October 30, 2015

Elocution- the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation.

Synonyms- speech, diction, pronunciation   Antonyms- quiet, silence, pronouncement. 

Before I took lessons in elocution, I was an awful speaker.

October 29, 2015

Ablution- the act of washing oneself

Synonyms- bath, cleansing, shower.   Antonyms- to get dirty

He spent 15 minutes doing his daily ablutions.

October 28, 2015

Edification- the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually. 

Synonyms- education, tuition, training.   Antonyms- ignorance, worsening, destruction. 

This assignment is for your edification. 

October 27, 2015

Attrition-the action or process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure.

Synonyms- wearing down, weakening, gradual lose.   Antonyms- building, happiness, strengthening. 

As a result of teacher attrition, a lot of classrooms are overcrowded.

October 26, 2015

Pious- devoutly religious 

Synonyms- godly, holy, spiritual.   Antonyms- atheist, sinful, wicked.

He was revered by many as a saint because he was so pious. 

  

October 22, 2015

Gregarious- found of company.

Synonyms- sociable, friendly, outgoing.   Antonyms- antisocial, unsociable.

He has a gregarious personality, which makes him a very good friend. 

P.S. TOMORROW IS MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

October 21, 2015

Onerous- involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome.

Synonyms- task, duty, responsibility.   Antonyms- effortless, easy.

The solider had to carry out onerous tasks during his battle.