1. Honors English I Vocabulary
Week of Sept 26-30, 2011

2. Alleviate (V) to make less severe
Cacophony (N) discordant loud noises
Denounce (V) to condemn; speak out against
Exasperate (V) to make angry; worsen
Ignominy (N) shame; disgrace and dishonor

3. Lithe (adj) flexible; supple
Omniscient (adj) all-knowing
Pragmatist (N) practical person; one who is
concerned with usefulness
Transcient (Adj) short-lived; ephemeral
Ambiguous (adj) unclear in meaning; having
more than one meaning

4. Prefix: Dem means people
Democracy (N) free and equal representation
of people
Demagogue (N) a political leader in ancient
times
Epidemic (N) a fast-spreading disease among
people
Pandemic (Adj) having widespread effect
Endemic (Adj) restricted to one place