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1 Journal Write On a scale of 1-10, how easy did you find the vocabulary assignments yesterday? Please explain if necessary

2 Vocabulary for Achievement Fourth Course (Sophomore Vocab Book)

3 Journal Write Use one of the Lesson 2 vocab words in a sentence. Change form as needed. Diligence Fastidious Judicious Selective Systematic Foresight Minutiae Punctilious Prudent Meticulous

4 Lesson 2 Test Definitions 1. Diligence Constant and earnest effort to accomplish a task 2. Fastidious Difficult to please 3. Judicious Having sound judgment; sensible 4. Selective Careful in choosing; discriminating 5. Systematic Having a system, method, or plan; orderly

5 Lesson 2 Test Definitions cont. 6. Foresight The ability to see what is likely to happen and plan for it accordingly 7. Minutiae Minor or trivial details 8. Punctilious Attentive to the finer points of etiquette and formal conduct 9. Prudent Exercising caution or good judgment in handling practical matters 10.Meticulous Extremely careful and precise

6 Journal Write Choose a DIFFERENT word from the Lesson 2 vocab words and use in a sentence. Change form as needed. Diligence Fastidious Foresight Minutiae Judicious Selective Systematic Punctilious Prudent Meticulous

7 Use one of the Lesson 3 vocab words in a sentence. Change form as needed. Decorum Provincial Foolhardy Glib Mores Demeanor Unseemly Ignoble Civility Beguile

8 1. Decorum appropriateness of behavior or conduct 2. Provincial characteristic of people or things away from the capitol of a country 3. Foolhardy foolishly bold or daring; rash 4. Glib performing or performed with careless, often thoughtless, ease 5. Mores-the accepted customs and rules of behavior of a social group

9 6. Demeanor the way in which one behaves; deportment 7. Unseemly not in good taste; improper 8. Ignoble dishonorable 9. Civility courtesy; politeness 10.Beguile to deceive; trick

10 Use a different Lesson 3 vocab word in a sentence. Change form as needed. Decorum Provincial Foolhardy Glib Mores Demeanor Unseemly Ignoble Civility Beguile

11 Journal Write Use one of the Lesson 4 vocab words in a sentence. Change form as needed. Reject Injection Trajectory Projectile Dejected Conjecture Objectionable Abject Subjective Jetty

12 Lesson 4 test definitions 1. Jetty a pier or wharf 2. Reject to refuse to accept something 3. Subjective something that is described as coming from thoughts or feelings rather than from an outside source 4. Injection the forcing of something, such as a liquid, into something else 5. Abject when someone is lacking in selfrespect or is contemptible

13 Lesson 4 test definitions cont. 6. Trajectory the path taken by a moving object through space 7. Objectionable something that causes disapproval or is offensive 8. Projectile something that is shot, thrown, or fired forward 9. Conjecture the act of forming an opinion from incomplete evidence 10.Dejected someone who is depressed or disheartened

14 Journal Write Use one of the Lesson 5 vocabulary words in a sentence. Change word form as needed. Apprehensive Categorical Conclusive Dubious Indeterminate Inevitable Precarious Qualm Unequivocal Vacillate

15 Lesson 5 test definitions 1. Unequivocal a response that leaves no doubt or misunderstanding 2. Inevitable something that cannot be avoided 3. Indeterminate something that is indefinite or lacks clarity 4. Apprehensive one who is anxious about the future 5. Qualm a sensation of doubt or misgiving about a decision

Lesson 5 test definitions cont. 6. Dubious a person who expresses doubt or uncertainty 7. Categorical approval that is without exception or qualification 8.

16 Lesson 5 test definitions cont. 6. Dubious a person who expresses doubt or uncertainty 7. Categorical approval that is without exception or qualification 8. Conclusive results that are decisive and final 9. Vacillate wavering indecisively between two or more choices 10.Precarious something dangerously lacking security or stability

17 Journal Write Use one of the Lesson 6 vocabulary words in a sentence. Change word form as needed. Assail Bulwark Citadel Fortitude Haven Invincible Mettle Resilient Stalwart Stamina

18 Lesson 6 test definitions 1. Assail to attack physically or verbally 2. Bulwark a defensive wall 3. Citadel a fortress or stronghold 4. Fortitude courage in the face of hardship 5. Haven a place of rest or refuge 6. Invincible unable to be defeated 7. Mettle spirit; daring; pluck 8. Resilient recovering spirits quickly 9. Stalwart physically strong or sturdy 10.Stamina endurance; staying power

19 Journal Write Use one of the Lesson 7 vocabulary words in a sentence. Change word form as needed. Accredit Credence Credential Credibility Creditable Credulous Creed Discredit Incredible Miscreant

20 Lesson 7 test definitions 1. Accredit to recognize as having met official standards, attribute to 2. Credence acceptance as true of valid; trustworthiness 3. Credential something that entitles a person to confidence, credit, or authority; written evidence of a person s qualifications 4. Credibility the quality of deserving confidence; readiness to believe 5. Creditable deserving commendation; praiseworthy

21 Lesson 7 test definitions 6. Credulous tending to believe too readily; gullible 7. Creed a system of beliefs or principles that guides a person s actions 8. Discredit to cast doubt on; disgrace 9. Incredible too extraordinary to be possible; astonishing 10.Miscreant a person who behaves badly or criminally; villain

22 Journal Write Use one of the Lesson 8 vocabulary words in a sentence. Change word form as needed. alacrity composure ennui imperturbable impetuous incite indolent inert pandemonium serenity

23 Lesson 8 test definitions 1. Alacrity speed and willingness in acting or responding 2. Composure control of one s emotions 3. Ennui listlessness from inactivity or lack of interest 4. Imperturbable someone who is not easily disturbed or excited 5. Impetuous someone who tends towards suddenness and boldness of action

24 Lesson 8 test definitions 6. Incite to provoke to action or to urge on 7. Indolent someone who is reluctant to exert himself or herself 8. Inert something that lacks the power to move or act 9. Pandemonium a wild uproar or loud noise 10.Serenity the quality of being unruffled or untroubled

25 Lesson 9 test definitions 1. Brazen a rudely bold or insolent person 2. Complaisant someone who shows a desire or willingness to please 3. Conspicuous something that is easy to notice or that attracts attention 4. Docile an easily managed person 5. Flamboyant something that is exaggerated or showy

26 Lesson 9 test definitions 6. Intrepid a courageous or fearless person 7. Pacific a peaceful person 8. Reserved someone who is quiet or restrained in manner 9. Strident to have a shrill, harsh, or grating sound or effect 10.Unabashed this type of person is not easily embarrassed

27 Lesson 10 test definitions 1. Avert to turn away; prevent from happening 2. Diversify to give variety to or vary 3. Diversion something that relaxes or entertains; the act of turning aside 4. Inadvertent accidental or unintentional 5. Incontrovertible indisputable; unquestionable

28 Lesson 10 test definitions 6. Invert to turn inside out or upside down 7. Irreversible not capable of being reserved 8. Revert to return to a former condition or belief 9. Versatile able to do many things well 10.Vertigo a sensation of dizziness

29 Lesson 12 test definitions 1. Didactic intended to teach 2. Edify to instruct in order to improve 3. Elucidate to make clear or plain 4. Erudite possessing deep and extensive learning 5. Explicit expressed clearly and precisely

30 Lesson 12 test definitions 6. Imbue to pervade as if with a dye 7. Indoctrinate to instruct in the beliefs of a special group 8. Instill to introduce gradually 9. Pedagogy the art of teaching 10.Pedantic marked by a concern for minute details

31 Journal Write Use TWO of the Lesson 13 vocabulary words in a sentence. Change word form as needed. Concurrent Courier Cursory Discursive Incur Incursion Precursor Recourse Recurrent Succor

32 Lesson 13 definitions 1. Concurrent simultaneous 2. Courier a messenger 3. Cursory hasty; not thorough 4. Discursive rambling; covering many subjects 5. Incur to bring something upon oneself

33 Lesson 13 definitions 6. Incursion an attack on or an invasion of enemy territory; a raid 7. Precursor someone or something that precedes something else 8. Recourse a turning to someone or something for aid or support 9. Recurrent occurring repeatedly 10.Succor help in time of distress

34 Lesson 14 definitions Test on THURSDAY 1. Acrimonious bitter and ill-natured in language or tone 2. Chastise to punish for wrongdoing; criticize severely 3. Derogatory detracting from the character or standing of; worthless 4. Disparage to speak of as unimportant or inferior; belittle 5. Harass to irritate or torment persistently; carry out repeat attacks

35 Lesson 14 definitions Test on THURSDAY 6. Impugn to criticize by argumentation; oppose as false or worthless 7. Innuendo a roundabout and often spiteful reference to someone or something not named; an insinuation 8. Invective insulting words used to attack; violent denunciation or abuse 9. Reprove to scold or correct with kindly intent; express disapproval of 10.Vilify to utter slanderous and abusive statements against; defame

36 Vocabulary Activity Assignment (due end of class! + test on Friday!) Please complete ONE of the following tasks: Create your own Vocab Story using all of the words at least once. Create a list of Movie or Song Titles using all of the vocab words at least once. Create a vocabulary Crossword Puzzle using the definitions as your HINTS, but fill in the boxes like a Key. (Note: NOT a word search!)

top 100 vocabulary words week 1

top 100 vocabulary words week 1 week 1 ambivalent - (adj) having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone critical - (adj) expressing disapproving comments; evaluating the merits of a work of art indifferent -