Vocabulary Unit 2
For each of the words do the following four tasks: list the derivatives (as many as you can find), at least two synonyms, two
antonyms, and create an original sentence. The first word is done for you. DUE TUESDAY! 10 points! Refer to the PREFIX/SUFFIX
sheet on the class website for further assistance with derivatives.
1. accost- (verb ) to approach and stop somebody in an aggressive, insistent, or suggestive way
derivatives: accosts, accosting, accosted, accoster, accostable, unaccostable
synonyms: confront, challenge
antonyms: yield, proceed
sentence: I was completely taken aback when my boss accosted me at work yesterday.
2. behoove- ( verb ) to be right and proper or appropriate
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3. bequeath- ( verb) to leave personal or other property to somebody after death by means of a will
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4. congenial- (adj) pleasant and suited to somebody’s character or tastes
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5. denizen- ( noun ) a resident of a specific country or area
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6. edifice- (noun) a building, especially a large or impressive one
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7. enigma- (noun) somebody or something that is not easily explained or understood
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8. heathen- (noun or adj) an offensive term that deliberately insults somebody who does not acknowledge religion
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9. ignominy- (noun) – a total loss of dignity and self-respect
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10. impropriety (noun) conduct that is not considered correct, moral, or appropriate in a given context
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11. inauspicious- (adj) suggesting that the futures is not very promising; success is unlikely
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12. indubitable- (adj) obvious or definitely true, and not to be doubted
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13. mirth- (noun) laughter or happiness
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14. nugatory- (adj) having no importance whatsoever
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15. prattle- (verb) to talk in a silly, idle, or childish way
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16. requite- (verb) to pay something back; to give or do in return
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17. scaffold- (noun) a raised platform for execution; temporary framework
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18. sumptuary- (adj) controlling or regulating personal behavior on moral or religious grounds
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19. uncouth- (adj) ill-mannered or unrefined
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20. venerable- (adj) worthy of respect; revered
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