Jovial-Luke D.

Pronunciation:\ˈjō-vē-əl, -vyəl\


Definition:markedly good-humored especially as evidenced by jollity and conviviality


Etymolgy:1592


Synonym:Comedian


Antonym:Serious


Sentence:Alec is the most jovial person I know.

Citations:

"jovial." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 26 March 2009

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Fetter- Bryan H.

FETTER

Pronounciation: \ˈfe-tər\

Definition: n. A chain or shackle for the feet

Etymology: Before the 12th century, middle English

Sentence: The man tried to escape the fetter that was locked around his foot during his time in prison.

Synonym: Shackle

Antonym: freedom

Cite for definition, part of speech, and pronounciation: Merriam Webster's Intermediate Dictionary Merriam Webster inc. Springfield, Ma 1998

Cite for etymology:"fetter." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 24 March 2009 http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fetter

Cite for picture:
RootsWeb: Freepages. 26 Mar. 2009 .

Condole Angela B.

Condole: To express sypathetic sorrw.(verb)

Pronunciation:
\kən-ˈdōl

Etymology:
Late Latin condolēre, from Latin com- + dolēre to feel pain
Date:
circa 1586

Synonym: Grieve

Antonyn: Happy

Sentence: The girl was condoled when she found out her father past away.

Citation:"condole." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 12 March 2009http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condole

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Angela B.

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placid erin r.

Placid


Definition- Peacefully free of interruption or disturbance. adj. \ˈpla-səd\

Etymology- Latin placidus, from placēre to please

Synonym- Calm


Antonym- Loud


Sentence- She was being placid while she was doing her schoolwork.


Definition Citation- "placid." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 12 March 2009


Picture Citation- Oregon Blogs & RSS Feeds News, Sports, Living and More. 26 Mar. 2009 .




Erin R.

talisman-devin h

3 talisman 4

definition- an object held to act as a charm, avert evil, and bring good fortune

etymology- French talisman or Spanish talismán or Italian talismano; all from arabic tilsam, from Middle Greek telesma, from Greek, consecration, from telein to initiate into the mysteries, complete, from telos end

synonym- luck chrm

antonym- jinx

sentence- The old rock was believed to be a talisman and bring good luck when held.

citations- The Pikesville Pages. 26 Mar. 2009 http://www.pikesville.com/mandy/neopets/codestone/codest11.gif.

"talisman." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 26 March 2009

Fakir - Meghan D.

1. fakir - a Muslim mendicant : dervish b: an itinerant Hindu ascetic or wonder-worker

2. Etymology: Arabic faqīr, literally, poor man

3. synonym - magician

4. antonym - sorcerer (black magic)

5. sentence - a fakir came to my town and performed magical feats

6. picture

CITATIONS:

"fakir." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 24 March 2009

"Magician And Floating Lady clip art - vector clip art online, royalty free & public domain." The online royalty free clipart 17570 - vector clip art online, royalty free & public domain. 24 Mar. 2009 .

Defiant-Meghan M.

Definition: full of or showing defiance : bold , impudent/

Pronunciation: di-fahy-uhnt

Etymology: Middle French, from Old French, present participle of defier to defy

Synonym:
Bold

Antonym: Shy

Sentance: The rebels were very defiant.

Picture: Rosa Parks

"defiant." Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2009.
Merriam-Webster Online. 24 March 2009http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defiant

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