Unit 9 Vocabulary

University:
Creekside High School
Course:
English I
Academic year:

2022
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326

Pages:

2
Author:

C. Olevar

Vocabulary Chart Unit 9 (honors) Focus Words Part of Speech Definition Synonyms Use it in a Sentence verb distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose. Allot I once intended to allocate a pocket especially for greenbacks, but found it unnecessary. Ardent adj. enthusiastic or passionate. fervid An ardent baseball fan. Brash adj. self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way. cocky He could be brash, cocky, and arrogant. Capricious adj. given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. fickle A capricious and often brutal administration. Chastise verb rebuke or reprimand severely. scold He chastised his colleagues for their laziness. Copious adj. abundant in supply or quantity. plentiful Deviate verb depart from an established course. Drift from Emaciated adj. abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food. Thin Exult verb show or feel elation or jubilation, especially as the result of a success. rejoice Gnarled adj. knobbly, rough, and twisted, especially with age. knotty Indemnity noun security or protection against a loss or other financial burden. assurance Allocate She took copious notes. You must not deviate from the agreed route. she was so emaciated she could hardly stand. exulting in her escape, Annie closed the door behind her. The gnarled old oak tree. No indemnity will be given for loss of cash. Inkling noun a slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint. idea the records give us an inkling of how people saw the world. Poignant adj. evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. touching a poignant reminder of the passing of time. Rancor noun bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing. bitterness he spoke without rancor. Sophomoric adj. relating to or characteristic of a sophomore. humour my sophomoric years.