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Semester 1 Vocabulary
Week 1: September 2
Petty
Venture
Whim
Quizzical
petty
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petty
Guess the meaning using context clues
”Students shouldn’t argue over such petty
things like who gets to answer the question
first.”
petty
adj.
contemptibly narrow in outlook; (informal) small and
of little importance; inferior in rank or status;
noun
larceny of property having a value less than some
amount (the amount varies by locale)
Synonyms
small-minded, petit larceny, petty larceny, fiddling,
footling, little, niggling, piddling, piffling, trivial,
inferior, lower-ranking, lowly, secondary, subordinate
venture
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venture
Guess the meaning using context clues.
After hearing the creaking sounds in the house, she
carefully ventured outside the bedroom.
venture
noun
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an
uncertain outcome; a commercial undertaking that
risks a loss but promises a profit; an investment that
is very risky but could yield great profits;
verb
proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible
dangers; put at risk; put forward, of a guess, in spite
of possible refutation
Synonyms
embark, hazard, adventure, stake, jeopardize,
speculation, guess, pretend
whim
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whim
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The teenager dyed her hair blue on a whim last weekend.
whim
noun
an odd or fanciful or capricious idea; a sudden
desire
Synonyms
notion, whimsy, caprice, impulse
quizzical
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quizzical
Guess the meaning using context clues.
After I told the the long, complicated joke, she gave me a
quizzical look.
quizzical
adj.
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that
you do not know); playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
Synonym
questioning, mocking, teasing
Week 2
Moderate
Fiasco
Gritty
Contemplate
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moderate
Guess the meaning using context clues.
I will not moderate my criticism!
The debate was moderated by a famous law professor.
Most voters in the neighborhood reported being
moderates.
moderate
adj.
not extreme; being within reasonable or average limits; not
excessive or extreme; marked by avoidance of extravagance or
extremes;
noun
a person who takes a position in the political center;
verb
make less fast or intense; preside over; restrain or temper; make
less strong or intense; soften; make less severe or harsh; lessen
the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Synonyms
chair, lead, temperate, restrained, centrist, middle of the roader,
chasten, temper, tone down, tame, mince, soften, control, hold in,
hold, contain, check, curb
fiasco
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fiasco
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The party started out small and controlled, but as soon as
the word spread it soon turned into a fiasco.
fiasco
noun
a sudden and violent collapse
Synonyms
debacle, blunder
gritty
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gritty
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The sandpaper was gritty.
Those that chose to move west on the Oregon Trail had a
gritty disposition.
gritty
adj.
willing to face danger; composed of or covered with
particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
Synonyms
game, gamy, gamey, mettlesome, spirited, spunky,
farinaceous, coarse-grained, grainy, granular, granulose,
mealy
contemplate
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contemplate
Guess the meaning using context clues.
She contemplated her reflection in the mirror.
contemplate
verb
consider as a possibility; look at thoughtfully; observe
deep in thought; reflect deeply on a subject; think intently
and at length, as for spiritual purposes
Synonyms
chew over, think over, meditate, ponder, excogitate,
muse, reflect, mull, mull over, ruminate, speculate, study
Week 3 Vocabulary
September 15
Diplomatic
Taunt
Obsolete
Exaggerate
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diplomatic
Guess the meaning using context clues.
My teacher is so diplomatic at giving feedback that I
never get my feelings hurt when I get the wrong answer.
diplomatic
adj.
skilled in dealing with people
Synonyms
Tactful
taunt
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taunt
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The zookeeper had to scold some teenagers who were
taunting the lion by poking sticks through the bars of its
cage.
taunt
Verb
To tease or make fun of
Synonyms
Mock, tease
obsolete
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obsolete
Guess the meaning using context clues.
Just as CD’s made records a thing of the past, DVD
players made VCR’s obsolete.
obsolete
adj.
old; no longer in use or valid or fashionable; no longer in
use
Synonyms
out-of-date, ancient, extinct, stale
exaggerate
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exaggerate
Guess the meaning using context clues.
Tall tales usually exaggerate and attribute superhuman
traits to characters.
exaggerate
Verb
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; do something to
an excessive degree
Synonyms
Overstate, magnify, amplify, inflate
Week 4
September 22
Tendency
Persistent
Extricate
Flaunt
tendency
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tendency
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The puppy has a tendency to chew on things.
tendency
Noun
Likelihood of behaving in a certain way
Synonyms
Inclination, propensity, leaning
persistent
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persistent
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The persistent hikers finally overcame the last obstacle
and reached the summit. Their ordeal left them with
persistent aches and pains.
persistent
adj.
Not giving up
Lasting a long time
Synonyms
Perseverant, insistent, relentless
extricate
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extricate
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The bear struggled to extricate itself from the net.
extricate
Verb
to set free from a difficult or
embarrassing situation
Synonyms
Free, release, disentangle
flaunt
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flaunt
Guess the meaning using context clues.
My cousin loves to flaunt her expensive clothes whenever
she has the chance.
flaunt
Verb
To display noticeably
Synonym
Show off, display, parade
Week 5
September 29
Deception
Immobile
Avert
Fastidious
Deception
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Deception
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The movie villain's deception to disguise his identity was
uncovered by the clever detective.
Deception
Noun
A trick or lie meant to deceive someone
Synonyms
Deceit, fraud, trickery
Immobile
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Immobile
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The car is totally immobile without its battery.
Immobile
Adjective
Unable to move
Synonyms
Motionless
Avert
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Avert
Guess the meaning using context clues.
A sudden noise made the driver avert his eyes from the
road. Fortunately, he was able to avert an accident by
refocusing on the traffic ahead.
Avert
Verb
To turn away from
To prevent
Synonyms
Prevent, avoid
Fastidious
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Fastidious
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The fastidious eater complained about every dish served
at dinner.
Fastidious
Adj
Not easy to please
Synonyms
Painstaking, meticulous
Week 6
Lunge
Reluctant
Confront
Ambiguous
Lunge
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Lunge
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The kitten lunged at my fish sandwich.
Lunge
Verb
To move forward suddenly
Synonym
Jab, stab, thrust, charge
Reluctant
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Reluctant
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The young boy was reluctant to jump into the deep end of
the pool.
Reluctant
Adjective
Unwilling
Synonym
Unwilling, opposed, resistant
Confront
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Confront
Guess the meaning using context clues.
I decided to confront my brother about using my bike
without permission.
Confront
Verb
To meet or face boldly
Synonyms
Tackle, address, face
Ambiguous
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Ambiguous
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The judge asked the witness to clarify her ambiguous
answer.
Ambiguous
Adj
Having more than one possible
meaning
Synonym
Debatable
Week 7
Encumber
Indispensable
Mortify
Bountiful
Encumber
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encumber
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The escaping robber was encumbered by the heavy sack
of loot.
encumber
Verb
To weigh down or burden
Synonym
Hamper, hinder, obstruct, impede
Indispensable
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Indispensable
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Although we can live a long time without food, water is
indispensable.
indispensable
Adj
Absolutely necessary
Synonyms
Vital, essential, necessary, crucial, key
Mortify
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mortify
Guess the meaning using context clues.
At my graduation party, my brother mortified me when he
began to sing off-key into the karaoke machine.
mortify
Verb
To cause someone to fell terrible embarrassment.
Synonyms
Humiliate, embarrass, shame, abash, horrify, appall
Bountiful
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bountiful
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Because everyone brought something to eat, we had a
bountiful amount of food for the potluck.
bountiful
Adj
More than enough
Synonyms
Plenty, plentiful, abundant, ample, copious
Week 8
Endorse
Idle
Descend
Absorb
Endorse
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endorse
Guess the meaning using context clues.
Famous athletes sometimes endorse athletic gear. They
have to endorse a contract to make a legal agreement
with a sporting gear company.
endorse
Verb
1. To give support or approval to
2. To sign one’s name
Synonyms
1. advocate, favor, commend, praise
2. sign, authenticate
Idle
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idle
Guess the meaning using context clues.
I like to spend my idle hours on on a rainy day watching
old movies.
idle
Adj
Not busy; doing nothing
Synonyms
Lazy, inactive
Descend
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descend
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The squirrel quickly descended from the treetop to the
ground.
descend
Verb
To move from a higher place to a lower place
Synonyms
Go down, come down
Absorb
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absorb
Guess the meaning using context clues.
Marta is absorbed by an interest in horses. She absorbs
all the books she can find on the subject.
Absorb
Verb
1. To involve or engage completely
2. To take in or soak up
Synonyms
1. Engrossed, captivated
2. Soak up, draw in
Week 9
Erroneous
Mesmerize
Jubilant
Repose
Erroneous
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erroneous
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The garage sale address given in the
newspaper was erroneous, so we never
found the right location.
Erroneous
Adjective
Containing an error
Synonyms
Untrue, inaccurate, false, flawed,
misguided
Mesmerize
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mesmerize
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clues.
The meteor shower mesmerized
everyone who saw it.
Mesmerize
Verb
To fascinate
Synonyms
Enthrall, grip, spellbind, entrance
Jubilant
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jubilant
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The streets were filled with jubilant
spectators as the Olympic victors
paraded past.
Jubilant
Adjective
Feeling or showing great joy
Synonyms
Ecstatic, elated, euphoric, joyous
Repose
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Repose
Noun
Freedom from activity or responsibility
Synonyms
Inactivity, stillness, peace
Week 10
Conform
Fatigue
Redundant
Ravenous
Conform
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conform
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I’d rather sit on the floor, but in school I
must conform and sit at a desk.
Conform
Verb
To act or think in a way that follows the
rules
Synonyms
Comply, yield, follow, obey
Fatigue
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fatigue
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I felt extreme fatigue after the twentymile bike ride.
Fatigue
Noun
The condition of being very tired
Synonyms
Exhausted, weariness
Redundant
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redundant
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Wearing uniforms everyday with little change can become
redundant.
The woman said that she finally changer her hair style
after 20 years because it was redundant.
Redundant
Adjective
Being in excess; exceeding what is
usual or natural
Synonyms
Unnecessary, superfluous
Ravenous
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ravenous
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Right before lunch, my stomach growls
because I am ravenous.
Ravenous
Adjective
Extremely Hungry
Synonyms
Ferocious, greedy, voracious, famished
Week 11
Trepidation
Tenacious
Permeate
Intrepid
Trepidation
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Trepidation
Trepidation
Noun
A fear about something that may
happen
Synonyms
Fear, apprehension, dread, tension,
unease
Tenacious
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Tenacious
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The detective tenacious in his search for
clues, which led him to the truth.
Tenacious
Adjective
Keeping a firm hold on something
Synonyms
Persistent, determined, insistent
Permeate
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Permeate
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The smell of perfume was so strong that it
permeated the hallways and classrooms,
giving some students headaches.
Permeate
Verb
To spread throughout (something)
Synonyms
Pervade, fill, penetrate
Intrepid
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Intrepid
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The intrepid reporter would face any
situation with ease.
Intrepid
Adjective
Adventurous (often used for rhetorical
or humorous effect)
Synonyms
Fearless, unafraid, bold, heroic
Week 12
Incessant
Incandescent
Impede
Benevolent
Incessant
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Incessant
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The dog’s incessant barking kept me
awake all night.
Incessant
Adjective
The continuation of something
unpleasant without pause or
interruption
Synonyms
Constant, continuing, persistent,
relentless
Incandescent
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Incandescent
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The volcano erupted in incandescent
liquid rock.
Incandescent
Adjective
Showing light as a result of being
heated
Passionate or brilliant
Synonyms
White-hot, burning, fiery
Passionate, ardent, fervent
Impede
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Impede
Guess the meaning using context clues.
A piece of candy became caught in the
child’s throat and began to impeded his
breathing, so he began to choke.
Impede
Verb
To delay or prevent (someone or
something) by obstructing them
Synonyms
Hinder, obstruct, hamper
Benevolent
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Benevolent
Guess the meaning using context clues.
During the holidays, it is especially
important to show benevolence towards
one’s neighbors.
Benevolent
Adjective
Well-meaning and kindly
Synonyms
Kindly, compassionate, caring
Week 13
Astute
Apathy
Admonish
Emulate
Astute
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Astute
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The astute business man could always
find the right person for the job.
Astute
Adjective
having or showing an ability to
accurately assess situations or people
and turn this to one's advantage.
Synonyms
Shrewd, crafty, intuitive
Apathy
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Apathy
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The widespread apathy among the
students resulted in low attendance and
high failure rates.
Apathy
Noun
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or
concern.
Synonyms
Indifference, unconcern, lethargy
Admonish
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Admonish
Guess the meaning using context clues.
She admonished him when he used bad
manners at the dinner table.
Admonish
Verb
to warn or scold someone firmly
Synonyms
Reprimand, berate, criticize
Emulate
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______________
4 I know the word and it means _____________
Emulate
Guess the meaning using context clues.
My mother told me not to emulate my
brother’s bad behavior, or I would be
sorry.
Emulate
Verb
match or surpass (a person or
achievement), typically by imitation.
Synonyms
Imitate, copy, mirror
Week 14
Elude
Eloquent
Elicit
Debacle
Elude
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Elude
Guess the meaning using context clues.
He managed to elude the police by escaping
into an alley.
Elude
Verb
Escape from (a danger, an enemy),
typically in a skillful or cunning way.
Synonyms
Evade, avoid, dodge
Eloquent
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Eloquent
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The President gave an eloquent speech
on the importance of volunteering.
Eloquent
Adjective
fluent or persuasive in speaking or
writing.
Synonyms
Fluent, articulate, expressive
Elicit
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Elicit
Guess the meaning using context clues.
The extremely successful comedy elicits
laughs from all audience members.
Elicit
Verb
To draw out (a response, answer, or
fact) from someone in reaction to one's
own actions
Synonyms
Obtain, extract, evoke
Debacle
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Debacle
Guess the meaning using context clues.
In the 1930’s, the great financial debacle
became known as The Great Depression.
Debacle
Noun
A sudden failure
Synonyms
Fiasco, failure, catastrophe, mess