1. Vocab #10 9 Honors
Agenda – Stigmatize

2. Agenda N A program; things to be done Synonym: schedule
The meeting followed the agenda and got out on time.

3. Archaic Adj Extremely old; outdated Synonym: obsolete
The scholar reviewed the archaic text and tried to determine what type of civilization the ancient people had been.

4. Brevity N Briefness Synonym: shortness
The professor was well known for his brevity; his classes were often shorter because he was able to condense his lectures.

5. Coherent Adj Holding together; making sense Synonym: reasonable
The student’s ideas were coherent and clearly explained.

6. Cryptic Adj Mysterious Synonym: puzzling
Joey’s note was cryptic, and none of his friends fully understood what he meant.

7. Disparate Adj Different; incompatible; unequal Synonym: dissimilar
The boys’ interests were disparate, and they could never agree on what activity they wanted to do together.

8. Exemplify V To illustrate by example Synonym: to demonstrate
Alex exemplified a model student; he was always on time, completed his assignments with care, and participated fully in class.

9. Gesticulate V
To make gestures, especially when speaking or in place of speaking
Synonym: to signal
The woman gesticulated wildly when she became excited.

10. Indifferent Adj Not caring one way or another Synonym: uninterested
Alyssa’s indifferent attitude annoyed her mother, who wanted her daughter to pick a dress before the store closed.

11. Levity N Lightness; frivolity Synonym: lightheartedness
The speaker added a few jokes for levity in an otherwise boring speech.

12. Munificent Adj Very generous; lavish Synonym: openhearted
The munificent business woman gave a million dollars in scholarship money to underprivileged kids.

13. Pedantic Adj Boringly scholarly or academic Synonym: boring
The pedantic article was unappealing to the students.

14. Proficient Adj Thoroughly competent; skillful Synonym: expert
He is a proficient baker, and everyone looks forward to his latest creations.

15. Resolute Adj Determined; firm; unwavering Synonym: purposeful
Julie was resolute that she would get an A on her paper.

16. Stigmatize V To brand with disgrace Synonym: condemn
Alice’s one rude remark stigmatized her as a cruel student for the rest of her high school career.