Vocabulary Unit 6
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 MONDAY! 10 points! Refer to the
PREFIX/SUFFIX sheet on the class website for further assistance with derivatives.
1. abject- (adjective) allowing no hope of improvement or relief
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synonyms: hopeless, miserable
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sentence: The fire drill was an aberration to the school’s otherwise rather mundane schedule.
2. apostate- (noun ) somebody who rejects a belief or allegiance
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3. conclave- ( noun) a private gathering of a select group of people
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4. coquettish- (adjective) extremely flirtatious
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5. dubious- ( adjective ) not sure about an outcome or conclusion
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6. enamor- (verb) to inspire somebody with love or passion; to charm
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7. expedient- (adjective) appropriate, advisable, or useful in a situation that requires action
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8. fortitude- (noun) strength and endurance in a difficult or painful situation
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9. gregarious- (adjective) – very friendly and sociable
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10. importune (verb) to ask somebody continually, repeatedly, or forcefully for something
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11. laudable- (adjective) admirable and worth of praise
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12. obdurate- (adjective) not easily persuaded or influenced
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13. oscillate- (verb) to move backward and not forward
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14. palliate- (verb)-to reduce the intensity or severity of something
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15. pathos- (noun) the quality in something that makes people feel pity or sadness
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16. sapient- (adjective) wise or learned
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17. superfluous- (adjective) more than necessary
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18. unctuous- (adjective) attempting to charm or convince somebody in an unpleasantly suave, smug, or smooth way
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19. vindicate- (verb) to clear somebody or something of blame, guilt, suspicious, or doubt
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20. venerate- (verb ) to regard something with profound respect
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