Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Futile

Futile
Definition- hopeless; without effect
It was futile, Edward was going to leave Bella no matter what she said or did.
Antonym- effective
The new car proved effective bringing the Kendall Jenner's happiness level up.

Provincial

Provincial
Definition- limited in outlook to one's own small corner of the world; narrow
Her provincial view of the world proved that she hadn't been outside of her small town.
Antonym- broad-minded
The broad-minded mother was open to any sport her daughter wanted to try.

Eccentric

Eccentric
Definition- not conventional; a little kooky; irregular
The eccentric tattoo could be spotted from far away.
Antonym- normal
The girl looked normal blending in with her classmates in her school uniform.

Inevitable

Inevitable
Definition- unavoidable; bound to happen
Sleeping is inevitable, you're going to have to at some point.
Antonym- avoidable
Taking a test can be avoidable if you stay home sick that day.

Enigma

Enigma
Definition- mystery
It was a true enigma whether the boy or girl spilled the drink since they both ran away from it.
Antonym- known
It was known that Jordin Sparks won American Idol by the difference in votes.

Temperate

Temperate
Definition- moderate; restrained
The weather has been temperate lately, staying nice and sunny.
Antonym- immoderate
An immoderate use of alcohol will ruin your health.

Abstract

Abstract
Definition- theoretical; lacking substance
The house was very abstract with its green outside and red door.
Antonym- concrete
The spoon is very concrete, it will always be the same.

Disdain

Disdain
Definition- arrogant scorn; contempt
In the movie Mean Girls, the girls disdain others for what they wear, do, or say.
Antonym- admiration
The admiration the girls from Pretty Little Liars have for Alison caused them to present a fashion show in her honor.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Discernment

Discernment
Definition- insight; ability to see things clearly
The judges showed their discernment when they declared us the winners.
Antonym- brainless
The brainless decision to drink and drive caused a man to wreck.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Candid

Candid
Definition- honest; frank
The kids were very candid when they told Susie that her entire house had been burnt down.
Antonym- dissembling
The man dissembled happiness when his girlfriend started flirting with his friend.