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1. Knowsys VocabularyLevel 8 Groups 6-10 Review
2. instill in stil´ VOVERTAKE To introduce gradually in order to establish securely Morals and proper behavior are instilled at a very early age.
3. Parents can instill a love of reading when they share books with their children.
4. encompass en kum´ pәs VOVERTAKE To enclose, encircle, or include A liberal education should encompass the fields of religion, art, history, mathematics, literature, and science.
5. John encompasses his sons in a huge hug. The Olympic Games encompass an incredible number of athletic events.
6. pervade pәr vād ˊ VOVERTAKE To spread throughout The smell of the rotting fish began to pervade the boat from the bow to the stern.
7. Doubts pervade as to whether the Iraqi Security Force can hold its own after the withdrawal of U.S. forces
8. assimilate ә siˊ mә lāt V OVERTAKE To absorb a part into a whole Many politicians and leaders worried that immigrants from Southern Europe would not be able to assimilate into the U.S. culture.
9. Many of our ancestors came from other countries and had to assimilate into American culture.
10. encroach in krōch V OVERTAKE to infringe or advance beyond the proper limits When the cat encroached on the nest, the feisty mockingbird swooped in to defend her territory.
11. My neighbor’s weeds began to encroach on my yard.
12. engulf en gulf V OVERTAKE 1) to swallow up by covering completely or 2) to overwhelm The new assistant was completely engulfed by the backlog of filing; it took her over a week to get everything in order.
13. The house was engulfed in flames. Supporters engulf the candidate.
14. immerse i mərsˊ V OVERTAKE 1) to cover with liquid or 2) to completely engage the attention of Ivan was so immersed in the video game that he did not realize he had missed dinner.
15. The children immersed themselves in learning about Chinese culture. Will the phone work after being fully immersed?
16. influx inˊ fluks N OVERTAKE a flowing or pouring in The influx of refugees from the war soon outstripped the country's available medical supplies.
17. There was a late influx of wintering birds at the lake. Syrian rebels received an influx of weapons.
18. surpass sər pasˊ VOVERTAKE to exceed or go beyond Most parents want their children to surpass them in education and fortune.
19. The number of subscribers in 2012 surpassed the number in 2008.
20. Will Percy surpass his father’s height?
21. My boss asked me to prepare a _________ demonstration of my ideas for the company’s new product. strident reverberating panoramic pungent mute
22. panorama a complete view of an area 2] a thorough presentation of a subject A panoramic view of the Dead Sea and the Sis-Jordan mountain range can only be found at Masada.
23. To provide complete _____ of the White House at all times, there are many forms of security. panaroma surveillance ogling pungency reverberation
24. surveillance close observation of a person or area Most major stores have cameras in strategic locations to conduct surveillance.
25. The charming little cabin completed the_____ lakeside vacation spot. picturesque strident audible mute panoramic
26. picturesque like a picture 2) pleasing or charming to observe When I lived in Germany, there was a picturesque view of the town's castle from my apartment window.
27. Mark tried not to ______, but the woman’s risque outfit attracted his attention! pervade pander ogle mute
28. Mark tried not to ______, but the woman’s risque outfit attracted his attention! pervade pander ogle mute
29. ogle to stare at, often in a flirtatious and bold manner Oliver was offended when he caught Oscar ogling his girlfriend from a distance.
30. The excellent sound system made the speaker ____ , even in the back of the auditorium. reverberating picturesque mute pungent audible
31. audible capable of being heard Although he thought his whispers could not be heard, they were audible to everyone in the room.
32. I asked my sister to _______ the TV so I could hear Grandma on the phone. instill recede audible mute reverberate
33. mute to soften or tone down the sound of On a car, a muffler is supposed to mute the sound of the exhaust system.
34. Her shouts of joy _____ in the deep canyon, echoing over and over. confronted muted verged reverberated emitted
35. reverberate to echo, reflect, or resound My yodeling reverberated through the mountains for at least five minutes.
36. The car alarm’s ______ tone woke up everyone in the neighborhood! panoramic strident mute pungent
37. strident harsh or loud The strident sound of the fire alarm jolted the kids out of their chairs.
38. I almost gagged when I smelled the _____ scent of her breath. ogling strident audible mute pungent
39. pungent having a sharp taste or smell 2) sharply critical The pungent odor of the skunk wafted through the neighborhood.
40. On Veteran’s Day we _____________ our fallen soldiers. decipher depict contemplate recant commemorate

41. commemorate

    to serve as a memorial to or 2) to remember On Veteran’s Day we commemorate our fallen soldiers.
42. Many conspiracy theorists ___________ that the mafia had a part in President Kennedy’s assassination. conjecture contemplate derive evoke
43. conjecture to form an unsupported opinion Many conspiracy theorists conjecture that the mafia had a part in President Kennedy’s assassination.
44. I tried to __________________ both sides of the argument before I stated my opinion about the matter. conjecture commemorate contemplate evoke
45. contemplate 1)to consider carefully 2) to intend I tried to contemplate both sides of the argument before I stated my opinion about the matter.
46. Many medicines _________ their active ingredient from common plants. conjecture assimilate evoke derive
47. derive Many medicines derive their active ingredient from common plants.
48. To many skeptical historians, the deaths of Marilyn Monroe and President Kennedy are ______________ that may never be solved. inklings mementos panoramas enigmas
49. enigma something puzzling or mysterious To many skeptical historians, the deaths of Marilyn Monroe and President Kennedy are enigmas that may never be solved.
50. Studies have shown that smell _____________strong memories. derives evokes instills perpetuates
51. evoke to bring to mind or 2) to produce Studies have shown that smell evokes strong memories.
52. Despite the seriousness of the topic, Ivan’s ______comments were making everyone else roll their eyes. pungent despondent inane electrifying
53. inane empty, shallow, or silly Despite the seriousness of the topic, Ivan’s comments were inane, making everyone else roll their eyes.
54. inkling a vague idea or a slight suspicion I had no inkling Iris was engaged, so I was shocked when I received her wedding invitation.
55. Before you make a rushed and ___________decision, you should take a few deep breaths and think about the wisest choice. vehement pungent irrational simultaneous
56. irrational lacking sound judgment or reason Before you make a rushed and irrational decision, you should take a few deep breaths and think about the wisest choice. The Ford Focus was the rational choice for Sparky’s budget, but he really wanted the Camero.
57. Gertrude picked up a seashell from the sandy beach and placed it in her pocket to keep as a(n)_____________ of her trip to the shore. influx inkling memento commemoration epoch
58. memento A souvenir Gertrude picked up a seashell from the sandy beach and placed it in her pocket to keep as a mementoof her trip to the shore.
59. The ____________ view of the majestic sun setting over the ocean was a great end to the cruise. inane sublime interminable strident
60. sublime great, noble, or splendid The sublime view of the majestic sun setting over the ocean was a great end to the cruise.
61. despondentadjectivedepressed or discouraged from loss of hope or confidenceThe child was despondentfor weeks after the beloved family pet was lost.
62. abject totally miserable During the Great Depression, many people were forced to live in abject poverty.
63. ardentadjective intensely eager or passionate My grandmother was an ardent supporter of the Houston Ballet.
64. grimaceverbto make a face expressing pain, disgust or contempt My brother grimaced as he was forced to eat the overcooked, cold vegetables.
65. electrifyverb 1]to thrill or shock 2) to equip with electricity His shoes seemed to electrify as he walked down the hall. The Black-Eyed Peas electrified the audience at the Super Bowl.
66. dispositionnoun 1] a person’s usual mood 2) a regular tendency or inclination The neighbor’s cranky disposition caused the children to avoid him on the street.
67. rueverb to feel regret or sorrow over She knew she would rue the day she made her sister so mad over the dirty dishes.
68. irascibleadjective quick-tempered and irritable Sometimes my father comes home from work in an irasciblemood, so I stay in my room until he eats his dinner.
69. Nick had been studying so intently that he did not realize how much time had ________. perpetuated protracted embellished elapsed
70. elapse to pass or slip by (time) In her new Corvette, Sally elapsed me on the freeway. Twenty years elapsed before I saw my brother again.
71. When proofreading an essay, one needs to make more than a _____ glance to be truly effective. indelible cursory interminable simultaneous
72. cursory done in a hurry with little or no attention to detail Mother was not pleased with my cursory cleaning of the kitchen. With a cursory glance, Jenna decided Percival was not someone she wanted to date.
73. The ________ of the trip disappointed us, but we will try to visit again soon. epoch lapse length brevity
74. brevity shortness in time or words Polonius:My liege, and madam, to expostulateWhat majesty should be, what duty is,What day is day, night night, and time is time,Were nothing but to waste night, day, and time;Therefore, since brevity is the soul of wit,And tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes,I will be brief. Your noble son is mad. . . .Hamlet Act 2, scene 2, 86–92 Brevity is the soul of wit. (famous quote from Shakespeare’s play Hamlet) Austin was terrified of meeting his new boss, but the brevity of the appointment made it tolerable.
75. On New Year’s Eve, as the year turned from 1999 to 2000, many people were nervous about the beginning of a new ______. culmination perpetuation millennium influx
76. millennium Will this millennium end on December 21, 2012 as predicted by the Mayan calendar? I cannot even imagine the new inventions and technology of the next millennium! The year 2000 began a new millennium.
77. “Think carefully before you tattoo that girl’s name on your arm,” warned Zach’s mother. “Tattoos are _______________.” indelible cursory interminable protracted tacky
78. indelible permanent Use indelible ink to sign a contract! Her smile is indelibly imprinted upon my heart.
79. The wait at the DPS office seemed _____, but at last Stephanie reached the front of the line and received her learner’s permit. indelible interminable ineffectual impeded
80. interminable having or seeming to have no end in sight (gonna last foreveeeeerrrrrrr) The last day of school feels interminable to students. The Care Bears movie, Escape from the Toy Box, was interminable for the parents in the audience. When will this interminable torment end?
81. The Twilight books ______ the myth that vampires exist. elapse contemplate perpetuate impede
82. perpetuate to cause to continue indefinitely to cause something to continue to go on with no end in sight Spilling my coffee on my lap and dropping my phone on the concrete only perpetuated my already horrible morning. Why do parents perpetuate the myth of the Tooth Fairy? I think someone who comes into your room at night and steals your teeth is creepy.
83. My brother and I grabbed ______ for the last crescent roll. indelibly perpetually pungently simultaneously
84. simultaneous 1] happening at the same time 2] existing at the same time The simultaneous appearance of her old boyfriend and new boyfriend at the party caused Dixie a great deal of anxiety. “With my new TV, I can watch The Voice and DuckDynasty simultaneously!” exclaimed Grandpa.
85. The _____ conference with the counselor did not really help Jake with his anger issues. perpetuated protracted brevity long
86. protracted drawn out or lengthened (in time) The lawyer hoped to wear down the defendant with protracted depositions and delays. The protracted negotiations did nothing to end the hockey strike. Protracted deployments are very stressful for military families.
87. The ____ of colonialism began in the 1500s and did not end until the 1900s. evoke epoch elapsed effectual
88. epoch an extended period of time marked by a series of related events The epoch of dinosaurs is fascinating to many children. The epoch of the Renaissance began in Italy in the 14th century and spread across Europe, lasting until the 1600s.