12 th Grade Vocab Words UNIT 3 1

12 th Grade Vocab Words – UNIT 3 1. ARTICULATE- v – to pronounce distinctly; to express well in words adj – expressed clearly and forcefully; able to employ language clearly and forcefully. ex. __ writing scores higher than simplistic and disjointed writing. (adj) 2. CAVORT- v– to romp or prance around exuberantly ex. The actors ____(ed) on stage for the closing song. 3. CREDENCE - n – belief, mental acceptance SYN – credit, trust, confidence ANT – skepticism, incredulity ex. Failed to give _____ to the report that the student was disrespectful. 4. DECRY- v – to condemn, express strong disapproval; to officially deprecate SYN – denounce, censure, devalue ANT – extol, praise, commend ex. The world leaders should ___ the war crimes of the dictator. 5. DISSEMBLE- v– to disguise or conceal, deliberately give a false impression SYN – mask, feign ex. Sometimes it is better to ___ than to show your feelings.

12 th Grade Vocab Words – UNIT 3 6. DISTRAUGHTadj – very much agitated or upset as a result of emotion or mental conflict SYN – frantic ANT – calm, composed ex. The Stock Market Crash cause the American people to become ___. 7. EULOGY - n – a formal statement of commendation SYN – encomium, tribute, testimonial. ex. The ___ delivered at the funeral was a touching tribute to a kind man. 8. EVINCE- v – to display clearly, to make evident SYN – exhibit, manifest ex. The crowd did not ___ signs of panic. 9. EXHUME - v – to remove from a grave; to bring to light Ex. The coroner issued an order to ___ the body. 10. FECKLESS - adj – lacking in spirit and strength; ineffective, weak; unreliable SYN – helpless, incompetent ANT – Capable, effective ex. A ___ youth who eventually became a responsible hard working man.

12 th Grade Vocab Words – UNIT 3 11. MURKY - adj – dark and gloomy, obscure; lacking in clarity and precision SYN – dim, cloudy, unclear ANT- clear, transparent, lucid ex. Many shark attacks occur in ___ waters. 12. NEFARIOUS - adj – wicked, depraved, devoid or moral standards ex. A ____ plot was hatched by Brutus and Cassius to kill Julius Caesar. 13. PIQUANT - adj – stimulating to the taste or the mind; spicy, pungent SYN – tangy, zestful ex. ___ dishes typical of South Indian cooking. 14. PRIMORDIAL - adj – developed or created at the very beginning; going back to the most ancient times or earliest stage; fundamental, basic. ex. ___ stages of human civilizations are founded on common needs and common goals. 15. PROPINQUITY- n – nearness in place or time; kinship. SYN – similarity, proximity ANT – remoteness, distance The ___ of Augusta and North Augusta has created a greater metro area that is, in effect, one city.

12 th Grade Vocab Words – UNIT 3 16. UNWONTED - adj. not usual or expected; not in character. SYN – unusual, uncommon, atypical ANT - Customary ex. The normally quiet and uninterested student answered the questions over the book we were reading with ___ spirit that surprised the class. 17. UTOPIAN– adj – founded upon or involving a visionary view of an ideal world SYN – idealistic ANT – realistic, pragmatic ex. Many religious communities are built on ___ ideals. 18. VERBIAGE– v. Language that is too wordy or inflated in proportion to the sense or content, wordiness; a manner of expression Ex. The contract was full of meaningless ___ that seemed designed to confuse the layperson. 19. VERDANT– adj. Green in tint or color; immature in experience or judgment. ex. ____ grasslands, or a ____ freshman who doesn’t know his way. 20. VISCOUS - adj. having a gelatinous or gluey quality SYN – gummy, sticky, thick Ex. A ____ residue