Vocabulary List Grade 11
CCSS: L.11.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grades 11-12 reading and content.
Word
Definition
delicacies
something especially rare or expensive that is good to eat
pliable
flexible
frantically
Uncontrollably_ aggressively_ madly
vanquish
conquer
pristine
perfect condition_ unspoiled
supplant
Displace_ alternate
protrude
Come through_ stand out
provision
arrangement · plan
cede
give up (power or territory).
distinction
a difference or contrast between similar things or people.
discord
lack of agreement or harmony
straits
a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large
areas of water.
expedition
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular
purpose.
conquistador
a conqueror, especially one of the Spanish conquerors.
interminable
endless
flotilla
a small fleet of ships or boats.
unimpeded
not obstructed or hindered.
posse
a group of people who have a common characteristic or
occupation.