Unit 10

Vocabulary Level E

acquiesceDEF = (v.) to accept without protest; to

agree or submitSYN = comply with, consent, yieldANT = resist, protest

allureDEF = (v.) to entice, tempt; to be attractive

to; (n.) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm

SYN = (v.) beguile, tantalize; (n.) temptationANT = (v.) repel, turn off; (n.) repellent

WORD CONNECTION:Think of a fishing LURE.It’s used to ALLURE fish tothe fishing pole.

ALLURE magazine markets

to women who want

to be attractive.

askewDEF = (adj., adv.) twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovinglySYN = awry, lopsidedANT = straight, symmetrical

The architecture of this building

purposefully makes it look ASKEW.

This baby is looking askew at you!! He disapproves!

blitheDEF = (adj.) cheerful, lighthearted; casual,

unconcernedSYN = carefree, indifferentANT = glum, morose, depressed

WORD CONNECTION:BLithe = BLissful

contentiousDEF = (adj.) quarrelsome, inclined to argueSYN = argumentative, combativeANT = agreeable, amiable

WORD CONNECTION:Think of TENSE feelingsbetween people who don’tget along.CONTENTIOUS

covetDEF = (v.) to desire something belonging to

anotherSYN = crave, yearn forANT = disdain, scornIf you were driving an

old car, you might COVET this Porsche.

You would wish you had the Porsche instead.

crestfallenDEF = (adj.) discouraged, dejected, downcastSYN = despondent, disconsolateANT = elated, cheerful

WORD CONNECTION:Think – “I’ve “fallen down” into a “depressed” mood.I’m CRESTFALLEN

disheveled DEF = (adj.) rumpled, mussed; hanging in

disorderSYN = untidy, disarrangedANT = tidy, neat, orderly

Disheveled Desk

Disheveled clothes

exponent XDEF = (n.) one who advocates, speaks for,

explains, or interprets; (in math) the power to which a number, symbol, or expression is to be raised.

SYN = defender, interpreterANT = critic, adversary, detractor

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As president of the US, Obama SPEAKS FOR our

nation. He also ADVOCATES policies

he thinks will help our country. He is an

EXPONENT for the United States.

garrulousDEF = (adj.) given to much talking, tediously

chattySYN = talkative, long-windedANT = mum, reserved

Hello! I’m wearing a blue dress. Don’t you think my

dress is pretty? I have blue hair ribbons, too. Isn’t this

exciting? What’s your name? My name is….blah blah blah…

Someone who will NEVER stop talking is

GARRULOUS!!

garrulous blithe allurecovet crestfallen

exponent 1. I hurried into a different aisle when I saw my

__________ neighbor in the grocery store. If she saw me, we’d be stuck talking forever!

2. It was hard to be happy that I’d at least qualified for the state tournament because I was ____ that I hadn’t won.

3. If you spend all your time ______ what other people have, you’ll never be truly happy with your own life.

4. On the first day of summer vacation, both students and teachers have a _____ look on their faces.

5. The _______ of fresh white snow and pulled me out of my bed to go sledding on the snow day.

disheveled exponentcontentious

acquiesce askew blithe1. From his ____ appearance, it was clear that Roger

had overslept and gotten dressed in a big hurry!2. Ever since I accidentally sat on my glasses,

they’ve been resting slightly _____ on my nose.3. The ______ argument between Paul and his ex-

wife at the school board meeting was a hot topic of gossip for weeks.

4. When it was clear they had been defeated, the soldiers ______ to avoid being killed by their opponents.

5. Ever since Fred’s retirement from oil drilling, he’s become a great ____ of environmental protection. Maybe he saw the error of his ways!

insuperableDEF = (adj.) incapable of being overcomeSYN = invincible, insurmountableANT = conquerable

WORD CONNECTION:inSUPERable = SUPERMAN

For most enemies, SUPERMAN is

to INSUPERABLE.

lamentableDEF = (adj.) to be regretted or pitiedSYN = deplorable, regrettable, distressingANT = praiseworthy, commendable

Having no money is a

LAMENTABLE position to be

in.

I bet he’s REGRETTING his crime now

that he’s in this LAMENTABLE

position.

misnomerDEF = (n.) an unsuitable or misleading

nameSYN = misnaming

WORD CONNECTION:Think = misNAMEr = misnomer

If his nickname was “Shorty”, that would be a

serious MISNOMER!

professDEF = (v.) to affirm openly; to state belief

in; to claim, pretend

SYN = declare, assert, proclaimANT = disclaim, disavow

Every day school children in the U.S. PROFESS

that they are loyal Americans.

respiteDEF = (n.) a period of rest or reliefSYN = intermission, breather

A VACATION is a RESPITE from

everyday life.

REtributionDEF = (n.) a repayment; a deserved

punishmentSYN = recompense, just desserts

WORD CONNECTION:Think = REvenge

sinuousDEF = (adj.) winding, having many curves;

lithe and flexibleSYN = twisting, serpentine, suppleANT = direct, straight, unbending

A WINDING road is

SINUOUS.

sonorousDEF = (adj.) full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in styleSYN = resonant, resoundingANT = harsh, grating

WORD CONNECTION:Think =“son” = song or sonata TUBAS have

a deep SONOROUS

tone.

vanguard

DEF = (n.) the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any

field

SYN = forefront, cutting edge, trailblazerANT = rear guard, stragglers

WORD CONNECTION:The “guard” goes in front of the one he’s protecting.

wastrelDEF = (n.) a wasteful person, spendthrift; a

good-for-nothingSYN = loafer, idlerANT = tightwad, miser

WORD CONNECTION:Think = Someone who WASTES money and materials is a wastrel.

A person who “WASTES time” is a wastrel.

wastrel sinuous insuperableprofess lamentable sonorous

1. Anyone who spends hours, days, and weeks just hanging around is a(n) ______ with the most precious thing we have – time.

2. When our boat capsized in the lake, we realized my uncle wasn’t the expert boatman he had ______ to be.

3. Ideally, a ballerina should have a compact torso and long _______ limbs.

4. It is impressive to think that settlers in the Old West survived while facing nearly _________ hardships.

5. Many employees were laid off due to the company’s __________ financial situation.

vanguard sonorous retributionrespite misnomer wastrel

1. The astronaut’s willingness to lead the way into the new frontiers of space clearly put him in the _____ of space exploration.

2. During the wedding processional, the _______ melody of a string quartet ushered in the bridesmaids.

3. Although it seems that sometimes the wicked people of the world prosper, I truly believe that somehow there will be __________.

4. When you consider how scripted some of the shows are, it seems that the label of “Reality TV” is a serious _____.

5. After my sister and I had been practicing our trumpets for 2 hours, my mother came in a begged for a _____ for her ears.