Unit 4 Vocabulary 9 CP ENGLISH Abstract adj

Unit 4 Vocabulary 9 CP ENGLISH

Abstract- adj. Definition: theoretical, impersonal Synonym: theoretical

He liked oysters in the abstract, but when he actually tried one he became nauseated.

Analogy - noun Definition: comparison of two things based on their being alike in some way Synonym: likeness, similarity

Teachers often draw an analogy between Jeff and Greg; both boys play football, have black hair, and always do their homework.

Awry- adj Definition: not working correctly; off course Synonym: skewed, off-kilter

Steve’s plan to cheat on the test went awry when the teacher saw Steve looking at Marissa’s test.

Chagrin- noun Definition: humiliation; embarassed disappointment Synonym: frustration, disappointment

Much to the pug’s chagrin, he was dressed in a pirate outfit for Halloween and it made him feel quite silly.

Connoisseur - noun Definition: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc. ) : an expert in a particular subject Synonym: expert

The cookie monster is connoisseur of cookies; even when blindfolded, he can tell exactly what ingredients are in any cookie he eats.

Demagogue - noun Definition: a leader who uses prejudice to get more power Synonym: instigator

Adolf Hitler is a perfect example of a demagogue; he relied on the nation’s prejudice that stemmed from WWI to obtain more power.

Elusive – adj Definition: hard to pin down; evasive Synonym: evasive, slippery

Ferrets are very elusive; because of their flexible bodies, they are impossible to get ahold of.

Fauna - noun Definition: animal life; animals Synonym: animals

The fauna represented in Jurassic Park was dinosaurs.

Idiosyncrasy – noun Definition : a peculiarity ; an eccentricity. Synonym: unusual, quirky

Although they are identical twins, Pam and Allison both have an idiosyncrasy which allows you to tell them apart.

Integral – adj Definition: essential to completeness Synonym: necessary, vital

Studying vocabulary words in context is an integral part of obtaining a good grade on the vocab quizzes; if you don’t, you grade will surely suffer.

Martyr – noun Definition: a person who is killed or who suffers greatly for a religion, cause, etc. Synonym: one who suffers

Tom Brady became a martyr for New England Patriots fans after he was persecuted for his role in deflategate by the NFL

Opulent - adj Definition: luxurious Synonym: rich, affluent

A Ferrari is a very opulent car, they cost over 100, 000 dollars. .

Pivotal - adj Definition: very important Synonym: crucial, essential

Steak is a pivotal ingredient to a steak and cheese sub; if you have no steak, you simply have a cheese sub.

Reciprocal – adj. Definition: mutual; shared; interchangeable Synonym: shared

Many teachers believe respect is reciprocal; if you show your teacher respect, they will show you the same respect.

Segregate – verb Definition : to separate or set apart from others Synonym: to separate, to divide

The students were segregated based on their height; short students were put on the left side of the room while taller students were put on the right side.