Grade 1o Vocab Unit 10 Aggregate-Volition 20 WORDS

Word: Aggregate Definition: a collection of things mixed together Part of Speech: Noun Example Sentence: The US is an aggregate of people from different ethnic backgrounds. Chili is an aggregate of meat and beans.

Word: Archetype Definition: original model Part of Speech: Noun Example Sentence: Holden Caulfield is the archetype for a misfit hero , or a flawed hero, who modern authors recreate today their books.

Word: Broach Definition: to open up a difficult topic for discussion Part of Speech: Verb Example Sentence: Although it was difficult, Tanya felt it was time to broach the topic of breaking up with Rob.

Word: Colloquial Definition: informal language Part of Speech: Adjective Example Sentence: In conversation it is okay to use colloquial language, but it should be avoided in formal essays.

Word: Curtail Definition: to cut short Part of Speech: Verb Example Sentence: We had to curtail our conversation about Sasha when she walked into the room.

Word: Domestic Definition: having to do with the home; not foreign Part of Speech: Adjective Example Sentence: We decided to try to only buy domestic goods.

Word: Extricate Definition: to free from difficulty Part of Speech: Verb Example Sentence: We had to call a rescue team to extricate the cat from the tree.

Word: Gullible Definition: naïve; believing anything Part of Speech: Adjective Example Sentence: Lydia, although very intelligent, is gullible when it comes to gossip magazines; she always believes anything she reads.

Word: Idyllic Definition: naturally peaceful and charming Part of Speech: Adjective Example Sentence: We looked everywhere for an idyllic spot to build our house; we wanted something near the water but not too far from the city.

Word: Integrate Definition: to join two or more ideas Part of Speech: Verb Example Sentence: You must integrate your quotes to avoid your quote standing on its own. Both reading and writing are integrated in English classes.

Word: Mercenary Definition: someone who will do anything for money; hired soldier Part of Speech: Noun Example Sentence: The tribe hired mercenaries to fight with them after they were decimated by the other group. Holden calls DB a prostitute because he believes DB is a mercenary—he writes trashy shows to make money.

Word: Panacea Definition: a cure-all or solution Part of Speech: Noun Example Sentence: My grandmother thinks ice cream is a panacea for everything, but it doesn’t really make everything better.

Word: Ponderous Definition: large and clumsy Part of Speech: Adjective Example Sentence: The professor’s ponderous speech left most of us asleep. The ponderous wedding cake was covered in jelly beans and blobs of icing.

Word: Proximity Definition: nearness Part of Speech: Noun Example Sentence: At the beach, we tried to find a spot with proximity to the water but away from families with young kids.

Word: Rigorous Definition: strict or harsh Part of Speech: Adjective Example Sentence: After gaining 40 pounds, Jenna started a rigorous diet and workout routine; she ended up losing 50 pounds.

Word: Stipulate Definition: to require as part of an agreement Part of Speech: Verb Example Sentence: Before renting the house, we want to stipulate that no dogs are allowed. We stipulated that we would only spend $5000 on the kitchen improvements.

Word: Tenable Definition: valid; defendable Part of Speech: Adjective Example Sentence: When developing a thesis, make sure your point is tenable.

Word: Unwitting Definition: unaware Part of Speech: Adjective Example Sentence: Tony agreed to drive his cousin to the bank, but when his cousin ran out and ordered him to drive, Tony realized he had become an unwitting accomplice to a robbery.

Word: Vitiate Definition: to pollute or make un-pure Part of Speech: Verb Example Sentence: In Michigan many citizens complained that lead was vitiating water supply, but the government ignored the complaints.

Word: Volition Definition: conscious choice Part of Speech: Noun Example Sentence: The jury had to decide if the death was an accident or was of the man’s own volition. Kathy apologized to her sister of her own volition, not because he parents made her.