Vocabulary Words

Students will be expected to keep a running list that consists of two vocabulary words each day. They must come into class, write the words and the definitions down, and prepare each Friday for a test. Each week, they will be expected to know the words of the week AND the words from the earlier weeks.

9/7-9/10
1. Malevolent- Evil and angry (Mockingbird)2. Morbid-Dark and gloomy3. Predilection- A preference 4. Transition- To Change5. Nebulous- Unclear6. Intimidation- To subjugate7. Concessions- To agree to8. Foray- A party or gathering

9/13-9/179. Squalid- Filthy10. Adjourn- to end 11. Mollified- To appease 12. Absorb-To take in
13. Reverent- Respectful
14. Oppress- To put down; To keep down
15. Apprehension- Nervousness or anxiety
16. Concept- An idea
17. Hypocrites- Pretenders; People who say one thing and do another
18. Persecute- To treat someone poorly based on race, religion, etc.

9/20-9/24
19. Obscure-Hidden; Secretive
20. Vague- Indefinite or indistinct
21. Repertoire- A list
22. Profound- Deep and meaningful
23. Infantile- Childish
24. Modest- humble
25. Apothecary- medicine man or healer
26. Imprudent- reckless
27. Eccentric- strange
28. Tyrannical- cruel or strong willed

9/27-10/1
29. Optimism- positive outlook
30. Detached- lack of involvement
31. Inaudible- unable to be heard
32. Elucidate- to make clear
33. Gala- a festival
34. Sundry- various
35. Inhabitants- population of a place
36. Multitudes- great numbers
37. Unobtrusive- unremarkable
38. Tranquil- peaceful

10/4-10/7
39. Litigants- those persons involved in a court case
40. Interim- In between (Speak)
41. Degrading- To speak down to; Causing a loss of respect
42. Pseudo- Something pretend-not real
43. Inconspicuous- Not noticeable
44. Harried- Hurried
45. Imperial- Royal
46.Vermilion- Reddish-orange pigment

10/12-10/15
47. Demure- Shy
48. Delinquency- Antisocial or illegal behavior by children
49. Vulnerable-Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed
50. Vespiary- A nest or colony of wasps or hornets.
51. Imbecile- An idiot
52. Conundrum- A confusing and difficult problem or question.
53. Blather-to speak foolishly
54. Upstage-To steal attention away from

10/18-10/22
55. Lumber- To move heavily or clumsily
56. Solemnly-Seriously, with thought
57. Accessory-Unnecessary object
58. Interrogation- A period of intense questioning
59. Gelatinous- Jelly like, jiggly, like gelatin
60. Obscene- Offensive
61. Savant- A person especially educated in one field of study
62. Thespian- Dramatic actor
63. Indoctrination- To instruct in specific ways of behavior/conduct
64. Abysmal- Extremely hopeless

10/25-10/29
65. Abdicate- To give up (SAT)
66. Aberration-Deviation from the norm
67. Abhorrence-The act of detesting extremely.
68. Abrasion-That which is rubbed off.
69. Affable-Easy to approach; Friendly
70. Agile- Quick, nimble
71. Explicate- To explain
72. Fallacious- False
73. Furtive- Stealthy
74. Gibberish- Nonsense

11/1-11/5
75. Emulate-Imitate
76. Enigma- Puzzle
77. Enduring- Lasting
78. Gregarious- Social/Talkative
79. Hierarchy- Arrangement of social order
80. Homage- Honor
81. Impasse- Predicament from which there is no escape
82. Impertinent- Insolent (rude)
83. Impetus- Reason to make change
84. Incite- Arouse to action

11/8-11/10
85. Belittle- To cause to seem less or little
86. Censure- An expression of blame or disapproval
87. Facilitate- To aid or assist
88. Heed- To pay attention to
89. Inadvertent- Accidental;
90. Verbose- Wordy and overly talkative

11/15-11/19
91. Infamy- Evil fame or reputation
92. Zealous- Eager
93. Animated- Lively; Filled with life
94. Atrophy- Wasting away
95. Fervor- Intense emotion
96. Indifferent- Not mattering one way or another
97. Repress- To hold back/restrain
98. Nullify- To make void
99. Brawn- Muscles
100. Contrite- feeling badly about one’s mistakes

NO Vocabulary 11/22-11/23

11/29-12/3
101. Discord- Lack of agreement
102. Frivolous- Silly and unimportant
103. Innumerable- Too many to count
104. Appease- To soothe
105. Condone- To overlook or accept
106. Lax- Showing little concern
107. Preclude- To prevent
108. Belligerent- Hostile
109. Agitate- To disturb
110. Catastrophe- Devastation

12/6-12/10
111. Chafe- To rub
112. Impulsive- Quick to make decisions
113. Superfluous- Excessive
114. Avert- To turn away
115. Squeamish- Queasy/sick feeling
116. Vacate- To leave
117. Dire- Terrible
118. Concise- Short and to the point
119. Wistful- Sad and melancholy
120. Upheaval- Massive change

12/13-12/17
121. Turmoil- Chaos
122. Gist- Basic fact
123. Wane- To dwindle away
124. Inertia- Lazy/Sluggish
125. Chide- To scold
126. Verify- To confirm
127. Obsolete- Outdated
128. Discord- Conflict
129. Snub- To scorn
130. Repulsive- Horrid and odious

NO Vocab 12/20-12/22

1/3-1/7
131. Imply- To hint at
132. Rapture- Pure joy
133. Pilfer- To steal
134. Luminous- Bright
135. Cleave- To split
136. Feint- A ruse or trick
137. Navigable- Able to pass through
138. Formidable- Overwhelming
139. Exalt- To glorify
140. Renown- Fame and distinction

1/10-1/14
141. Thwart- To prevent
142. Farce- Absurd and almost laughable situation
143. Serene- Calm and peaceful
144. Lament- Mourn and moan
145. Coincide- At the same time
146. Superficial- Shallow
147. Ornate- Decorated highly
148. Mortify- Shame
149. Tangible- Touchable
150. Lavish- Extravagant

NO VOCABULARY LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL