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Profound adj. definition: going beyond what is superficial, penetrating deeply into subjects of thought or understanding syn: deep ant: superficial sentence: the class discussion of Animal Farm explored the profound allegory of the characters' connections to real life figures

Enfeeble Definition: To deprive of strength; to make weak

Syn: Weaken

Ant: Strengthen

Sentence: The old man, always weak and wavering, was now enfeebled by old age.

destiny definition: has happened to a particular person or thing; usually predetermined

Syn: fate, karma Ant: chance, accident

Sentence: It was his destiny to save his nation.

Allegory a narrative structure with two meanings, one literal and one symbolic

Syn - symbolism Ant - literal

Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a simple example of an allegory.

Violate (v.) Definition: to break, infringe, or transgress Synonyms: defile, desecrate Antonyms: uphold, obey, respect Sentence: “Cecil violated the curfew by staying out later than midnight.”

Inundate Definition- to cover completely (with water)

Synonym-flood; swamp Antonym-dry; parch

Sentence-My new rubber ducky was inundated as soon as I placed it in the tub. :(

Haven Def.- A place of safety

Syn- Refuge Ant- Exposure

I found a haven in the old house by the sea

whipstall definition: A stall during a vertical climb in which the nose of the airplane falls forward and downward in a whip-like movement.

synonym:pause antonym: consistency

sentence: The pilot became nervous when he thought the plane was experiencing a whipstall.

Falter Definition: to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, or intent. Syn:be undecided Ant: endure Sentence: The man faltered when he saw that there was accident ahead of him.

Clamor Definition: a loud uproar as from a crowd of people Syn – racket Ant – silence Sent – The clamor of the outside world was reduced to a dull roar when he shut his door.

__//**Replication**//__

Noun 1. a reply; answer. 2. a copy.

Syn.- a copy Ant.- original

Sentence- DNA replication occurs in the nucleus of the cell.

Noun 1. Nonhistorical or nonfactual account passed down from earlier times and popularly accepted as historical 2. Table, chart, or key that explains or defines symbols
 * Legend **

Synonyms: Fable, Myth Antonym: Fact

Sentence: //The Epic of Gilgamesh// is a legend from Mesopotamian times.

Intrinsic adj 1. belonging to a thing by its very nature syn: native ant: alien

Shame is that **intrinsic** meter of our own heart to tell us that we have failed to follow our own moral compass.