Level F Vocabulary Unit #1

vocabulary word Definition “Link” word Or Synonym SentencePicture

approbation (noun) official recognition or approval approval praise His coach’s approbation meant a great deal to him.

assuage (verb) 1. to make milder or less severe; relieve; ease 2. to appease; satisfy; allay; relieve 3. to soothe, calm, or mollify Relieve Calm Lessen I hoped my apology would assuage his anger. The aspirin helped to assuage her headache.

coalition (noun) a combination or union for some specific purpose combine The environmental groups formed a coalition to save the baby penguins.

decadence (noun) 1. decline or decay 2. excessive self-indulgence Degenerate Corruption Depravity The once strong country fell into a time of decadence.

elicit (V) to call forth or draw out Extract Evoke She's been trying to elicit the support of the other members. My question elicited no response.

expostulate (verb) to attempt to change someone’s mind using reasoning protest Argue object Her mother expostulated with her about wearing too much make-up.

hackneyed (adj) lacking freshness or originality Stale No one laughs at that hackneyed joke anymore

hiatus (noun) a gap or interruption in space, time, or continuity; a break Break vacation After a two year hiatus from training, the runner realized she was really out of shape,

innuendo (noun) an indirect suggestion about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging nature hint His reputation had been damaged by innuendo.

intercede (v.) 1. To plead on another's behalf. 2. To act as mediator in a dispute In the middle Plead negotiate 1. When the boss accused her of lying, several other employees interceded on her behalf. 2. She attempted to intercede when the two friends began fighting

jaded (adj) wearied, worn- out, dulled Fatigued Fed-up Bored Some teachers become jaded when they see kids giving up over and over. Doris felt jaded towards love after she caught he boyfriend cheating on her.

lurid (adj) causing shock or revulsion Extreme lack of restraint gruesome Graphic shocking The child was not allowed to play lurid video games. X - rated

meritorious (adj) deserving praise, reward, esteem, praiseworthy The firefighter received an award from the mayor for meritorious service.

petulant (adj) rude in speech or behavior Grouchy Huffy irritable No one wanted to be around the petulant child because she was so sassy and grouchy.

prerogative (noun) an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege privilege The seniors think they have they prerogative to cut in line in front of freshman.

provincial (adj) 1. narrow or limited attitude 2. pertaining to an outlying area Narrow minded naive We do not want our leaders to have a provincial point of view. The country woman had a provincial tone in her speech.

simulate (verb) to create a likeness, or model of (a situation, system, or the like): Fake imitate To help babies get to sleep, some parents use a sound device that simulates a heartbeat.

transcend (verb) to rise above or go beyond the limits of; to triumph over the negative Exceed Out do overcome The Special Olympics athlete knew that she could transcend her physical limitations.

umbrage (noun) a feeling of resentment or annoyance Displeasure offense Professor Umbrage felt umbrage when Harry Potter questioned her authority.

unctuous (adj) 1. having an oily or soapy feel 2. excessively smooth, suave, or smug. I generally do not buy anything from an unctuous salesman.

Workbook pages completed by Friday 9/21/12 beginning of class. Quiz on Unit #1 on Tuesday, 9/25/12