Vocabulary Lesson FifteenEnglish IV

PROMINENT Beyonce and Jay-Z are prominent figures in the music

industry, especially the hip-hop genre.

AUTONOMY The college’s freshman newfound autonomy stemmed

from his motivation to be involved in campus activities, while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

GUSTATORY Some might find that peanut butter and banana sandwiches topped with pickles revolt against the gustatory senses.

CHTHONIAN Beowulf fights Grendel’s mother in a chthonian lair in a fiery, underwater battle hall.

EXTIRPATE Some days, Emily wishes she could extirpate her sisters into oblivion, especially when they steal her headbands and jewelry.

COAGULATE When Johnny flipped over his handlebars and scraped his arm and legs, he waited for the blood to coagulate into a scab.

PUISSANCE The vice principal pledged to put his full puissance into maintaining the new HIB law.

APPELLATION The teacher appointed one particular student with the appellation of “Princess Whiner Pants.”

PERIPATETIC The peripatetic homeless man traveled approximately 2,500 miles per year, stopping all along the east coast.

MISANTHROPE Sue Sylvester from Glee is a complete misanthrope when it comes to

school organizations and clubs. In fact, the only people she truly enjoys are Becky, her assistant, and Jane, her recently deceased sister.

TUTELARY On Teen Mom, Janelle’s mother took over tutelary responsibilities for her grandson.

SCION On the television show, Gossip Girl, Blair is marrying the scion to the throne of Monaco, Prince Louie.

JURISPRUDENCE My cousin recently sat for the LSATs, the standardized test required for students wanting to study jurisprudence.

SUPERCILIOUS Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Howard, and Albert Pujols act quite supercilious when fans approach them for autographs.

MALEVOLENT Malevolent villains such as Lord Voldemort, Darth

Vader, and the Joker have no understanding of love, happiness, and good will.