English I – EOC Vocab

1. Prosperity Rigid Glorify Sentimental Simplistic Conservative Clarifying Frolics Superiority Inspired Discourage Indifferent Boasting Generalization Coexistence Static Gothic Contemporary Futuristic Tribute Nostalgic Ridicule Predictable Insight Complex Unbiased Perspective Domesticated Underestimated Cynical Deceptive Vengeful Counterpoint Comprehensive Inflexible Futile Typical Universal Harmony Optimistic English I – EOC Vocab

2. 1. Word • Part of Speech: One of the eight • Definition: short and sweet! • Synonym: same • Antonym: opposite • Context Sentence: Something to help us remember!

3. 1. Prosperity • Part of Speech: noun • Definition: a time of well being and success • Synonym: wealth, success • Antonym: poverty, depravity • Context Sentence: In the days of prosperity, everyone will have a house, a car, and smile.

4. 2. Rigid • Part of Speech: Adjective • Definition: the state of being stern, strict, stiff, unyielding • Synonym: stern, strict, stiff, inflexible • Antonym: flexible, easy going • Context Sentence: We could tell the police officer was rigid when he gave us a ticket for going one mile per hour over the speed limit.

5. 3. Glorify • Part of Speech: verb • Definition: to honor or praise • Synonym: worship, praise, compliment • Antonym: curse, defame • Context Sentence: Many glorify Coach Dean Smith because he won so many basketball games in a state that loves basketball.

6. 4. Sentimental • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: ruled by feelings or emotions • Synonym: sensitive, nostalgic, emotional • Antonym: heartless, uncaring, indifferent • Context Sentence: The sentimental girl cried every time she saw a picture of her dead brother.

7. 5. Simplistic • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: free from pretense or excess • Synonym: plain, unadorned, regular • Antonym: fancy, complex, ornate • Context Sentence: He spoke with simplistic style using language that anyone could understand.

8. 6. Conservative • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: cautious, does not like change • Synonym: traditional, cautious, static • Antonym: risky, free, loose • Context Sentence: My grandparents are pretty conservative about what they watch; they will not even watch a PG movie.

9. 7. Clarifying • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: making clear • Synonym: explaining, describing • Antonym: confusing • Context Sentence: Mrs. Kerr likes clarifying directions so that student understand what to do.

10. 8. Frolics • Part of Speech: verb • Definition: joyful skipping, to play happily • Synonym: playing, jumping, celebrate • Antonym: bored, down, pout, sulk • Context Sentence: The New Orleans Saints’ fans frolicked in the streets to celebrate their team’s victory in the Super Bowl last year.

11. 9. Superiority • Part of Speech: noun • Definition: higher rank or authority • Synonym: above, better, greater than • Antonym: inferiority, beneath, less than • Context Sentence: The president’s position of superiority means that he can do many things the rest of us can not.

12. 10. Inspired • Part of Speech: verb • Definition: to lead or create a desire to achieve • Synonym: encourage, support • Antonym: discourage, drag down, disappoint • Context Sentence: The man who finished the marathon in a wheel chair inspired all of us to try harder no matter what.

13. 11. Discourage • Part of Speech: verb • Definition: to take away enthusiasm, advise against • Synonym: depress, reject • Antonym: encourage, support, inspire • Context Sentence: The police officer discouraged her from ever speeding again.

14. 12. Indifferent • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: having no preference • Synonym: apathetic, unmoved, don’t care • Antonym: enthusiastic, anxious, excited • Context Sentence: He was indifferent about the girl because he never really knew her very well to begin with.

15. 13. Boast • Part of Speech: verb • Definition: brag about yourself • Synonym: brag, strut • Antonym: shrink, shy away • Context Sentence: Somebody who always boasts never takes time to notice her own flaws.

16. 14. Generalization • Part of Speech: noun • Definition: a broad, overall statement or conclusion that is true in most cases but not all the time • Synonym: simplification, general statement • Antonym: specific detail • Context Sentence: The statement that German shepherds are mean is a generalization because my dog Homer was the nicest dog you’ll ever meet.

17. 15. Coexistence • Part of Speech: noun • Definition: the state of living together • Synonym: harmony, cooperation • Antonym: friction • Context Sentence: The dog and cat were a surprising pair because they lived in coexistence.

18. 16. Static • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: not moving, unchanging • Synonym: still, stationary • Antonym: dynamic • Context Sentence: The static deer did not move until the hunters passed by.

19. 17. Gothic • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: type of architecture elaborate with spires • Synonym: ornate • Antonym: plain, simple • Context Sentence: Count Dracula swoops from the spires of his gothic castle built on the side of a mountain.

20. 18. Contemporary • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: up to date • Synonym: modern, current • Antonym: antique, traditional, old-fashioned • Context Sentence: My sister has very contemporary taste; she would never shop in an antique store.

21. 19. Futuristic • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: relating to the future • Synonym: advanced, revolutionary, ahead of its time • Antonym: old-fashioned, antique • Context Sentence: The futuristic cars at the auto show looked like they could be in a sci-fi movie.

22. 20. Tribute • Part of Speech: noun • Definition: display of respect or gratitude • Synonym: compliment, praise, honor • Antonym: mock, make fun of • Context Sentence: The ceremony was a tribute to her mother for her many years of service to the company.

23. 21. Nostalgic • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: a quality of sentimental longing for the past • Synonym: homesick, sentimental, yearning • Antonym: looking forward, excited, anticipation • Context Sentence: When the young woman left for college she felt nostalgic; all she could think about was her mother’s home cooking.

24. 22. Ridicule • Part of Speech: verb • Definition: to make fun of someone or something • Synonym: to mock, to laugh at, to scorn • Antonym: to compliment, to comfort, to praise, to tribute • Context Sentence: The sophomore forgot what it was like to be a freshman and ridiculed the ninth grader for taking the wrong stair well.

25. 23. Predictable • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: easy to figure out in advance • Synonym: expected, boring • Antonym: surprising, original, imaginative • Context Sentence: English class is predictable because we always start with Every Day Edit and vocabulary.

26. 24. Insight • Part of Speech: noun • Definition: the power of seeing into a situation and understanding it • Synonym: knowledge, clarity, expertise • Antonym: confusion • Context Sentence: The guidance counselors are very helpful because they have great insight into what it takes to go to college.

27. 25. Complex • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: having many related parts that are difficult to understand • Synonym: complicated, detailed, intricate • Antonym: simple, basic, elementary • Context Sentence: Grammar is a complex subject with many different rules and exceptions to the rules.

28. 26. Unbiased • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: without prejudice or judgment • Synonym: neutral, fair • Antonym: judgmental, prejudiced • Context Sentence: The teacher is unbiased because she gives every student the opportunity to be successful.

29. 27. Perspective • Part of Speech: noun • Definition: the power to be able to think things through from all angles and possibilities or from a limited view • Synonym: outlook, point of view • Antonym: ignorance, close mindedness • Context Sentence: Dr. King had great perspective as he considered racism from all angles and possibilities.

30. 28. Domesticated • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: adapted to live in a peaceful, family environment • Synonym: tame, disciplined • Antonym: wild, uncontrollable • Context Sentence: The stray tom cat was not domesticated, so he tore up all of the furniture in the house.

31. 29. Underestimate • Part of Speech: verb • Definition: to place too low in value, skill, quality, or worth • Synonym: undervalue, mis-judge, take lightly • Antonym: overvalue, worship, glorify • Context Sentence: The girl underestimated her mother’s eyesight and tried to walk out the door with a short skirt on.

32. 30. Cynical • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: distrustful of human nature and other people’s motives • Synonym: skeptical, suspicious • Antonym: trusting, gullible, innocent • Context Sentence: My dad is cynical about politicians because the last senator got caught stealing money.

33. 31. Deceptive • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: tending or having the power to mislead • Synonym: misleading, cunning • Antonym: honest, truthful • Context Sentence: The deceptive teenager told her parents she went to the library when in reality she went to the movies with her friends.

34. 32. Vengeful • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: filled with a desire to seek revenge • Synonym: hostile, spiteful • Antonym: forgiving, charitable • Context Sentence: The vengeful boy swore that he would get the lunch-lady back for spilling meatloaf onto his white shirt.

35. 33. Counterpoint • Part of Speech: noun • Definition: the opposite viewpoint • Synonym: disagreement, contradiction • Antonym: agreement • Context Sentence: The counterpoint to evolution is that a superior heavenly being created mankind.

36. 34. Comprehensive • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: covering completely or having vast knowledge • Synonym: ample, extensive • Antonym: restricted, narrow • Context Sentence: Jane gave a comprehensive speech of the presidents of the United States by naming and describing each one of them.

37. 35. Inflexible • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: not easily influenced or persuaded • Synonym: rigid, adamant • Antonym: agreeable, yielding • Context Sentence: Tom’s mother was inflexible; she refused to give him dessert before dinner.

38. 36. Futile • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: having no result of effect • Synonym: useless, ineffective • Antonym: effective, useful • Context Sentence: The father’s lecture was futile; his child continued with his bad behavior.

39. 37. Typical • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: having the characteristics of a group • Synonym: normal, average • Antonym: unusual, off the wall • Context Sentence: Sarah was a typical child; she loved to play outside and spend time with friends.

40. 38. Universal • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: present everywhere • Synonym: worldwide, all-inclusive • Antonym: particular, specific • Context Sentence: The practice of religion is universal; it occurs all over the world.

41. 39. Harmony • Part of Speech: noun • Definition: pleasing arrangement of parts • Synonym: agreement, accord • Antonym: clashing, harshness • Context Sentence: The argument ended in harmony; Lisa and Emily agreed to study first and go to the mall later.

42. 40. Optimistic • Part of Speech: adjective • Definition: having a positive attitude • Synonym: glass half full, hopeful • Antonym: glass half empty, pessimistic • Context Sentence: Cindy had an optimistic outlook on life; she expected pleasant times to come her way.