrite, paragon, inchoate, tacit, perspicacity, vacillate

rife

The beach is _________ with people during the summer months.

malevolent

The bully buried his _________ nature and transitioned into a kind person.

perspicacity

The cat's ___________ allowed it to notice even the slightest movement in the grass

paragon

A _________ of punctuality, Mary is never late for class.

Paragon

A model of excellence or perfection SYNONYMS: epitome, best ANTONYMS: flaw, worst Mary is a ______________ of punctuality, for she is never late for events. Select From: languid, rife, fetid, viscous, effulgent, rancor, nadir, malevolent, acrimony, contrite, paragon, inchoate, tacit, perspicacity, vacillate

LANGUID

ANTONYMS: Active, energetic

FETID

ANTONYMS: Clean, fragrant

INCHOATE

ANTONYMS: Developed, mature

EFFULGENT

ANTONYMS: Dullness, dark

RANCOR

ANTONYMS: Friendliness, kindness

MALEVOLENT

ANTONYMS: Good, nice

CONTRITE

ANTONYMS: Hurtful, indifferent

ACRIMONY

ANTONYMS: Kindness, politeness

PERSPICACITY

ANTONYMS: density, dullness

VISCOUS

ANTONYMS: dry, watery

PARAGON

ANTONYMS: flaw, worst

RIFE

ANTONYMS: limited, scarce

VACILLATE

ANTONYMS: persist, remain

TACIT

ANTONYMS: stated, expressed

NADIR

ANTONYMS: top, glory

languid

After a stressful day of school, I am going to enjoy a __________ walk through the quiet park.

rancor

Although my friend betrayed me, I have no _________ towards him.

tacit

Although no words were spoken, our nods represented our ________ agreement to a cease fire.

Languid

Drooping; without energy, sluggish; slow and relaxed SYNONYMS: Lazy, leisurely ANTONYMS: Active, energetic The _________________________ puppy was laying in her bed after a long day of running around. Select From: languid, rife, fetid, viscous, effulgent, rancor, nadir, malevolent, acrimony, contrite, paragon, inchoate, tacit, perspicacity, vacillate

Rancor

Extreme hatred or ill will; extreme anger SYNONYMS: Grudge, harshness ANTONYMS: Friendliness, kindness Although my best friend betrayed me in the worst way possible, I have no __________________ towards them. Select From: languid, rife, fetid, viscous, effulgent, rancor, nadir, malevolent, acrimony, contrite, paragon, inchoate, tacit, perspicacity, vacillate

Fetid

Smelling extremely unpleasant; foul-smelling; putrid SYNONYMS: Putrid, revolting ANTONYMS: Clean, fragrant Because the milk has a ___________ odor, you should not drink it, or else you might get sick Select From: languid, rife, fetid, viscous, effulgent, rancor, nadir, malevolent, acrimony, contrite, paragon, inchoate, tacit, perspicacity, vacillate

viscous

Jeff had a difficult time spreading the _________ jam over the soft bread.

Perspicacity

Keenness in observing and understanding; quality of having a ready insight into things SYNONYMS: perception, understanding ANTONYMS: density, dullness Students rarely act up in Mr. Walker's class because of his strong _________________ to recognize the guilty students. Select From: languid, rife, fetid, viscous, effulgent, rancor, nadir, malevolent, acrimony, contrite, paragon, inchoate, tacit, perspicacity, vacillate

nadir

Matt's literary career declined to its ________ when he was unable to get past a serious case of writer's block.

CONTRITE

SYNONYMS: Apologetic, humble

EFFULGENT

SYNONYMS: Beaming, bright

ACRIMONY

SYNONYMS: Bitterness, resentment

RANCOR

SYNONYMS: Grudge, harshness

LANGUID

SYNONYMS: Lazy, leisurely

MALEVOLENT

SYNONYMS: Malicious, sinister

INCHOATE

SYNONYMS: Preliminary, unfinished

FETID

SYNONYMS: Putrid, revolting

NADIR

SYNONYMS: Rock bottom, low point

RIFE

SYNONYMS: abundant, plentiful

PARAGON

SYNONYMS: epitome, best

VISCOUS

SYNONYMS: gooey, syrupy

TACIT

SYNONYMS: implicit, implied

PERSPICACITY

SYNONYMS: perception, understanding

VACILLATE

SYNONYMS: waver, seesaw

contrite

Though she claimed to be _________, the woman was truly shameless.

Tacit

Understood or implied without being stated; inferred SYNONYMS: implicit, implied ANTONYMS: stated, expressed Although no words were spoken, our nods represented our ___________________ agreement to cease fire, and the argument promptly ended. (compound complex). Select From: languid, rife, fetid, viscous, effulgent, rancor, nadir, malevolent, acrimony, contrite, paragon, inchoate, tacit, perspicacity, vacillate