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nuns did not even know that their country was on the brink of war.
impugn (im· pyoon) v. to attack as false or questionable; to contradict or call
into question. The editorial impugned the senator s reelection platform and set
the tone for the upcoming debate.
inculcate (in· kul·kayt) v. to teach and impress by frequent instruction or
repetition; to indoctrinate, instill. My parents worked hard to inculcate in me
a deep sense of responsibility to others.
jejune (ji· joon) adj. lacking substance, meager; hence: (a) lacking in inter-
est or significance; insipid or dull, (b) lacking in maturity, childish, (c)
lacking nutritional value. The movie s trite and overly-contrived plot make it
a jejune sequel to what was a powerful and novel film.
CHEAT SHEET: WATCH FOR SHAPE-SHIFTERS
By mastering the 350+ words in this book, you are really expanding your vocabulary
by closer to 500 words. That s because hundreds more words can be formed by
adding or changing prefixes and/or suffixes on the words in these chapters. The
adjective evanescent, for example, can become the noun evanescence:
evanescent: vanishing or tending to vanish like vapor; transitory, fleeting
evanescence: the state of being evanescent
Likewise, the noun hegemony can become the adjective hegemonic:
hegemony: predominant influence or leadership, especially of one government
over others
hegemonic: leading or ruling; controlling, predominant
On your exam, you may see the words in the same form that you have memorized
from this book. But, do be on the lookout for alternate forms, and use your knowledge
of prefixes and suffixes to determine meaning.
juggernaut ( ju ·r·nawt) n. a massive, overwhelmingly powerful and
unstoppable force that seems to crush everything in its path. A shroud of
fear covered Eastern Europe as the juggernaut of Communism spread from
nation to nation.
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183
laconic (l· kon·ik) adj. brief and to the point; succinct, terse, concise, often
to the point of being curt or brusque. Zse s laconic reply made it clear that
he did not want to discuss the matter any further.
lugubrious (luu· oo·bri·ms) adj. excessively dismal or mournful, often exag-
geratedly or ridiculously so. Irina s lugubrious tears made me believe that her
sadness was just a façade.
machination (mak·
Ø· nay·shOn) n. 1. the act of plotting or devising 2. a
crafty or cunning scheme devised to achieve a sinister end. Macbeth s
machinations failed to bring him the glory he coveted and brought him only
tragedy instead.
SHORT CUT: HAPPY COUPLES
As you have already seen, many of these $5 words have synonyms else-
"
where in this book. Pair up the words in this chapter with other vocabu-
lary words to help you remember meaning. They can be synonym or
antonym pairs (e.g., bowdlerize and censor) or just useful associations,
such as inculcate and proselytize.
myriad ( mir·i·d) adj. too numerous to be counted; innumerable; n. an
indefinitely large number; an immense number, vast amount. To the
refugees from Somalia, the myriad choices in the American supermarket were
overwhelming.
obsequious (Ob· see·kwi·ms) adj. excessively or ingratiatingly compliant or
submissive; attentive in a servile or ingratiating manner, fawning. The
obsequious manner of the butler made it clear that he resented his position.
oscillate ( os·
Ø·layt) v. 1. to swing back and forth or side to side in a steady,
uninterrupted rhythm 2. to waver, as between two conflicting options or
opinions; vacillate. The rhythm of the oscillating fan put the baby to sleep.
pecuniary (pi· kyoo·ni·er·ee) adj. of, relating to, or involving money. Rosen
was relieved to learn that his penalty would be pecuniary only and that he would
not have to spend any time in jail.
proselytize ( pros··li·t v. to convert or seek to convert someone to
¯z)
another religion, belief, doctrine or cause. After a few minutes, it became
clear to Hannah that the purpose of the meeting was really to proselytize as
many attendees as possible.
propinquity (proh· pin ·kwi·tee) n. 1. proximity, nearness 2. affinity, simi-
larity in nature. The propinquity of these two elements make them difficult to
tell apart.
punctilious (pun k· til·i·ms) adj. extremely attentive to detail, very meticu-
lous and precise. One of the reasons he excels as an editor is because he is so
punctilious.
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184
seditious (si· dish·ms) adj. arousing to insurrection or rebellion; engaging in
or promoting sedition (conduct or language which incites resistance or
opposition to lawful authority). Toby s seditious behavior nearly started a riot
at the town meeting.
CHEAT SHEET: BEGINNINGS, MIDDLES,
AND ENDS
As you review these words, don t forget about word parts. Use prefixes, suffixes, and
word roots to help you better understand and remember the words in this lesson.
succor ( suk·Or) n. assistance or relief in time of difficulty or distress; v. to pro-
vide assistance or relief in time of difficulty or distress. The Red Cross and
other relief organizations provide succor to the needy during natural disasters.
surfeit ( sur·fit) v. to feed or fill to excess, satiety, or disgust; overindulge;
n. 1. an excessive amount or overabundance; glut 2. the state of being or
eating until excessively full. In many third-world countries, the leaders and
a select few enjoy a surfeit of wealth while most of the population lives in squalor.
sycophant ( sik·O·fnt) n. a person who tries to win the favor of influential
or powerful people through flattery; a fawning parasite. Omar realized
that one of the drawbacks of his celebrity was that he would always be surrounded
by sycophants.
unctuous ( un k·choo·ms) adj. 1. unpleasantly and excessively or insincerely
earnest or ingratiating 2. containing or having the quality of oil or oint-
ment; greasy, slippery, suave. I left without test driving the car because the
salesperson was so unctuous that I couldn t trust him.
vituperate (v
¯· too·p·rayt) v. to criticize or rebuke harshly or abusively; to
censure severely, berate. After being vituperated by her boss for something [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
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nuns did not even know that their country was on the brink of war.
impugn (im· pyoon) v. to attack as false or questionable; to contradict or call
into question. The editorial impugned the senator s reelection platform and set
the tone for the upcoming debate.
inculcate (in· kul·kayt) v. to teach and impress by frequent instruction or
repetition; to indoctrinate, instill. My parents worked hard to inculcate in me
a deep sense of responsibility to others.
jejune (ji· joon) adj. lacking substance, meager; hence: (a) lacking in inter-
est or significance; insipid or dull, (b) lacking in maturity, childish, (c)
lacking nutritional value. The movie s trite and overly-contrived plot make it
a jejune sequel to what was a powerful and novel film.
CHEAT SHEET: WATCH FOR SHAPE-SHIFTERS
By mastering the 350+ words in this book, you are really expanding your vocabulary
by closer to 500 words. That s because hundreds more words can be formed by
adding or changing prefixes and/or suffixes on the words in these chapters. The
adjective evanescent, for example, can become the noun evanescence:
evanescent: vanishing or tending to vanish like vapor; transitory, fleeting
evanescence: the state of being evanescent
Likewise, the noun hegemony can become the adjective hegemonic:
hegemony: predominant influence or leadership, especially of one government
over others
hegemonic: leading or ruling; controlling, predominant
On your exam, you may see the words in the same form that you have memorized
from this book. But, do be on the lookout for alternate forms, and use your knowledge
of prefixes and suffixes to determine meaning.
juggernaut ( ju ·r·nawt) n. a massive, overwhelmingly powerful and
unstoppable force that seems to crush everything in its path. A shroud of
fear covered Eastern Europe as the juggernaut of Communism spread from
nation to nation.
$5 WORDS
183
laconic (l· kon·ik) adj. brief and to the point; succinct, terse, concise, often
to the point of being curt or brusque. Zse s laconic reply made it clear that
he did not want to discuss the matter any further.
lugubrious (luu· oo·bri·ms) adj. excessively dismal or mournful, often exag-
geratedly or ridiculously so. Irina s lugubrious tears made me believe that her
sadness was just a façade.
machination (mak·
Ø· nay·shOn) n. 1. the act of plotting or devising 2. a
crafty or cunning scheme devised to achieve a sinister end. Macbeth s
machinations failed to bring him the glory he coveted and brought him only
tragedy instead.
SHORT CUT: HAPPY COUPLES
As you have already seen, many of these $5 words have synonyms else-
"
where in this book. Pair up the words in this chapter with other vocabu-
lary words to help you remember meaning. They can be synonym or
antonym pairs (e.g., bowdlerize and censor) or just useful associations,
such as inculcate and proselytize.
myriad ( mir·i·d) adj. too numerous to be counted; innumerable; n. an
indefinitely large number; an immense number, vast amount. To the
refugees from Somalia, the myriad choices in the American supermarket were
overwhelming.
obsequious (Ob· see·kwi·ms) adj. excessively or ingratiatingly compliant or
submissive; attentive in a servile or ingratiating manner, fawning. The
obsequious manner of the butler made it clear that he resented his position.
oscillate ( os·
Ø·layt) v. 1. to swing back and forth or side to side in a steady,
uninterrupted rhythm 2. to waver, as between two conflicting options or
opinions; vacillate. The rhythm of the oscillating fan put the baby to sleep.
pecuniary (pi· kyoo·ni·er·ee) adj. of, relating to, or involving money. Rosen
was relieved to learn that his penalty would be pecuniary only and that he would
not have to spend any time in jail.
proselytize ( pros··li·t v. to convert or seek to convert someone to
¯z)
another religion, belief, doctrine or cause. After a few minutes, it became
clear to Hannah that the purpose of the meeting was really to proselytize as
many attendees as possible.
propinquity (proh· pin ·kwi·tee) n. 1. proximity, nearness 2. affinity, simi-
larity in nature. The propinquity of these two elements make them difficult to
tell apart.
punctilious (pun k· til·i·ms) adj. extremely attentive to detail, very meticu-
lous and precise. One of the reasons he excels as an editor is because he is so
punctilious.
JUST IN TIME VOCABULARY
184
seditious (si· dish·ms) adj. arousing to insurrection or rebellion; engaging in
or promoting sedition (conduct or language which incites resistance or
opposition to lawful authority). Toby s seditious behavior nearly started a riot
at the town meeting.
CHEAT SHEET: BEGINNINGS, MIDDLES,
AND ENDS
As you review these words, don t forget about word parts. Use prefixes, suffixes, and
word roots to help you better understand and remember the words in this lesson.
succor ( suk·Or) n. assistance or relief in time of difficulty or distress; v. to pro-
vide assistance or relief in time of difficulty or distress. The Red Cross and
other relief organizations provide succor to the needy during natural disasters.
surfeit ( sur·fit) v. to feed or fill to excess, satiety, or disgust; overindulge;
n. 1. an excessive amount or overabundance; glut 2. the state of being or
eating until excessively full. In many third-world countries, the leaders and
a select few enjoy a surfeit of wealth while most of the population lives in squalor.
sycophant ( sik·O·fnt) n. a person who tries to win the favor of influential
or powerful people through flattery; a fawning parasite. Omar realized
that one of the drawbacks of his celebrity was that he would always be surrounded
by sycophants.
unctuous ( un k·choo·ms) adj. 1. unpleasantly and excessively or insincerely
earnest or ingratiating 2. containing or having the quality of oil or oint-
ment; greasy, slippery, suave. I left without test driving the car because the
salesperson was so unctuous that I couldn t trust him.
vituperate (v
¯· too·p·rayt) v. to criticize or rebuke harshly or abusively; to
censure severely, berate. After being vituperated by her boss for something [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]