English 9 HonorsVocabulary Lesson 3

September 13, 2010

Vocabulary Lesson 3 1. edifice (n.): a large, elaborate structure; an

imposing buildingHINT: office 2. ambidextrous (adj.):equally skillful with either handHINT: ambi=both; dexterity 3. belated (adj.): delayed; tardy; lateHINT: Don’t be late! 4. animate (v.): to give life or motion toHINT: animation 5. knead (v.): to work dough or clay into a uniform

mixtureHINT: You need to knead the dough

Vocabulary Lesson 3 6. chauvinist (n.): one having a fanatical devotion to a

country, gender, or religion, with contempt for other countries, the opposite sex, or other beliefs

HINT: 7. egalitarian (adj.): promoting equal rights for all peopleHINT: equal 8. berserk (adj.): in a state of violent or destructive rageHINT: The berserkers 9. ostentatious (adj.): marked by a conspicuous, showy, or

pretentious displayHINT: 10. delude (v.): to mislead; to fool HINT: You might delude someone by diluting their drink.

Extra Words! 11. equivocal (adj.): intentionally misleading;

ambiguousHINT: equally vocal 12. evanescent (adj.): fleeting; vanishingHINT: 13. exalt (v.): to raise in rank or dignity; praiseHINT: 14. exemplary (adj.): serving as a model; outstandingHINT: example 15. facilitate (v.): to help bring aboutHINT: facile=easy

Homework Homework: complete vocabulary Exercises 1-3;

write vocabulary short story