1. Vocabulary Words American Literature
Week #9

2. Asylum

3. Asylum Definition: (n) a shelter from danger or hardship
Synonym: refuge, sanctuary, safety
Antonym: danger, exposure

4. Conditional
You may not apply for or keep a driver’s permit or license if you withdraw from school
(if you are under age 18),
have a total of 10 unexcused absences or have any conduct infractions.

5. Conditional Definition: (adj) qualified by reservations
Synonym: provisional, restricted
Antonym: unlimited, open

6. Conformist

7. Conformist
Definition: (n) someone who follows established standards of conduct
Synonym: follower, traditionalist, sheep
Antonym: rebel, radical, renegade

8. Haughty

9. Haughty
Definition: (adj) having or showing arrogant superiority and disdain
Synonym: stuck-up, condescending
Antonym: humble, unassuming

10. Intuitive

11. Intuitive
Definition: (adj) spontaneously derived from natural tendency
Synonym: instinctive, perceptive, natural
Antonym: insensitive, thick-headed

12. Precocious

13. Precocious
Definition: (adj) characterized by exceptionally early development and maturity
Synonym: bright, gifted, advanced
Antonym: immature, slow

14. Submissive

15. Submissive
Definition: (adj) willingness to serve or submit to orders of others
Synonym: obedient, meek
Antonym: assertive, aggressive

16. Tactful

17. Tactful
Definition: (adj) having or showing a sense of what is fitting or appropriate
Synonym: polite, diplomatic, careful
Antonym: rude, careless, insensitive

18. Transient

19. Transient Definition: (adj) fleeting; temporary
Synonym: brief, passing
Antonym: permanent, stable

20. Wary

21. Wary Definition: (adj) marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
Synonym: suspicious, guarded
Antonym: careless, unsuspecting, naive