1. VOCAB UNIT 2 B LEVEL F # 11-20

2. An intruder Trespasser meddler The crowd was so eager to see the band perform that they resented the opening singer as an interloper. Noun Interloper

3. Intrinsic  Inherent  Inborn  Natural  It had been my father’s favorite book when he was my age, but for me it held little intrinsic interest. Adjective

4.  To make violent attacks in words  Express strong disapproval  You should not inveigh against the plan with quite so much vigor until you have read it. Verb Inveigh

5. Lassitude  Weariness of body or mind  Lack of energy  On some days I am overcome by lassitude at the thought of so many more years of schooling Noun

6. Millennium  A period of 1000 years  In 1999 an argument raged over whether 2000 or 2001 would mark the beginning of the new millennium. Noun

7. Occult  Mysterious  Magical  Secret  Hidden from view  One need not rely on occult knowledge to grasp why things disappear in a house where two cats live.  Adjective

8. Permeate  To spread through  Penetrate  Soak through  The rain permeated all of my clothing and reduced the map in my pocket to a pulpy mass. Verb

9. Precipitate  To fall as moisture (v)  Characterized by excessive haste (adj)  Moisture; the product of an action (n)

10. Stringent  Strict  Severe  Stern  Some argue that more stringent laws against speeding will make our streets safer.  Adjective

11. Surmise  To believe without supporting evidence (v)  An idea that lacks definite proof (n) Verb: infer, gather Noun: inference, presumption

12. Exercises due on Thursday TEST ON FRIDAY