Definitions by Marie Kamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz en-us 2024-10-23 03:05:46 UTC 2025-03-16 19:12:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f58c.png loathsome(adjective) marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182847577 Definition:causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.

Synonyms: Hateful Or Disgusting

Antonyms:Lovable,Delightful,Pleasant

Sentence: The loathsome smell made it hard to stay in the room

]]> 2024-10-23 03:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182847577 pestilential(adjective) marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182850261 Definition:relating to or tending to cause infectious diseases.

Synonyms: Deadly Or Fatal

Antonyms:Blessing,Comfort,Wellness

Sentence:The pestilenial bugs swarmed around the trash can

]]> 2024-10-23 03:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182850261 copious(adjective) marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182851742 Definition:abundant in supply or quantity.

Synonyms:Aplenty or Heavy

Antonyms:Lacking,meager,needing

Sentence:She took copious notes during the lesson

]]> 2024-10-23 03:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182851742 improvident(adjective) marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182853252 Definition:not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless.

Synonyms:Heedless Or Extravagant

Antonyms:Careful,Miserly,Provident

Sentence: The improvident child spent all his allowance on fast food

]]> 2024-10-23 03:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182853252 avarice(noun) marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182854160 Definition:extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Synonyms:Avidity Or Cupidity

Antonyms:Generosity,Philanthropy

Sentence: Her avarice made her want more toys than she needed


]]> 2024-10-23 03:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182854160 galling(adjective) marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182855549 Definition:annoying; humiliating.

Synonyms:Annoying Or Irritating

Antonyms:Agreeable Or Pleasant

Sentence: It was galling to lose the game after working so hard

]]> 2024-10-23 03:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182855549 fetters(verb) marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182858384 Definition:a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles.

Synonyms:Captivity Or Curb

Antonyms:Aid Or Freedom

Sentence:The dog felt trapped by the fetters on its leash

]]> 2024-10-23 03:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182858384 apprehensions(noun) marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182859207 Definition:anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Synonyms:Disquiet Or Dread

Antonyms:Belief,Calm,Certainty

Sentence:I felt apprehension about speaking in the front of the class


]]> 2024-10-23 03:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182859207 procured(verb) marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182860783 Definition:obtain (something), especially with care or effort.

Synonyms:Acquired Or Contracted for

Antonyms:Given away,Pawned,Sold

Sentence:He procured a new bike for his birthday

]]> 2024-10-23 03:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182860783 flogging(noun) marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182861891 Definition:a punishment in which the victim is hit repeatedly with a whip or stick.

Synonyms:Whipping Or Beating

Antonyms:Flying, Sailing,Gliding

Sentence:The book was about a man who faced flogging for his mistakes


]]> 2024-10-23 03:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182861891 dejected(adjective) marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182864484 Definition:sad and depressed; dispirited.

Synonyms:Crestfallen Or Discouraged

Antonyms:Cheerful,Elated,Happy

Sentence:He looked dejected when he didn't get the toy he wanted

]]> 2024-10-23 03:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3182864484 Colony marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368036202

  • Definition: A place ruled by another country.

  • Part of Speech: Noun

  • Synonym: Settlement

  • Antonym: Independent nation

  • Sentence: The colony depended on England for food and supplies.

    • ]]>     2025-03-16 18:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368036202     Colonist marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368037184

  • Definition: A person living in a colony.

  • Part of Speech: Noun

  • Synonym: Settler

  • Antonym: Native

  • Sentence: The colonist built a small house in the new land.

    • ]]>     2025-03-16 18:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368037184     Summon marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368041694

  • Definition: To call someone to come.

  • Part of Speech: Verb

  • Synonym: Call

  • Antonym: Dismiss

  • Sentence: The king summoned his knights for a meeting.

    • ]]>     2025-03-16 18:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368041694     Seize marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368042280

  • Definition: To take something by force.

  • Part of Speech: Verb

  • Synonym: Grab

  • Antonym: Release

  • Sentence: The thief tried to seize the woman's purse, but she held on tight.

    • ]]>     2025-03-16 18:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368042280     Shillings marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368042934

  • Definition: Old British money.

  • Part of Speech: Noun

  • Synonym: Coins

  • Antonym: Paper money

  • Sentence: He saved enough shillings to buy a warm coat for winter.

    • ]]>     2025-03-16 19:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368042934     Massacre marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368044273

  • Definition: The killing of many people.

  • Part of Speech: Noun

  • Synonym: Slaughter

  • Antonym: Rescue

  • Sentence: The battle ended in a tragic massacre.

    • ]]>     2025-03-16 19:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368044273     Chasm marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368044703

  • Definition: A big, deep hole in the ground.

  • Part of Speech: Noun

  • Synonym: Abyss

  • Antonym: Bridge

  • Sentence: They stopped at the edge of the chasm, unable to go further.

    • ]]>     2025-03-16 19:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368044703     Circulation marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368045710

  • Definition: The movement of something, like air or blood.

  • Part of Speech: Noun

  • Synonym: Flow

  • Antonym: Blockage

  • Sentence: Exercise helps improve blood circulation in the body.

    • ]]>     2025-03-16 19:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368045710     Assimilation marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368046454

  • Definition: Becoming part of a new culture or group.

  • Part of Speech: Noun

  • Synonym: Integration

  • Antonym: Separation

  • Sentence: Assimilation into a new school can be challenging at first.

    • ]]>     2025-03-16 19:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368046454     Genocide marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368046947

  • Definition: The killing of a large group of people.

  • Part of Speech: Noun

  • Synonym: Extermination

  • Antonym: Protection

  • Sentence: Many people study history to understand the causes of genocide and prevent it in the future.

    • ]]>     2025-03-16 19:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368046947     Terminate marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368047638

  • Definition: To stop or end something.

  • Part of Speech: Verb

  • Synonym: Stop

  • Antonym: Continue

  • Sentence: The company decided to terminate the contract due to disagreements.

    • ]]>     2025-03-16 19:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368047638     Superficial marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368048456

  • Definition: Not deep or serious.

  • Part of Speech: Adjective

  • Synonym: Shallow

  • Antonym: Deep

  • Sentence: Her wound was only superficial and did not require stitches.

    • ]]>     2025-03-16 19:10:17 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368048456     Premonition marieakamara https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368048939

  • Definition: A feeling that something bad will happen.

  • Part of Speech: Noun

  • Synonym: Warning

  • Antonym: Surprise

  • Sentence: I had a premonition that something would go wrong during the trip.

    • ]]>     2025-03-16 19:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/marieakamara/s84d5rk2u3bm4piz/wish/3368048939