Unit 2 Vocabulary Honors 9th Lit Fall 2017
Ameliorate-verb Verb to improve to make better ------------------------- to worsen
Aplomb-noun Noun poise assurance great self-confidence --------------------------- embarrassment
Bombastic-adjective Adjective pompous overblown in language inflated ---------------------------- plain austere
Callow-adjective Adjective Class of 2022 without experience immature lacking sophistication and poise inexperienced ---------------------------- sophisticated
Epitome-noun a summary condensed account represents a larger reality Model The very essence
Intrinsic-adjective belonging to someone or something by its very nature essential inherent
Lassitude-noun weariness of body or mind lack of energy fatigue lethargy -------------------------------- energy vitality
Permeate-verb to spread through penetrate soak through
Stringent-adjective strict severe sharp or bitter to the taste tough ---------------------------- lenient lax
Surmise- verb to think or believe without certain supporting evidence presume