One forgets words as one forgets names One forgets words as one forgets names. One's vocabulary needs constant fertilizing or it will die. Evelyn Waugh

Johnson O’Connor’s study of 39 large manufacturing companies

People who possess a limited vocabulary have a much tougher time breaking out from old patterns of thought or questioning. By the same token, each new word you learn opens a new avenue of thought, empowering you to think or take action in ways you could never have before. When you lack words, you shut down new insights and lines of reasoning.

Vocabulary Benefits Precision of language empowers you to communicate more effectively. ACT/SAT Essay writing (high school, college entrance essay, college courses) Interviewing

UNIT 1!

Approbation (noun) Approbate (verb) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Approval (official) Commendation Condemnation President gave his approbation.

Assuage the crying baby. Assuage (verb) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Make easier Relieve Calm Mitigate Alleviate Aggravate Assuage the crying baby.

Coalition (noun) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Combination (specific) Union Alliance League StuCo is an in-house coalition.

Decadence (noun) Decadent (adjective) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Decline Decay Excessive self-indulgence Degeneration Corruption growth Maturation decadent dessert

Elicit (verb) NOT illicit Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Call forth Evoke Repress Stifle Teacher tries to elicit response from students.

Expostulate (verb) Expostulation (noun) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example to disagree with something or argue against it Protest Approbate Her expostulation was weak due to lack of analysis.

Hackneyed (adjective) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Overused so lacks originality Commonplace Cliché Trite fresh Original hackneyed love story

Labor Day is a hiatus from work. Hiatus (noun) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Gap Opening Break Pause continuation Labor Day is a hiatus from work.

Innuendo (noun) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Derogatory suggestion Insinuation Direct statement Shakespeare’s plays are full of inappropriate innuendos.

Intercede (verb) intercession (noun) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Plead on behalf of someone Intervene Mediate Stay out of it Witness Will your friend intercede if you are wrongly accused?

Worn-out (usually due to excessive indulgence) Jaded (adjective) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Worn-out (usually due to excessive indulgence) Wearied Dulled Energized Jaded Weekend Warrior

lurid (adjective) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Shocking Repulsive Sensational Gruesome Scandalous Pleasant Attractive Wholesome lurid glow of the fire lurid portrayal

Meritorious (adjective) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Deserving recognition Praiseworthy Commendable Blameworthy meritorious military service

petulant (adjective) petulance (noun) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Peevish Easily upset Irritable Testy Relaxed Even-tempered hunger + anger = petulance

Prerogative (noun) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Special privilege or right (due to position) Entitlement teacher’s prerogative to modify curriculum

Provincial (adjective/noun) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Outlying area; Narrow point of view due to being countrified Narrow-minded Naïve Open-minded Limited perspective due to “small town” mindset (Beauty & The Beast)

simulate (verb) simulation (noun) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Imitate Pretend Genuine Actors simulate emotions.

transcend (verb) transcendent (adjective) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Rise above or beyond, Exceed Surpass lag behind linger transcend temptation

Umbrage (noun) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Irritation Shade; Overshadowing power; offense; resentment Irritation Approbation The Sargent took umbrage at the slightest suggestion of disrespect.

Excessively smooth or smug; so over the top it’s insincere Unctuous (adjective) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Excessively smooth or smug; so over the top it’s insincere Indirect Direct Sincere Unctuous applause

Unctuous Assuage Meritorious Coalition Umbrage Innuendo Approbation Expostulate Transcend Hackneyed Hiatus Decadence Simulate Intercede Lurid Elicit Petulant Provincial Jaded Prerogative

T-Shirt Slogan Vocabulary Concise, clever, catchy = memorable Find your partner(s) by matching the vocabulary to the synonym and/or antonym. After finding your match, work together to create a catchy, memorable t-shirt slogan with your vocabulary word (use synonyms, antonyms, examples, quotes, symbols, etc.) Consider using puns, alliteration, rhyme scheme INTERVENE— Don’t be UNSEEN!