Ms. Polo English Final review (11th grade)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Acclaim | to proclaim or announce with noisy approval, such as shouts and applause (v./n.) |
| Rejuvenate | to make youthful or like new again; to renew or reinvigorate (v.) |
| Whet | to excite or stimulate (the mind or appetite); to hone or sharpen (a knife or a mind) (v.) |
| Scrutinize | to examine minutely, with close attention (v.) |
| Vacillate | to fluctuate; to change from one opinion to another; also, to hesitate (v.) |
| Thwart | to foil, baffle, or frustrate (someone's attempts) (v.) |
| Revere | to respect and honor; to venerate, worship (v.) |
| Sanction | 1. to confirm, authorize; endorse, approve, support (v.) 2. authorization approval, forceful measures to assure compliance with law (n.) |
| Temper | to moderate or adjust as conditions require; or, to strengthen through hardship (v.) |
| Saturate | to fill completely; satiate, soak (v.) |
| Venerate | to revere, respect, and admire with deference (v.) |
| Waive | to give up voluntarily; relinquish; forgo or postpone (v.) |
| Clamor | great outcry or shouting; noisy or confused demand (v./n.) |
| Disclaim | to deny or disavow; speak in denial; repudiate (v.) |
| Imply | to suggest or hint without stating directly (v.) |
| Explicit | fully and precisely revealed; without question (adj.) |
| Brevity | shortness, briefness; conciseness of expression (n.) |
| Criterion | a standard used for making judgments (n.) |
| Paucity | lack or scarcity of number or amount (n.) |
| Prodigious | inspiring awe; enormous in size or capacity (adj.) |
| Meager | lacking in quality or quantity; scanty, skimpy, spare, sparse (adj.) |
| Redundant | extra and unnecessary; superfluous; unneeded (adj.) |
| Delineate | to portray accurately; outline, describe (v.) |
| Ephemeral | short-lived, fleeting, transient (adj.) |
| Copious | superabundant; in plentiful supply (adj.) |
| Dearth | scarcity or lack; paucity (n.) |
| Evanescent | fading or vanishing quickly, like vapor; transient (adj.) |
| Scanty | brief or short; lacking desired amount or size; meager (adj.) |
| Minuscule | very. very small (adj.) |
| Mince | to chop very fine; to walk or talk in an affected way (v.) |
| Magnanimous | generously forgiving; big-spirited (adj.) |
| Magnate | someone of power, rank or influence (n.) |
| Aesthetic | referring to a sense of beauty; artistic (adj.) |
| Eclectic | carefully selected from many good sources (adj.) |
| Gratuitous | offered freely, but not necessary under the circumstances, therefore unwanted or unneeded (adj.) |
| Heinous | shockingly awful, appalling; abominable, outrageous (adj.) |
| Mundane | everyday, commonplace, like menial chores (adj.) |
| Arduous | demanding, hard to achieve strenuous (adj.) |
| Prodigal | wildly extravagant or lavish in spending (adj.) |
| Quixotic | extravagantly idealistic; unpredictable; unrealistic or imaginary (adj.) |
| Inevitable | unavoidable (adj.) |
| Irony | the opposite of what would be normal or expected humor based on incongruity (n.) |
| Expedient | suitable, practical, or advisable; also, opportunistic (adj.) |
| Apocryphal | of doubtful authorship; fictitious (adj.) |
| Predilection | natural preference; positive feelings for (n.) |
| Negligible | or only minor importance, if any (adj.) |
| Legitimate | correct by law; conforming to accepted procedure (adj.) |
| Legislate | to formally enact as law; to rule legally (v.) |
| Verbose | using more words than necessary; wordy (adj.) |
| Blasphemy | disrespect shown for something holy, sacred, or important (n.) |
| Vilify | to say horrible, critical things about someone or something (v.) |
| Tirade | a long, angry, emotional speech (n.) |
| Slander | to make a false statement that ruins another person's reputation (v.) |
| Garble | to cause words to be unclear or confusing (v.) |
| Rhetoric | language used to influence people that is often not sincere or honest (n.) |
| Diatribe | long, angry, bitter speech or piece of writing (n.) |
| Vitriolic | using harsh, angry words (adj.) |
| Jargon | special language or terminology used by a particular group (n.) |
| Satire | comedy using humor to show that something is weak, foolish, or bad (n.) |
| Garrulous | extremely talkative (adj.) |
| Indict | to charge with an offense, in court or informally (v.) |
| Edict | a formal order or command; a command by law (n.) |
| Ambiguous | indefinite, open to more than one interpretation; obscure, uncertain (adj.) |
| Capitulate | to give in, surrender, acquiesce (v.) |
| Defer | to yield to someone of greater authority or age; to put off until another time (v.) |
| Tentative | hesitant, unsure, uncertain (adj.) |
| Indifferent | not good or bad; unconcerned or not curious; aloof or detached; unbiased (adj.) |
| Lethargy | serious tiredness; laziness, torpor (n.) |
| Innocuous | harmless; or dull, insipid (adj.) |
| Ambivalence | fluctuation between one thing and another; uncertainty or indecision (n.) |
| Dubious | doubtful; of questionable truth or quality; suspicious (adj.) |
| Languor | sluggishness; tiredness or weakness; lethargy (n.) |
| Fluctuate | to shift up and down; or, to come and go, as ocean waves (v.) |
| Stagnant | unmoving or not flowing (stagnant water); stale (stagnant air); inactive (adj.) |
| Evade | to avoid, dodge, or circumvent a person or issue (v.) |
| Pervade | to go throughout, to diffuse throughout, to permeate (v.) |
| Deduce | to conclude or infer by reasoned thought (v.) |
| Conducive | apt to promote or assist (adj.) |
| Undermine | to weaken or destroy bit by bit; to sap the strength of by undercutting (v.) |
| Repudiate | to disown, disclaim, reject, or refuse (v.) |
| Enhance | to make better or more desirable in some way (v.) |
| Rescind | to cancel or annul; to repeal, call back (v.) |
| Solicit | to ask for time, money, or moral support; to lure into wrongdoing (v.) solicitous, showing concern (adj.) |
| Emanate | to seep forth (smells or ideas); to emit (v.) |
| Extricate | to free from an entanglement or awkward spot (v.) |
| Hamper | to get in the way of; to hinder or impede (v.) |
| Expedite | to smooth or speed up a process; facilitate (v.) |
| Relegate | to put away or aside; to shift to a less important place; to position by rank (v.) |
| Emulate | to try to equal (or even exceed) an example; to imitate (v.) |
| Squander | to use up or spend in an overgenerous or silly way; to dissipate or waste (v.) |
| Subjugate | to subdue or conquer (v.) |
| Enjoin | to command or order urgently; to forbid or prohibit (v.) |
| Tortuous | winding or twisted, like a road; crooked, tricky (adj.) |
| Extort | to get something from a person by using gear or force or unfair power; to obtain by intimidation (v.) |
| Esteem | high opinion of one's worth or character (n./v.) |
| Disparity | difference in type, quality, or quantity (n.) |
| Fallacy | incorrect idea; wrong assumption; an error (n.) |
| Clemency | lenience or moderation in punishment; mercy (n.) |
| Fledgling | a young bird with new flight feathers; an untested beginner; novice (n.) |
| Hindrance | an obstacle, impediment; something in the way (n.) |
| Catharsis | a cleaning or purging that releases emotions (n.) |
| Anomaly | something different from the norm; irregularity or paradox (n.) |
| Censure | stern or official condemnation (n./v.) |
| Antithesis | a direct opposite (n.) |
| Indolence | supreme laziness or idleness; sloth (n.) |
| Jeopardy | an exposure to or possibility of danger (n.) |
| Gregarious | social and convivial; fond of groups (adj.) |
| Egregious | painfully noticeable; flagrant; outstandingly bad (adj.) |
| Novel | new or original (adj.) |
| Innovate | to do something new (v.) |
| Neophyte | novice, beginner, tyro, newcomer, proselyte (n.) |
| Benign | gentle, gracious, kind; benevolent in outlook; mild or favorable, not malignant (adj.) |
| Blithe | cheerful, lighthearted; or, casual or heedless (adj.) |
| Elation | exultation; high spirits (n.) |
| Ameliorate | to improve or better (a condition) (v.) |
| Serene | extremely quiet, calm, and peaceful (adj.) |
| Frivolous | not serious; inappropriately high-spirited; foolishly self-indulgent (adj.) |
| Assuage | to ease or relieve something that hurts or is worrisome to quiet pacify; to appease (v.) |
| Appease | to quiet, calm, allay; to pacify or conciliate (refers to people or emotions not conditions) (v.) |
| Jocular | jolly, fond of joking (adj.) |
| Effervescent | bubbling with high spirits; exhilarated (adj.) |
| Extol | to "sing" the praises of, glorify, praise highly (v.) |
| Placid | calm in nature, not easily ruffled; quiet (adj.) |
| Amiable | easy to get along with; friendly and good-natured (adj.) |
| Amity | friendship and good-will; harmony (n.) |
| Apathy | lack of feeling or interest; impassiveness; indifference (n.) |
| Dispassionate | fair; not affected by strong feeling (adj.) |
| Partial | biased or even strongly disposed toward; or, referring to a portion of a whole (adj.) |
| Impartial | unbiased, not prejudiced; fair, evenhanded (adj.) |
| Potent | strong, powerful; effective (adj.) |
| Impotent | lacking effectiveness; weak, lacking strength (adj.) |
| Inflate | to blow or puff up, either literally or figuratively; to expand or enlarge, sometimes unwisely (v.) |
| Deflate | to let the air out of, thereby reducing in size, either a tire or someone's ego |
| Famous | widely known; outstanding, noted, excellent (adj.) |
| Infamous | of exceedingly bad repute; disgraceful (adj.) |
| Savory | very tasty, palatable; referring to a good reputation; edifying or mind-pleasing (adj.) |
| Unsavory | smelling or tasting bad; morally repugnant or disgusting; distasteful (adj.) |
| Tangible | real, concrete, able to be touched (palpable); perceptible (adj.) |
| Intangible | not concrete; impalpable yet real, such as cheerfulness (adj.) |
| Auspicious | highly favorable; propitious (adj.) |
| Inauspicious | unfavorable; foreboding ill (adj.) |
| Discriminate | to notice difference, distinguish clearly between objects or choices; to treat differently (v.) |
| Indiscriminate | at random, without discrimination; haphazard (adj.) |
| Consent | agreement; acceptance (n.) |
| Dissent | disagreement (n.) |
| Neutral | without bias or prejudice; neither for not against (adj.) |
| Biased | prejudiced; having a distinct feeling one way or another (adj.) |
| Autocrat | one who makes and executes the laws; dictator (n.) |
| Aristocracy | a privileged class; certain well-qualified people; an upper class of hereditary nobility (n.) |
| Demagogue | false leader who tells people what they want to hear, using popular prejudices to win approval (n.) |
| Pandemic | throughout an entire (pan) population (adj.) |
| Affiliate | to bring into close association or connection (v.) |
| Nonchalant | coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual (adj.) |
| Rash | acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration (adj.) |
| Tycoon | a businessperson of great wealth and power; magnate (n.) |
| Caustic | capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue (adj.) |
| Cache | a hiding place, especially one in the ground, for ammunition, food, treasures, etc. (n.) |
| Awry | with a turn or twist to one side; askew (adverb) |
| Cruet | a glass bottle, especially one for holding vinegar, oil, etc. (n.) |
| Dilemma | a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives (n.) |
| Fidelity | strict observance of promises, duties, etc. (n.) |
| Apportion | to distribute or allocate proportionally; divide and assign according to some rule of proportional distribution (v.) |
| Dishearten | to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage (v.) |
| Nettle | to irritate, annoy, or provoke (v.) |
| Tremulous | characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness (adj.) |
| Semblance | outward aspect or appearance (n.) |
| Crescendo | a gradual, steady increase in loudness or force (n.) |
| Antipathy | a natural, basic, or habitual repugnance; aversion (n.) |
| Autarchy | absolute sovereignty (n.) |
| Bon Mot | a clever saying, phrase or witticism (n.) |
| Accoutrements | the equipment, excluding weapons and clothing, of a soldier (n.) |
| Sardonic | characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering (adj.) |
| Recalcitrant | resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory (adj.) |
| Blanch | to become white; turn pale (v.) |
| Potentate | a person who possesses great power, as a sovereign, monarch, or ruler (n.) |
| Shrew | a woman of violent temper and speech; termagant (n.) |
| Putrefy | to render putrid; cause to rot or decay with an offensive odor (v.) |
| Emissary | a representative sent on a mission or errand (n.) |
| Itinerant | traveling from place to place, especially on a circuit, as a minister, judge, or sales representative (adj.) |
| Paean | any song of praise, joy, or triumph (n.) |
| Contrite | caused by or showing sincere remorse (adj.) |
| Proletarian | belonging to the lowest or poorest class of the people (adj.) |
| Ruthless | without pity or compassion; cruel; merciless (adj.) |
| Antidote | a medicine or other remedy for counteracting the effects of poison, disease, etc. (n.) |
| Divulge | to disclose or reveal (something private, secret, or previously unknown) (v.) |
| Detrimental | damaging; harmful (adj.) |
| Incoherent | without logical or meaningful connection; disjointed; rambling (adj.) |
| Masticate | to chew (v.) |
| Vertical | being in a position or direction perpendicular to the plane of the horizon; upright; plumb (adj.) |
| Credible | capable of being believed; believable (adj.) |
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