1. Vocabulary Workshop Unit 2, Words 1-5
Margo Baker
American Literature
September 17, 2012

2. Ameliorate (v) To improve, make better, correct a flaw in something
“A hot meal can ameliorate the discomforts of even the coldest day.”
Synonyms: amend, better
Antonyms: worsen, aggravate

3. Aplomb (n.) Poise, assurance, great self-confidence, perpendicularity
“Considering the family’s tense mood, you handled the situation with aplomb.”
Syn: composure, self-possession
Ant: confusion, embarrassment

4. Bombastic
(Adj.) Pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words to conceal a lack of ideas.
“He delivered a bombastic speech that did not even address our problems.”
Syn: inflated, pretentious
Ant: humble, simple

5. Callow
(adj.) Without experience, immature, not fully developed, lacking sophistication and poise
“They entered the army as callow recruits and left as seasoned veterans.”
Syn: green, raw, inexperienced
Ant: mature, grown-up, polished

6. Drivel
(n.) Saliva or mucus flowing from the mouth or nose; foolish, aimless talk or thinking; nonsense
(v.) to let saliva flow from the mouth; drool
“Knowing that his time was nearly up, we kept silent and let him drivel on.”
Syn: balderdash, tommyrot
Ant: slaver

7. Works Cited
Superman Picture:
Little Red Riding Hood Picture:
Drivel Picture: