Aptitude(Noun)

Synonym- Understand Antonym- Inaptitude

Def- The ability to learn or understand quickly.

Sentence- Sarah has an aptitude for math, and no one knows how she learns math so

quickly.

Attentive(Adjective)

Synonym- Alert Antonym- Inattentive

Def- Observant; to be considerate to others.

Sentence- John was the most attentive student in the class because he is a

good listener and watches everything.

Banish(Verb)

Synonym- Exile Antonym- Welcome

Def- To force to leave a country or place.

Sentence- General Zandercoff was banished from the kingdom for treachery

against the government.

Barricade(Noun) or (Verb)

Synonym- Blockade or Secure Antonym- Opening or Unsecure

Def(noun)- A temporary structure put up to block passage; an obstacle or barrier.

Def(verb)- To block an opening or passage.Sentence(noun)- The barricade in front of the gate

kept intruders out of the fort since no one could get through.

Sentence(verb)- The soldiers barricaded the door so no one could get in.

Gusto(Noun)

Synonym- Enjoyment Antonym- Disinterest

Def- Great enjoyment; zest

Sentence- Samantha and Bill smiled with such gusto when they saw their daughter playing

Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz school play.

Habitation(Noun)

Synonym- Residence Antonym- None

Def- A place in which to live; a residence.

Sentence- A lions habitation is in the great plains of Africa and the forests

of India.

Hasten(Verb)

Synonym- Quickly Antonym- Linger

Def- To act or move quickly

Sentence- He will have to hasten to finish his project on time.

Havoc(Noun)

Synonym- Destruction Antonym- Peace

Def- Very great destruction or disorder.

Sentence- Hurricane Sandy caused devastating havoc across the eastern

seaboard.

Quell(Verb)

Synonym- Calm Antonym- Agitation

Def- To cause a feeling to be less intense; to calm or settle

Sentence- I was quelled by the music so I sang along.

Recluse(Noun)

Synonym- Secluded Antonym- Open

Def- A person who lives alone and has little to do with others.

Sentence- The hermit was recluse in never leaving his spiritual solitary

abode.

Recuperate(Verb)

Synonym- Heal or Recover Antonym- Weaken

Def- To return to normal health; to recover.

Sentence- After a basketball game I have to rest and recuperate before I

get ready for my next game.

Replenish(Verb)

Synonym- Restock Antonym- Deplete

Def- To build up a supply of something again; fill again.

Sentence- After drinking water Sally was replenished and her thirst was

quenched.