Vocabulary #1

1. Vocabulary #1 September 12

2. Artifact(ahrtuhfakt) Definition Sentence Use Our history class decided to make a capsule, so we gathered various artifacts, put them in a steel box and buried them in a school yard. • Object made by human beings Source: Barron’s

3. Artifact(ahrtuhfakt) Picture this: art a fact • “Art–a fact of life in all eras,” says Ann as she examines the ancient artifact. Source: Barron’s

4. Exuberance(ig zoo bur uns) Definition Sentence Use Pat could hardly contain her exuberance after she saw her score on the SAT; it meant she would be accepted at the college she always wanted to attend. • Joyful enthusiasm; overflowing abundance Source: Barron’s

5. Exuberance(ig zoo bur uns) Picture this: X, you bear ants • “X, you bear ants!” he says with exuberance. Source: Barron’s

6. Surfeit(sur fit) Definition Sentence Use Between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day every year, television viewers are surfeited with college bowl games. There has been a surfeit of movies this year with a female superhero in the leading role. • Stuff, indulge to excess in anything Source: Barron’s

7. Surfeit(sur fit) Picture this: Surf It • At Waikiki’s Surf It, they are surfeited with Surf’n’turf. Source: Barron’s

8. Alleviate(un lee veeayt) Definition Sentence Use The United Nations is working to alleviate poverty in the world. Many people find that exercise is a good way to alleviate the effects of stress. • Relieve Source: Barron’s

9. Alleviate(un lee veeayt) Picture this: a leaf he ate • A leaf he ate to alleviate his hunger. Source: Barron’s

10. Incite(in site) Definition Sentence Use Inciting a riot is a criminal offense because it endangers public safety. The rebels captured a government television station and used it to make broadcasts inciting revolution. • Arouse to action Source: Barron’s

11. Incite(in site) Picture this: in sight • “We have in sight the guy who’s trying to incite a riot.” Source: Barron’s