Unit 2

To improve, make better (as in correct a flaw) Ameliorate (verb) Denotation Synonyms Antonyms Tips To improve, make better (as in correct a flaw) Amend Better Aggravate Exacerbate

aplomb (noun) Denotation Synonyms Antonyms Poise, Assurance, Self-confidence Composure, Self-control Confusion Embarrassment

Bombastic (adj) Denotation Synonyms Antonyms Tips Pompous, overblown language Inflated, Pretentious Simplistic, articulate overBLOWN language

Callow (adj) Denotation Synonyms Antonyms Tips green, sophomore Lack of experience = immature, underdeveloped, unsophisticated green, sophomore Experienced, sophisticated A callow person lacks aplomb.

Drivel (noun/verb) Denotation Synonyms Antonyms Tips Foolish, aimless talk (noun) To utter nonsense (verb) Hogwash Babble, prattle Conversation Converse If you drivel, no one will want to drive with you.

Epitome (noun) Denotation Synonyms Antonyms Tips ideal example embodiment essence non-example epitome of courage

Exhort (verb) Denotation Synonyms Antonyms Tips To urge strongly, advise earnestly Implore, Entreat Discourage, expostulate exhORt else

Ex officio (adj or Adv) Denotation Tips Holding an office position because of your current position The Vice President serves ex officio as president of the Senate.

infringe (verb) infringement (noun) Denotation Synonyms Antonyms To violate, trespass Encroach, intrude, interlope Obey

ingratiate (verb) ingratiation (noun) ingratiatory (adj) Denotation Synonyms Antonyms Tips to gain favor or approval for yourself by doing or saying things that people like Cozy up to, brownnose Alienate, offend, humiliate initiation by being unctuous

Interloper (noun) interlope (verb) Denotation Synonyms Antonyms Intruder, offender Trespasser, meddler Rule-follower

Intrinsic (aDJ) Denotation Synonyms Antonyms Tips Belonging to the essential nature of something inherent, inborn, internal Extrinsic, external intrinsic desire; intrinsic worth of a gem

Inveigh (verb) inveigher (noun) Denotation Synonyms Antonyms to protest or complain bitterly or intensely, verbal attack Rail, harangue Glorify, approbate

Weariness (physically or mentally), lacking energy Lassitude (noun) Denotation Synonyms Antonyms Weariness (physically or mentally), lacking energy Fatigue, lethargy Energy, animation

1,000 year period; time of joy Millennium (noun) Denotation Synonyms Antonyms 1,000 year period; time of joy chiliad, golden age, peace & prosperity Doomsday

Occult (adj/Verb/Noun) Denotation Antonyms Adj = mysterious, supernatural, hidden Verb = conceal Noun = supernatural matters Mundane, Common

Spread through, penetrate, soak through Permeate (verb) Denotation Spread through, penetrate, soak through

precipitate (adj/Verb/Noun) Denotation Antonyms Verb = to fall as moisture, to bring about Provoke, produce

Stringent (adj) Denotation Synonyms Antonyms Strict severe, rigorous lenient, lax

Surmise (verb/noun) Denotation Synonyms Antonyms Verb = conjecture, guess Noun = likely idea lacking proof Infer, deduce Inference, hypothesis, presumption Expostulate Exhort Evidentiary reasoning

Ameliorate Exhort Epitome Infringe Bombastic Inveigh Stringent Intrinsic Ex officio Drivel Ingratiate Permeate Interloper Callow Chiliad Surmise Lassitude Aplomb Occult Precipitate

Provide the vocab word and the part of speech

The coffee stain _______________ the fibers of the plush, white carpet.

Students ______ when they don’t know the correct answer on a test.

I entered the business world, _____ and unsure of unwritten rules and ranks of authority.

The French peasants _________________ and pleaded for their monarchy to give more voice to the people.

The people _______ about the new voting law by taking their complaints to the capital.

Poor choices ______________ negative consequences.

______ players are likely to lose to experienced ones.

By becoming PTO President, Mrs By becoming PTO President, Mrs. Baily also became the ____________ for the position of room mom.

Sam used to hate the old historic homes, but their charm grew over time, affirming their _________ nature.

Being the perfect model student, she was the _____ of what the teacher wished for every student.

It was obvious that the new girl was trying to ________ herself when she claimed to like all the same things as everyone else.

The interloper ________________ on private property, causing the owner to press charges.

While Benjamin Franklin tried to ______ his invention, it did not improve whatsoever.

We saw the _____ flee the area clearly marked “No Trespassing”.

She soon became overcome with _____________ after working on her homework all day and then running the mile.

Those who confidently present themselves in pageants are full of ____________.

Her ___________ teaching style contrasts to his relaxed class environment.

My mother wanted me to wear her prom dress, but it wasn’t as _______ to me as it had been when she received it from grandma.

I highly _________ you to read the questions more closely to avoid careless errors.

He _____________ that McKay stole his book even though he had no proof.

The boy _______ about the time his dog rolled over when we were clearly talking about our English homework.

He was being an ________ during lunch as he jumped into different conversations that he was not intended to be a part of.

The teacher taught the students about the historical events that ______ the way we think in today’s society.

Studying on a daily basis can __________ test scores, leading to a better overall grade.

The student used his _______ as an excuse not to participate in exercising with the class.

The teenage girl tried to ______ herself into the group by pretending she enjoyed soccer.

Due to the employee’s _____ work experience, the job took her twice as long to complete.

You should not ______ against my ideas without having heard them first.

Ameliorate Exhort Epitome Infringe Bombastic Inveigh Stringent Intrinsic Ex officio Drivel Ingratiate Permeate Interloper Callow Chiliad Surmise Lassitude Aplomb Occult Precipitate