1. Quiz Friday September 23rd
Unit 3 Vocabulary
Quiz Friday September 23rd

2. Unit 3 Vocabulary Prohibited- forbidden by law.
Driving drunk is prohibited.
Compel- force somebody to do something.
The football coach compels the players to practice hard.
Conspicuous- obvious to the mind or eye.
The burglar was conspicuously in his attempt to rob the bank.
Successor- a person who inherits some title or office.
The Vice President may be the President’s successor
Fleeting-lasting for a markedly brief time.
The cheerleader’s looks are fleeting.

3. Unit 3 Vocabulary (cont.)
Irrational- not consistent with or using reason.
My friends plan to sneak out was completely irrational.
Mimic- imitate, especially for satirical effect.
The toddler tried to mimic his parent’s actions.
Condemn-pronounce a punishment, as in a court of law.
The judge condemned the killer to life in prison
Languid- lacking spirit or liveliness.
The concert was quite languid during the opening acts.
Haphazard- marked by great carelessness.
The teenager was driving down the road haphazardly, swerving across the lanes.

4. Unit 3 Vocabulary (cont.)
Avert- turn away or aside.
The mother told her kids to avert their eyes during the scary movie
Taut- pulled or drawn tight.
The rope was secured when it became taut.
Redemption- the act of purchasing back something previously sold.
The traitor sought redemption for his crimes against the community.
Solitude- a state of total isolation.
When meditating it is best to do so in a place of solitude.
Vindicate- show to be right by providing justification or proof.
The attorney sought vindication for his case.

5. Unit 3 Vocabulary (cont.)
Vocation- the particular occupation for which you are trained.
Jonas’ vocation is to be the Receiver of Memories.
Fathom- come to understand.
It was hard to fathom the trouble we would get in for stealing the money.
Elusive- difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze.
The serial killer is elusive.
Blatant- without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious.
The referees were blatantly trying to cheat the other team.
Cliché- a trite or obvious remark.
It was quite clichéd that the preachers daughter would get in trouble.