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Vocabulary: Week of April 19, 2010
456. Hurdles - an obstacle to be overcome
457. Maelstrom - a destructive whirlpool which rapidly sucks in objects.
458. Maverick - an independent, nonconforming person.
459. Pessimist - a person who looks on the negative side of things.
460. Optimist - a person who looks on the positive side of things.
461. Inept - not suitable or capable, unqualified.
462. Aberration - something that differs from the norm
463. abet - to aid , help, encourage
464. Accentuate - to stress, highlight
465. Adament - impervious, immovable, unyielding
466. Affluent - rich, wealthy
467. Antediluvian - ancient
468. Anecdote- a short, humorous account or story
469. Beseech - to beg, plead, to implore
470. Cacophony - a tremendous noise or sound
471. Clandestine - secret
472. Cognizant - aware or mindful of
473. Dearth - a lack, scarcity of
474. Demure - quiet, modest, reserved
475. Edict - an order, a decree
476. Emaciated- very thin, skinny
477. Flaccid - limp, not firm or strong
478. Feral - wild
479. Genial - friendly
480.Heinous - shockingly wicked
TEST TAKING TERMS
441. Analyze - to examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of: to analyze a poem.
442. Compare - Show how the facts or ideas are similar.
443. C0ntrast- Show how the facts or ideas are different
444. Define - Set forth the meaning or make something clear.
445. Discuss - Present a detailed argument or consideration, to present in detail for examination or consideration.
446. Evaluate - To determine the value, significance, or worth of
447. Identify - TO establish the essential characteristics of
448. Illustrate - To make clear by citing or giving examples of.
449. Infer - Draw a conclusion based on given facts, predict , generalize; to draw a conclusion from given facts.
450. Justify - To prove that you are correct in something by giving reasons
451. Sequence - is a particular order in which things happen or are arranged, to arrange in meaningful order, beginning to end
452. Summarize - Explain the main points, to give a brief version of
453. Synthesize - Combine the parts into a coherent whole, If you synthesize different ideas, facts, or experiences, you combine them to form a single idea or impression.
454. Trace - Review in detail, step by step
455. ENUMERATE: Write in list or outline form, giving points concisely one by one. (In some cases,
write in paragraph form.)
New words ( some are repeats) For March 22 test!
Literary terms for March 22 vocab test (I know some of the words are repeats)
421. Inference - reading in between the lines, implied meaning
422. Analyze - to critically examine each of the facts and ideas in a literary work of art
423. Connotation -are the ideas or qualities associated with a word or thing
424. Infer - draw a conclusion based on given facts; to predict or generalize
425. Interpret - to give or provide the meaning of; explain; explicate; elucidate
426. Synthesize - combine the parts into a coherent whole
427. Coherent - well planned, all parts go together
428. Explicate - to explain something and make it clear, elucidate
429. Summarize - to say the same thing in fewer words
430. Oxymoron - the use of contradictory terms (together) for an effect (Pretty ugly)
431. Sarcasm - witty language used to convey insults or scorn
432. Scorn - a feeling of contempt for someone or something
433. Contempt - lack of respect for something
434. Allusion - a reference to someone or something in history or literature that creates a mental picture( My sister has the same hairdo as George Washington)
435. Hyperbole - a huge exaggeration of something used for emphasis or effect . (He is as big as a house)
436. Conflict - the meeting of two opposing forces (She punched him in the face and he returned the assault)
437. Antagonist - one who opposes and goes against another
438. Protagonist - is one of the main characters in a piece of literature
439. Alliteration - the repetition of the initial consonant sounds
440. Consonant- all non vowel letters (a,e,i,o,u)
New Vocab for Next Test: March 15, 2010
401. Analogy - A comparison made between two things to show how they are alike. For example: "the operation of a computer presents and interesting analogy to the working of the brain"
2. Assonance - The repetition of similar vowel sounds in words that are close together. For example: my life, my wife
3. Consonance- the repetition of a speech sound that is not a vowel. For example: She sells, seashells by the seashore.
4. Mood - A story's atmosphere or the feeling it evokes. e.g. thunder storms, lightening evokes fear and danger
5. Onomatopoeia- The use of a word whose sound imitates or suggests its meaning.
6. Oxymoron - joining two contradictory terms such as "deafening silence"
7. Rhyme - words having similar sounds, usually found in poetry at the end of lines.
8. Motifs - repeated themes in art or literature
9. Paradox - when two or more facts seem to contradict each other but reveal a truth. e.g. exercise gives energy and takes energy.
10. Anecdote - A very brief account of a particular event or incident
11. Dialogue - A conversation between to or more characters.
12. Conflict - the meeting of two opposing characters.
13. Lyric poetry - expresses a speaker's emotions or thoughts and does not tell a story.
14. Narrative poetry - is poetry that tells a story and has a plot
15. Narration - A type of writing that tells a story about a series of related events.
16. Narrator - The voice telling a story.
17. Point of View - A mental position from which things are viewed
18. Persona - A mask that is presented to others that is not necessarily who we are. A front.
19. Suspense - A state of excitement about something that is going to happen very soon
20. Tone - The attitude a writer takes toward a subject or character. e.g. A sarcastic tone, a humorous tone, sympathetic tone.
Vocab: Wk of February 22, 2010
381. Antonym - A word that is the opposite of another word
382. Climax - The moment when the conflict is at its most intense.
383. Conclusion - to bring together all the parts of an endeavor
384. Context clues - Information from the reading that identifies the meaning of a word or group of words.
385. Descriptive Text; Descriptive writing allows a reader to picture the scene or setting in which the action of a story takes place.
386. Differentiate- to be able to tell apart and recognize differences between two or more items.
387. Epic - A long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero of great historic or legendary importance.
388. Fable - A narrative (tells a story)intended to give a moral lesson, sometimes represented by animals or inanimate objects with human characteristics.
389. Fiction -a literary work based on imagination and not necessarily on truth or fact.
390. Fluency -Someone who is fluent in a particular language can speak the language easily and correctly. 391. Genre - A type or category used to classify literary works (e.g. prose, poetry)
392. Homophone - One of two or more words pronounced alike but different in spelling or meaning (e.g. hair/hare).
394. Inference - A personal , judgmental conclusion based on facts and "reading between the lines."
395. Literary Conflict - The struggle that grows out of the meeting of two opposing forces in a plot.
396. Main Idea - The main idea is the author's central thought or the topic sentence of a paragraph.
397. Mood - the atmosphere of feeling created by a literary work. A work may contain a mood of horror, mystery or holiness etc.
398. Nonfiction - Prose writing that is basically factual and is meant to instruct, explain or argue.
399. Onomatopoeia - The use of words whose sounds express or suggest their meaning such as "hiss" or "meow".
400. Paraphrase - Is the restatement of a text or passage expressing the same message but in different words.
Literary terms
371. Bias - A judgment based on a personal point of view
372. Autobiography - The story of a person's life written by himself or herself
373. Biography- The story of a person's life written by someone otherthan the subject of the work.
374. Focus - the center of interest or attention.
375. Informational Text - It is nonfiction, written primarily to convey factual information.
376. Satire - A literary tone used to ridicule or make fun of human vice or weakness.
377. Allusion - An implied or indirect reference in literature to a familiar person, place or event. ( Any reference to a well known character or piece of literature).
378. Contrast - To compare differences
379. Compare - To show how things are the same
380. Cause and Effect - What happens as a result of an action or event.
Literary Terms
361. Personification- a nonhuman thing is talked about as if it were human.
362. Simile - A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by using like, as, than or resembles.
363. theme - The central idea or insight about human life revealed by a work of literature.
364. Irony - When what is said or happens in a story is the opposite of what is expected or appropriate.
365. Imagery - Language that appeals to the 5 senses(Usually descriptive).
366. Plot - A series of related events that make up a st
ory or drama. The plot is "what happens" in a story.
367. Setting - Time or place of a story or play.
368 - Foreshadowing - A literary device in which a future event is inserted into the normal chronological order of a narrative.
369. Flashback - A literary device in which an earlier event is inserted into the normal chronological order of a narrative.
370. Characterization - Is when the writer reveals a character's personality.
Vocab: Week of January 25, 2010
341. Stalwart (adj.) - strong and sturdy, brave
42. Crass (adj.) - Coarse, unfeeling, stupid
43. Infraction (n) - A breaking of a law or obligation
44. Pillage (v.) - to rob of goods by open force, plunder, to loot
45. Ex post facto - means after the fact
46. Insurgent (n.) One who rebels or rises against authority
47. Soporific (adj.) tending to cause sleep, relating to sleepiness
48. Straitlaced (adj.) extremely strict in regard to moral standards and conduct, puritanical
49. Infer (V.) - to find out by reasoning, to hint , suggest, imply, to speculate
50. Aplomb (n) - poise great self-confidence
51. Arid (adj.) dry
Prefixes
52. anti- against Antiwar - against war
53. de - reverse, remove Decode- to remove from code, uncode
54. dis - not Distasteful - not tasteful
55. ex - former, out Expel - cast out
56. in- not Inefficient - not efficient
57. inter - between Intervene - to come between
58. Mal- bad, wrong Maladapted - badly adapted
Literary Terms
59. Metaphor- a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using like, as, than, or resembles
60. Simile - A comparison between two unlike things using like or as.
321. Berate (V) - to scold sharply
322. Carnage (N) - large scale slaughter
or loss of life
323. Foment (V) - to promote trouble
or rebellion
324. herculean (adj) - characterized
by great strength,
a task that needs great strength
325. Nonplussed (adj) - puzzled, not knowing
what to do, at a loss.
326. Inauspicious (adj) - unfavorable, unlucky,
suggesting bad luck for the future
327. Paragon (n) - a model
of excellence
328. Sanctimonious (adj) Holier-than-thou,
Making a show of holiness
329. Scintillating (Adj) - twinkling,
sparkling, brilliant
330. Paraphrase (V) - to restate
in other words
331. Absolve (V) - to clear from blame
or responsibility or guilt
332. Clangor (n)- a loud ringing sound,
to make a loud ringing noise
333. Gist (N) - the essential part,
main point, or essence
334. Reprobate(n) - a depraved,
an unprincipled person
335. Sedentary (adj) - remaining in one
place, continually sitting
336. Munificent (adj) - extremely
generous, lavish
337. Bedlam (N) - a state or scene
of uproar and confusion
338. Avarice (n) - a greedy desire,
particularly for wealth
339. Abate (V) - to make less
in amount, degree, to become less
340. Susceptible (adj) - open to,
lacking in resistance, easily influenced
Vocabulary for Wk of Jan 11 TEST on Friday: January 15, 2010
VOCAB: WK of JAN. 11, 2010
301. Gadfly - a person who annoys others
302. Ghastly - horrible, dreadful
303. Guile - deceit, trickery
304. Furor - rage, frenzy, fury
305. Fraught - (with) filled
306. Disburse - to pay out
307. Disinterested - impartial, not prejudiced, not biased
308. Apiary - a place where bees are kept
309 Anathema - a curse, a person or thing to be avoided
310. Annals - historical records
311. Waif - a homeless person
312. Vernal - pertaining to spring
313. Unerring - accurate, not going astray or missing the point
314. Menagerie - a collection of wide or strange animals
315. Mire - wet, swampy ground, to involve in difficulties
316. Modicum - a small amount
317. Imprecation - a curse
318. Dour - gloomy
319. Demigod - a person who is partly a god and partly human
320. Dally to waste time
Wk of: December 21, 2009
261. Remedy - something that corrects or removes an evil of any kind.
62. Palsy - muscle paralysis
63. Pedagogue - a schoolteacher
64. nominal - in name only, not in fact
65. Opaque - not transparent, not letting light pass through
66. Demolish - to tear down
67; Demented - insane, deranged
68. Desist - to cease or stop
69. Apostate - one who gives up his beliefs
70. Aromatic - pleasant smelling
71. Canvass - to make a survey
72. Celibate - unmarried
73. Cue - a hint, a signal
74. Defoliate - to strip of leaves
75. Cynic - one who is critical, a fault-finder
76. Illumine - to brighten, to inspire
77. Lachrymose - tearful
78. Maelstrom - whirlpool
79. Maxim - a proverb or saying
80. Naive - simple, unsophisticated
Vocab Wk of Dec. 14, 2009
Monday Vocab: wk of Dec. 14, 2009
41. Grave: serious, somber
42. Gargantuan: Gigantic, huge
43. Frugal: economical, thrifty, doesn't waste
44. Insomnia: sleeplessness, can't sleep
45. Infantile: childish, immature
46. Masticate: to chew
47. Malodorous: bad smelling
48. Opportunist: one who takes advantage of a situation
49. Philistine: uncultured, common
50. Resume: a summary
51. Terminate: To put an end to
52. Vendetta: a bitter quarrel or feud
53. Unmindful: unaware
54. Yen: an intense desire, a longing
55. Eon: an extremely long period of time
56. Evolve: to gradually develop
57. Domicile: home, residence
58. Doldrums: low spirits
59. Braggart: one who boasts
60. Carcinogenic: causing cancer
Vocab: Wk of Jan. 04, 2010
281. Unapparent - not visible
82. Indifferent – not caring
83. Combative – belligerent, aggressive, eager to fight
84. Camaraderie – togetherness
85. Plodding – slowly walking
86. Inebriated – to be drunk
87. Vernacular – native language, or informal speech
88. Volition – free will
89. Potpourri – A mixture
90. Palatable – Pleasant to the taste
91. Pandemic – general, widespread
92. Melancholy – depressed or blue
93. Jostle – to bump, to push
94. Irksome – annoying, bothersome
95. Intransigent – stubborn, refusing to give in
96. Irreverent – disrespectful
97. Jinx – to bring bad luck to
98. Juggernaut – a terrible destructive force
99. Itinerary – the plan of a journey, the places you will see and the route you will take
300. Utopia – an imaginary place or state in which everything is perfect
VOCAB: WK OF DEC 07, 2009
22. ALLEGRO – RAPID, QUICK
22. AMEND – TO CHANGE; TO ALTER
23. AMAZON – A BIG STRONG MASCULINE WOMAN
24. AD LIB – TO ACT OR SPEAK WITHOUT PREPARATION
25.CONFIDANT – A CLOSE, TRUSTED FRIEND
26.CLOISTERED – SECLUDED; CONFINED; ISOLATED
27. DISPERSE – TO SCATTER
28.DISCORDANT – DISAGREEING, HARSH – SOUNDING
29.DUPE – TO TRICK, TO DECEIVE
30. ELIXIR – REMEDY
31. FRACAS – A LOUD QUARREL
32. GNOME – A LEGENDARY DWARF-LIKE CREATURE
33. ILLICIT – UNLAWFUL, ILLEGAL
34. OBDURATE – STUBBORN, HARD-HEARTED, TENACIOUS
35. OAF – A DUNCE OR BLOCKHEAD
36. PASSE – OLD FASHIONED, OUT-OF-DATE
37. STIPEND – SALARY
38. SUPERFLUOUS – EXCESSIVE, UNNECESSARY
39.SUFFRAGE – THE RIGHT TO VOTE
40.VEX – TO IRRITATE, ANNOY
Vocab: Wk of November 30, 2009
•201. Conjecture – to guess
•2. Contagious – likely to spread, infectious
•3. Impecunious – without money, penniless
•4. Imbibe – to drink
•5. Hypochondriac – a person with imaginary ailments
•6. Idealists – one with very high standards
•7. Hobgoblin – something that causes fear, a frightening vision
•8. Ignoramus – a stupid person
•9. Hiatus – a pause or gap
•10. Generic – not specific, general
•11. Frigid – extremely cold
•12. Transparent – easily seen through, clear
•13. Thespian – an actor
•14. Tawdry – cheap, showy, flashy
•15. Torpid – inactive, sluggish
•16. Verbose – wordy, extremely talkative
•17. Uxorious – overly fond of one’s wife
•18. Uninhibited – free, not restricted
•19. Wheedle - to coax or to persuade
•20. Waive – to give up a right to
Vocab: Wk of Nov. 9
•81. Onus – a burden, a responsibility
•82. Omen – an event which indicates the future
•83. Opt – (for) to choose
•84.Nimble – quick and light in motion
•85. Ogre – monster, hideous being
•86. Numismatist – a coin collector
•87. Nefarious – wicked
•88. Morose – gloomy, ill-mannered
•89.Misanthrope – a hater of mankind
•90. Philanthropist – a lover of mankind
•91. Intelligentsia – highly educated, cultured people
•92. Interloper – an intruder, an invader
•93. Incognito – disguised, in disguise
•94. Enunciate – to pronounce words clearly
•95.Climax – the highest point
•96. Clandestine – Secretive, private
•97. Burly – muscular, husky
•98. Brine – salt water
•99. Avenge – to get even with, to take revenge
•200. Bacchanalian – wild with drunkenness
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Vocab: Wk of November 2, 2009
•71. Cliché – an over used expression
•72. Inept – clumsy
•73. Nostalgia – longing for the past
•74. Stringent – strict
•75. Eradicate – to wipe out
•76. Fraudulent – crooked, intended to cheat
•77. Prudent – being wise or cautious
•78. Egotists – selfish people
•79. Hubris – suffering from excessive pride
80. Accolade - praise
Vocab: Wk of November 2, 2009
•61. Hypocritical – insincere, false
•62. Robust – strong, healthy, tough
•63. Potable – suitable for drinking
•64. Tranquil – peaceful, placid
•65. Exacerbate - to make worse
•66. Livid – very angry
•67. Immoderate – excessive, extreme
•68. Trinket – something of little value, knick-knack
•69. Salacious – lecherous, erotic
•70. Trivial – unimportant
Vocab:Wk of 10/26/09 #'s 51-60
•51. Equitable – fair or just
•52. Devoid – empty, lacking in
•53. Devout – deeply religious, earnest, or sincere
•54. Dapper – neatly and stylishly dressed
•55. Corpulent – fat and bulky
•56. Censor – To examine for and remove offensive material
•57.Cantankerous – foul-tempered and likes to argue
•58. Callous – unfeeling or insensitive
•59. Candid – frank or outspoken
•60. Bravado - a show of false bravery, or false courage, to swagger
Vocab: Wk of 10/26/09 #'s 41-50
•41. Gullible – Easily cheated or deceived
•42. Haggard – worn out or exhausted from disease, hunger, or fatigue
•43. Gregarious – sociable, likes to hang out in groups
•44. Gloat – to enjoy someone else's misfortune
•45. Finesse – doing something with skill and gentleness.
•46. esprit de corps – group spirit, a sense of group pride or honor.
•47. Feasible – possible, doable and workable
•48. Facsimile – an exact copy of
•49. Fallacy – a false or mistaken notion or idea
•50. exotic – foreign or extremely different
Vocab: Wk of 10/19/09
•121. Feign - To pretend
•22. Mandatory – required
•23. Senile – Feeble minded
•24. Emaciated – Gaunt, extremely Skinny
•25. Anarchy – chaos
•26. Precarious – unstable, or uncertain
•27. Plethora – Excess, super abundance
•28. Pernicious – highly harmful
•29. Persevere – to continue to try, not giving up
•30. Nebulous – Not clear
•31. Negligible – Too small to matter
•32.Mundane – humdrum, or everyday
•33. Myriad – countless, innumerable
•34. Narcissistic – too much love for oneself
•35. Motley – multi-colored, diverse
•36. Malapropism – a funny misuse of a word
•37. Lucid – clear and intelligent
•38. Intrepid- fearless and bold
•39. Indigent – poor and needy
•40. Impasse – a deadlock, or dead end
Vocab: Oct. 13, 2007
•101. Inquisitive – to be curious, to ask questions
•2. Insensitive – lacking in feelings
•3. Innumerable – too many to count
•4. Olfactory – having to do with the sense of smell
•5. Emulate – to imitate, try to be like
•6. Prognosis – a prediction of the outcome or fate of something
•7. Deride – to make fun of, to ridicule
•8. Impromptu – Performed or spoken without practice or preparation
•9. Heinous – Extremely evil
•10. Obsequious – Much too willing to obey in order to gain favor
Vocab: Week of Oct. 13
•11. Annihilate – to destroy completely
•12. Staunch – Firm, loyal
•13. Nonchalant – Calm, carefree, and casually unconcerned
•14. Belligerent – Eager to quarrel or fight
•15. Facilitate – To make easier to do or to get
•16. Atrophy – To lose strength or become weak
•17. Diabolic – Very cruel, wicked
•18. Masochist – A person who enjoys suffering
•19. Sadist – A person who enjoys making others suffer.
•20. Flamboyant – Very showy, outrageous
Vocab Oct. 05, 2009
91. Cower recoil in fear or servility; shrink away from
92. Enhance - improve; make better or clearer
93. Labyrinth - a maze
94. Nullify - to counter; make unimportant
95. Tangible - can be touched
96. Maladroit – clumsy, unskillful
97. Incoherent – not clear
98. Unfetter – to set free
99. Panacea – A remedy for all ills
100. Charlatan – a trickster who claims knowledge he doesn’t have
Vocab Week of 10/05/09
81. Abhor-hate
82. Enfranchise - give voting rights
83. Hamper - hinder; obstruct
84. Kindle - to start a fire
85. Noxious - harmful; poisonous; lethal
86.Remuneration - payment for work done
88. Bilk - cheat; defraud
89. Covert - hidden; undercover
90. Nuance - something subtle; a fine shade of meaningVocabulary for week of Sept. 29, 2009
71. Relinquish – to surrender or give up something
72. Impetuous – done with little thought beforehand
73. Squander – to spend or use wastefully
74. Subsidize – to support with money and contributions
75. Despondent – to be depressed, to have no hope
76. Facetious – joking, being playful and witty
77. Antithesis – the exact opposite of
78. Stigma – a bad mark on one’s reputation or record
79. Irreparable – not able to be repaired or fixed
80. Fabricate – to make up or invent
Vocabulary for week of Sept. 29
61. Minute – a very small amount
62. Unorthodox – unusual behavior
63. Incredulous – unbelievable
64. Harass – to bother, to trouble someone
65. Sinister – evil
66. Notorious – famous but not in a good way, infamous
66. Laud – to praise
67. Inane – to act silly
68. Ubiquitous – everywhere
69. Zenith – the highest point, apex
70. Infallible – not capable of making a mistake or error
41. Genre – type or category
42. Conflict – the meeting of two opposing forces
43. Proficient – skillful, adept
44. Feral – wild
45. Nocturnal – of the night, active at night
46. Repudiate – to reject, to renounce
47. Quagmire – a bog, swamp, or bottomland
48. Protagonist – the main character in a story or
a play, the main supporter of an idea
49. Antagonist – goes against a main character or an idea.
50. Euphoric – a feeling of extreme happiness.
Vocabulary for week of September 21, 2009
51. cide -to kill
52. Fratricide - the act of killing one's brother
53. Sororicide - the act of killing one's sister
54. Matricide - the act of killing one's mother
55. Patricide - the act of killing one's father
56. Regicide - the act of killing a king
57. Herbicide - to kill plants or weeds
58. Insecticide - to kill insects
59. Fungicide - to kill fungus
60. Germicide - to kill germs
Vocabulary for Week of September13,2009
31. Phobia - Fear of
32. Agoraphobia – Fear of open spaces
33. Xenophobia – fear of strangers
34. Acrophobia – fear of heights
35. Photophobia – fear of light
36. Claustrophobia – fear of closed in spaces
37. Chastise – to criticize severely
38. Cobbler – A person who makes or repairs shoes
39. Abstain – to freely choose not to commit an action
40. Bane – A burden, a chore
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