PAP Vocabulary Lesson 13

Ardent – adj. In spite of Miriam’s ardent praise of Walter, I was not convinced of his ability. Predict the meaning of the word. Definition: intensely eager; passionate feeling

Assail - verb Critics assailed the book when it first appeared but the reading public loved it. Predict the definition of the word. Definition: attack violently or verbally, trouble in the mind

Asset - noun The late Mr. Kim’s assets include a valuable stamp collection. Predict the meaning of the word. Definition: something owned of value that can be sold, quality used to advantage.

Barter - verb The Pilgrims bartered with the Native American for the things they needed. Predict the definition of the word. Definition: exchanged goods or services without the use of money

Bonanza - noun The musical “Cats” was a bonanza for the estate of T.S. Eliot. Predict the definition of the word. Definition: source of great wealth; something that brings great wealth

Contagious – adj. They say that laughter is contagious. Predict the meaning of the word. Definition: able to be passed easily from one person to another.

Contemplate – verb Einstein contemplated the relationship between matter and energy. Predict the definition of the word. Definition: give careful thought to; ponder; have plans to; to intend.

Deter - verb Yesterday’s rough seas deterred the divers from exploring the sunken ship. Predict the meaning of the word. Definition: discourage or prevent from taking action

Flair - noun Jimmy’s flair for bantering with the audience made him a popular entertainer. Predict the meaning of the word. Definition: natural gift or ability; a talent

Forfeit - verb By leaving the stadium before the end of the concert, you forfeit the right to return. Predict the meaning of the word. Definition: forced to give up or lose; something given up as a result of an error

Innovation - noun Adding sound to movies was an innovation that transformed the film industry. Predict the meaning of the word. Definition: something new; new way of doing things; fresh or original

Mania - noun The trendy new video game system caused a mania in toy stores. Predict the meaning of the meaning. Definition: intense or extreme enthusiasm or excitement.

Stymie - verb Attempts to make super-conductive materials were stymied by the extremely low temperatures required. Predict the meaning of the word. Definition: thwart; make difficulties for or find problems with

Synonymous – adj. The company boasts that its name is synonymous with quality. Predict the meaning of the word. Definition: close in meaning; closely related

Wrangle - verb Sue and Mario wrangled over whose turn it was to cut the grass. Predict the meaning of the word. Definition: quarrel in a noisy or angry way