1. Unit 5 Vocabulary

2. Accomplice Definition: a person who takes part in a crime Sentence: The thief and his lady accomplice will spent time in jail for wrong doing. Picture: Criminal – did the crime Accomplice: took part in the crime.

3. Annihilate Definition: to destroy completely Sentence: The atomic bomb annihilated the city the people of Hiroshima. Picture: Complete distruction after a bomb

4. arbitrary Definition: unreasonable; based on one’s wishes or whims without regard for reason or fairness Sentence: States continue to have arbitrary laws. For example, Kentucky’s law that states, “A woman may not buy a hat without her husband’s permission.” (weird and unreasonable )

5. Brazen Definition: shameless, impudent, made of brass Sentence: Some might argue that horror movies are brazen films for young kids. More examples: (something or someone that is rude, full of bad words, insults, or just does not care what others think) Horror movies, some rap songs, cartoons (Family Guy etc.)

6. Catalyst Definition: a substance that causes or hastens a chemical reaction; any agent that causes change Sentence: Vinegar is a catalyst to an explosion when added to baking soda. Picture:

7. Exodus Definition: a large-scale departure of flight Sentence: The news reported that there was an exodus of children from Central America to the United States. Picture: War can cause an exodus of people (refugees)

8. Facilitate Definition: to make easier: to assist Sentence: The teacher facilitated the distribution of the test and this helped avoid confusion. Picture: BGJHS student learn to be great facilitators, thanks to the Leader In Me and teachers.

9. incorrigible Definition: not able to be corrected, beyond control Sentence: A lie can be incorrigible, so I always recommend to tell the truth. Picture: Sometimes too much whiteout just means that you need to start again. (incorrigible)

10. Latent Definition: hidden, present but not realized Sentence: Cancer can be latent and that is why x-rays are recommended to bring them out into the open. Picture:

11. militant Definition: Given to fighting; active and aggressive in support of a cause; an activist Sentence: Military schools are know for their militant strategies in discipline.

12. Morose Definition: having a gloomy or sullen manner; not friendly or sociable Sentence: The student’s morose attitude was a direct result from his pet’s death. Picture:

13. Opaque Definition: not letting light through; not clear or lucid; dense, stupid Sentence: The window has an opaque tint on them to prevent a glare on the whiteboard. Picture:

14. Paramount Definition: chief in importance, above all others Sentence: It is paramount that an 8 th grade student master a counter- argument sentence if he/she wants to score proficient or distinguished at the end of the year test. Picture:

15. prattle Definition: to talk in an aimless, foolish, or simple way; to babble Sentence: Some students can prattle away when they are trying to come up with an excuse for not completing work. Picture

16. rebut Definition: to offer arguments or evidence that contradicts an assertion; to refute Sentence: The lawyer rebutted all charges against his client. Picture:

17. reprimand Definition: to scold; find fault with; a rebuke Sentence: The teacher will reprimand students if they do no turn in their homework. Picture:

18. servitude Definition: slavery, forced labor Sentence: Some teenagers will say that having chores at home makes them feel like they are in servitude. Funny. Picture:

19. slapdash Definition: careless and hasty Sentence: When you don’t prewrite, your essay might seem slapdash. Picture:

20. stagnant Definition: not running or flowing; foul form standing still; inactive, sluggish, dull Sentence: I would not recommend drinking stagnant water because it might make you sick. Picture:

21. succumb Definition: to give way to superior force, yield Sentence: Most dieters occasionally succumb to the lure of a high- calorie dessert. Picture: Even when you don’t like medicine, sometimes you have to give in.