1. Vocabulary List 3

2. ANCILLARY
(adj.) Of secondary importance or in addition to the primary

3. Synonyms
supplementary; auxiliary; secondary; subordinate

4. Sentence
This ____________vocabulary test you are taking will give you an advantage over your classmates.

5. BOWDLERIZE
(v.) To remove or alter parts of a work, such as a book or movie, considered vulgar or offensive

6. Synonyms
censor; abridge; expurgate; shorten

7. Sentences
Our class wanted to perform a skit with South Park characters, but we had to __________so much offensive language it wasn't funny anymore.

8. CONDESCEND
(v.) To come down or lower oneself voluntarily to be on equal terms with inferiors

9. Synonyms
stoop; sink; patronize; vouchsafe

10. Sentences
I won't _____________to the level of the snobby cheerleaders even though they want me to sit at their lunch table.

11. COZEN
(v.) To deceive or mislead by tricking; To cheat

12. Synonyms
deceive; mislead; hoodwink; cheat

13. Sentences
In order to __________the customer into buying this lemon of a car, I needed some seriously creative selling techniques!

14. ENCLAVE
(n.) An area, territory or region distinct from the surrounding territory because of its people, characteristics or isolation

15. Synonyms
territory; district; sector; region

16. Sentences
The ___________of land set off by the forest was inhabited only by Simpson's fans.

17. FORTE
(n.) A strong point of a person; That which a person excels in

18. Synonyms
strong point; gift; specialty; talent

19. Sentence
The _______of the tour guide was that she adjusted to confusing situations quickly and still managed to lead a fantastic tour.

20. GRATIS
(adj.) Complimentary or free; (adv.) Without charge or payment

21. Synonyms
free; complimentary; costless; chargeless

22. Sentence
The _______donuts brought in by our generous boss every day were always a hit because you don't get much free stuff!

23. ICON
(n.) An image or likeness, sometimes of sacred, religious figures or sometimes as symbols

24. Synonyms
figure; idol; representation; effigy

25. Sentence
The _____of an envelope on a computer usually represents .

26. INTERSTICE
(n.) A space, especially a small or narrow one, between things

27. Synonyms
opening; aperture; rift; gap

28. Sentence
The _____________located between the slats of the fence was so tight and narrow that I couldn't stick my finger into it.

29. MACROCOSM
(n.) The world or universe as a whole; The complete or total structure of a thing

30. Synonyms
universe; entire world; large model

31. Sentence
The effects of global warming on our _____________impacts human life around the world.

32. MOUNTEBANK
(n.) Any scammer or pretender who sells quack medicines; A charlatan; A quack

33. Synonyms
con artist; hustler; scammer; swindler

34. Sentence
The ________________stood on a podium on the streetcorner, promising us that his "potion" could magically make us grow several inches taller!

35. PAEAN
(n.) A fervent expression of joy or praise, like a song

36. Synonyms
anthem; chant; song; hymn

37. Sentence
The peasants sang their king a(n) _________as he rode home from his victorious battle.

38. PERSIFLAGE
(n.) Frivolous or flippant bantering talk or writing

39. Synonyms
banter; teasing; badinage; raillery

40. Sentence
The ___________between my sisters and I while we get ready always makes us laugh and keeps us joking.

41. PLETHORA
(n.) A superabundance; An excess

42. Synonyms
excess; surfeit; surplus; overabundance

43. Thanksgiving produces a(n) ___________of food at our house and we cook such an abundance there's enough for several families!

44. PRAGMATIC
(adj.) Dealing or concerned with the practicality of facts or actual occurrences; Sensible

45. Synonyms
sensible; logical; practical; commonsensical

46. Sentence
The teacher's _____________approach to teaching chemistry is to use experiments to show logic.

47. QUIZZICAL
(adj.) Queer; Odd; Amusing

48. Synonyms
curious; questioning; inquisitive; scrutinizing

49. Sentence
The ___________look my mom gave me after I asked her a question made me laugh out loud - she looked so funny!

50. RAPACITY
(n.) The act or practice of extorting or exacting by oppressive injustice; greediness

51. Synonyms
greed; avarice; stinginess

52. Sentence
Old Ebineezer Scrooge had the worst __________of all since he wouldn't even help homeless people pay their cell phone bills.

53. SCHISM
(n.) A split or division into factions, as within religious organizations or a group

54. Synonyms
breach; break; rift; rupture

55. Sentence
Martin Luther caused a(n) ________within the Catholic church, which later formed the Lutheran church.

56. THERAPEUTIC
(adj.) Having or exhibiting healing powers; Curative

57. Synonyms
healing; curative; remedial; salubrious

58. Sentence
I've heard that water is _____________to all five senses - it helps to heal and calm one's hearing, sight, smell, taste and touch.

59. VIRTUOSO
(n.) A master with skill and technique in a particular art, such as music or performance; (adj.) Having supreme mastery or skill

60. Synonyms
expert; master; genius; prodigy

61. Sentence
Pavarotti was a(n) ____________in the opera; many will miss his brilliant performances.