English 9 Davila (Lessons 1-12)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 archaic | no longer used or applicable; ancient (adjective) |
| argot | noun. The informal, specialized vocabulary or expressions of a particular group. (noun) |
| connotation | ideas or meanings suggested by a word; associations that go beyond a word's literal meaning (noun) |
| denotation | the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression (noun) |
| idiom | an expression with a special meaning that cannot be understood from the meanings of the individual words; a nonliteral expression (noun) |
| jargon | language used by special group; technical terminology; gibberish; nonsensical or incoherent talk (noun) |
| pidgin | A simplified form of speech developed from two or more languages. (noun) |
| semantics | The study of meaning and word interpretation; the exact meaning of a word (noun) |
| standard | Conforming to the established language used by educated speakers (adjective) Something established as a measure of quality. (noun) |
| vernacular | Everyday language, rather than literary language (noun). The native language or dialect of a country, place, or group. (noun) Commonly spoken by a region or group. (adjective) |
| atlas | A book or bound collection of maps (noun) |
| epicure | a person with refined taste, especially in food and drink (noun) |
| galvanize | to stimulate or urge into action; to spur (verb) |
| jovial | jolly; filled with good cheer (adjective) |
| nemesis | A source of harm or ruin; an opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome (noun); One who inflicts retribution or vengeance (noun) |
| Pyrrhic victory | A victory that is offset by staggering loses or that comes at a huge price. (noun) |
| quixotic | Dedicated to unreachable goals; idealistic but not practical (adjective) |
| saturnine | Gloomy and sullen (adjective) |
| Sisyphean | Requiring endless effort; without result or success (adjective) |
| solecism | A nonstandard or improper use of language (noun); a mistake in manners or behavior (noun) |
| behold | To gaze or look upon (verb) |
| discernment | Excellent judgment and insight; skill in perceiving (noun) |
| envision | To picture in the the mind; to imagine (verb) |
| foresee | To see or know ahead of time (verb) |
| gape | To stare in amazement, often with the mouth wide open (verb) |
| impressionistic | Describing a highly persona, individual response to experience (adjective); Reflecting a style of painting of the late nineteenth century that focuses on a personal or momentary view of something (adjective) |
| myopia | Lack of planning for the future; shortsightedness (noun); nearsightedness; a condition in which distant objects appear blurred (noun) |
| perceptive | Marked by understanding or awareness; sharp; sensitive (adjective) |
| premonition | A feeling that something will happen in the future; an advance warning (noun) |
| subliminal | Below the threshold of conscious thought; not detectable, but able bring a response (adjective) |
| cessation | A bringing or coming to an end; a halt (noun) |
| commence | To begin (verb) |
| deter | To prevent or discourage from acting, by means of fear or doubt (verb) |
| hamper | To prevent from moving freely or making progress; to limit (verb); A large basket, usually with a cover (noun) |
| obstruction | Something that blocks or gets in the way; an obstacle (noun) |
| preclude | To make impossible or unlikely; to prevent (verb) |
| procrastinate | To delay; to put off doing something (verb) |
| scuttle | To run or move with short, hurried movements; to scurry (verb) |
| subside | To sink to a lower or more normal level (verb); To become less active or intense (verb) |
| thwart | To prevent from taking place; block (verb) |
| apologist | A person who speaks in defense of person, an idea, or a position. (noun) |
| dissuade | To discourage from doing something through persuasion. (verb) |
| dupe | To take advantage of people by tricking ro fooling them (Verb); Someone tricked and taken advantage of (noun) |
| fallacy | A false belief (noun); Faulty and illogical reasoning (noun) |
| imply | To hint; to suggest indirectly (verb) |
| indisputable | Beyond doubt or question; certain (adjective) |
| infer | To draw a conclusion from evidence (verb) |
| red herring | Something that draws attention away from the main issue (noun) |
| refute | To prove to be false or invalid; to deny the accuracy of or truth of (verb) |
| substantiate | To support with evidence (verb) |
| accolade | praise (noun); An award (noun) |
| adulation | Adoration; excessive praise or flattery (noun) |
| anathema | Something or someone that is greatly hated and avoided |
| commend | To give approval or praise (verb) |
| critique | A detailed review; an evaluation (noun) |
| eulogy | A tribute spoken or written praise, often given in honor of a person who has died (noun) |
| homage | Publicly expressed honor or respect (noun) |
| laudable | Worthy of praise and honor (adjective) |
| quibble | To criticize, argue, or raise objections over something unimportant (verb); an unimportant complaint (noun) |
| reproach | To criticize or express disapproval (verb) |
| bland | Calming or soothing; not spicy or irritating; lacking flavor (adjective); Dull; plain to the point of being boring (adjective) |
| culinary | Related to cooking or kitchens (adjective) |
| cutlery | Utensils used for eating, such as knives, forks and spoons (noun); cutting instruments and tools (noun) |
| devour | To consume or eat up greedily or enthusiastically (verb) |
| morsel | A very small piece; a small treat (noun) |
| pungent | Having a sharp, strong taste or smell (adjective); strong, sharp and penetrating |
| quaff | To drink heartily and deeply (verb) |
| ravenous | Extremely hungry (adjective) |
| savory | Adjective: Pleasing to the taste or smell; appetizing; flavorful, spicy or salty; morally good or satisfactory; respectable |
| simmer | To cook gently in a liquid, just at or below the boiling point; to be filled up with pent up emotion (verb) |
| blight | To have a negative effect on; to ruin (verb); Something that ruins or greatly harms; a terrible condition, environment, or process (noun) |
| cataclysm | An intense and violent disaster or change (noun) |
| decomposition | The process of rotting, breaking down, or disintegration (noun) |
| eradication | The act of tearing out by the roots, or of eliminating as if tearing out by the roots (noun) |
| havoc | Widespread destruction & devastation (noun); chaos and disorder (noun) |
| mar | To inflict damage or spoil the quality of (verb) |
| obliterate | To wipe out completely; to do away with, leaving no trace (verb) |
| pugnacious | Combative; eager for a fight (adjective) |
| pulverize | To pound, crush or ground into powder or dust (verb) |
| stagnant | Stale and foul because of a lack of movement; lacking progress or vitality |
| broach | To bring up a subject for discussion (verb) |
| convene | To assemble formally; to come together officially (verb) |
| debut | To make first public appearance (verb); a formal presentation of young woman into society (noun) |
| embark | To board a plane or ship (verb); To start a major effort; to set out on a venture (verb) |
| generate | To create; to bring into being (verb) |
| incipient | Beginning to exist or appear ( adjective) |
| initiative | A beginning or an introductory step; an opening move (noun); The ability to wish or start something; determination (noun) |
| innovation | Something newly introduced or created (noun) |
| novice | A beginner (noun) |
| overture | A piece or music intended to introduce a longer work (noun); an act or offer showing a readiness to form a relationship or to negotiate (noun) |
| devious | Meant to trick; not straightforward; shifty (adjective) |
| duplicity | Deliberate deception in behavior and speech (noun) |
| fictitious | False or fake; assumed to be false in order to deceive (adjective); relating to fiction, imaginary, unreal (adjective) |
| guile | Sly intelligence; crafty with the intention to deceive (noun) |
| gullible | Easily fooled or deceived (adjective) |
| hypocritical | Giving a false appearance; saying one thing but doing another (adjective) |
| masquerade | To disguise oneself; to put on a false or deceptive appearance (verb); a disguise or false appearance; a scheme or charade (noun) |
| overt | Open and observable; not hidden or secret (adjective) |
| reputable | Having a good reputation; well thought of; honorable or trustworthy (adjective) |
| veracity | Truthfulness or accuracy; conformity to fact ro truth (noun) |
| acme | The highest point of achievement |
| adept | Very skillful |
| aptitude | a.) Natural ability; talent. b.) quickness in understanding; intelligence |
| astute | Having shrewd judgment; observant, clever, and cunning |
| finesse | a.) verb: To handle a situation with subtle skill; b) noun: refinement, delicacy, and skill |
| painstaking | Requiring great care; extreme effort or diligence |
| precocious | Showing unusually early development or maturity |
| prodigy | A person, often young, with exceptional talents or powers |
| resourceful | Effective and imaginative in solving problems |
| virtuoso | A very skilled musician or other type of artist; an expert or master artist |
| idiosyncrasy | An unusual habit of one particular person |
| innocuous | Harmless; not likely to offend anyone |
| obtrusive | a.) Unpleasantly noticeable; bold b) thrusting out |
| orthodox | a.) Doing or believing what is commonly accepted or customary; b) Following established faiths and beliefs |
| prevalent | Widely or commonly existing or practiced |
| prosaic | Dull; lacking in imagination and spirit |
| quaint | Charmingly odd, especially in an old fashioned way |
| rarity | Something that is very infrequent or scarce |
| singular | a.) unique; b) remarkable, beyond what is ordinary |
| trite | Overused and therefore lacking interest |
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