Cynical
cyn-i-cal
Source: " Firsthand America" Diem's Roman Catholic sister-in-law, Madame Nhu, gained notoriety for her cynical dismissal of Budhist "barbecues".
Context Clues:
Syn:contemptuous
Ant:believing
Deffenition:nonbelieving; doubtful
Original Sentence: a cynical dismissal of the politician's promise to reform the campaign finance system.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Representative
Representative
rep-re-sent-a-tive
Source Sentence: "Firsthand America" After six weeks the representatives reached agreeement.
Context Clues:
Syn:Agent
Ant:Enemy
Deffintion: A person who represents a constituency or community in a legislative body, esp. A member of the U.S. House of Representatives or a lower house in certain state legislatures
Original Sentence: The representatives all met at the City hall.
rep-re-sent-a-tive
Source Sentence: "Firsthand America" After six weeks the representatives reached agreeement.
Context Clues:
Syn:Agent
Ant:Enemy
Deffintion: A person who represents a constituency or community in a legislative body, esp. A member of the U.S. House of Representatives or a lower house in certain state legislatures
Original Sentence: The representatives all met at the City hall.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Superstious
Superstious
su-per-sti-tious
Source Sentence: "Unbeliveable Criminal Acts" The man was so superstious to belive that his wife was possest by the devil.
Context Clues:
Syn:Fearful/Gullible
Ant:Joyes and unbeliveing
Deffintion:Inclined to believe in Myths and Ledgends.
Original Sentence: People who are superstious are said to be gullible.
su-per-sti-tious
Source Sentence: "Unbeliveable Criminal Acts" The man was so superstious to belive that his wife was possest by the devil.
Context Clues:
Syn:Fearful/Gullible
Ant:Joyes and unbeliveing
Deffintion:Inclined to believe in Myths and Ledgends.
Original Sentence: People who are superstious are said to be gullible.
Extadite
Extradite
The Source: "Unbelivable Criminal Acts" The refusal of a country to extradite suspects or criminals to another may lead to international relations being strained.
Context Clues
Syn: to extract
Ant: to hold
Definition: To give up (an alleged fugitive or criminal) to another state, nation, or authority
Original Sentence: The murderer was extradited back to his country to be placed on trial.
The Source: "Unbelivable Criminal Acts" The refusal of a country to extradite suspects or criminals to another may lead to international relations being strained.
Context Clues
Syn: to extract
Ant: to hold
Definition: To give up (an alleged fugitive or criminal) to another state, nation, or authority
Original Sentence: The murderer was extradited back to his country to be placed on trial.
Friday, February 6, 2009
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