Illegible: difficult to read
• Synonyms:
Unreadable,
indecipherable, distinct,
scribbled
• Antonyms:
Readable, decipherable,
distinct
This is
becoming a
lost art!
Practice it!
Jeer: to make fun of rudely or
unkindly. A rude remark of derision
• Synonyms:
Laugh at, mock, taunt
How
does it
make
you feel
when
people
jeer at
you?
• Antonyms:
Applause, plaudits,
accolades
Isn’t this
much better
Be sincere…
don’t jeer!
Lucrative: bringing money in
• Synonyms:
• Gainful, moneymaking
What
types of
skills do
you have
that will
help you
be
lucrative?
• Antonyms:
• Unprofitable, losing, in
the red.
Mediocre: average, ordinary,
undistinguished
• Synonyms:
• run-of-the-mill
• Antonyms:
• Exceptional
• Outstanding,
distinguished
proliferate: to reproduce, increase,
spread rapidly
• Synonyms:
• Multiple, mushroom,
burgeon
• Antonyms:
• Decrease, diminish,
dwindle, slack off
Subjugate: to conquer by force, bring
under complete control
• Synonyms:
• Subdue, vanquish,
master
• What are examples of
subjugation you can
think of?
• Antonyms:
• Be conquered, submit,
surrender
• When have you chosen
to be subjugated?
Sully: to soil, stain, tarnish, besmirch
• Synonyms:
• Pollute, taint
• Antonyms:
Cleanse, purify, doctrinate
Tantalize: to tease, torment by teasing
• Synonyms:
• Tempt, lead on, make
one’s mouth water
• Can you think of another
new word that is similar
to this one?
• What are some things
that tantalize you? How
do you handle the
temptations?
• Antonyms:
• Satisfy, fulfill, gratify
Terse: brief and to the point
• Synonyms:
• Concise, succinct, crisp,
short and sweet
• Often the best jingles
are terse. Can you
think of some
examples?
• Antonyms:
• Verbose, wordy, diffuse,
prolix
Unflinching: firm, showing no signs of
fear, not drawing back
• Synonyms:
• Resolute, steadfast,
unwavering
When you are
unflinching,
you have a
better chance
of victory!
• Antonyms:
• Irresolute, wavering,
vacillating