Academic Vocabulary Grades 11
Quarter 3
37. Disparate Definition: Distinct in kind; Essentially different (adjective) Latin Root disapart, asunder, away Synonyms contrasting discordant dissiimlar distinct diverse various
Disparate (...CONTINUED) Practice: Explain what musician, Trevor Dunn meant in the following quote. How could this quote inspire other musicians? Use disparate in your response.
38. Divulge Definition: To make private or sensitive information known (verb) Latin Root di- widely vulgare- publish Synonyms disclose reveal tell communicate broadcast proclaim
Divulge (...continued) Practice: Describe a situation when you might be obligated to divulge a secret that your best friend expects you to keep. Be sure to use 3-5 sentences and use divulge in your response.
39. Dogmatic Definition: Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true (adjective) Root dogm opinion Synonyms opinionated peremptory assertive emphatic adamant dictatorial
Dogmatic (...continued) Practice: Think of a time when you were sure you knew what you were talking about, but it turned out that you didn t. Describe this situation, using the word dogmatic in your response.
40. Eclectic Definition: Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources (adjective) Root - lect gather, choose Synonyms wide-ranging broad-based extensive comprehensive encyclopedic diverse
Eclectic (...Continued) Practice: Just like our esteemed kitty friend here, we all have our own eclectic mix of hobbies and interests. Describe at least three hobbies or interests that make you an eclectic person, and explain why it s important to have an eclectic mix of interests!
41. Elicit Definition: To draw or bring out or forth (verb) Latin Root licereto entice Synonyms evoke extract obtain badger derive educe
Elicit (...CONTINUED) Practice: List 5-10 ways you have tried to elicit information from your teachers.
42. Empathetic Definition: Showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another (adjective) Root Synonyms x compassionate sensitive sympathetic
Empathetic (...CONTINUED) Practice: Explain the following quote. Then explain why it is so important to be an empathetic person. Your response should total 7-10 sentences!
43. Ephemeral Definition: Lasting for a very short time (adjective) Root Synonyms x transitory transient fleeting passing short-lived momentary
Ephemeral (...continued) Fun Fact: Former New York University students are the team behind Ephemeral Tattoos. The group has been developing their technology since August 2014 and hope to eventually launch in 2017. Website Link: https://techcrunch.com/2016/05/09/ephemeral-ta ttoos/ Practice: What do you think their company idea/plan entails?
44. Epiphany Definition: A sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something (noun) Root Synonyms x revelation discovery insight realization vision sign
Epiphany (...continued) Practice: Describe the biggest epiphany you have had this school year. In what subject matter did this occur?
45. Evanescent Definition: Vanishing; Fading away; Fleeting (adjective) Suffix entcausing or performing an action Synonyms brief disappearing momentary passing temporary tenuous
Evanescent (...CONTINUED) Practice: Explain the quote in 2-4 sentences. Then describe something else that has evanescent beauty in 2-4 sentences.
46. Facetious Definition: Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor (adjective) Root Synonyms x flippant glib frivolous sardonic playful sportive
Facetious (continued ) *If someone is being facetious, they are being playful with an edge. A knock knock joke isn t facetious, but if you call it the most advanced form of comedy, you re probably being facetious. Fun fact: The word facetious comes from the French facétie for joke and has come to describe a joke with a little drop of sarcasm. It used to imply (connotation) funny and witty but now has taken on a darker tone, like a joke that s not quite appropriate. Practice: Write about a time you or a friend were facetious.
47. Feign Definition: To pretend to be affected by [a feeling, state, or injury] (verb) Latin Root fingere to shape, invent Synonyms act bluff devise fabricate forge simulate
Feign (...CONTINUED) Practice: Write about a time you feigned a feeling, state, or injury and felt guilty about it (or not). Include the word feign(ed) and use 3-5 sentence).
48. Fester Definition: To grow and spread (not in a good way) Verb Root Synonyms x smolder aggravate blister maturate rankle ulcerate
Fester (...CONTINUED) Practice: Explain the following quote including how both wounds and words fester, but only some can heal (3-5 sentence).
49. Formidable Definition: (1) Causing fear, apprehension, or dread (adjective) (2) Of discouraging or awesome strength, size, difficulty (adj.) Root x Synonyms appalling dangerous daunting dreadful fierce menacing
Formidable (...CONTINUED) Practice: Do you agree or disagree with this quote? Explain in 3-5 sentences and be sure to use formidable in your response.
50. Formulate Definition: To create or devise a strategy or proposal methodically or orderly (verb) Root form shape, form Synonyms devise form produce fashion concoct contrive
Formulate (...continued) Practice: Reflect on mid-winter break. Did you go outside? Watch Netflix? Visit family? Formulate 3-5 plans for the upcoming spring break that you wish to accomplish based on what you did or did not accomplish during mid-winter break.
51. Fortuitous Definition: Happening by accident or chance rather than design (adjective) Root fortu casual, chance, luck Synonyms chance adventitious unanticipated coincidental random inadvertent
Fortuitous (...continued) Practice: Write 3-5 sentences about a fortuitous happening that made you smile recently.
52. Frenetic Definition: Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way (adjective) Root Synonyms x frantic frenzied delirious distraught fanatical wild
Frenetic (...CONTINUED) Practice: Reflect on your daily life. Does your norm include a frenetic pace? What do you think Anita Renfroe means by unplugging from the frenetic pace once-a-week? Reflect on this quote and your own life in 6-10 sentences.
53. Frivolity Definition: A lack of seriousness; lightheartedness (noun) Root Synonyms x levity foolishness flightiness lightheartedness silliness skittishness
Frivolity (...continued) Think about the activities that you partake in when you want to have fun, maybe even when you want to avoid doing your homework for English class. Practice: Using the word frivolity in each of your answers, describe 2 activities that you enact to have fun. Example: It is a frivolity when I scroll through Facebook, instead of writing my research paper.
54. Frivolous Definition: Not having a serious purpose or value; carefree and not serious (adjective) Root Synonyms x flippant glib facetious lighthearted superficial thoughtless
Frivolous (...continued) Practice: Think of a time when you did something frivolous on a whim and ended up missing a deadline or other important event because of it. Describe this time in 3-5 sentences, using the word frivolous in your explanation.