Week 1 Abound-Voracious Day 1 Definitions · Day 5 Find Ten Words used properly in a sentence Directions: Choose any ten words and find them used in a sentence from a news article

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Week 1 Abound-Voracious

Day 1 Definitions Define the following terms: 1. Voracious- excessively eager, huge appetite 2. Indiscriminate- not marked by careful distinction : 3. Eminent- standing out so as to be readily perceived or noted 4. Steeped- to soak in a liquid at a temperature under the boiling point 5. Replete- fully or abundantly provided or filled 6. Abound- to be present in large numbers or in great quantity 7. Technology- the specialized aspects of a particular field of endeavor 8. Prognosticate- to foretell from signs or symptoms 9. Automaton- a mechanism that is relatively self-operating; 10. Matron- a married woman usually marked by dignified maturity or social

distinction 11. Paradox- a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common

sense and yet is perhaps true 12. Realm- a primary marine or terrestrial biogeography division of the earth's

surface 13. Annals- a record of events arranged in yearly sequence 14. Compound- to form by combining parts 15. Tinge- to color with a slight shade or stain 16. Badger-(Tr. V) to harass or annoy persistently 17. Implore- to call or pray for earnestly 18. Drudgery- dull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor 19. Interminable- having or seeming to have no end; 20. Perceive- to become aware of through the senses;

Day 2 Group Match Match the following group of terms 1. Voracious ______ a. of high reputation, outstanding. 2. Indiscriminate ______ b. completely filled or supplied with 3. Eminent ______ c. Choosing at random without careful selection. 4. Steeped ______ d. desiring or consuming great quantities 5. Replete ______ e. soaked, drenched, saturated 6. Abound ____ a. an older married woman 7. Technology ____ b. branch of knowledge dealing with engineering, applied, science 8. Prognosticate _____ c. a robot; a mechanical "person" 9. Automaton ____ d. to exist in great numbers 10. Matron _____ e. to predict or foretell a future event


11. Paradox ____ a. a trace, smattering, or slight degree 12. Realm ____ b. a statement which at first seems to be absurd or self-contradictory but which may be true 13. Annals ____ c. to increase or add to 14. Compound (v) ____ d. historical record 15. Tinge (n.) ____ e. special field of something or someone; kingdom 16. Badger (v) __ a. unpleasant, dull, or hard work 17. Implore __ b. unending 18. Drudgery __ c. to plead urgently for aid or mercy 19. Interminable __ d. to understand, know, become aware of 20. Perceive __ e. to pester, nag, annoy persistently

Day 3 20 Words Matching Directions: Match the following terms with the definitions: ____ 1. Abound a. to be completely soaked in something ____ 2. Annals b. to be able to tell what will happen in the future ____ 3. Automaton c. someone' special field ____ 4. Badger d. to continually nag ____ 5. Compound e. carelessly chosen ____ 6. Drudgery f. related to science of engineering ____ 7. Eminent g. to add to ____ 8. Implore h. beg for assistance ____ 9. Indiscriminate j. of outstanding reputation ___ 10. Interminable k. a mature woman ___ 11. Matron l. small amount of ___ 12. Paradox m. dull, difficult work ___ 13. Perceive n. desiring huge amount ___ 14. Prognosticate o. existing in great number ___ 15. Realm p. historical records ___ 16. Replete r. to come to have an understanding of ___ 17. Steeped s. completely filled with ___ 18. Technology t. machine that behaves like a person ___ 19. Tinge u. seemingly self-contradictory situation ___ 20. Voracious v. unending

Day 4 Complete the Sentence Directions: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words.

1. A good library is __________ with many different kinds of books. 2. The _________ author received the Nobel Prize for literature. 3. My cousin is so ________ in schoolwork that his friends call him a bookworm. 4. After skiing, I find that I have a _________ appetite.


5. Modern warfare often results in the _______________ killing of combatants and innocent civilians alike.

6. The mayor refused to _________ as to his margin of victory in the election. 7. The time is approaching when human workers may be replaced by ________. 8. A clever salesman will always ask a ________ if her mother is at home. 9. The western plains used to _________ with bison before those animals were

slaughtered by settlers. 10. Man may be freed from backbreaking labor by the products of scientific

___________. 11. His gloom was now _________ by the failing mark on his geometry test. 12. The _______ of sports are replete with the names of great black athletes. 13. One of the great _____________ of American life is that though minority groups

have suffered injustices, nowhere in the world have so many varied groups lived together so harmoniously.

14. A _______ of garlic is all that is necessary in most recipes. 15. The cruel king would not allow the prince to enter is _________, restricting him

to the forest which abounded with wild animals. 16. She does her homework on Fridays to save herself from the ______ of having to

do it during the weekend. 17. The teacher continually _______ the pupil for the missing assignments. 18. The eminent scientist _____ difficulties in putting the invention into practice. 19. The sick child's mother _____ the doctor to come immediately. 20. I listened to the boring lecture for what seemed an _____ fifty minutes.

Day 5 Find Ten Words used properly in a sentence Directions: Choose any ten words and find them used in a sentence from a news article. (I recommend you use the Internet so you can cut and paste.)

Day 6 Quiz

Week 2 Accost-Vigilant

Day 1 Definitions Define the following terms:

1. Laconic- using or involving the use of a minimum of words 2. Throng- a crowding together of many persons 3. Intrepid- characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance 4. Accost- to approach and speak to often in a challenging or aggressive way 5. Reticent- restrained in expression, presentation, or appearance (shy) 6. Furtive- done by stealth 7. Felon- one who has committed a felony 8. Plethora- excess, a lot of 9. Hapless- having no luck 10. Irate- arising from anger

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11. Pretext- a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs

12. Fabricate- to make up for the purpose of deception 13. Adroit- having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling

situations 14. Gesticulate- to make gestures especially when speaking 15. Vigilant- alertly watchful especially to avoid danger 16. Avid- characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit 17. Cajole- to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance

(coax) 18. Rudimentary- consisting in first principles, fundamental 19. Enhance- to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness 20. Nuance- a subtle distinction or variation

Day 2 Group match Match the following group of terms 1. Laconic ___ a. expressing much in few words 2. Throng ___ b. brave 3. Intrepid ___ c. to approach and speak to 4. Accost ___ d. crowd 5. Reticent ___ e. silent 6. Furtive ___ a. angry, incensed 7. Felon ___ b. a person guilty of a major crime 8. Plethora ___ c. unfortunate 9. Hapless ___ d. excess 10. Irate ___ e. secret, stealthy 11. Pretext ____ a. to lie; to construct 12. Fabricate ____ b. skillful 13. Adroit ____ c. an excuse 14. Gesticulate____ d. watchful 15. Vigilant ____ e. move the arms energetically 16. Avid ___ a. eager 17. Cajole ___ b. slight variation in meaning, tone, etc. 18. Rudimentary ___ c. coax 19. Enhance ___ d. intensify, heighten 20. Nuance ___ e. elementary

Day 3 20 Words Matching Directions: Match the following terms with the definitions: ___ 1. Accost a. uncommunicative ___ 2. Adroit b. enthusiastic ___ 3. Avid c. alert ___ 4. Cajole d. overabundance


___ 5. Enhance e. courageous ___ 6. Fabricate f. to greet first ___ 7. Felon g. an excuse ___ 8. Furtive h. unlucky ___ 9. Gesticulate j. angry ___ 10. Hapless k criminal ___ 11. Intrepid l. basic, elementary ___ 12. Irate m. clever ___ 13. Laconic n. to make up a lie ___ 14. Nuance o. great number of people ___ 15. Plethora p. concise, pithy ___ 16. Pretext r. to use lively gestures ___ 17. Reticent s. shad of difference ___ 18. Rudimentary t. sly ___ 19. Throng u. coax, wheedle ___ 20. Vigilant v. to make greater

Day 4 Complete the Sentence Directions: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words. 1. His speech was usually rambling, but this time I found it brief and ______. 2. When ______ by a salesman, my mother always buys something. 3. Even under repeated questioning, the witness remained ______. 4. A howling ______ of teenage girls surrounded the Beatles. 5. The corporal received the Silver Star for his ______ deeds in combat. 6. The _____ contest winner was unable to locate the lucky ticket. 7. My uncle was _____ when the drunken driver swerved in front of us. 8. In a ______ manner she removed her shoes and tiptoed up to her room. 9. When the teacher asked why the homework had not been done, he was greeted by a

______ of incredible alibis. 10. Since the boss learned that Bob associated with a known ______, he fired him. 11. Because the teacher was extremely _____, no one could cheat on a test. 12. My nephew is quite _____ at making model airplanes. 13. Most fishermen can ______ a story about the size of the one that got away. 14. Her _____ of being tired did not fool us for an instant. 15. I often marvel as I watch the traffic officer ______ at the onrushing cars. 16. Since my grasp of algebra is ______, I cannot solve the problem. 17. The parakeet refused to be ______ into entering her cage. 18. It will ______ your enjoyment of an opera if you know what the plot is about in

advance. 19. In reading the satires of Jonathan Swift, one must be vigilant in order to catch each

_______. 20. Franklin D. Roosevelt was an ______ reader of mystery stories.



Day 6 Quiz

Week 3 Bristle-Wrest

Day 1 Definitions Define the following terms: 1. Loathe- to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance 2. Reprimand- a severe or formal reproof 3. Lackluster- lacking in brilliance, or vitality, dull

a. Lackluster performance, 4. Caustic- marked by incisive sarcasm

a. Caustic letter, caustic comment, remarks from the caustic Simon Cowell.

5. Wrest- to gain with difficulty by or as if by force, violence, or determined labor

a. Failed to wrest control of the government, wrest power from 6. Infamous- having a reputation of the worst kind 7. Jostle- to make one's way by pushing and shoving

a. Jostle for control, jostle for power, jostle for position, 8. Dupe- one that is easily deceived or cheated 9. Incipient- beginning to come into being or to become apparent

a. Ex. Incipient madness, an incipient coup d’état, the incipient 80’s style of music, incipient woman’s movement

10. Inadvertent- not focusing the mind on a matter a. Inadvertent mistake, inadvertent racial discrimination,

11. Ominous- mean having a menacing or threatening aspect 12. Tremulous- exceedingly sensitive : easily shaken or disordered

a. Tremulous dog, tremulous Parkinson’s patient 13. Repudiate- to refuse to accept; especially : to reject as unauthorized or as

having no binding force a. Repudiate the charges/claims, repudiate war, repudiate person

14. Cessation a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) 15. Bristle- to take on an aggressively defensive attitude

a. Bristle with 16. Euphemism- the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for

one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant a. “bring troops home now” is a euphemism for “cut and run” b. Capital punishment= punishment by death c. Fatal injuries= died d. Eskimo= Inuit

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17. Mundane- characterized by the practical, transitory, and ordinary 18. Incongruous- not conforming, not harmonious

a. An incongruous reason, events are incongruous, seems incongruous

19. Condolence- an expression of sympathy 20. Stipulate- to specify as a condition or requirement

Day 2 Group match Match the following group of terms

1. Loathe ___ a. dull 2. Reprimand ___ b. to hate 3. Lackluster ___ c. sarcastic, biting 4. Caustic ___ d. take by force 5. Wrest ___ e. to show sharp disapproval

6. Infamous ____ a. having a bad reputation 7. Jostle ____ b. just beginning to exist 8. Dupe (n) ____ c. to shove hard 9. Incipient ____ d. a person easily tricked 10. Inadvertent ____ e. heedless, not attentive 11. Ominous ___ a. a stopping 12. Tremulous ___ b. to reject, decline 13. Repudiate ___ c. stiffen with fear or anger 14. Cessation ___ d. threatening 15. Bristle ___ e. quivering 16. Euphemism ___ a. worldly 17. Mundane ___ b. a less offensive term 18. Incongruous ___ c. to specify a condition 19. Condolence ___ d. inappropriate 20. Stipulate ___ e. pity.

Day 3 20 Words Matching Directions: Match the following terms with the definitions: ___ 1. Loathe a. despise ___ 2. Reprimand b. menacing ___ 3. Lackluster c. evil ___ 4. Caustic d. a pause ___ 5. Wrest e. just starting ___ 6. Infamous f. trembling ___ 7. Jostle g. forcibly take something ___ 8. Dupe h. stinging ___ 9. Incipient j. earthly


___ 10. Inadvertent k. due to an oversight, negligent ___ 11. Ominous l. make a specific demand ___ 12. Tremulous m. to push, to elbow ___ 13. Repudiate n an easily fooled person ___ 14. Cessation o. expression of sympathy ___ 15. Bristle p. to scold severely ___ 16. Euphemism r. seize ___ 17. Mundane s. having inconsistent elements ___ 18. Incongruous t. disown, refuse to accept ___ 19. Condolence u. lacking brightness ___ 20. Stipulate v. saying something in a less direct way

Day 4 Complete the Sentence Directions: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words. 1. With the help of his brothers he was able to ______ the leadership of the company

from his partner. 2. Speaking in a monotone, the politician was booed for his _____ address. 3. In a ______ article, the drama critic slaughtered the hapless actors. 4. I ______ spinach but I love other green vegetables. 5. When Ed arrived late, he knew that the grocer would ______ him. 6. By telling the truth, we stopped the _____ rumor from spreading. 7. The bombing of Pearl Harbor was referred to as an ______ deed. 8. The wealthy ________ consented to buy the often-sold Brooklyn Bridge. 9. When he attempted to _____ the old lady, she struck him with her umbrella 10. Through an _____ error, the guided missile sped out of control. 11. After the weatherman had seen the _____ clouds, he prognosticated rain. 12. The general attempted to _____ the testimony of the lieutenant, claiming that the

young officer was not an authority on low level bombing. 13. Upon seeing the snake, the cat began to _____ with fear. 14. The widow's _____ hands revealed her nervousness. 15. The _____ of the shooting was replete with benefits for both sides. 16. We repudiated the contract because it did not ______ a cost of living bonus. 17. The word "expired" is a ______ for "died" 18. When my neighbor's dog was run over, we sent a ______ card. 19. The philosopher dealt with spiritual things, ignoring the ______ ones. 20. The play was so ______ that it seemed to be the work of several authors.



Day 6 Quiz

Week 4 Alacrity – Tangible

Day 1 Definitions Define the following terms: 1. Alacrity- promptness in response : cheerful readiness 2. Disdain- a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy

or inferior 3. Belligerent- hostility, or combativeness 4. Intimidate- to make timid or fearful 5. Feint- a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention

from the point one really intends to attack 6. Pugnacious- having a quarrelsome or combative nature 7. Promulgate- to make known or public 8. Brash- done in haste without regard for consequence 9. Scoff- to treat or address with derision 10. Belittle- to cause (a person or thing) to seem little or less 11. Tangible- capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch 12. Laceration-torn and ragged wound 13. Castigate- to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism 14. Sordid- marked by baseness or grossness 15. Octogenarian- a person whose age is in the eighties 16. Solace- to make cheerful 17. Aspirant-one who seeks high goals 18. Dregs- the most undesirable part 19. Frenzy- a temporary madness 20. Scurrilous- containing obscenities, abuse, or slander

Day 2 Group match Match the following group of terms 1. Alacrity ____ a. contempt 2. Disdain ___ b. a false attack 3. Belligerent ___ c. warlike 4. Intimidate ___ d. to overawe 5. Feint ___ e. briskness, lively action 6. Pugnacious ___ a. quarrelsome 7. Promulgate ___ b. to make seem less important 8. Brash ___ c. to sneer at 9. Scoff ___ d. impudent 10. Belittle ___ e. to make known officially 11. Tangible ___ a. having actual form 12. Laceration ___ b. to correct by punishing


13. Castigate ___ c. jagged wound 14. Sordid ___ d. dirty, base 15. Octogenarian ___ e. person in his eighties. 16. Solace ___ a. most worthless part 17. Aspirant ___ b. coarse 18. Dregs ____ c. easing of grief 19. Frenzy ____ d. wild fit 20. Scurrilous ____ e. candidate for high position.

Day 3 all 20 Directions: Match the following terms with the definitions: ___ 1. Alacrity a. scorn ___ 2. Aspirant b. to make afraid ___ 3. Belligerent c. frantic outburst ___ 4. Belittle d. man of eight ___ 5. Brash e. to mock ___ 6. Castigate f. make public, proclaim ___ 7. Disdain g. pretense, sham ___ 8. Dregs h. combative ___ 9. Feint j. candidate for better job ___ 10. Frenzy k. seeking war, hostile ___ 11. Intimidate l. speak of as unimportant ___ 12. Laceration m. vulgar, using indecent language ___ 13. Octogenarian n. insolent ___ 14. Promulgate o. punish, chastise ___ 15. Pugnacious p. comfort ___ 16. Scoff r. most worthless part ___ 17. Scurrilous s. able to be touched ___ 18. Solace t. rough cut ___ 19. Sordid u. filthy, ignoble ___ 20. Tangible v. quick willingness

Day 4 Complete the Sentence Directions: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words. 1. The motorist tried to _____ the police officer, telling him of his eminent friends in

high places. 2. The Germans were duped by the Allies' _____ toward the south, leaving the way

open for the Normandy invasion. 3. The waiter moved with ______ because he perceived they were big tippers. 4. His ______ manner caused him to lose one friend after another. 5. When the curtain came down, the critic's face registered the ____ she felt for the

lackluster play. 6. We implored the faculty advisor to _____ the requirements for the presidency of the

club.


7. My mother liked the salesman's ____ personality, but he irritated most people. 8. I don't understand modern art, but I neither loathe nor _____ at it. 9. Since everyone can out punch my cousin, he can not afford to be ______. 10. Although Ralph can't play, he doesn't hesitate to _____ the efforts of our football

team. 11. The medic reached into his kit to find a bandage for the ugly ____. 12. Mr. Dixon belittled our request for ____ proof of his loyalty. 13. The kindly foreman was too reticent to openly _____ the clumsy new worker. 14. When the teenager announced her engagement to the ______, the public suspected it

to be a publicity stunt. 15. Stories of their ______ youth poured forth from the unhappy felons. 16. Vigilant censors protect the public from listening to ____ language on television. 17. The publisher scoffed at the reports that he was an ____ for the job of Secretary of

State. 18. In a ______, the teenager overturned every drawer while searching for the car keys. 19. At the bottom of the beautiful wine bottle, only the _____ remained. 20. In trying to offer ______ to the pilot's wife, the reporter inadvertently made the

situation worse.


Day 6 Quiz

Test 1

Week 5 Acrimonious-Tolerate

Day 1 Definitions Define the following terms: 1. Rampant- profusely widespread 2. Inane- lacking significance, meaning, or point 3. Ethics- the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and

obligation 4. Concur- to express agreement <concur with an opinion> 5. Clandestine- marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy 6. Flagrant- so obviously inconsistent with what is right or proper as to appear to be

a flouting of law or morality 7. Admonish- to express warning or disapproval to especially in a gentle, earnest, or

solicitous manner 8. Duress- compulsion by threat; specifically : unlawful constraint 9. Culprit- one guilty of a crime or a fault 10. Inexorable- not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped 11. Egregious- conspicuously bad


12. Distraught- agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain, mentally deranged. 13. Duplicity- the belying of one's true intentions by deceptive words or action 14. Acrimonious- caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or

manner 15. Paucity-n- smallness of number 16. Pernicious- highly injurious or destructive; Wicked 17. Elicit- to draw forth or bring out 18. Impunity- exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss 19. Construe- to understand or explain the sense or intention of usually in a

particular way or with respect to a given set of circumstances 20. Tolerate- to endure or resist the action of (as a drug or food) without serious side

effects or discomfort

Day 2 Group match Match the following group of terms 1. Rampant ___ a. secret power 2. Inane ___ b. code of principles 3. Ethics ___ c. foolish 4. Concur ___ d. agree 5. Clandestine ___ e. going unchecked, widespread 6. Flagrant ___ a. inflexible, unrelenting 7. Admonish ___ b. compulsion, force 8. Duress ___ c. outrageous, glaringly bad 9. Culprit ___ d. the guilty person 10. Inexorable ___ e. to warn, to reprove 11. Egregious ___ a. scarcity 12. Distraught ___ b. cunning, trickery 13. Duplicity ___ c. mentally confused, crazed 14. Acrimonious ___ d. remarkably bad 15. Paucity ___ e. bitter 16. Elicit ___ a. freedom from punishment 17. Pernicious ___ b. to make a deduction, to infer 18. Tolerate ___ c. to put up with, to bear 19. Construe ___ d. to draw forth 20. Impunity ___ e. harmful, causing injury

Day 3 20 Words Matching Directions: Match the following terms with the definitions: ___ 1. Acrimonious a. double-dealing ___ 2. Admonish b. cannot be moved by persuasion, inflexible ___ 3. Clandestine c. silly


___ 4. Concur d. flourishing. ___ 5. Construe e. to scold, warn ___ 6. Culprit f. harassed ___ 7. Distraught g. to permit, to put up with ___ 8. Duplicity h. extract ___ 9. Duress j. damaging, harmful ___ 10. Egregious k. outstanding for undesirable quality ___ 11. Elicit l. notorious ___ 12. Ethics m. force, coercion ___ 13. Flagrant n. exemption ___ 14. Impunity o. moral philosophy ___ 15. Inane p. agree ___ 16. Inexorable r. hidden, secret ___ 17. Paucity s. to interpret ___ 18. Pernicious t. one who commits a crime ___ 19. Rampant u. shortage ___ 20. Tolerate v. caustic, bitter

Day 4 Complete the Sentence Directions: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words. 1. When the plague was _____ on the island, Dr. Arrowsmith's wife died. 2. The spies thought their meeting was a ______ one, but a throng of FBI agents

gathered outside the building. 3. A special management committee was asked to investigate business ________. 4. Orville Wright was criticized for his _______ desire to fly. 5. If I can get my parents to ______, I'll join the Peace Corps. Rampant ___secret power Inane ___ code of principles Ethics ___ foolish Concur ___ agree Clandestine ___ going unchecked, widespread 1. The _____ was caught with his fingers in the cookie jar. 2. Television sleuths are ______ in their pursuit of lawbreakers. 3. The confession was signed under ________, the attorney claimed 4. I suspect that my father will _______ me for coming home late. 5. Parking in front of a hydrant is a ______ violation of the city's law. Flagrant ___ a. inflexible, unrelenting Admonish ___ b. compulsion, force Duress ___ c. outrageous, glaringly bad Culprit ___ d. the guilty person Inexorable ___ e. to warn, to reprove 1. The bank teller's _____ error was difficult to correct. 2. We tried to ignore her _____ comments, but that took considerable restraint. 3. ______ is the stock in trade of all adroit counterspies.


4. Although it was a creative writing class, the teacher complained about the _____ of talent there.

5. The soldiers were _____ to learn that their furloughs had been canceled. Egregious ___ a. scarcity Distraught ___ b. cunning, trickery Duplicity ___ c. mentally confused, crazed Acrimonious ___ d. remarkably bad Paucity ___ e. bitter 1. The border guards allowed the doctor to cross the frontier with _______. 2. It isn't easy to ______ answers from a sleepy class on Monday morning. 3. Dentists appreciate patients who can ______ pain. 4. She hoped that we would not _______ her decision to run for office as a thirst for

power. 5. The dictator's ______ rules failed to intimidate the leaders of the underground. Elicit ___ a. freedom from punishment Pernicious ___ b. to make a deduction, to infer Tolerate ___ c. to put up with, to bear Construe ___ d. to draw forth Impunity ___ e. harmful, causing injury


Day 6 Quiz

Week 6 Affluent-Voluble

Day 1 Definitions Define the following terms: 1. Affluent- flowing in abundance 2. Feasible- capable of being done or carried out 3. Discern-to come to know or recognize mentally, with the eyes, or with senses

other than vision. 4. Sally-an action of rushing or bursting forth; outburst. 5. Consternation-amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion 6. Precocious- exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age 7. Perfunctory-lacking in interest or enthusiasm; result of a routine 8. Chagrin- distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure 9. Perverse-turned away from what is right or good 10. Deride-to subject to usually bitter or contemptuous ridicule 11. Disparage-to depreciate by indirect means (as invidious comparison) : speak

slightingly about


12. Laudable-worthy of praise 13. Fiasco-a complete failure 14. Masticate-to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth 15. Eschew- to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds 16. Quell-to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity <quell a

riot> 17. Voluble-characterized by a ready and continuous flow of words; fluent; glib;

talkative 18. Confidant-one to whom secrets are entrusted; 19. Obsolescence-the process of becoming obsolete or the condition of being nearly

obsolete 20. Dubious-questionable or suspect as to true nature or quality

Day 2 Group Matching Match the following group of terms 1. Affluent ___ a. suddenly rush froth 2. Feasible ___ b. possible 3. Discern ___ c. dismay 4. Sally (v.) ___ d. rich 5. Consternation ___ e. perceive 6. Precocious ___ a. done without care, superficial 7. Perfunctory ___ b. reaching maturity early 8. Chagrin ___ c. feeling of disappointment, humiliation. 9. Perverse ___ d. contrary, persisting in error 10. Deride ___ e. to ridicule, scoff at 11. Disparage ___ a. to discredit, belittle 12. Laudable ___ b. avoid 13. Fiasco ___ c. to chew up 14. Masticate ___ d. praiseworthy 15. Eschew ___ e. complete failure 16. Quell ___ a. one to whom you confide your secrets 17. Voluble ___ b. talkative 18. Confidant(e) ___ c. process of wearing out 19. Obsolescence ___ d. put an end to 20. Dubious ___ e. doubtful

Day 3 Match All Terms Directions: Match the following terms with the definitions: ___ 1. Affluent a. careless ___ 2. Chagrin b. dread, dismay ___ 3. Confidant(e) c. to chew ___ 4. Consternation d. complete failure

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___ 5. Deride e. reaching maturity early ___ 6. Discern f. talkative ___ 7. Disparage g. practicable ___ 8. Dubious h. to make fun of ___ 9. Eschew j. contrary ___ 10. Feasible k. wealthy ___ 11. Fiasco l. keep away from ___ 12. Laudable m. recognize ___ 13. Masticate n. crush, stop ___ 14. Obsolescence o. to discredit ___ 15. Perfunctory p. person you tell your secrets to ___ 16. Perverse r. disappointment ___ 17. Precocious s. uncertain ___ 18. Quell t. commendable ___ 19. Sally u. sudden rushing forth ___ 20. Voluble v. process of wearing out.

Day 4 Complete the Sentence Directions: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words. 1. Some prisoners planned a disturbance while others would ______ toward the gate. 2. Under duress from the tax officer, the beggar admitted that he was truly ______. 3. To the ______ of the sergeant, there was a paucity of volunteers for the dangerous

mission. 4. It's _______ to build an electric auto, but wouldn't you need a terribly long extension

cord? 5. When we could ______ the city lights, we knew we were safe at last. 6. The children in Shakespeare's plays are so _____ that they all sound like

grandparents. 7. I construed the doctor's _____ examination to indicate that I was in good health. 8. The Wright brothers didn't become distraught when a skeptic would _______ their

work. 9. When I correct my kid brother's math errors, he is ______ enough to insist that he is

right. 10. To the ______ of many taxpayers, some citizens seem to cheat the government with

impunity. 11. The paradox is that Javert's inexorable pursuit of Jean Valjean was both _____ and

despicable. 12. The affluent storeowner _____ the efforts of his small competitor, saying that he

could always tolerate that kind of rivalry. 13. To aid in digestion, you must _____ each piece of meat one dozen times. 14. In an acrimonious letter, her father described the project as a complete ______. 15. Once he sought the limelight, but now he _____ all interviews. 16. When the duplicity was revealed, the jury became ______ about Ed's innocence. 17. In order to _____ the riot, the police sallied forth with tear gas. 18. A teenage boy's father should be his true _______.


19. The ______ built into many products could be regarded as a flagrant insult toward the duped consumer.

20. I could not doze in the chair because of the ______ barber.


Day 6 Quiz

Week 7 Arbitrary-Terminate

Day 1 Definitions Define the following terms: 1. Implacable- not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated 2. Paroxysm- a sudden violent emotion or action 3. Reprehensible (adj.)- to voice disapproval of 4. Jurisdiction- the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law 5. Skirmish- a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements 6. Harass- to annoy persistently 7. Monolithic- consisting of or constituting a single unit 8. Indigent- a level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation exists 9. Arbitrary- not fixed by law 10. Fray-a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute 11. Stymie- to present an obstacle to, stand in the way of. 12. Effigy-a crude figure representing a hated person. 13. Oust- to drive out; eject 14. Flout-to treat with contemptuous disregard. Scorn 15. Cognizant-knowledgeable of something especially through personal experience 16. Turbulent-causing unrest, violence, or disturbance. 17. Terminate- to end, capable of ending 18. Forthwith-immediately 19. Exacerbate- worsen, to make more bitter, violent, or severe. 20. Revert- to go back to, to return to.

Day 2 Group Matching Match the following group of terms 1. Implacable ___ a. a fit, sudden outburst 2. Paroxysm ___ b. cannot be pacified, inexorable 3. Reprehensible __ c. small fight, brief encounter 4. Jurisdiction ___ d. worthy of blame 5. Skirmish ___ e. power, range of authority


6. Harass ___ a. based on whim, dictatorial 7. Monolithic ___ b. poor, needy 8. Indigent ___ c. massively solid 9. Arbitrary ___ d. a fight 10. Fray ___ e. to trouble, torment 11. Stymie ___ a. unruly, agitated 12. Effigy ___ b. to hinder, impede 13. Flout ___ c. show contempt, scoff 14. Cognizant ___ d. aware 15. Turbulent ___ e. a likeness (usually a hated person) 16. Terminate ___ a. to drive out, eject 17. Forthwith ___ b. return 18. Exacerbate ___ c. to end 19. Revert ___ d. immediately 20. Oust ___ e. to irritate, make worse

Day 3 Match All Terms Directions: Match the following terms with the definitions: ___ 1. Arbitrary a. having a massive structure ___ 2. Cognizant b. to hinder ___ 3. Effigy c. a conflict, fight ___ 4. Exacerbate d. relentless, unappeasable ___ 5. Flout e. immediately ___ 6. Forthwith f. blameworthy ___ 7. Fray g. range of authority ___ 8. Harass h. to show contempt ___ 9. Implacable j. poverty-stricken ___ 10. Indigent k. to irritate ___ 11. Jurisdiction l. violent outburst ___ 12. Monolithic m. to end ___ 13. Oust n. a likeness ___ 14. Paroxysm o. go back ___ 15. Reprehensible p. to torment ___ 16. Revert r. riotous ___ 17. Skirmish s. eject ___ 18. Stymie t. small battle ___ 19. Terminate u. aware ___ 20. Turbulent v. based on whim

Day 4 Complete the Sentence Directions: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words. 1. The detective was _____ in his search for the murder weapon. 2. Saying that it was beyond his ______, Judge Klein refused to rule on the case.


3. In a ______ of rage, the tenant stormed out of the landlord's office. 4. The precocious boy enjoyed an intellectual ______ with his elders 5. The brash student was forced to apologize for her _____ conduct. 6. After the _____, the feuding families agreed to patch up their differences. 7. The ______ client was surprised when she was accosted by her social worker in the

elegant restaurant. 8. To my mind the decision was unreasonable and _______. 9. George Orwell's 1984 depicts a frightening, ______ government. 10. If anonymous telephone callers ______ you, the phone company will give you an

unlisted number. 11. "Coach of losing team hanged in ______." 12. "Cause of cancer continues to _____ doctors." 13. "FBI _____ of clandestine gangland meeting." 14. "many motorists _____ traffic laws, study reveals." 15. "______ atmosphere in angry senate chamber."

16. It seemed incongruous to ______ his employment just when he was so successful. 17. Upon seeing the show, he called the TV studio _______ to protest. 18. The ushers moved with alacrity to _______ the disorderly patrons. 19. After taking the drug, she began to ______ to the days of her childhood. 20. The arrest of the spy did much to _______ relations between the two countries


Day 6 Quiz

Week 8 Afflict-Ubiquitous

Day 1 Definitions Define the following terms:

1. Emaciated- to cause to lose flesh so as to become very thin 2. Surge- to rise suddenly to an excessive or abnormal value 3. Tranquil- free from agitation of mind or spirit 4. Sanctuary- a place of refuge and protection 5. Ascend- to rise from a lower level or degree 6. Malnutrition- faulty nutrition due to inadequate or unbalanced intake of nutrients 7. Afflict- to distress so severely as to cause persistent suffering or anguish 8. Besiege- to surround with armed forces 9. Privation- an act or instance of depriving 10. Sinister- singularly evil or productive of evil


11. Ubiquitous- existing or being everywhere at the same time 12. Remote- far removed in space, time, or relation 13. Thwart- to run counter to so as to effectively oppose or baffle 14. Harbinger- one that presages or foreshadows what is to come 15. Malignant- tending to produce death or deterioration 16. Excruciation- to inflict intense pain on 17. Respite- a period of temporary delay 18. Reverberating- to continue in or as if in a series of echoes 19. Fretful- to cause to suffer emotional strain 20. Succumb- to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire

Day 2 Group Matching Match the following group of terms 1. Excruciating ___ a. an interval of relief, delay 2. Respite ___ b. worrisome, irritable 3. Reverberating ___ c. re-echoing, resounding 4. Fretful ___ d. agonizing, torturing 5. Succumb ___ e. to give way yield 6. Ubiquitous ___ a. distant, hidden away 7. Remote ___ b. being everywhere at the same time 8. Thwart ___ c. likely to cause death 9. Harbinger ___ d. to hinder, defeat 10. Malignant ___ e. a forerunner, advance notice 11. Malnutrition ___ a. lack of necessities 12. Afflict ___ b. faulty or inadequate diet. 13. Besiege ___ c. evil, ominous 14. Privation ___ d. to surround, hem in 15. Sinister ___ e. to trouble greatly, to distress. 16. Emaciated ___ a. to rush suddenly 17. Surge ___ b. shelter 18. Tranquil ___ c. quiet 19. Sanctuary ___ d. abnormally thin, wasted away 20. Ascend ___ e. to rise

Day 3 Match All Terms Directions: Match the following terms with the definitions: ___ 1. Afflict a. lack of necessities ___ 2. Ascend b. inadequate diet ___ 3. Besiege c. being everywhere at once ___ 4. Emaciated d. to trouble greatly ___ 5. Excruciating e. agonizing ___ 6. Fretful f. wasted away

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___ 7. Harbinger g. distant ___ 8. Malignant h. evil ___ 9. Malnutrition j. to rush suddenly ___ 10. Privation k. place of protection ___ 11. Remote l. forerunner ___ 12. Respite m. to rise ___ 13. Reverberating n. to hinder ___ 14. Sanctuary o. yield ___ 15. Sinister p. postponement ___ 16. Succumb r. to surround ___ 17. Surge s. becoming progressively worse ___ 18. Thwart t. re-echoing ___ 19. Tranquil u. worrisome ___ 20. Ubiquitous v. peaceful

Day 4 Complete the Sentence Directions: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words. 1. The _____ residents of the Warsaw Ghetto managed to win several skirmishes from

the Nazis. 2. A firecracker terminated the _____ climate of the neighborhood. 3. When Richard III violated the _______ of the church to seize the princes, he

exceeded his jurisdiction. 4. Chicago put its heaviest players up front, but they were helpless as the Giants’ line

______ toward them. 5. Inexorably the determined climber began to _______ the Himalayan peak. 6. The stool pigeon, the detective’s confidant, told him about the ______ plot. 7. By running up a white flag, the _____ troops indicated their desire to withdraw from

the fray. 8. Citizens of several Kentucky mountain communities are _______ by the worst

poverty in the nation. 9. The emaciated prisoners were obviously suffering from advanced ________. 10. Albert Schweitzer endure considerable _______ as a jungle doctor. 11. Sprinting all over the court, the ______ referee called one foul after another. 12. Ben’s reprehensible table manners led his fraternity brother to seat him in a _____

corner of the dining room. 13. The excellent soup was a _____ of the delicious meal to follow 14. In an attempt to ______ the voracious ants, he surrounded his house with a moat of

burning oil. 15. The surgeon finally located the ____ tumor which had afflicted his patient for many

months. 16. With _____ slowness, the minute hand inched its way around the clock. 17. The rescue team heard the miner’s voice ______ through the caves. 18. Around income tax time _____ faces are ubiquitous. 19. The voluble insurance salesman gave my father no ________. 20. Besieged by debts, the corporation finally had to ______ to bankruptcy.



Day 6 Quiz

Week 9 Adverse- Virulent

Day 1 Definitions Define the following terms: 1. Impresario- a person who puts on or sponsors an entertainment 2. Extortion- to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal

power 3. Adverse- acting against or in a contrary direction 4. Asset- an item of value owned 5. Bigot- a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and

prejudices; 6. Blatant- completely obvious, conspicuous, or obtrusive especially in a crass or

offensive manner 7. Entourage- one's attendants or associates 8. Virulent- marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course- extremely poisonous

or venomous 9. Venom- poisonous matter normally secreted by some animals. Ill will 10. Spew-to come forth in a flood or gush 11. Loath- unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking 12. Solicit- to make petition to. to entice or lure especially into evil 13. Astute- having or showing shrewdness and perspicacity. Crafty. Wily 14. Advocate- one that pleads the cause of another; one that defends or maintains a

cause or proposal 15. Ineffectual- not producing the proper or intended effect futile 16. Scrutinize- stresses close attention to minute detail 17. Nefarious- flagrantly wicked or impious, Evil, Vicious 18. Amicable- characterized by friendly goodwill 19. Vexatious- the act of harassing or vexing; a cause of trouble 20. Malady- a disease or disorder of the animal body

Day 2 Group Matching Match the following group of terms 1. Scrutinize ___ a. annoying 2. Nefarious ___ b. villainous, vicious 3. Amicable ___ c. examine closely 4. Vexatious ___ d. disease 5. Malady ___ e. friendly, peaceful 6. Loath ___ a. keen, shrewd


7. Solicit ___ b. to be in favor of, to support 8. Astute ___ c. not effective 9. Advocate ___ d. unwilling, reluctant 10. Ineffectual ___ e. to beg, seek earnestly 11. Blatant ___ a. group of attendants 12. Entourage ___ b. disagreeably loud, very showy 13. Virulent ___ c. poison, spite, malice 14. Venom ___ d. throw up, vomit, eject 15. Spew ___ e. full of hate, harmful 16. Impresario ___ a. a narrow-minded, prejudiced person 17. Extortion ___ b. unfavorable, harmful 18. Adverse ___ c. one who presents cultural series, organizer 19. Asset ___ d. a valuable thing to have 20. Bigot ___ e. getting money by threats

Day 3 Match All Terms Directions: Match the following terms with the definitions: ___ 1. Adverse a. to support ___ 2. Advocate b. keen, shrewd ___ 3. Amicable c. something of value ___ 4. Asset d. villainous ___ 5. Astute e. seek earnestly ___ 6. Bigot f. organizer ___ 7. Blatant g. annoying ___ 8. Entourage h. followers ___ 9. Extortion j. disagreeably loud ___ 10. Impresario k. examine closely ___ 11. Ineffectual l. poison ___ 12. Loath m. harmful ___ 13. Malady n. not effective ___ 14. Nefarious o. prejudiced person ___ 15. Scrutinize p. unfavorable ___ 16. Solicit r. friendly ___ 17. Spew s. unwilling ___ 18. Venom t. vomit ___ 19. Vexatious u. disease ___ 20. Virulent v. getting money by threats.

Day 4 Complete the Sentence Directions: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words. 1. When the business manager was accused of ______, his colleagues sought to oust

him from the firm. 2. The eminent ________ brought many cultural spectacles to our shores.


3. Attacked by the irate crowd, the ________ asked the police for sanctuary. 4. The childless man’s will stipulated that all the ______ of his company should revert

to the original owners. 5. It was excruciatingly painful for the actors to read the _______ reviewers which their

performances had received. 6. The visiting dictator’s ubiquitous ______ of bodyguards disturbed our tranquil city. 7. Europe’s population was afflicted by a ______ plague known as the Black Death. 8. From each candidate’s headquarters acrimonious charges would _____ forth daily 9. Clym Yeobright’s mother succumbed to the ______ of a snake bite. 10. With _____ discourtesy the reports continued to harass the bereaved family. 11. Since we felt that the ruling was arbitrary, we were _____ to obey it 12. Daily the volunteers went out to _____ funds for the indigent families. 13. My neighbor was _____ enough to discern the adverse features of the mortgage. 14. The general was sure to _____ that we give the enemy nor respite for the he

bombings. 15. The play was so blatantly bad that the impresario fired its ___ director 16. The _____ buzzing of the mosquitoes as they surged about our heads nearly drove us

insane. 17. Our ____ relations with Latin America are an asset to hemispheric trade. 18. Once the virulent ______ had run its course, my temperature dropped 19. We were distraught upon hearing the venom spewed forth by the bigot 20. No sooner did the lawyer ______ the extortion note than she called the police.

Day 5 Find Ten Words used properly in a sentence Directions: Choose any ten words and find them used in a sentence from a news article. (I recommend you use the internet so you can cut and paste.)

Day 6 Quiz

Test 2

Week 10 Desist- Wan

Day 1 Abound-Voracious Define the following terms: 1. Inclement- lacking mildness, severe n temper or action 2. Peruse- to examine or consider with attention and in detail 3. Premonition-anticipation of an event without conscious reason 4. Desist-to cease to proceed or act 5. Recoil- to fall back under pressure 6. Pertinent- having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand 7. Mastiff- any of a breed of very large massive powerful smooth-coated dogs 8. Obsess- to haunt or excessively preoccupy the mind of 9. Doleful- causing grief or affliction


10. Wan- suggestive of poor health, sickly 11. Histrionic- deliberately affected, theatrical, dramatic 12. Elusive- hard to comprehend or define 13. Frustrate- to make ineffectual : bring to nothing 14. Symptomatic- having the characteristics of a particular disease but arising from

another cause 15. Interject- to throw in between or among other things 16. Inert- very slow to move or act, sluggish 17. Salient- standing out conspicuously 18. Imminent- ready to take place; especially : hanging threateningly over one's head 19. Squeamish- easily nauseated; easily offended or disgusted 20. Engrossed- to take or engage the whole attention of : occupy completely

Day 2 Matching Match the following group of terms 1. Inert ___ a. outstanding, prominent 2. Salient ___ b. without power to move 3. Imminent ___ c. likely to happen, threatening 4. Squeamish ___ d. absorbed 5. Engrossed ___ e. easily shocked, over sensitive. 6. Histrionics ___ a. having to do with signs or symptoms, indicative 7. Elusive ___ b. hard to grasp 8. Frustrate ___ c. insert, interrupt 9. Symptomatic __ d. display of emotions 10. Interject ___ e. counteract, foil, thwart 11. Pertinent ___ a. sad, melancholy 12. Mastiff ___ B. to the point 13. Obsess ___ c. sickly pale 14. Doleful ___ d. to haunt, preoccupy 15. Wan ___ e. large dog 16. Inclement ___ a. unfavorable, stormy 17. Peruse ___ b. to read carefully 18. Premonition __ c. cease 19. Desist ___ d. forewarning 20. Recoil ___ e. draw back

Day 3 Match All Terms Directions: Match the following terms with the definitions: ___ 1. Desist a. sad ___ 2. Doleful b. draw back ___ 3. Elusive c. foil ___ 4. Engrossed d. cease


___ 5. Frustrate e. interrupt ___ 6. Histrionics f. stormy, harsh ___ 7. Imminent g. indicative __ 8. Inclement h. appropriate ___ 9. Inert j. powerless to move ___ 10. Interject k. large dog ___ 11. Mastiff l. outstanding ___ 12. Obsess m. read carefully ___ 13. Pertinent n. preoccupy ___ 14. Peruse o. easily shocked ___ 15. Premonition p. forewarning ___ 16. Recoil r. about to happen ___ 17. Salient s. hard to grasp ___ 18. Squeamish t. pale ___ 19. Symptomatic u. absorbed ___ 20. Wan v. display of emotions

Day 4 Complete the Sentence Directions: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words. 1. After being admonished by his father, he began to _____ the want ads daily. 2. When the black cat crossed her path, Ellen had a _____ of disaster. 3. The pickets promulgated a warning that they would not ____ in their efforts to

enhance their standard of living. 4. As the snake prepared to strike, the girls ____ in horror. 5. She blamed her absence from the game on the _____ weather, but we knew that was

sour grapes. 6. The stockbroker was _____ with the idea of becoming a painter. 7. My nervous neighbor bought a pugnacious _____ to frighten burglars. 8. ______ expressions abounded throughout headquarters on the night of the election. 9. During the trial the astute lawyer was able to elicit the _____ information from the

key witness. 10. After the tension, his normally ruddy face was _____ and tired. 11. The warden ______ the prisoners' attempt to escape by adding more guards. 12. Most viewers hate it when a commercial is _____ into a suspense drama. 13. Saying that he would not tolerate her ____, the director fired the temperamental

actress. 14. All his life he found happiness _____, but wealth easy to come by. 15. The sordid rioting was ____ of the problems facing the large cities. 16. The senator loathed it when people said that an atomic war was _____. 17. When his ______ partner complained about a lack of ethics, the businessman laughed

at his innocence. 18. ______ in his crossword puzzle, he failed to notice the paucity of customers in the

restaurant. 19. One of the _____ features of her poetry is a dependence upon euphemisms. 20. Seeing the _____ player, the manager dashed out onto the field.



Day 6 Quiz

Week 11 Coerce - Zealous

Day 1 Definitions Define the following terms: 1. Poignant-pungently pervasive, pungently pervasive 2. Inundate -to cover with a flood; overflow 3. Fruitless-lacking or not bearing fruit, futile, unsuccessful 4. Garbled -to sift impurities from to so alter or distort as to create a wrong

impression or change the meaning 5. Sanguine- consisting of or relating to blood, bloodthirsty; confident 6. Phlegmatic- having or showing a slow and stolid temperament; resembling,

consisting of, or producing the humor 7. Corroborate -to support with evidence or authority : make more certain 8. Comprehensive- covering completely or broadly : covering completely or broadly

:inclusive 9. Zealous-filled with or characterized by zeal : marked by fervent partisanship for a

person, a cause, or an ideal 10. Coerce-to compel to an act or choice 11. Elapse-pass, go by 12. Meticulous -marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or

treatment of details 13. Domicile- a dwelling place : place of residence 14. Lax -not tense, firm, or rigid 15. Sporadic-occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances 16. Rash-marked by or proceeding from undue haste or lack of deliberation or caution 17. Conjecture-inference from defective or presumptive evidence 18. Obviate-to anticipate and prevent (as a situation) or make unnecessary (as an

action) 19. Lurid-causing horror or revulsion 20. Quip-a clever usually taunting remark

Day 2 Matching Match the following group of terms 1. Rash ___ a. do away with, eliminate 2. Conjecture ___ b. joke 3. Obviate ___ c. guess 4. Lurid ___ d. sensational 5. Quip ___ e. too hasty, reckless

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6. Elapse ___ a. negligent, careless 7. Meticulous___ b. to slip by 8. Domicile ___ c. occasional 9. Lax ___ d. home 10. Sporadic ___ e. careful. 11. Phlegmatic___ a. enthusiastic 12. Corroborate__ b. calm, hard to rouse to action 13. Comprehensive__ c. confirm, support 14. Zealous ___ d. thorough 15. Coerce ___ e. to force 16. Inundate ___ a. useless 17. Fruitless ___ b. confused, mixed up 18. Poignant ___ c. optimistic 19. Garbled ___ d. to flood 20. Sanguine ___ e. moving, painful to the feelings.

Day 3 Match All Terms Directions: Match the following terms with the definitions: 1. ___ Coerce a. to flood, to swamp 2. ___ Comprehensive b. home 3. ___ Conjecture c. painful to the feelings, moving 4. ___ Corroborate d. useless 5. ___ Domicile e. reckless 6. ___ Elapse f. confirm 7. ___ Fruitless g. calm, sluggish 8. ___ Garbled h. sensational 9. ___ Inundate j. hopeful 10. ___ Lax k. do away with 11. ___ lurid l. confused, mixed up 12. ___ Meticulous m. guess 13. ___ Obviate n. to pass by 14. ___ Phlegmatic o. careless 15. ___ Poignant p. occasional 16. ___ Quip r. thorough 17. ___ Rash s. careful 18. ___ Sanguine t. to force 19. ___ Sporadic u. enthusiastic 20. ___ Zealous v. to joke


Day 4 Complete the Sentence Directions: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words. 1. The sermon was ______ enough to bring tears to the brash delinquent's eyes. 2. Although the message was _____, its salient points were clear enough. 3. After a _____ attempt to wrest control of the government, the traitors were

incarcerated. 4. Even though his boat was almost ______, the skipper was loath to radio for help. 5. Because the malignancy had gone unchecked, the surgeons were not _____ about he

patient's chances. 6. Harriet's egregious error disturbed even her _____ employer. 7. The fundraiser was so _____ that he solicited money from a Salvation Army Santa

Claus. 8. In order to get the job, you had to go through the drudgery of filling out a ten page

_____ questionnaire. 9. The elusive fugitive was _____ by his attorney into surrendering. 10. Even the swindler's nefarious accomplice refused to ______ his alibi. 11. Inadvertently Emma had allowed two months to ____ before paying her rent. 12. The lackluster battle was punctuated by ______ mortar fire. 13. A man's _____ is his castle. 14. Because the watchman was ______, thievery was rampant at the warehouse. 15. The _____ musician had nothing but disdain for his disorganized friends. 16. It was sheer ______ on the detective's part but it led to the arrest of the vexatious

counterfeiters. 17. The newspaper switched from mundane coverage to ____ reporting. 18. It was exceedingly ____ of the lightweight to insult the belligerent longshoreman 19. The necessity for preparing sandwiches was ______ when the picnic was postponed. 20. Hamlet remembered that Yorick was always ready with a lusty ______.


Day 6 Quiz

Week 12 Anathema- Truncated

Day 1 Definitions Define the following terms: 1. Expunge-to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion 2. Flamboyant-marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or

behavior 3. Anathema-someone or something intensely disliked or loathed 4. Schism-formal division in or separation from a church or religious body.

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5. Utopia-a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions

6. Timorous-expressing or suggesting timidity; fearful 7. Truncated-to shorten by or as if by cutting off, to replace 8. Jaunty-sprightly in manner or appearance, stylish 9. Fractious-tending to be troublesome, unruly, quarrelsome 10. Ostentatious-marked by or fond of conspicuous or vainglorious and sometimes

pretentious display 11. Importune-(v) to press or urge with troublesome persistence 12. Incontrovertible-not open to question, indisputable 13. Surreptitious-done, made, or acquired by stealth; clandestine 14. Haven-a place of safety 15. Subjugate-to make submissive, to bring under control 16. Ilk-sort, kind 17. Eventuate-to come out finally, result, come about 18. Emit-to throw or give off or out; to send out 19. Subterranean-being, lying, or operating under the surface of the earth 20. Viable-capable of living; especially : having attained such form and development

as to be normally capable of surviving outside the mother's womb

Day 2 Matching Match the following group of terms 1. Timorous ___ a. fearful 2. Truncated ___ b. cut short 3. Jaunty ___ c. sprightly, gay 4. Fractious ___ d. showy 5. Ostentatious__ e. quarrelsome 6. Expunge ___ a. split 7. Flamboyant ___ b. something greatly detested 8. Anathema ___ c. place of perfection 9. Schism ___ d. erase 10. Utopia ___ e. showy, colorful 11. Prestigious ___ a. essential 12. Placard ___ b. poster 13. Integral ___ c. slight 14. Remuneration ___ d. reward, pay 15. Nominal ___ e. illustrious 16. Diatribe ___ a. kind, sort 17. Inhibition ___ b. disjointed 18. Fortuitous ___ c. accidental 19. Incoherent ___ d. bitter, criticism 20. Ilk ___ e. restraint


Day 3 Match All Terms Directions: Match the following terms with the definitions: 1. ___Anathema a. well-known 2. ___Diatribe b. quarrelsome 3. ___Expunge c. kind, sort 4. ___Flamboyant d. poster 5. ___Fortuitous e. disjointed 6. ___Fractious f. sprightly 7. ___Ilk g. accidental 8. ___Incoherent h. in name only, slight 9. ___Inhibition j. restraint 10. ___Integral k. reward 11. ___Jaunty l. a curse 12. ___Nominal m. bitter criticism 13. ___Ostentatious n. erase 14. ___Placard o. colorful 15. ___Prestigious p. cut short 16. ___Remuneration r. essential 17. ___Schism s. fearful 18. ___Timorous t. showy 19. ___Utopia u. split 20. ___Truncated v. place of perfection

Day 4 Complete the Sentence Directions: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words. 1. When a large expenditure is imminent, my father goes into a long ______ on the need

for economy. 2. It is often fruitless to argue with racists, bigots, and others of that _______ 3. Since the patient's speech was garbled and ______, we could only conjecture as to his

message. 4. The meeting was a ______ one. But the jealous husband construed it as pre-arranged

and clandestine. 5. After two drinks the usually phlegmatic dentist lost all his ______. 6. The police posted a _____ asking all citizens to desist from looting 7. A salient feature of the _____ company’s success was its fair treatment of employees. 8. Although the comedian’s employment was seasonal and sporadic, the ______ was

great. 9. From allowing his ferocious mastiff to appear on a commercial, the trainer was paid a

_____ sum. 10. She seemed to be an unimportant member of the President’s s entourage but actually

she played an ______ role in White House affairs. 11. In Lost Horizon a character recoiled at the idea of living in a ________ 12. A pernicious _______ developed between the two sisters. 13. The traitor’s name was ______ in his father’s domicile. 14. Our theatrical pages were inundated with press releases from the ______ producer.


15. After having made the rash statements, the senator wished that he could _____ them from the record.

16. It is frustrating to have one’s lengthy remarks printed in _____ form. 17. With his cap set at a _____ angle, the amicable sailor strutted down the street. 18. In an _______ display of histrionics the star refused to perform. 19. Under duress the normally _____ husband was coerced into demanding a raise. 20. Roger’s ______ behavior compounded the bad relationship he had already had with

his partner.


Day 6 Quiz

Week 13 Cryptic-Viable

Day 1 Definitions Define the following terms: 1. Importune-(v.tr) to press or urge with troublesome persistence 2. Incontrovertible-not open to question 3. Surreptitious-done, made, or acquired by stealth 4. Haven-a place of safety 5. Subjugate-to make submissive 6. Ultimate-most remote in space or time, the best or most extreme of its kind 7. Eventuate-to come out finally 8. Emit-to throw or give off or out 9. Subterranean-being, lying, or operating under the surface of the earth 10. Viable-capable of living; especially : having attained such form and development

as to be normally capable of surviving outside the mother's womb 11. Premise-something assumed or taken for granted 12. Jeopardize-to expose to danger or risk; imperial 13. Incredulous-unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous 14. Permeate-to spread or diffuse through <a room permeated with tobacco smoke> 15. Propitious-favorably disposed, tending to favor 16. Surmise-a thought or idea based on scanty evidence 17. Curtail-to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part <curtail the

power of the executive branch> 18. Repress-to hold in by self-control, to exclude from consciousness <repressed the

memory of abuse> 19. Cryptic-having or seeming to have a hidden or ambiguous meaning, not

recognized 20. Inchoate-being only partly in existence or operation, formed or formulated


Day 2 Matching Match the following group of terms 1. Surmise ___ a. puzzling 2. Curtail ___ b. guess 3. Repress ___ c. to put down 4. Cryptic ___ d. to cut short 5. Inchoate ___ e. in an early stage 6. Premise ___ a. favorable 7. Jeopardize ___ b. endanger 8. Incredulous___ c. to spread through 9. Permeate ___ d. skeptical 10. Propitious ___ e. grounds for a conclusion 11. Ultimate ___ a. underground 12. Eventuate ___ b. final 13. Emit ___ c. practicable, workable 14. Subterranean ___ d. to give off 15. Viable ___ e. to result finally 16. Importune ___ a. undeniable 17. Incontrovertible ___ b. ask urgently 18. Surreptitious ___ c. conquer 19. Haven ___ d. place of safety 20. Subjugate ___ e. stealthy, accomplished by secret.

Day 3 Match All Terms Directions: Match the following terms with the definitions: 1. ___Cryptic a. ask urgently 2. ___Curtail b. undeniable 3. ___Emit c. guess 4. ___Eventuate d. accomplished by secret 5. ___Haven e. to put down 6. ___Importune f. favorable 7. ___Inchoate g. cut short 8. ___Incontrovertible h. workable 9. ___Incredulous j. underground 10. ___Jeopardize k. final 11. ___Permeate l. to result finally 12. ___Premise m. to spread through 13. ___Propitious n. conquer 14. ___Repress o. place of safety 15. ___Subjugate p. endanger 16. ___Subterranean r. a proposition for argument


17. ___Surmise s. skeptical 18. ___Surreptitious t. in early stage 19. ___Ultimate u. puzzling 20. ___Viable v. to give off

Day 4 Complete the Sentence Directions: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words. 1. Although Eddie was not sanguine about his chances, he continued to ________ his

boss for a winter vacation. 2. In inclement weather our barn is a ______ for many animals. 3. The dictator used duplicity in order to ______ his rivals. 4. With a ______ movement, the meticulous bookkeeper emptied the ash. 5. The expert’s ______ testimony corroborated the police report. 6. A thorough investigation ______ in a comprehensive report. 7. After two years of confinement in a ______ dungeon, the prisoner was thin and wan. 8. The mayor issued a diatribe against companies whose smokestacks _____ poisonous

fumes. 9. Gaining better housing for all was the ______ goal of the zealous reformer 10. When the schism in the company was healed, a _____ arrangement was worked out. 11. Acting on the _____ that there were no burglars around the police became quite lax. 12. After I had perused the Yankee lineup, I was _____ about their chances of winning. 13. The trapeze artist was squeamish about having to ____ his life. 14. A terrible odor which was impossible to expunge ____ the skunk handler’s clothing. 15. At a ______ moment the flamboyant movie star made her grand entrance. 16. Publication of the lurid magazine was ______ by the district attorney. 17. Although his remarks appeared ______ at first, we began to see how really pertinent

they were. 18. I had to ______ my desire to interject my criticism during the debate. 19. Edna had ________ that she would be charged a nominal sum and so she was

outraged when she got the bill 20. The young couple was disappointed to see the ______ state of their new house.


Day 6 Quiz

Week 14 Aspire-Valor

Day 1 Definitions Define the following terms: 1. Aspire-to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal <


2. Inveigh-to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently 3. Nettle-to arouse to sharp but transitory annoyance or anger 4. Overt-open to view; manifest 5. Relegate-to send into exile, banish, to assign to a place of insignificance or of

oblivion : put out of sight or mind 6. Supine-(v) lying on the back or with the face upward, exhibiting indolent or

apathetic inertia or passivity; especially : mentally or morally slack 7. Mammoth-something immense of its kind <the company is a mammoth of the

industry> 8. Repulse-to drive or beat back, to repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial 9. Havoc-wide and general destruction 10. Raze-to destroy to the ground, demolish 11. Lethal-of, relating to, or causing death, very potent or effective <a lethal

fastball>; 12. Scurry-to move in or as if in a brisk pace, to move around in an agitated,

confused, or fluttering manner 13. Incisive-impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) 14. Precipitate-to throw violently, to bring about especially abruptly 15. Stereotype- something conforming to a fixed or general pattern; especially : a

standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or uncritical judgment

16. Stentorian- extremely loud 17. Singular- of or relating to a separate person or thing, distinguished by superiority 18. Valor- strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with

firmness : personal bravery 19. Bias-an inclination of temperament or outlook; especially : a personal and

sometimes unreasoned judgment 20. Sinecure-an ecclesiastical benefice without cure of souls an office or position that

requires little or no work and that usually provides an income

Day 2 Matching Match the following group of terms 1. Stentorian ___ a. prejudice 2. Singular ___ b. soft job 3. Valor ___ c. courage 4. Bias ___ d. extraordinary 5. Sinecure ___ e. loud 6. Lethal ___ a. acute 7. Scurry ___ b. run hastily 8. Incisive ___ c. unvarying pattern 9. Precipitate ____ d. deadly 10. Stereotype ___ e. hasten 11. Supine ___ a. ruin


12. Mammoth ___ b. drive back 13. Repulse ___ c. huge 14. Havoc ___ d. lying on the back 15. Raze ___ e. destroy 16. Aspire ___ a. irate 17. Inveigh ___ b. open 18. Nettle ___ c. assign to an inferior position 19. Overt ___ d. to strive for 20. Relegate ___ e. attack verbally.

Day 3 Match All Terms Directions: Match the following terms with the definitions: 1. ___ Aspire a. huge 2. ___ Bias b. evident, open 3. ___ Havoc c. courage 4. ___ Incisive d. to strive for 5. ___ Inveigh e. banish, assign to inferior position 6. ___ Lethal f. deadly 7. ___ Mammoth g. soft job 8. ___ Nettle h. prejudice 9. ___ Overt j. keen, acute 10. ___ Precipitate k. run quickly 11. ___ Raze l. hasten 12. ___ Relegate m. remarkable, uncommon 13. ___ Repulse n. attack verbally 14. ___ Scurry o. drive back 15. ___ Sinecure p. lying on the back 16. ___ Singular r. destroy 17. ___ Stentorian s. conventional custom 18. ___ Stereotype t. irate 19. ___ Supine u. ruin 20. ___ Valor v. lout

Day 4 Complete the Sentence Directions: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words. 1. Although the comics quips seemed to be mild, they began to _____ the nightclubs

owner. 2. I had a premonition that Eli would _____ to the position of captain. 3. The pickets agreed to _____ against the law which curtailed their freedom. 4. _______ acts of violence by the prisoner jeopardized his parole. 5. When they tried to ______ the star to a minor role she was furious. 6. From a _______ position, the hunter emitted the animal’ mating call. 7. Following the revolution, the people____ the subterranean dungeons of the dictator.


8. Management is sure to ____ any request for increased remuneration 9. ________ placards announced the opening of the new movie. 10. The virulent plague cased _____ among the populace. 11. Our editor castigated the proposal with his _______ commentary. 12. Poe’s hero watched the rats _____ across his inert body. 13. The jockey received a _____ kick from the fractious horse. 14. A quarrel was ________ among the relatives after they heard the terms of the

reprehensible will. 15. The laconic Clint Eastwood is a ______ of the strong, silent Western hero. 16. The director was ousted from his ______ when he angered the mayor 17. In his customary ______ tones, the sergeant reprimanded those who thought the army

was a haven from incompetents. 18. The work “surrender” is anathema to people of ______ 19. A viable peace was brought about as a result of the diplomat’s ______. 20. The bigot’s _______ precipitated a fistfight.


Day 6 Quiz

Test 3

Documents

Week 1 Abound-Voracious Day 1 Definitions · Day 5 Find Ten Words used properly in a sentence Directions: Choose any ten words and find them used in a sentence from a news article