Vocabulary Study by Taylor Scarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89 en-us 2023-11-29 04:04:06 UTC 2024-05-24 15:45:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Poetry (noun) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2806810627 Definition: expressing ideas and feelings using rhythmic and pattered writing.

Synonym: Verse

Antonym: Prose

Original Sentence: The girl captured the beautiful scenery through poetry.



]]> 2023-11-29 04:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2806810627 Speaker (noun) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2807728256 Definition: one who conveys a message through speech

Synonym: Spokesperson

Antonym: Listener

Original Sentence: The speaker announced the objective of the company.

]]> 2023-11-29 17:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2807728256 Subject (noun) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2807740248 Definition: A person or thing discussed

Synonym: Topic

Antonym: Dependent

Original Sentence: The subject of the interview was her capability for the job.

]]> 2023-11-29 17:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2807740248 Tone (noun) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2807764938 Definition: The general attitude of a subject

Synonym: Aura

Antonym: Void

Original Sentence: She spoke to the stressed girl in a calming tone.

]]> 2023-11-29 17:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2807764938 Theme (noun) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2807785975 Definition: Main, recurring idea in a piece of writing

Synonym: Topic

Antonym: Empty

Original Sentence: The painting had a depressive theme.

]]> 2023-11-29 18:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2807785975 Anomalous (adjective) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2825554198 Definition: deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

Synonym: abnormal

Antonym: regular

Original Sentence: Her anomalous behavior raised suspicion.


]]> 2023-12-14 18:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2825554198 Traversed (verb) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2825557846 Definition: to travel across or through

Synonym: Cross

Antonym: Stay

Original Sentence: The bike traversed across the road.

]]> 2023-12-14 18:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2825557846 Periphery (noun) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2825562104 Definition: The edge of an area

Synonym: Border

Antonym: Center

Original Sentence: A fence was set up on the periphery of the property.

]]> 2023-12-14 18:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2825562104 Caricature (noun) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2825565925 Definition: exaggeration or distortion of certain characteristics

Synonym: Distortion

Antonym: Flattery

Original Sentence: The caricature of her accentuated her worst features.

]]> 2023-12-14 18:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2825565925 Pedantic (adjective) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2825571271 Definition: to annoy others by correcting small details

Synonym: Scrupulous

Antonym: Ignorant

Original Sentence: Everyone thought she was pedantic because she was too much of a perfectionist.

]]> 2023-12-14 18:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2825571271 Languor (noun) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878337784 Definition: the state or feeling, often pleasant, of tiredness or inertia

Synonym: fatigue

Antonym: vigor

Original Sentence: She felt languor after working all day.


]]> 2024-02-08 18:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878337784 Injunction (noun) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878341880 Definition: An authoritative warning or order

Synonym: Order

Antonym: Liberty

Original Sentence: I was issued injunction to stop selling things at school.

]]> 2024-02-08 18:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878341880 Doggerel (noun) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878348050 Definition: verse composed in irregular rhythm

Synonym: Poor

Antonym: Rhyme

Original sentence: The poem was so offbeat, it sounded like a doggerel.


]]> 2024-02-08 18:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878348050 Copiously (adverb) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878352232 Definition: in large quantities

Synonym: Abundant

Antonym: Slightly

Original sentence: The lemonade was too sweet as the sugar had been copiously added.

]]> 2024-02-08 18:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878352232 Intangible (Adjective) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878618444 Definition: unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence

Synonym: Untouchable

Antonym: Tangible

Original Sentence: I would rather have a physical book than an intangible pdf.

]]> 2024-02-09 00:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878618444 Surreptitiously (adverb) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878620496 Definition: in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively

Synonym: Stealthily

Antonym: Accentuate

Original sentence: I stole the cookie surreptitiously so that no one would notice.


]]> 2024-02-09 00:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878620496 Fiat (noun) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878625219 Definition: a formal authorization or proposition; a decree

Synonym: Order

Antonym: Deauthorize

Original Sentence: The superintendent proposed a fiat to give less homework.

]]> 2024-02-09 00:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878625219 Asafetida (noun) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878626890 Definition: a fetid resinous gum obtained from the roots of a herbaceous plant, used in herbal medicine and Indian cooking

Synonym: Giant Fennel

Antonym: none

Original Sentence: I ate some asafetida and it was delicious.

]]> 2024-02-09 00:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878626890 Emulate (verb) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878628567 Definition: match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation

Synonym: Imitate

Antonym: Original

Original Sentence: I tried to emulate her studying habits to get better grades

]]> 2024-02-09 00:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878628567 Grapple (verb) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878630195 Definition: engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle

Synonym: Wrestle

Antonym: Release

Original Sentence: I grappled onto my sister to fight her after she ate my last cookie.

]]> 2024-02-09 00:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878630195 Tacitly (adverb) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878632287 Definition: in a way that is understood or implied without being directly stated

Synonym: Implicit

Antonym: Explicit

Original Sentence: The teacher tacitly encouraged her students to do all of their work.

]]> 2024-02-09 00:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878632287 Morose (adjective) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878635250 Definition: having a sullen and gloomy disposition

Synonym: Somber

Antonym: Cheerful

Original Sentence: The storm and dark sky made outside look very morose.

]]> 2024-02-09 00:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2878635250 Claim taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2930591201 Definition: the assertion of a perceived truth

Synonym: Declaration

Antonym: Disclaim

Original Sentence: She claimed that her clothes were stolen by he sister.

]]> 2024-03-22 21:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2930591201 Argument taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2930592513 Definition: express a claim, or a person's point of view on a topic, issue, or question and attempts to convince and audience to act or believe in a certain way. An argument is supported with reasoning and evidence.

Synonym: Justification

Antonym: Repudiate

Original Sentence: She made the argument that she did not steal her sister's clothes.

]]> 2024-03-22 21:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2930592513 Reasoning taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2930594230 Definition: The justification as to why a particular argument is correct. It is also the PROCESS for making clear how evidence supports a claim.

Synonym: Explanation

Antonym: Ambiguity

Original Sentence: Her reasoning for why blue is the best color is because blue is the color of the sky.

]]> 2024-03-22 21:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2930594230 Position taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2930597538 Definition: a point of view regarding a particular argument; typically writers, speakers, and members of an audience will be "for an argument (support) or "against an argument" (oppose):

Synonym: Opinion

Antonym: Doubt

Original Sentence: Her position on the matter of where to eat was that it should be somewhere healthy.

]]> 2024-03-22 21:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2930597538 Support taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2930599727 Definition: a writer, speaker, or member of an audience agrees with a particular position expressed in an argument

Synonym: Assist

Antonym: Oppose

Original Sentence: She supported the argument that her art teacher was the best teacher because her art teacher was nice.

]]> 2024-03-22 21:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2930599727 Oppose taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2930602824 Definition: a writer, speaker, or member of an audience disagrees with a particular position expressed in an argument

Synonym: Combat

Antonym: Support

Original Sentence: She opposed the idea that math was her best subject because math was not her highest grade.

]]> 2024-03-22 21:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2930602824 Counter-argument taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2930605067 Definition: the opposing point of view on the argument, along with valid reasoning supporting the counter-argument

Synonym: Rebuttal

Antonym: Substantiation

Original Sentence: She added a counter-argument in her essay to explain why people may have the opposing point of view.


]]> 2024-03-22 22:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2930605067 Rebuttal taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2930606768 Definition: the answer to the counterargument where the original speaker responds point by point to the counterargument. The rebuttal reaffirms the original argument by pointing out flaws in the counterargument and using additional and even stronger evidence to refute the counter-argument.

Synonym: Refutation

Antonym: Confirmation

Original Sentence: She explained why her friend's claim was wrong in her rebuttal.

]]> 2024-03-22 22:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/2930606768 Corporate (adjective) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/3006558138 Definition: relating to a corporation, especially a large company or group

Synonym: collaborative

Antonym: unmarketable

Original Sentence: The corporate identity of the company was very important to them.

]]> 2024-05-24 14:50:59 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/3006558138 Inexorable (adjective) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/3006566170 Definition: not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped

Synonym: relentless

Antonym: lenient

Original Sentence: The girl was inexorable in having her mom buy the dress.

]]> 2024-05-24 14:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/3006566170 Paradigm (noun) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/3006573128 Definition: a set of linguistic items that form mutually exclusive choices in particular syntactic roles

Synonym: model

Antonym: deviation

Original Sentence: There is a new paradigm for music here.


]]> 2024-05-24 15:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/3006573128 Interdependence (adjective) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/3006597980 Definition: the state of being dependent upon another

Synonym: affiliation

Antonym: disassociation

Original sentence: Their closeness led to their interdependence during hard times.

]]> 2024-05-24 15:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/3006597980 Beneficent (adjective) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/3006599892 Definition: (of a person) generous or doing good

Synonym: benevolent

Antonym: mean

Original Sentence: She was a very beneficent person and gave back to the community.


]]> 2024-05-24 15:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/3006599892 Envoy taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/3006602454 Definition: a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission

Synonym: delegate

Antonym: receiver

Original Sentence: The envoy collaborated with the representatives from the other countries.

]]> 2024-05-24 15:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/3006602454 Initiative (noun) taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/3006604623 Definition: the ability to assess and initiate things independently

Synonym: capability

Antonym: unimaginativeness

Original Sentence: The students started an initiative to reduce the lunch prices.


]]> 2024-05-24 15:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/3006604623 Compulsory taylorscarlett https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/3006606455 Definition: required or compelled by law

Synonym: obligatory

Antonym: optional

Original Sentence: Wearing a seatbelt is compulsory in all states.

]]> 2024-05-24 15:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorscarlett/plinfa82slbibc89/wish/3006606455