What's the Word?
Definition: (noun) The celebration of a one-hundred year anniversary.
Centennial
Use the word "Mesmerize" in a sentence.
Mesmerize (verb) - hold the attention of someone to the point that they ignore everything else.
Syn: Balance, Stability, Steadiness
Ant: Imbalance, Unevenness, Excitement
Equilibrium
Give the part of speech & definition of "Expedite."
Expedite (verb): To make something happen more quickly.
If a teacher asked a student to put their phone away, and the student reacted gratuitously, what might that response look like?
Any kind of over-the-top, or unnecessary, reaction.
Definition: (verb) To make a formal judgement, or decision, about a problem.
Adjudicate
Use the word "Expedite" in a sentence.
Expedite (verb) - make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Syn: Annoy, Upset, Anger
Ant: Soothe, Help, Calm
Disgruntle
Give the part of speech & definition for "Luminary."
Luminary: (noun) A person who inspires or influences others.
Give an example of a luminary for our school.
Any person who inspires others. (Charlton Heston would be a good one!)
Definition: (noun) A person who inspires or influences others.
Luminary
Use the word "Countenance" in a sentence.
Countenance (noun) - a person's face or facial expression.
Syn: Unjustified, Rude, Over-the-top
Ant: Reasonable, Needed, Necessary
Gratuitous
Give the part of speech & definition of "Disgruntle."
Disgruntle (verb): To anger, or upset.
Anything that would annoy a student.
Definition: (noun) An earlier event that is used as an example later on in similar circumstances or decisions.
Precedent
Use the word "Gird" in a sentence.
Gird (verb) - to surround, or bind (a person or part of the body) with a belt or band.
Syn: Imaginary, Nonexistent, Deceptive
Ant: Real, Genuine, Honest
Illusory
Give the part of speech & definition of "Implacable."
Implacable: (adjective) describes something that is unable to be calmed, or stopped.
Make a spurious statement.
Any statement that is not true.
Definition: (adjective) Unable to be calmed down, slowed, or stopped.
Implacable
Use the word "Manifesto" in a sentence.
Manifesto (noun) - a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate.
Syn: Fake, Bogus, Counterfeit
Ant: Authentic, Genuine, Real
Spurious
Give the part of speech & definition for "Spurious."
Spurious: (adjective) not being what it claims to be.
If an adjudicator only worked once every centennial, why would this set a dangerous precedent?
If a judge only worked every 100 years, this would set a bad example for the justice system.