Academic Vocabulary Set 17

1. Academic Vocabulary Set 17 Pick up a new set of picture squares

2. Vocabulary • Each set of squares (10 words) is worth 30 points. • We will introduce and discuss 2 words a day. • When we finish a set of 10 words, you will take a 20 point vocabulary quiz. • The day you take the quiz you will also hand in your picture squares. • There are 5 readings and short-answer questions (10-30 points each) that will be included throughout the marking period. • This is your grade for homeroom.

3. subservient adjective Definition: very willing or too willing to obey someone else  Socialists believe that the needs of the society as a whole should be subservient to the rights of the individual. She left her first husband because he wanted a subservient wife to stay home and take care of the house.

4. subservient adjective Definition: very willing or too willing to obey someone else  His subservient personality makes him perfect for ______ (what job?) I am subservient to… (whom?) The subservient child… (did what?)

5. clarity noun Definition: the quality of being clear, easily understood, or easily expressed Since there is a lack of clarity in many legal documents, many individuals seek out lawyers for their interpretations and advice. The clarity of the sound coming through the new speaker system was incredible; it was like we were listening to the band live.

6. clarity noun Definition: the quality of being clear, easily understood, or easily expressed I had a moment of clarity when… (what happened?) The clarity of the water at the lake was _____; you could see ______. She asked her teacher for more clarity about the assignment because… (why?)

7. imminent adjective Definition: close in time, about to occur, happening very soon The endangered species is in imminent danger of becoming extinct. Her imminent retirement is threatening to destroy the company; no one could possibly replace her.

8. imminent adjective Definition: close in time, about to occur, happening very soon Some imminent events in my life include: ____, ____, and ____. She felt the imminent danger when… (what?) The imminent arrival of the holiday season has everyone feeling _____.

9. despot noun Definition: a ruler who has total power and who often uses that power in cruel and unfair ways Even though he was regarded as a successful coach, many also thought of him as a self-serving despot. Stalin and the other axis powers during WWII were quickly depicted as evil despots out to control the world.

10. despot noun Definition: a ruler who has total power and who often uses that power in cruel and unfair ways The CEO was a complete despot, firing his employees for the most ridiculous reasons, including _____ and _____. I believe/do not believe our government is run by despots because… (why?) Teachers and parents can be considered despots because… (why?)

11. ardent adjective Definition: having or showing very strong feelings or emotions As ardent follower of her religion, she went to church three times a week and volunteered to help organize mission trips. The ardent admirers of Japanese art have paid enormous amounts of money to purchase original prints.

12. ardent adjective Definition: having or showing very strong feelings or emotions I have very ardent beliefs about… (what?) As an ardent supporter of _______, she always… (did what?) Trying to prove his ardent love for her, he decided to… (do what?)

13. carnage noun Definition: the great destruction of life (as in battle), the killing of many people Many parents prevent their children from playing or purchasing M-rated video games due to the excessive carnage. The carnage of WWI is partially attributed to the increased efficiency and accuracy of weaponry.

14. carnage noun Definition: the great destruction of life (as in battle), the killing of many people I like/do not like video games with carnage because… (why?) The carnage on the road was the result of… (what?) The newly crowned king put a stop to the war’s carnage when he… (did what?)

15. gibe or jibe noun, verb Definition: noun - an insulting or critical remark that is meant to hurt someone or make someone appear foolish  verb - to agree with someone or something  The cruel children made near-constant gibes about the new student, making fun of his hair, clothes, family, and grades. The testimony he gave at the trial did not jibe with the story he told police when he was arrested.

16. gibe or jibe noun, verb Definition: noun - an insulting or critical remark that is meant to hurt someone or make someone appear foolish  verb - to agree with someone or something  When he was younger, his classmates always made gibes about… (what?) I don’t think she is lying, but what she told me does not jibe with… (what?) I often/rarely make jibes about my friends because… (why?)

17. belligerent adjective Definition: angry and aggressive, feeling or showing readiness to fight  The belligerent nations, at war for more than 100 years, refused to engage in peace talks or cease-fires for any reason. Insulting and belligerent, the new girl at school is not making friends very quickly.

18. belligerent adjective Definition: angry and aggressive, feeling or showing readiness to fight  Feeling belligerent, she said… “(what?)” My belligerent brother refused to… (do what?) If students are being belligerent, teachers should… (do what?)

19. disdain noun, verb Definition: noun - a feeling of scorn for something or someone regarded as beneath oneself  verb - to strongly dislike or disapprove of (someone or something)  When the waitress forgot to bring his check, the rude man glared at her with such a look of disdain that the waitress was scared to approach him. Many individuals disdain companies that mistreat their employees by paying low wages and provide sub-par insurance.

20. disdain noun, verb Definition: noun - a feeling of scorn for something or someone regarded as beneath oneself  verb - to strongly dislike or disapprove of (someone or something)  His disdain was obvious to everyone due to… (what made the disdain obvious?) Here is a list of some things that I disdain: ____, ____, and ____. After..... she felt nothing but disdain for her ex-boyfriend.

21. confidant noun Definition: a trusted person that one can talk to about personal and private things  The three best friends were also each others’ confidantes; they knew everything about each other and never told any of their secrets to anyone else. As a trusted confidant of the Vice-President of the United States, she knows all sorts of private top-security issues.

22. confidant noun Definition: a trusted person that one can talk to about personal and private things  ______ is my confidant because… (why?) As a confidant, I must always… (do what?) Her confidant broke her trust when he…(did what?)