Heresy

Heresy

Definition- an opinion violently opposed to established beliefs
A Catholic heresy goes against an orthodox teaching of the doctrine of the church.

Antonym- orthodoxy
The orthodoxy way to look at a wedding is a white dress for the bride.

Expedite

Expedite

Definition- to make faster or easier
To expedite the project, the group split up the work and got done first.

Antonym- block
The wreck on the way home from school happened to block my street, so i didn't get home in efficient time.

Austere

Austere

Definition- unadorned; stern; forbidding; without much money
The Titanic seemed big back in the day, but now is austere compared to today's cruise lines

Antonym- extravagant
The extravagant birthday party was on MTV's My Super Sweet Sixteen.

Insipid

Insipid

Definition- dull; banal
The class was so insipid that he fell asleep while the teaching was lecturing.

Antonym- exciting
Getting first place is always exciting for people.

Deride

Deride

Definition- to ridicule; to laugh at contemptuously
Bullying is a way to deride a child and make them feel bad about themselves.

Antonym- compliment
Giving a compliment always makes someone feel better.

Euphony

Euphony

Definition- pleasant sound
The euphony of the piano is beautiful.

Antonym- cacophony
The two kids playing together sounded as a cacophony and weren't working well together.

Extol

Extol

Definition- to praise
Our team finally got the extol we earned after winning the volleyball tournament.

Antonym- criticize
The show Fashion Police criticizes a lot of celebrities and what outfits they wear.