Unit 2 Vocabulary (English I)

Abstract (n.) a statement summarizing the important points of a given text

Belittle (V.) to represent or speak of as small or unimportant; to depreciate or disparage; to cause to seem less or little

ECCENTRIC (ADJ.) departing or deviating from the established norm, model, or rule; an odd or erratic person or thing

FACILITATE (v.) To free from difficulties or obstacles; to make easier; to aid or assist

HEED (V.) to pay attention to; to listen to and consider

INADVERTENT (ADJ.) accidental; unintentional; done by mistake or through lack of care and attention

mAR (v.) To damage or deface; to spoil the quality of; to injure

PARSIMONY (n) unusual or excessive frugality; extreme economy; stinginess

TANGIBLE (ADJ.) discernible to the touch; capable of being touched visible

VERBOSE (ADJ.) using or containing an excessive number of words; wordy; talkative

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Appease (v.) To bring peace or make concessions in order to gain peace

Assiduous (Adj.) constant in application or attention; diligent

Condone (V.) To forgive, overlook, or disregard (an offense) without protest

Exacerbate (V.) to increase the severity, violence, or bitterness of; aggravate

Fanatic (N.) A person whose extreme devotion to a cause is excessive or unreasonable

Inconsolable (adj.) Unable to be comforted; brokenhearted

Lax (Adj.) Showing little concern; remiss; negligent; not strict; unenforced; not taut or firm

Nepotism (n.) favoritism shown or patronage granted to relatives, as in business

Obstruction (N.) An obstacle. barrier

Putrid (adj.) Offensive to the senses, disgusting

Warm UP  Using 3 of the vocabulary words you received on Monday, write a compound sentence, a complex sentence and a simple sentence. Be prepared to put these on the board.