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VOCABULARYFor theHigh School StudentHAROLD LEVINEWORD POWER

WORD POWER YEAH!

CENTRAL IDEAS 6-10

1. CONCEALMENT

1. aliasnounassumed nameInspector Javert discovered that Monsieur Madeleine was not the mayors real name but an alias for Jean Valjean, the ex-convict.AdverbOtherwise called; otherwise known as2. clandestineadjectiveCarried on in secrecy and concealment; secret; covert; underhand; undercoverBefore the Revolutionary War, a patriot underground organization used to hold clandestine meetings in Boston.

3. enigmaNounpuzzling statement; riddle; mystery; puzzling problem or personI have read the sentence several times but cannot understand it. Maybe you can help me with this enigma.4. enigmaticadjectiveMysterious; puzzling; obscureHer statement is enigmatic; we cannot make head or tail of it.5. latentadjectivepresent but not showing itself; hidden but capable of being brought to light; dormant; potentialA good education will help you discover and develop your latent talents.6. lurkverbbe hidden; lie in ambushKatherine called the police when she notices a stranger lurking behind her neighbors garage.move stealthily; sneak; slink7. secludeverbShut up apart from others; confine in a place hard to reach; hide; cloister; sequesterTo find a quiet place to study, Amy had to seclude herself in the attic.Me 188. stealthyadjectiveSecret in action or character; catlike; sly; furtiveThe burglar had to be very stealthy to get past the two guards without being noticed.

7. DISCLOSURE

1. appriseverbinform; notify; adviseThe magazine has apprised its readers of an increase in rates beginning May 1.2. avowalnounopen acknowledgment; frank declaration; admission; confessionThe white flag of surrender is an avowal of defeat.3. divulgeverbmake public; disclose; reveal; tellI told my secret only to Margaret because I knew she would not divulge it.4. elicitVerbdraw forth; bring out; evoke; extractBy questioning the witness, the attorney elicited that it was raining at the time of the accident.5. enlightenverbShed the light of truth and knowledge upon; free from ignorance; inform; instructThe newcomer was going in the wrong direction until someone enlightened him that his room was at the other end of the hall.

6. manifestverbshow; reveal; display; evidenceI am surprised that Harriet is taking an art course because she has never, to my knowledge, manifested any interest in the subject.adjectiveplain; clear; evident; not obscure; obviousIt is now manifest that the family across the street intends to move.6. overtadjectiveopen to view; not covert or hidden; public; manifestThe concealed camera recorded the overt acceptance of the bribe.8. AGREEMENT

1. accedeverb(usually followed by to) agree; assent; consent; acquiesceWhen I asked my teacher if I might change my topic, he readily acceded to my request.2. accordNounAgreement; harmonyThough we are in accord on what our goals should be, we differ on the means for achieving them. 3. compactNounAgreement; understanding; accord; covenantThe states bordering on the Delaware River have entered into a compact for the sharing of its water.4. compatibleadjectiveAble to exist together harmoniously; in harmony; agreeable; congenialArthur and I cant be on the same committee. Were not compatible.5. compromiseNounSettlement reached by a partial yielding on both sides.At first, the union and management were far apart on wages, but they finally came to a compromise.6. conformVerbBe in agreement or harmony with; act in accordance with accepted standards or customs; comply; obeyWhen a new style in clothes appears, do you hasten to conform?7. consistentAdjectiveKeeping to the same principles throughout; showing no contradiction; in accord; compatible; consonantBy bringing up an unrelated matter you are not being consistent with your previous statement that we should stick to the topic.8. correspondverbBe in harmony; match; fit; agree; be similarThe rank of second lieutenant in the Army corresponds to that of ensign to the Navy.9. dovetailVerbTo fit together with, so as to form a harmonious whole; interlock withGilberts skill as a writer dovetailed Sullivans talent as a composer, resulting in the famous Gilbert and Sullivan operettas.10. reconcileVerbCause to be friendly again; bring back to harmonyAfter their quarrel, Althea and Pat refused to talk to each other until I reconciled them.

11. relentVerbBecome less harsh, severe, or strict; soften in temper; yieldThe Mayor had banned all lawn sprinkling because of the water shortage. However, after the heavy rains, he relented somewhat.9. DISAGREEMENT

1. altercationnounNoisy, angry dispute; quarrel, wrangleWe halted the altercation by separating the two opponents before they could come to blows.2. antagonizeverbMake an enemy of; arouse the hostility ofThe official antagonized the leader of her own party by not campaigning for him.3. cleavagenounSplit; division; schism; chasmWe hope compromise will repair the cleavage in our ranks.4. discordnounDisagreement; dissension; strifeBilly Budd put an end to the discord aboard the Rights-of-Man. He was an excellent peacemaker.5. discrepancynounDifference; disagreement; variation; inconsistencyEighty people were at the dance but only seventy-four tickets were collected at the door. What accounts for this discrepancy?6. dissentVerbDiffer in opinion; disagree; objectThe vote approving the amendment was far from unanimous; six members dissented.7. embroilverbDraw into a conflictMy enthusiastic support for Lindas candidacy has embroiled me with her opponents.8. estrangeverbTurn (someone) from affection to dislike or enmity; make unfriendly; separate; alienateA quarrel over an inheritance estranged the brothers for many years.9. frictionNounConflict of ideas between persons or parties of opposing views; disagreementAt the budget hearing, there was considerable friction between the supporters and the opponents of higher taxes.10. irreconcilableAdjectiveUnable to be brought into friendly accord or understanding; hostile beyond the possibility of reconciliation; not reconcilable; incompatibleIt is doubtful whether anyone can make peace between the estranged partners; they have become irreconcilable.11. litigationNounLawsuit; act or process of carrying on a lawsuitSome business disputes can be settled out of court; others require litigation.

12. at variancein disagreement; at oddsCynthia is an independent thinker. Her opinions are often at variance with those of the rest of our group.13. wrangleVerbQuarrel noisily; dispute angrily; brawl; bickerWhen I left, two neighbors were quarreling noisily. When I returned an hour later, they were still wrangling.10. EATING

1. condimentNounSomething (such as pepper or spices) added to or served with food to enhance its flavor; seasoningThere is a shelf in our kitchen for pepper, salt, mustard; catsup, and other condiments.2. devourverbEat up greedily; feast upon like an animal or a glutton; dispatchThe hikers were so hungry that they devoured the food as fast as it was served.3. edibleAdjectiveFit for human consumption; eatable; comestible; nonpoisonousNever eat wild mushrooms, even though they look edible. They may be poisonous.4. gluttonNounGreedy eater; person in the habit of eating too muchAndrea had a second helping and would have taken a third except that she didnt want to be considered a glutton.Person with a great capacity for enduring or doing something.He is a glutton for punishment.

5. lusciousAdjectiveDelicious; juicy and sweet; delectableRipe watermelon is luscious. Everyone will want a second slice.6. palatableAdjectiveAgreeable to the taste; pleasing; savoryThe main dish had little flavor, but I made it more palatable by adding condiments.7. slakeverb(with reference to thirst) bring to an end through refreshing drink; satisfy; quenchOn a sultry afternoon, there is a long line of people at the drinking fountain, waiting to slake their thirst.8. succulentAdjectiveFull of juice; juicyThe steak will be dry if you leave it in the oven longer. Take it out now if you want it to be succulent.9. voraciousAdjectiveHaving a huge appetite; greedy in eating; gluttonous; ravenousIf Chester skips breakfast, he is voracious by lunchtime.SENTENCE COMPLETION

When the water in her canteen was consumed, the hiker ***d her thirst on some *** berries that she found along the trail.The reason for the treasures resignation was never ***d. To this day, it remains a(n) ***.Gulliver was ***d of the kings plot to kill him by a daring friend who visited him ***ly.

Neither party could afford the high cost of ***, so they reached a(n) *** out of court.By intense questioning, the lawyer ***ed from the witness that her testimony was *** with what she had told the police.Though I sprinkled a heavy dose of ***s on the food I was served, I could not make it ***.Several of us tried to *** the two ***d cronies, but we succeeded only in making them more hostile to each other.Mark ***d so many of his coworkers that the boss had to lecture him on the importance of being ***.If she had not had to skip lunch, Sara would not have ***ed her dinner. Ordinarily, she is no ***.The two neighboring countries have been ***ed with each other for centuries, and it is unlikely they will soon *** in their hatreds.