1. Unit 6 and Unit 7 Test Lessons 20, 21, and 22 are for Unit 6 Lessons 24, 25, and 26 are for Unit 7

2. Lesson 20 Vocabulary Optimistic: adj. hopeful and confident about the future. Recognize: v. acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of Acquire: v. buy or obtain (an object or asset) for oneself. Creed: n. a set of beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions. Enterprise: n. a project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort. Reflective: adj. relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful. Adversity: n. difficulties; misfortune. Resourceful: adj. having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties. Genuine: adj. truly what something is said to be; authentic. Legacy: n. an amount of money or property left to someone in a will.

3. Lesson 21 Vocabulary Endeavor: v. try hard to do or achieve something. Intuition: n. the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning. Notable: adj. worthy of attention or notice; remarkable. Advantageous: adj. beneficial. Optional: adj. available to be chosen but not obligatory. Surpass: v. exceed; be greater than. Capacity: n. the ability or power to do, experience, or understand something. Paramount: adj. more important than anything else; supreme. Strategy: n. a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim. Generous: adj. (of a thing) larger or more plentiful than is usual or necessary.

4. English I Honors—Lesson 22 Vocabulary Revival—n. an instance of something becoming popular, active, or important again. Survivor—n. a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died. Convivial—adj. friendly, lively, and enjoyable. Vitamin—n. any of a group of organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition Vitalize—v. give strength and energy to. Vivacious—adj. attractively lively and animated. Vividly—adv. in a clear, graphic or very detailed manner. Revived—v. restored to life or consciousness Vitality—n. the state of being strong and active; energy. Revitalizing—v. injecting with new life and vitality.

5. English I Honors—Lesson 24 Vocabulary Emotion—n. a state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others. Audition—n. an interview for a particular role or job as a singer, actor, dancer, or musician Repertory—n. the performance of various plays, operas, or ballets by a company at regular short intervals Lyrics—n. the words of a song Comedian—n. an entertainer whose act is designed to make an audience laugh Farce—n. a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay Orator—n. a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled. Articulate—adj. having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently Tripod—n. a three-legged stand for supporting a camera or other apparatus Encore—n. a repeated or additional performance of an item at the end of a concert, as called for by an audience

6. English I Honors Lesson 25 Vocabulary Autobiography—n. an account of a person's life written by that person. Scripture—n. the sacred writings of Christianity contained in the Bible. Illegible—adj. not clear enough to be read. Editorial—n. a newspaper article written by or on behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a topical issue. Manuscript—n. author's text that has not yet been published. Anecdote—n. a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. Revision—n. the action of revising. Postscript—n. an additional remark at the end of a letter, after the signature and introduced by “P.S.” Bibliography—n. a list of the books referred to in a scholarly work, usually printed as an appendix. Monogram—n. a motif of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, used as a logo or to identify a personal possession.

7. English I Honors Lesson 26 Vocabulary Contradict—v. be in conflict with Verdict—n. a decision on a disputed matter Proclamation—n. a public or official announcement Clamor—n. a loud and confused noise Diction—n. word choice Dedicate—v. devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose Benediction—n. the utterance or bestowing of a blessing Predictable—adj. behaving or occurring in a way that is expected Dictator—n. a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by force Acclaim—n. enthusiastic and public praise