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Vocabulary – Rote memorization!
English 11 Unit 3
Test = Thurs., Nov. 30
• ascribe (v.) • to assign or refer to (as a cause or
source), attribute • expedite (v.) • to make easy, cause to progress faster • sangfroid (n.) • composure or coolness, especially in
trying circumstances
Paying attention will expedite the studying process.
• ferment
• (n.) a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence;
• (v.) to be in or work into such a state; – to produce alcohol by chemical action
• abominate (v.)
• to have an intense dislike or hatred for
I considered 25 cents a nominal charge.
• nominal (adj.) • existing in name only, not real; too small to be
considered or taken seriously • tenuous (adj.) • thin, slender, not dense;
– lacking clarity or sharpness; – of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound
basis; poorly supported
I took the circuitous way home.
• circuitous (adj.) • roundabout, not direct• wheedle (v.) • to use coaxing or flattery to gain some
desired end • vitriolic (adj.) • bitter, sarcastic, highly caustic or biting
(like a strong acid)
We had to cross the tenuous bridge.
I’ve got a tenuous hold on these vocabulary words.
• existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
• nominal (adj.)
• thin, slender; lacking a sound basis; poorly supported
• tenuous (adj.)
He was thrown out of the class for a vitriolic attitude.
• roundabout, not direct• circuitous (adj.) • to use coaxing or flattery to gain some
desired end • wheedle (v.) • bitter, sarcastic, highly caustic or biting
(like a strong acid) • vitriolic (adj.)
I wasn’t able to wheedle my way into an A. I’ll study next time instead.
• (v.) to be in or work into such a state great excitement;
• ferment
• to have an intense dislike or hatred for
• abominate (v.)
I abominate poor grades, so I study for tests.
• to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
• ascribe (v.) • to make easy, cause to progress faster • expedite (v.) • composure or coolness, especially in
trying circumstances • sangfroid (n.)
Having the animals “hold hands” expedited the crossing of the street.
My acculturation to South Dakota did not take long.
• peculate (v.) • to steal something that has been given into
one’s trust; to take improperly for one’s own use• acculturation (n.) • the modification of the social patterns, traits, or
structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
Some of you have a proclivity to gabbing.
• proclivity (n.) • a natural or habitual inclination or
tendency (especially human character or behavior)
• seditious (adj.) • resistant to lawful authority; having the
purpose of overthrowing an established government
I enjoin students constantly to come to class on time.
• inadvertent (adj.)
• resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
• enjoin (v.)
• to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
Guessing, while risky, can be adventitious.
• adventitious (adj.) • resulting from chance rather than from an
inherent cause or character; – accidental, not essential; – (medicine) acquired, not congenital
• commiserate (v.) • to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow
for, share a feeling of distress
I’m noncommittal on the issue of taxing allowances.
• expiate (v.) • to make amends, make up for; to avert
• noncommittal (adj.) • not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a
clear position or to say yes or no
Mom’s vitriolic attitude didn’t help when the hunters came.
Are you still following me?
• resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; – accidental, not essential; – (medicine) acquired, not congenital
• adventitious (adj.) • to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow
for, share a feeling of distress • commiserate (v.)
My students had a seditious look in their eye when they arrived that day.
• a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially human character or behavior)
• proclivity (n.) • resistant to lawful authority; having the
purpose of overthrowing an established government
• seditious (adj.)
He tried to expiate his life of crime by
buying groceries for broke folks.
• to make amends, make up for; to avert • expiate (v.)
• not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no
• noncommittal (adj.)
The insult was inadvertent, so I hope you won’t take offense.
• resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
• inadvertent (adj.)
• to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
• enjoin (v.)
The secretary peculated the very money she was supposed to deposit.
• to steal something that has been given into one’s trust; to take improperly for one’s own use
• peculate (v.) • the modification of the social patterns, traits, or
structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
• acculturation (n.)
We often commiserate with those who have lost loved ones.