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LUM lightSynonym - SameAntonym - OppositeSentenceExampleIlluminateLuminaryLuminescentLuminous

ROOT OF THE WEEKIn an effort to bring the holiday spirit to his family, Mr. Tamagni decided he was going to illuminate his house with as many Christmas lights as possible.

11. Illuminate (verb) provide with light, make brighter; make clear Synonym - SameAntonym - OppositeSentenceExampleBrightenFlash

DarkenObscure

HOUDINIIn an effort to bring the holiday spirit to his family, Mr. Tamagni decided he was going to illuminate his house with as many Christmas lights as possible.Illuminate a roomIlluminate a topic

2. Luminous (adjective) bright, glowing with light Synonym - SameAntonym - OppositeSentenceExampleRadiantIncandescent

DarkGloomy

Positive ConsequenceNegative ConsequenceHOUDINIFinally Mr. Tamagni hung the icicle lights from his gutter and plugged everything in so that he could see his luminous masterpiece.

3. Culprit (noun) someone who has committed a crime or is guilty of misconductSynonym - SameAntonym - OppositeSentenceExampleCriminalOffender

Culprit of a crime

The culprit had chocolate on his face so we knew he had stolen the Snickers bar.

Synonym - SameAntonym - OppositeSentenceExampleDelayTarryHurryHastenDawdling at lunch4. Dawdle (verb) waste time, delaySome students want to be dismissed as soon as possible from writing class, while others dawdle at the desk for minutes after their row has been called.

5. Debut (noun) a first appearance or formal entrance (verb) to make a first appearance or formal entrance Synonym - SameAntonym - OppositeSentenceExamplePremiereInauguration

Conclusion

Sports debutCelebrity debutHOUDINIEven though Nick Foles made his debut as an Eagles quarterback last year, he was still considered a rookie this year because he hadnt played a full season yet.

MAL bad, evilSynonym - SameAntonym - OppositeSentenceExampleCredibilityCreditIncredibleIncredulous

ROOT OF THE WEEKSome teachers find it incredible that students expect to receive an A or B for an assignment when it is clear that they did not put forth their best effort.

76. Malady (noun) sickness, disease Synonym - SameAntonym - OppositeSentenceExampleIllnessAfflictionHealthEpidemic maladyHOUDINIIn the AMC show The Walking Dead, an unknown malady has caused humans to reanimate after death with a desire to eat other humans!

7. Malevolent (adjective) wishing evil to others Synonym - SameAntonym - OppositeSentenceExampleWickedSinister

BenevolentFriendlyMalevolent intentionsMalevolent personalityHOUDINIThe show features many benevolent characters who try and help each other survive, but it also contains malevolent villains such as the Governor.

8. Dissect (verb) cut apart for scientific study; analyze closely Synonym - SameAntonym - OppositeSentenceExampleSever

Combine

HOUDINIStudents learn about the anatomy of a frog by dissecting one in Biology class and examining its organs.Dissect an animalDissect an argument

9. Expend (verb) use up, spend Synonym - SameAntonym - OppositeSentenceExampleUse upConsume

Conserve

HOUDINITre-Shaun didnt want to expend all of his energy in the first quarter of the football game, so he made sure to take a knee and drink water during the timeout.Expend energyExpend resources

10. Reimburse (verb) pay back, refund Synonym - SameAntonym - OppositeSentenceExampleRepayCompensate

Deprive

HOUDINIBecause Camdens Promise wants their teachers to continue getting higher education degrees, they promise to reimburse the teachers for the cost of the classes.Reimburse a loan