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Word: Vigorous Pronunciation: vig-er-uh-s Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Strong, healthy, and full of energy; Characterized by or involving physical strength, effort, or energy; Forceful (when spoken) Synonyms: intense, robust Antonyms: dispirited, inactive

Word: Terrace Pronunciation: ter-uh-s Part of Speech: Noun/Verb Definition: A level paved area or platform next to a building; A patio or veranda; Each of a series of flat areas made on a slop, used for cultivation; A natural horizontal shelf-like formation (as in geology); A block of row houses (in Britain) (noun); Make or form sloping land into a number of level flat areas resembling a series of steps (verb) Synonyms: balcony, platform Antonyms: (none)

          Terrance watched as the fast moving scenery zoomed by as the bus she was on sped down the road. It was about one o'clock in the morning, and she hadn't slept a wink. The other passengers had fallen asleep hours ago except a little kid a few seats up.          Wide, brown eyes stared at her constantly, unblinking. She watched the boy from the corner of her eye, pretending to have no interest, but the kid continued to stare. Sighing, she turned her head to say something to the boy.          Before she could say anything, a high-pitched squeal came from the front of the bus as the driver slammed on the brakes. Everyone was smashed

Word: Tenacious Pronunciation: tuh-ney-shuh-s Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Tending to keep a firm hold of something; Clinging or adhering closely; Not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action; Determined; Persisting in existence; Not easily dispelled Synonyms: steadfast, cohesive Antonyms: yielding, afraid

Word: Peculiar Pronunciation: pi-kyool-yer Part of Speech: Adjective/Noun Definition: Strange or odd; Unusual; Belonging exclusively to (adjective): A parish or church exempt from the jurisdiction of the diocese in which it lies, through being subject to the jurisdiction of a monarch or archbishop (noun) Synonyms: distinctive, special Antonyms: common, ordinary ----- Word: Parish Pronunciation: par-ish Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A small administrative district that typically has its own church and priest or pastor Synonyms: flock (as in a group of churchgoers), bethel Antonyms: (none) ----- Word: Diocese Pronunciation: da

Word: Insurrection Pronunciation: in-suh-rek-shuh-n Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A violent uprising against an authority or government Synonyms: coup, revolt Antonyms: compliance, obedience