1. Vocab List 23

2. Word
Roots in Word
egocentric
ego centri
tangible
tang
demagogue
demo agog
preclude
pre clud
cryptologist
crypt logy ist
ethnocentrism
ethno centri
pedagogue
ped agog
recant
re cant
revoke re
pugnacious
pugn ous
incisive
in cise
diatribe
dia trib
anomaly an
Definition of Word:
self-centered
touchable
corrupt politician
foreclose
code breaker
racial or cultural prejudice
teacher
retract
cancel
combative
sharp
abusive criticism
abnormality

3. Word
Roots in Word
enumerate
numer ate
circumscribed
circum scribe
intercede
inter cede
disputatious
dis put ous
loquacious
loqu ous
abrogate
ab rogat ate
prescience
pre sci
sacrosanct
sacro sanct
androgynous
andro gyn ous
acronym
acro nym
congenital
con gen
cacophony
caco phon
Definition of Word:
to list
limited
mediate
argumentative
talkative
annul
foreknowledge
sacred
masculine and feminine
initials-name
at birth
bad noise

4. List 23 Sentences Directions: Fill in the blanks with the best word from the list.
revoked preclude cryptologists pugnacious pedagogue
demagogue egocentric anomaly diatribe incisive
recant ethnocentrism tangible
The __________ snob didn’t notice who he hurt.
A paycheck is one of the __________ benefits of a job
The __________ played on public prejudices to get re-elected.
Don’t __________ that option from the choices..
British __________ cracked the German code.
We are disgusted his narrow __________ and xenophobia.
A humorless scholar makes a poor __________.
Galileo was forced to __________ his heliocentric statements.
Your permission to travel has been __________.
The __________ bully got what he deserved.
Her __________ questions should cut deeply into the issue.
The German leader delivered a __________against France.
There is an inexplicable __________ in the data.
egocentric
tangible
demagogue
preclude
cryptologists
ethnocentrism
pedagogue
recant
revoked
pugnacious
incisive
diatribe
anomaly

5. List 23 Sentences Directions: Fill in the blanks with the best word from the list.
circumscribed abrogate acronym androgynous
sacrosanct prescient cacophonous enumerate
disputatious congenital intercede loquacious
14. Please __________ your reasons. 15. You must choose among certain __________ alternatives. 16. We are forced to __________ on behalf of the orphan. 17. The __________ reporter irritated the official. 18. The __________ fellow wore their ears out. 19. We __________ an agreement only out of dire necessity. 20. A __________ vision came to him in a dream. 21. He would not endanger his __________ bowling night. 22. The __________ rock star was known for flashy velour outfits. 23. The __________ NATO means North Atlantic Treaty Organization. 24. The problem is a __________ defect. 25. The __________ roar of the crowd was deafening.
enumerate
circumscribed
intercede
disputatious
loquacious
abrogate
prescient
sacrosanct
androgynous
acronym
congenital
cacophonous

6. List 23 Mystery Questions: Answer and add reasoning.
Are Siamese twins anomalous?
Are nails on a chalkboard cacophony?
Do egocentric people think about others before themselves?
Are some famous musicians androgynous?
Do parents often have to intercede in fights between siblings?
Was Adolf Hitler known for holding an ethnocentric view?
Would you be happy if your driver’s license were revoked?
Can you enumerate all the constellations in the sky?
Is NASA an acronym?
Are football coaches often disputatious with referees?

7. Explain why the words egocentric and androgynous mean what they do.
Analysis:
Explain why the words egocentric and androgynous mean what they do.
Synthesis: Which Words on List #23 could be used to describe a grumpy, selfish person? Explain the connotative meanings of the words. How do they compare and contrast?

8. Classic Words 1. From Joseph Conrad’s Lord Jim
It made the surly taciturn Tamb’Itam almost __________.
pugnacious b. anomalous c. prescient d. loquacious
2. From William Shakespeare’s The Tempest
And by my __________ I find my zenith doth depend upon a most auspicious star.
cacophony b. prescience c. acronym d. ethnocentrism
3. From Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey into Night
For a second Jamie reacts _____________ and half rises from his chair to do battle.
a. pugnaciously b. egocentrically c. loquaciously d. anomalously
4. From Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles
That cold, ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­____________, ironical voice could belong to but one man in all the world.
a. circumscribed b. tangible c. incisive d. sacrosanct
5. From Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows
My life feels to me today somewhat narrow and ___________.
a. cacophonous b. circumscribed c. precluded d. egocentric