Semester 1 Vocabulary. Week 1: September 2 Petty Venture Whim Quizzical.

Semester 1 Vocabulary

Week 1: September 2Petty

Venture

Whim

Quizzical

pettyRate the word

1-I have never heard of this word2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea

what it means3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’

meaning is ______________4 I know the word and it means _____________

pettyGuess the meaning using context clues

”Students shouldn’t argue over such petty things like who gets to answer the question first.”

pettyadj.

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

ventureRate the word




ventureGuess the meaning using context clues.

After hearing the creaking sounds in the house, she carefully ventured outside the bedroom.

venturenoun

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

whimRate the word




whimGuess the meaning using context clues.

The teenager dyed her hair blue on a whim last weekend.

whimnoun

an odd or fanciful or capricious idea; a sudden desire

Synonyms notion, whimsy, caprice, impulse

quizzicalRate the word




quizzicalGuess the meaning using context clues.

After I told the the long, complicated joke, she gave me a quizzical look.

quizzicaladj.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know); playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

Synonymquestioning, mocking, teasing

Week 2Moderate

Fiasco

Gritty

Contemplate

moderateRate the word




moderateGuess 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

fiascoRate the word




fiascoGuess 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.

fiasconoun

a sudden and violent collapse

Synonyms debacle, blunder

grittyRate the word




grittyGuess the meaning using context clues.

The sandpaper was gritty.Those that chose to move west on the Oregon

Trail had a gritty disposition.

grittyadj.

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

contemplateRate the word




contemplateGuess the meaning using context clues.

She contemplated her reflection in the mirror.

contemplateverb

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 VocabularySeptember 15

Diplomatic

Taunt

Obsolete

Exaggerate

diplomaticRate the word




diplomaticGuess 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.

diplomaticadj.

skilled in dealing with people

Synonyms Tactful

tauntRate the word




tauntGuess 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.

tauntVerb

To tease or make fun of

Synonyms Mock, tease

obsoleteRate the word




obsoleteGuess the meaning using context clues.

Just as CD’s made records a thing of the past, DVD players made VCR’s obsolete.

obsoleteadj.

old; no longer in use or valid or fashionable; no longer in use

Synonyms out-of-date, ancient, extinct, stale

exaggerateRate the word




exaggerateGuess the meaning using context clues.

Tall tales usually exaggerate and attribute superhuman traits to characters.

exaggerateVerb

to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; do something to an excessive degree

SynonymsOverstate, magnify, amplify, inflate

Week 4September 22

Tendency

Persistent

Extricate

Flaunt

tendencyRate the word




tendencyGuess the meaning using context clues.

The puppy has a tendency to chew on things.

tendencyNoun

Likelihood of behaving in a certain way

Synonyms Inclination, propensity, leaning

persistentRate the word




persistentGuess 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.

persistentadj.

Not giving upLasting a long time

Synonyms Perseverant, insistent, relentless

extricateRate the word




extricateGuess the meaning using context clues.

The bear struggled to extricate itself from the net.

extricateVerb

to set free from a difficult or embarrassing situation

Synonyms Free, release, disentangle

flauntRate the word




flauntGuess the meaning using context clues.

My cousin loves to flaunt her expensive clothes whenever she has the chance.

flauntVerb

To display noticeably

SynonymShow off, display, parade

Week 5September 29

Deception

Immobile

Avert

Fastidious

DeceptionRate the word




Guess the meaning using context clues.The movie villain's deception to disguise his

identity was uncovered by the clever detective.

Deception

NounA trick or lie meant to deceive

someone

SynonymsDeceit, fraud, trickery

Deception

ImmobileRate the word




Guess the meaning using context clues.The car is totally immobile without its battery.

Immobile

AdjectiveUnable to move

SynonymsMotionless

Immobile

AvertRate the word




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

VerbTo turn away fromTo prevent

SynonymsPrevent, avoid

Avert

FastidiousRate the word




Guess the meaning using context clues.The fastidious eater complained about every dish

served at dinner.

Fastidious

AdjNot easy to please

SynonymsPainstaking, meticulous

Fastidious

Week 6Lunge

Reluctant

Confront

Ambiguous

LungeRate the word




LungeGuess the meaning using context clues.

The kitten lunged at my fish sandwich.

LungeVerb

To move forward suddenly

SynonymJab, stab, thrust, charge

ReluctantRate the word




ReluctantGuess the meaning using context clues.

The young boy was reluctant to jump into the deep end of the pool.

ReluctantAdjective

Unwilling

SynonymUnwilling, opposed, resistant

ConfrontRate the word




ConfrontGuess the meaning using context clues.

I decided to confront my brother about using my bike without permission.

ConfrontVerb

To meet or face boldly

SynonymsTackle, address, face

AmbiguousRate the word




AmbiguousGuess the meaning using context clues.

The judge asked the witness to clarify her ambiguous answer.

AmbiguousAdj

Having more than one possible meaning

SynonymDebatable

Week 7Encumber

Indispensable

Mortify

Bountiful

EncumberRate the word




encumberGuess the meaning using context clues.

The escaping robber was encumbered by the heavy sack of loot.

encumberVerb

To weigh down or burden

SynonymHamper, hinder, obstruct, impede

IndispensableRate the word




IndispensableGuess the meaning using context clues.

Although we can live a long time without food, water is indispensable.

indispensableAdj

Absolutely necessary

SynonymsVital, essential, necessary, crucial, key

MortifyRate the word




mortifyGuess the meaning using context clues.

At my graduation party, my brother mortified me when he began to sing off-key into the karaoke machine.

mortifyVerb

To cause someone to fell terrible embarrassment.

SynonymsHumiliate, embarrass, shame, abash, horrify,

appall

BountifulRate the word




bountifulGuess the meaning using context clues.

Because everyone brought something to eat, we had a bountiful amount of food for the potluck.

bountifulAdj

More than enough

SynonymsPlenty, plentiful, abundant, ample, copious

Week 8Endorse

Idle

Descend

Absorb

EndorseRate the word




endorseGuess 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.

endorseVerb

1. To give support or approval to2. To sign one’s name

Synonyms1. advocate, favor, commend, praise2. sign, authenticate

IdleRate the word




idleGuess the meaning using context clues.

I like to spend my idle hours on on a rainy day watching old movies.

idleAdj

Not busy; doing nothing

SynonymsLazy, inactive

DescendRate the word




descendGuess the meaning using context clues.

The squirrel quickly descended from the treetop to the ground.

descendVerb

To move from a higher place to a lower place

SynonymsGo down, come down

AbsorbRate the word




absorbGuess the meaning using context clues.

Marta is absorbed by an interest in horses. She absorbs all the books she can find on the subject.

AbsorbVerb

1. To involve or engage completely2. To take in or soak up

Synonyms1. Engrossed, captivated2. Soak up, draw in

Week 9Erroneous

Mesmerize

Jubilant

Repose

ErroneousRate the word




erroneousGuess the meaning using context

clues.The garage sale address given in

the newspaper was erroneous, so we never found the right location.

ErroneousAdjective

Containing an error

Synonyms

Untrue, inaccurate, false, flawed, misguided

MesmerizeRate the word




mesmerizeGuess the meaning using

context clues.The meteor shower

mesmerized everyone who saw it.

MesmerizeVerb

To fascinate

Synonyms

Enthrall, grip, spellbind, entrance

JubilantRate the word




jubilantGuess the meaning using context

clues.The streets were filled with

jubilant spectators as the Olympic victors paraded past.

JubilantAdjective

Feeling or showing great joy

Synonyms

Ecstatic, elated, euphoric, joyous

ReposeRate the word




ReposeNoun

Freedom from activity or responsibility

Synonyms

Inactivity, stillness, peace

Week 10Conform

Fatigue

Redundant

Ravenous

ConformRate the word




conformGuess the meaning using context

clues.I’d rather sit on the floor, but in

school I must conform and sit at a desk.

ConformVerb

To act or think in a way that follows the rules

Synonyms

Comply, yield, follow, obey

FatigueRate the word




fatigueGuess the meaning using context

clues.I felt extreme fatigue after the

twenty-mile bike ride.

FatigueNoun

The condition of being very tired

Synonyms

Exhausted, weariness

RedundantRate the word




redundantGuess the meaning using context clues.

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.

RedundantAdjective

Being in excess; exceeding what is usual or natural

Synonyms

Unnecessary, superfluous

RavenousRate the word




ravenousGuess the meaning using context

clues.Right before lunch, my stomach

growls because I am ravenous.

RavenousAdjective

Extremely Hungry

Synonyms

Ferocious, greedy, voracious, famished

Week 11Trepidation

Tenacious

Permeate

Intrepid

TrepidationRate the word




TrepidationGuess the meaning using context clues.I took the leadership role with

considerable trepidation because of all the responsibility.

TrepidationNoun

A fear about something that may happen

Synonyms

Fear, apprehension, dread, tension, unease

TenaciousRate the word




TenaciousGuess the meaning using context

clues.The detective tenacious in his

search for clues, which led him to the truth.

TenaciousAdjective

Keeping a firm hold on something

Synonyms

Persistent, determined, insistent

PermeateRate the word




PermeateGuess the meaning using context

clues.The smell of perfume was so strong

that it permeated the hallways and classrooms, giving some students headaches.

PermeateVerb

To spread throughout (something)

Synonyms

Pervade, fill, penetrate

IntrepidRate the word




IntrepidGuess the meaning using context

clues.The intrepid reporter would face any

situation with ease.

IntrepidAdjective

Adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)

Synonyms

Fearless, unafraid, bold, heroic

Week 12Incessant

Incandescent

Impede

Benevolent

IncessantRate the word




IncessantGuess the meaning using context

clues.The dog’s incessant barking kept me

awake all night.

IncessantAdjective

The continuation of something unpleasant without pause or interruption

Synonyms

Constant, continuing, persistent, relentless

IncandescentRate the word




IncandescentGuess the meaning using context

clues.The volcano erupted in incandescent

liquid rock.

IncandescentAdjective

Showing light as a result of being heated

Passionate or brilliant

Synonyms

White-hot, burning, fiery

Passionate, ardent, fervent

ImpedeRate the word




ImpedeGuess 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.

ImpedeVerb

To delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them

Synonyms

Hinder, obstruct, hamper

BenevolentRate the word




BenevolentGuess the meaning using context

clues.During the holidays, it is especially

important to show benevolence towards one’s neighbors.

BenevolentAdjective

Well-meaning and kindly

Synonyms

Kindly, compassionate, caring

Week 13Astute

Apathy

Admonish

Emulate

AstuteRate the word




AstuteGuess the meaning using context

clues.

The astute business man could always find the right person for the job.

AstuteAdjective

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Synonyms

Shrewd, crafty, intuitive

ApathyRate the word




ApathyGuess the meaning using context

clues.

The widespread apathy among the students resulted in low attendance and high failure rates.

ApathyNoun

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Synonyms

Indifference, unconcern, lethargy

AdmonishRate the word




AdmonishGuess the meaning using context

clues.

She admonished him when he used bad manners at the dinner table.

AdmonishVerb

to warn or scold someone firmly

Synonyms

Reprimand, berate, criticize

EmulateRate the word




EmulateGuess the meaning using context

clues.

My mother told me not to emulate my brother’s bad behavior, or I would be sorry.

EmulateVerb

match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.

Synonyms

Imitate, copy, mirror

Week 14Elude

Eloquent

Elicit

Debacle

EludeRate the word




EludeGuess the meaning using context

clues.He managed to elude the police by

escaping into an alley.

EludeVerb

Escape from (a danger, an enemy), typically in a skillful or cunning way.

Synonyms

Evade, avoid, dodge

EloquentRate the word




EloquentGuess the meaning using context

clues.The President gave an eloquent

speech on the importance of volunteering.

EloquentAdjective

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Synonyms

Fluent, articulate, expressive

ElicitRate the word




ElicitGuess the meaning using context

clues.The extremely successful comedy

elicits laughs from all audience members.

ElicitVerb

To draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions

Synonyms

Obtain, extract, evoke

DebacleRate the word




DebacleGuess the meaning using context

clues.In the 1930’s, the great financial

debacle became known as The Great Depression.

DebacleNoun

A sudden failure

Synonyms

Fiasco, failure, catastrophe, mess

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