VOCABULARY Unit 2

sagacious POS: ADJ. Definition – wise, shroud SThe sagacious student always gets A’s on the test because he is so smart. Synonyms: smart, judicious

clamor POS: noun Definition – a loud out cry SThere was a loud clamor at the baseball game when the player hit a homerun. Synonyms: loud cry, up roar, a yell

erudite POS: ADJ. Definition – characterized by great

knowledge, learned or scholarly SLeonardo DeVinchi was an erudite for his time. Synonyms: knowledgeable, brainy,

educated

regaled POS: verb Definition – to entertain lavishly or

agreeably; delight SThe comedian regaled the audience with humorous stories and jokes. Synonyms: amuse, throw a party, have

fun, entertain, please

aspiration POS: noun Definition – strong desire, longing, or aim;

ambition SThe young girl’s aspiration is to go the college, and she wants to be a softball player for her school. Synonyms: aim, ambition, dream,

endeavor, wish, yearning

eloquent POS: ADJ. Definition – having or exercising the

power of easy, forceful, and appropriate speech

SThe man made an eloquent speech. Synonyms: having a skillful with with

words, flowing, affecting, touching

articulate POS: adj. Definition – uttered clearly in distinct

syllables SThe boy read the book aloud in an articulate manner because he had already read it. Synonyms: clearly, coherently spoken,

eloquent

deter POS: verb Definition – to discourage or restrain from

acting or proceeding SWhen I got a bad grade, my mom and dad deterred me from playing my PS4 and talking on my phone. Synonyms: avert, block, discourage,

prevent, prohibit

affront POS: noun Definition – a personally offensive act or

word S He took his son's desertion as a personal

affront. Synonyms: an insult, abuse, obscenity

glowered POS: verb Definition – to look or stare with sullen

dislike, discontent, or anger SThe teacher glowered at the students when they were not taking their notes properly. Synonyms: scowl , glare, gloom, look,

stare

insipid POS: adj. Definition – without distinctive, interesting,

or stimulating qualities; vapid S

My aunt made soup, and it was so insipid that my little sister spit it right back out. Synonyms: dull, uninteresting, bland,

inoffensive

waggish• POS: adj.• Definition – humors• SThe class clown was the most waggish person in the class because of his funny jokes.• Synonyms: funny, amusing, bubbly,

jolly, merry

fey

• POS: adj.• Definition – supernatural, unreal,

fairy-like• SAbbie Cadabby is fey because she casts spells to help people. • Synonyms: elfin, magical, whimsical