Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Complacent

Complacent
Definition- smug; self-satisfied; pleased with oneself; contented to a fault
The kid was too complacent with himself for making the winning shot that he didn't give his team any credit.
Antonym- concerned
The sympathy the mom showed to her daughter showed that she were concerned about her wellness.

Augment

Augment
Definition- to add to; to increase; to make bigger
The girl was the augment to the team, so she started as being on probation.
Antonym- decrease
The level of difficulty does decrease as the youngest girl is added to the group.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Prodigal

Prodigal
Definition- extravagant; wasteful
The prodigal child finished a book in one hour.
Antonym- careful
The careful mom walked her daughters into school to avoid any troubles.

Aesthetic

Aesthetic
Definition- having to do with artistic beauty; artistic
The aesthetic girl painted a beautiful picture in which her family hung on the wall.
Antonym- displeasing
The displeasing attitude of the teenager caused her mom to ground her.


Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Lucid

Lucid
Definition- clear; easy to understand
The lucid directions the instructor gave me made it easier for me to understand him and pass my driver's test.
Antonym- clouded
The window was clouded which caused me to run into the tree.

Contempt

Contempt
Definition- reproachful disdain
By climbing over the fence, he showed contempt for his neighbor's property.
Antonym- admiration
The man showed his admiration for his wife by giving her flowers.

Diligent

Diligent
Definition- hardworking
The diligent students studied hard and earned one hundred percent on their tests.
Antonym- inactive
The inactive and lazy girl sat on the couch the whole day and watched television.