Thrive ~ Jaundiced

THRIVE - [spell] - T H R I V E Definition: to grow vigorously Synonym: flourish or succeed Antonym: wilt or founder Sentence: "In a well-watered garden the plants will thrive."

ADVENT - [spell] - A D V E N T Definition: arrival Synonym: coming Antonym: departure Sentence: "The advent of the steam engine started off the Industrial

Revolution."

TRANSIENT - [spell] - T R A N S I E N T Definition: temporary Synonym: passing Antonym: permanent or fixed Sentence: "The glum mood amongst the usually happy crowd was transient."

STATUTORY - [spell] - S T A T U T O R Y Definition: legally compelling Synonym: lawful Antonym: unlawful Sentence: "His ability to claim damages in court was a statutory right."

CONVICTION - [spell] - C O N V I C T I O N Definition: firm belief Synonym: confidence or certainty Antonym: doubt or uncertainty Sentence: "A belief in the goodness of man was his steadfast conviction."

INSUPERABLE - [spell] - I N S U P E R A B L E Definition: too difficult to overcome Synonym: insurmountable Antonym: surmountable Sentence: "They beat off the enemy against insuperable odds."

EXPUNGE - [spell] - E X P U N G E Definition: to completely remove Synonym: wipe out or erase Antonym: let stand Sentence: "He hacked into the computer system in an attempt to expunge all records of his activities."

EFFECTUAL - [spell] - E F F E C T U A L Definition: producing an intended effect or result Synonym: effective or efficacious Antonym: ineffective Sentence: "The remedy was effectual in clearing the rash."

FUTILE - [spell] - F U T I L E Definition: useless Synonym: abortive or fruitless Antonym: effective or successful Sentence: "All attempts at escape were futile."

HUMILITY - [spell] - H U M I L I T Y Definition: humble quality or state Synonym: meekness Antonym: arrogance Sentence: "In all humility, he put others' desires before his own."

PROD - [spell] - P R O D Definition: to poke or urge Synonym: to dig, jab or jog Antonym: discourage Sentence: "He needed a prod to get his homework done every evening."

GAUDY - [spell] - G A U D Y Definition: tastelessly showy Synonym: brazen or flashy Antonym: subdued or understated Sentence: "They were attracted by the gaudy lights of the fun fair."

CURATOR - [spell] - C U R A T O R Definition: a person in charge of a museum or zoo Synonym: keeper Antonym: (none available) Sentence: "The curator was very proud of his museum's exhibits."

PROFANE - [spell] - P R O F A N E Definition: treat with irreverance Synonym: to disrespect Antonym: to revere Sentence: "Speaking ill of them will profane the names of all the dead."

OPPROBRIUM - [spell] - O P P R O B R I U M Definition: something that brings disgrace Synonym: infamy Antonym: fame and honor Sentence: "For such a treacherous act, the spy deserved the public opprobrium he received."

DEBASE - [spell] - D E B A S E Definition: to undermine or cheapen Synonym: disparage Antonym: to build up and encourage Sentence: "It will debase the meaning of the word if we use it inappropriately."

FUNEREAL - [spell] - F U N E R E A L Definition: somber and solemn Synonym: funeral-like Antonym: light-hearted Sentence: "The funeral music lent the right atmosphere to the sad occasion."

CITADEL - [spell] - C I T A D E L Definition: a fortress Synonym: a castle Antonym: a shack or hut Sentence: "The desert citadel was a stronghold for the Bedouin hordes."

ASCERTAIN - [spell] - A S C E R T A I N Definition: to determine or find out Synonym: discover, catch on Antonym: remain ignorant of Sentence: "Before he went to the store, he had to ascertain whether it was open."

INSURGENT - [spell] - I N S U R G E N T Definition: a rebel Synonym: insurrectionist or malcontent Antonym: Â loyal Sentence: "The insurgents were under fire from government troops."

ABROGATE - [spell] - A B R O G A T E Definition: annul or revoke Synonym: repeal Antonym: uphold Sentence: "If we abrogate that law, people will be free to do so once again."

JAUNDICED - [spell] - J A U N D I C E D Definition: exhibiting envy or hostility Synonym: biased or one-sided Antonym: even-handed Sentence: "In his jaundiced frame of mind, he was unable to judge fairly."