“The Masque of the Red Death”

Word

P.O.S.

Definition

Antonyms

Sentence
1.pestilence Noun Deadly disease, contagion —–  The pestilence spread throughout the country killing thousands of people.
2.dissolution Noun Conclusion inauguration  In four years, Obama’s presidency will come to a dissolution.
3.dauntless Adj. Fearless, determined Timid, fearful  The dauntless soldier charged at the enemy.
4.provisioned Adj. sufficiently supplied lacking  We ensured we were provisioned so we could last through the hurricane.
5.sagacious Adj. Wise, clever Dense, unintelligent  The sagacious old man often had the best advice to offer.
6.ingress/egress– Nouns The way in/out  Both the ingress and egress of the tunnel were packed with cars.
7.girdled Adj Restrained or bound together unbound  During the lockdown the students were girdled in the closet.
8.disconcert verb To be put in a distressful state of confusion To be reassured  The myterious sounds coming from the attic were disconcerting to the children.
9.monotonous adj boring, one tone, repetitive engaging  Writing down definitions can be a monotonous task.
10.sinister adj menacing, ominous nonthreatening  The sinister tone with with the murderer spoke made me feel nervous.
11.tremulousness noun State of shaky nervousness Confident, unwavering The tremulousness of every student could be felt during the lockdown.
12.countenance noun Facial expression ____  The appearance of a ghost caused a look of shock upon his countenance.
13.gaudy adj Flashy, extravagant understated  My grandmother often wears gaudy outfits of flashy plastic jewelry and bright mismatched clothing.
14.shrouded adj Covered, cloaked uncovered  The mother was shrouded in black at the funeral.
15.pervade verb To spread through ________  When she sprayed perfume, the scent pervaded the classroom.

“The Pit and The Pendulum”

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P.O.S.

Definition

Antonyms

Sentence

16. lucid

adj

Easily understood, clear, sane/rational

Confusing or unclear,  confused or delirious

17. discord

noun

Conflict or disagreement

harmony

18. frivolous

adj

not serious in content or attitude or behavior

Serious, sincere, sobering,

19.tumultuous

adj

Greatly agitated or disturbed

calmed

20. In lieu of

Instead of, in place of

In lieu of taking a test, I wrote an essay.

21. impede

verb

To Delay or prevent

To advance or encourage

22. avert

verb

To turn away (usually your eyes or attention)

23. aghast

adj

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

  soothed

24. writhe

verb

to move in a twisting or contorted motion

25. lethargy

noun

Abnormal drowsiness

Invigoration,

“The Raven”

Word

P.O.S.

Definition

Antonyms
26. surcease noun An end, stopping of an action, a discontinuation continuation
27. to implore verb To ask, beg, or plead; entreat  
28. bleak adj Being barren, desolate, cold and windswept; without hope or depressing Pleasant, comfortable
29. ungainly Adj Being awkward/clumsy and unattractive Elegant, graceful, attractive
30. pallid Adj Pale, lacking in color or vitality Colorful, vibrant, spirited
31. respite Noun A let-up or break continuation
32.to beguile verb To charm or attract To repel or ward off
33. melancholy adj Feeling depressed, downhearted cheerful
34. discourse noun Dialogue or communication silence
35. obeisance noun A gesture of respect Bad manners, lack of respect