English 9 Vocabulary Lesson 2

Ms. Barletta August 30, 2010

Vocabulary Lesson 21. amalgamate (v.): to combineHINT: mate2. demented (adj.): mentally ill; insaneHINT: mental3. hone (v.): to sharpenHINT:4. beleaguer (v.): to besiege by encircling (as with an

army); to harassHINT: If a league of bees beleaguers you, you will most

likely try to run away.5. gorge (v.): to eat or swallow greedilyHINT:

Vocabulary Lesson 26. antiquated (adj.): no longer used or useful; very oldHINT: antique7. opiate (n.): a narcotic used to cause sleep or bring relief

from HINT: opium 8. caricature (n.): an exaggerated portrayal of one’s

features.HINT: character9. dally ( v.): to waste time; to dawdleHINT: dilly dally; delay10. felonious (adj.): pertaining to or constituting a major

crimeHINT: felon; felony