Week 1 vocabulary - Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Week 1 vocabulary
1. Civilian (n): a person who is not a member of the military or police
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2. Concur (v): agree; be of the same opinion
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3. Confirmation (n): proof; evidence; verification
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4. Digress (v): get off the main topic; deviate
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5. Fragile (adj): easily broken; weak
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6. Galore (adj): aplenty; in abundance
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7. Genuine (adj): true; real; authentic
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8. Inter (v): put into the earth; bury
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9. Mitigate (v): make less severe; soften; relieve
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10. Novice (n): one who is new to an activity; beginner
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11. Rarity (n): something uncommon or rare
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12. Resume (v): begin again
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13. Sober (adj): serious; free from exaggeration
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14. Suffice (v): be enough; sufficient
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15. Vacant (adj): empty; not being used
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16. Adjourn (v): close a meeting; disband
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17. Astute (adj): wise; crafty
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18. Censure (n): act of blaming; expression of disapproval
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19. Demolish (v); tear down; destroy
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20. Discharge (v): dismiss; fire
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Unit 2 Vocabulary
1. Dissent (v): differ in opinion; disagree
Sentence: Bob dissented from the group’s decision.
2. Equitable (adj): fair; objective; unbiased
Sentence: Drawing straws is an equitable way to pick a group member.
3. Exonerate (v): free from blame: acquit
Sentence: The other driver exonerated Amy of any responsibility for the accident.
4. Forfeit (v): lose as a penalty for some error or fault; sacrifice
Sentence: He had to forfeit his prize after it was revealed he cheated.
5. Illegible (adj): not able to read
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6. Legible (adj): easy to read; readable
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7. Inadvertently (adv): not done on purpose; accidentally
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8. Lucrative (adj): moneymaking; profitable
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9. Prohibit (v): forbid; ban
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10. Punctual (adj): on time; prompt
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11. Rebuke (v): criticize sharply
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12. Transient (adj): not lasting; momentary
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13. Commend (v): praise; compliment
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14. Dispute (v): argue about; debate
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15. Edifice (n): large or impressive building
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16. Initiate (v): begin; introduce
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17. Perceive (v): become aware of; observe
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18. Restrain (v): hold back; keep under control
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19. Retract (v): withdraw; take back
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20. Spineless (adj): weak; cowardly
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Week 3 Vocabulary
1. Stroll (n): leisurely walk
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2. Timorous (adj): full of fear; afraid
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3. Calamity (n): catastrophe; disaster
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4. Congregate (v): come together in a crowd; gather
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5. Cordial (adj): warm and friendly
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6. Crony (n): close friend
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7. Dispense (v): deal out; distribute
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8. Dubious (adj): doubtful; uncertain
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9. Indifferent (Adj): not caring one way or the other: lacking a preference
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10. Apathy (N): lack of emotion or interest
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11. Obscure (Adj): unclear; clouded; hard to understand
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12. Ambiguous (Adj): unclear in meaning
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13. Impartial (Adj): unbiased; neutral
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14. Objective (Adj): without bias
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15. Revere (V): to worship; to honor
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16. Discriminate (V): to differentiate; to make a clear distinction
Sentence: She discriminated between the two dresses.
17. Denounce (V): to speak out against; to condemn
Sentence: Hale denounced the proceedings at the end of Act III.
18. Innovate (V): to be creative; to introduce something new
Sentence: Steve Jobs innovated the iphone.
19. Subtle (Adj): not obvious
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20. Relevant (Adj): important; pertinent
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Unit 4 Vocabulary
1. Candid (Adj): honest; frank
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2. Discern (V): to distinguish one thing from another
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3. Hypocritical (Adj): Insincere
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4. Disdain (N): contempt; intense dislike
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5. Abstract (Adj): theoretical; lacking substance (opposite of concrete)
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6. Temper (V): to moderate; to soften
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7. Enigma (N): mystery
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8. Inevitable (Adj): unavoidable; bound to happen
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9. Eccentric (Adj): odd; unusual; quirky
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10. Provincial (Adj): narrow-minded; unsophisticated
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11. Futile (Adj): hopeless; without effect
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12. Diverse (Adj): varied
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13. Benevolent (Adj): kind; good-hearted; generous
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14. Pious (Adj): deeply religious
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15. Conciliate (V): to soothe; to end a dispute
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16. Resignation (N): acceptance of a situation
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17. Resolution (N): the solution of a problem
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18. Servile (Adj): overly submissive; like a servant
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19. Acute (Adj): sharp; intelligent
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20. Reticent (Adj): restrained; uncommunicative
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Unit 5 Vocabulary
1. . Anarchy (N): lack of government; chaos
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2. . Virulent (Adj): very harmful
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3. . Scrutinize (V): to examine closely
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4. . Discord (N): disagreement (the opposite of concord)
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5. . Repudiate (V): to reject; to deny
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6. . Diligent (Adj): hard-working
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7. . Superficial (Adj): on the surface; shallow
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8. Contempt (Adj): reproachful; disdain
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9. Lucid (Adj) (elucidate): clear; easy to understand
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10. Aesthetic (N): having to do with art or beauty (not to be confused with ascetic, also on this vocabulary list)
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11. Prodigal (Adj): extravagant; wasteful
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12. Augment (V): to add to; to increase; to make bigger
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13. Assess (V): to estimate the value of; to measure
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14. Complacent (Adj): smug; self-satisfied
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15. Eloquent (Adj): fluent and graceful in speech.
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16. Guile (N): cunning; deceitfulness.
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17. Trivial (Adj): unimportant
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18. Squander (V): to waste
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19. Incessant (Adj): unceasing; never-ending
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20. Laud (V): to praise
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Unit 6
1. Deter (V): to prevent; to stop; to keep from doing something
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2. Redundant (Adj): repetitive; extra; unnecessary
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3. Infamous (Adj): famous in a bad way; famous for being bad
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4. Provocative (Adj): Exciting; attracting attention.
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5. Depravity (N): moral corruption
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6. Gravity (N)/Grave (Adj): seriousness
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7. Banal (Adj): common; dull; ordinary
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8. Extol (V): to praise
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9. Euphony (N): pleasant sound
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10. Deride (V): to ridicule; to make fun of
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11. Insipid (Adj): bland; boring; stupid
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12. . Austere (Adj): severe
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13. Expedite (V): to make faster or easier
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14. Heresy (N): an opinion violently opposed to established beliefs
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15. Novel (Adj): new; unusual
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16. Philanthropy (N): love of humankind; donation to charity
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17. Tentative (Adj): not final
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18. Deference (N): a show of respect
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19. Vacillate (V): to waver between choices
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20. Fervor (N): passion
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Unit 7 Vocabulary
1. Dispassionate (Adj): without passion; objective; neutral
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2. Pragmatic (Adj): practical
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3. Rigor (N): strength; diligence; thoroughness
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4. Solemn (Adj): serious; grave
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5. Alleviate (V): to lessen something bad
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6. Negligence (N): carelessness
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7. Conspicuous (Adj): easily seen; out in the open
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8. Advocate (V): to speak in favor of; to support
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9. Ascetic (Adj): without luxuries; austere
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10. Profound (Adj): deep; insightful
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11. Ironic (Adj): satiric; unexpected
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12. Dogmatic (Adj): stubbornly opinionated.
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13. Condone (V): to forgive; to overlook
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14. Dissent (N): disagreement
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15. Voluntary (Adj): willing; unforced
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16. Didactic (Adj): instructive; intended to instruct
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17. Disparity (N): inequality
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18. Disparage (V): to speak badly of
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19. Ephemeral (Adj): short-lived; fleeting; not lasting
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20. Comply (V): to go along with; not lasting
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Unit 8 Vocabulary
1. Prosaic (Adj): uninspired; dull
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2. Profuse (Adj): flowing
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3. Expedient (Adj): practical; quick
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4. Fastidious (Adj): finicky; overly critical
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5. Belligerent (Adj): argumentative; combative
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6. Astute (Adj): perceptive; intelligent
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7. Languid (Adj): slow: tired
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8. Censure (V): to blame; to criticize
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9. Stagnant (Adj): not moving
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10. Mitigate (V): to lessen the severity of something
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11. Reprehensible (Adj): shameful; bad
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12. Engender (V): to create; to produce
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13. Exemplary (Adj): outstanding; setting a great example
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14. Neutral (Adj): unbiased; not taking sides; objective
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15. Relegate (V): to dismiss to a lower position
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16. Anecdote (N): a brief, entertaining story
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17. Scanty (Adj): inadequate; minimal
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18. Fallacious (Adj): false
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19. Acclaim (N): praise; applause; admiration
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20. Uniform (Adj): constant; without variety
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Unit 9 Vocabulary
1. Incoherent (Adj): jumbled; chaotic; impossible to understand
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2. Repress (V): to hold down
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3. Articulate (V): speaking clearly and well
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4. Solicit (V): to ask for; to seek
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5. Reproach (V): to scold
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6. Condescend (V): to talk down to
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7. Orthodox (Adj): standard; commonly accepted; conventional
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8. Indolence (N): laziness
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9. Covert (Adj): Hidden; undercover
10. Hamper (V): to obstruct; block; hinder
11. Abrasive (Adj): rough; harsh
12. Credible (Adj): believable
13. Tedium (N): boredom
14. Lackluster (Adj): dull; bland
15. Pliable (Adj): flexible; not stubborn
16. Plummet (V): fall suddenly and steeply
17. Heed (V): to listen to
18. Poised (Adj): calm; collected
19. Thwart (V): to prevent
20. Err (V): to make a mistake
Unit 10 Vocabulary
1. Erratic (Adj): irregular
2. Defunct (Adj): no longer in existence
3. Affable (Adj): friendly; social
4. Allotment (N): A portion
5. Dwindle (V): to diminish or become less
6. Intrepid (Adj): fearless; bold
7. Dejection (N): Sadness
8. Laborious (Adj): Tiresome
9. Festive (Adj): happy; merry
10. Ingrate (N): An ungrateful person
11. Artifice (N): deception; trickery
12. Verbose (Adj): talkative; long-winded
13. Gratuitous (Adj): Voluntarily
14. Brusque (Adj): rude; short
15. Jubilation (N): Extreme joy
16. Pristine (Adj): Unspoiled
17. Pallid (Adj): Pale
18. Uproarious (Adj): hilarious; very funny
19. Drivel (N): Nonsense
The politician was talking drivel; he made no sense.
20. Vital (Adj): Essential; important
Water and food are vital to life.
Unit 11 Vocabulary
1. Divergent (Adj): Going in different directions
2. Shard (N): a broken piece
3. Unsullied (Adj): pure; clean
4. Renunciation (N): Turning away from or against
5. Amalgam (N): a mix
6. Contrite (Adj): repentant
7. Surrogate (N): a substitute
8. Odyssey (N): A long, complicated journey
9. Estranged (Adj): not close to; emotionally separated from
10. Plebian (Adj): common; low-level
11. Onerous (Adj): heavy; burdensome
12. Bourgeois (Adj): materialistic
13. Denizen (N): a resident
14. Fatuous (Adj): foolish; ridiculous
15. Ideologue (N): someone who follows a defined set of ideas or way of thinking
16. Porous (Adj): having holes or gaps that allows something to pass through it
17. Sedentary (Adj): inactive; lacking exercise
18. Turgid (Adj): heavy
19. Nexus (N): an intersection
20. Pseudonym (N): fake name or alias
Unit 12 Vocabulary
1. Harangue (N): A rant; going on and on about something
2. Snafu (N): A disaster
3. Celibate (Adj): A deliberate state of sexual inactivity
4. Grubstake (N): Money and/or supplies for a trip
5. Maw (N): A large, intimidating opening
6. Polarization (N): Separation; divisiveness
7. Surfeit (N): An excess
8. Succor (N): Aid; comfort
9. Academia (N): The world of education
10. Cliché (N): An overused expression, example, or type
11. Countercultural (Adj): Against established norms of culture
12. Eremitic (Adj): Reclusive
13. Recondite (Adj): Obscure; difficult to understand
14. Paucity (N): Scarcity
15. Hubris (N): Overblown pride
16. Histrionic (Adj): Overly dramatic
17. Esthete (N): A person who seeks beauty
18. Aperture (N): An opening
19. Arcane (Adj): Specialized; known to only a few
20. Panache (N): Style; flair
Unit 13
1. Chasten (V): To correct; to reform
2. Concoct (V): To put together; to make up
3. Vagaries (N): Uncertainties
4. Entrepreneurial (Adj): characteristic of starting a business
5. Choler (N): Anger
6. Sanctimonious (Adj): Falsely appearing holy or moral
7. Chutzpah (N): nerve; confidence; arrogance
8. Dearth (N): shortage of; lack
9. Melodramatic (Adj): overemotional
10. Inebriated (Adj): drunk
11. Extricate (V): to get out of
12. Leery (Adj): anxious; nervous
13. Voyeur (N): a spy
14. Livid (Adj): wild; angry
15. Condolence (N): sympathy
16. Contingent (Adj): dependent upon
17. Entangle (V): to involve
18. Supplant (V): to replace
19. Volition (N): free-will
20. Taut (Adj): tight
Unit 14
1. Desolate (Adj): wretched; lonely
2. Ominous (Adj): threatening; sinister
3. Ravenous (Adj): extremely eager
4. Morose (Adj): gloomy; sullen; sad
5. Guffaw (V): to laugh in a loud, rude manner
6. Imperceptible (Adj): very slight; subtle; undetectable
7. Malicious (Adj): motivated by wrongful or evil purposes
8. Leer (V): A suggestive look of malicious intent
9. Caustic (Adj): Severely critical or sarcastic
10. Tact (N): A strong sense of what is appropriate or tasteful in a given situation
11. Insinuate (V): To hint or suggest
12. Fret (V): to worry
13. Dogged (Adj): persistent in effort
14. Plead (V): To beg
15. Surmise (V): to guess
16. Staunch (Adj): strong; unyielding
17. Convivial (Adj): sociable
18. Degenerate (Adj): morally corrupt
19. Din (N): a loud noise
20. Entreat (V): to beg; to plead
Unit 15
1. Recuperate (V): get better after an illness
2. Jaundiced (Adj): cynical; pessimistic
3. Nettle (V): to annoy
4. Jaunt (N): a short pleasure trip
5. Wily (Adj): cunning
6. Zenith (N): summit; the highest point
7. Veranda (N): a large porch on one or more sides of a house
8. Vehement (Adj): showing strong feeling; forceful
9. Supercilious (Adj): Snobbish; haughty
10. Reciprocal (Adj): in return; mutual
11. Peremptory (Adj): positive; decisive; final
12. Parcel (V): to distribute
13. Hors d’oeuvre (N): light food served before regular courses of a meal
14. Fortnight (N): two weeks (14 nights)
15. Florid (Adj): showy; fancy
16. Corpulent (Adj): having a large bulky body; obese
17. Ascertain (V): to find out; to determine
18. Eminence (N): greatness; celebrity
19. Conjecture (N): a guess
20. Ornery (Adj): having a mean disposition or character
Unit 16
1. Strut (V): To show off
2. Zany (Adj): crazy; wacky
3. Regale (V): To entertain
4. Voluble (Adj): talkative
5. Phlegmatic (Adj): calm
6. Nondescript (Adj): having no special features; dull; ordinary
7. Bellicose (Adj): Aggressive
8. Superlative (Adj): extremely good; the best
9. Surreptitious (Adj): Secret; sneaky
10. Unequivocal (Adj): clear; obvious
11. Unfetter (V): To set free
12. Unprecedented (Adj): Never happening before
13. Unscathed (Adj): unharmed; without a scratch
14. Sequester (V): Isolate
15. Mundane (Adj): ordinary; boring
16. Irascible (Adj): easily irritated
17. Befuddle (V): to confuse
18. Raze (V): to destroy or tear down
19. Wax (V): to increase; to grow
20. Weighty (Adj): serious
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