1. Week Two
Vocabulary

2. Tract: drag or draw Distract—to draw attention to another direction
Contract—an agreement
Between two or more people
Tractor—a powerful vehicle
used for pulling farm machinery

3. Duc: to lead Conduct—to lead Induct—to place formally in an office,
a society, etc. (Think of Hall of Fames…)

4. Sec/sequ: to follow Sequence—one thing after another
Sequel—something that follows;
continuation

5. Ambi/amphi: on both sides;around
Amphibious—can operate on land or water
Ambidextrous—using both hands with equal ease

6. Ep/epi: upon; besides; attached to
Epilogue—a closing section added on to a play, novel, etc.
Epitaph—an inscription on a tomb, etc. in memory of a dead person
“Murdered by a traitor and a
coward whose name is not
worthy to appear here.”
(On Jesse James’ tombstone)

7. Prefix Intra-: within
Intramural—between or among members of the same school, college, etc.
Intranet—a private Internet computer network for one organization, company, etc.

8. Suffix -ion: act or process
Litigation—the act of disputing or contesting in a lawsuit
Extraction—the act or process of drawing out by effort

9. Vocabulary Words American Literature
Week #2

10. Abdicate Wallis Simpson & Edward VIII
Representative Gabrielle Giffords
Wallis Simpson & Edward VIII

11. Abdicate Definition: (v.) to give up power, duties or obligations
Synonym: resign, relinquish,
step down
Antonym: accept, receive

12. Aberration

13. Aberration
Definition: (n.) state or condition different from the norm.
Synonym: deviation, abnormality
Antonym: normality

14. Bias

15. Bias
Definition: (n.) partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation.
Synonym: prejudice, favoritism
Antonym: impartiality, fairness

16. Capacious

17. Capacious Definition: (adj.) large in capacity
Synonym: roomy, spacious
Antonym: small, cramped

18. Digression

19. Digression
Definition: (n.) message that departs from the main subject.
Synonym: aside, detour
Antonym: focus, concentration

20. Ephemeral

21. Ephemeral Definition: (adj.) lasting a very short time.
Synonym: brief, momentary, fleeting
Antonym: permanent, lasting

22. Fortitude

23. Fortitude Definition: (n.) strength of mind, courage
Synonym: determination, resilience
Antonym: weakness

24. Inconsequential

25. Inconsequential Definition: (adj.) lacking worth or importance.
Synonym: insignificant, petty, trivial
Antonym: important, essential

26. Opulent

27. Opulent Definition: (adj.) rich and superior in quality.
Synonym: wealthy, lavish, luxurious
Antonym: meager, bare, poor

28. Superficial

29. Superficial Definition: (adj.) shallow; not deep or penetrating.
Synonym: insincere, trivial
Antonym: deep, thoughtful