english ii honors- vocabulary lists

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ENGLISH II HONORS- VOCABULARY LISTS
Each quiz contains the following:
8 ACT-Level Words
1 Connotation Identification
3-5 Literary Terms
1 Grammar Concept
QUIZ ONE (January 29th)
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Connotation- the emotional meaning of a word based on the words surrounding it
Analyze- to examine in detail in order to explain
Convey- to communicate, to make clear
Infer- to understand based on evidence
Correlate- to have a mutual relationship or connection
Ambiguous- open to more than one interpretation, having a double meaning
Elusive- difficult to find, catch, or achieve
Pungent- having an intensely strong taste or smell
QUIZ TWO (February 12th)
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Engage- to attract someone’s attention or involve someone in a conversation
Compose- to write or create
Skeptical- not easily convinced, having doubts
Emerge- to become clear or important
Differentiate- to recognize what makes someone/something different
Coherent- logical and consistent
Trait- a characteristic that sets a person apart
Redundant- no longer useful, not needed
QUIZ THREE (February 19th)
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Perpetual- occurring repeatedly, seeming endless
Rudimentary- a basic, undeveloped, immature form
Gratify- to give someone pleasure or satisfaction
Rue- to bitterly regret
Appalling- awful, terrible
Malicious- intending to do harm
Admonish- to warn or reprimand someone firmly
Guile- sly or cunning intelligence
QUIZ FOUR (March 4th)
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Eminent- famous and respected among others in a group
Facilitate- to make an action or process easier
Egregious- outstandingly bad, shocking
Impartial- free from bias or preconceived opinion
Meticulous- showing great attention to detail, careful or precise
Sagacious- having good judgment and discernment
Peerless- unequaled, unrivaled
Ponder- to think about something carefully
QUIZ FIVE (March 18th)
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Perceptive- having or showing good insight
Obscure- not discovered or known about, uncertain
Efface- to erase from a surface, to make oneself appear insignificant
Blithe- happy or joyous, cheerfully indifferent to what is considered improper
Immutable- unable to be changed
Latent- something not yet developed, hidden, concealed
Demeanor- outward behavior or bearing
Laudable- deserving praise
REVIEW QUIZ (March 23rd)
For this quiz, you should study all vocabulary words, grammar concepts, and literary terms from
quizzes 1-5.
QUIZ SIX (April 8th)
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Anecdote- a short, interesting story about a real person or event
Omit- to leave out
Justify- to prove to be right
Profound- very great or intense emotion or idea
Potent- having great power, influence, or effect
Dynamic- having constant change, activity, or progress
Assert- to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
Condescending- rudely showing off your power
QUIZ SEVEN (April 15th)
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Contradict- to be in conflict with
Glaring- extremely obvious
Demean- to cause one person to disrespect another person
Adept- very skilled at something
Alluring- the quality of being powerfully or mysteriously attractive or fascinating
6. Enthrall- to capture the fascinated attention of
7. Pertinent- relevant or applicable to a certain matter
8. Prevalent- common and powerful
QUIZ EIGHT (April 22nd)
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Proficient- skilled in doing or using something
Wholly- fully or completely
Quandary- a difficult situation, a dilemma
Vigilant- keeping careful watch for possible dangers or difficulties
Melancholy- a feeling of thoughtful sadness
Obliterate- to destroy utterly, to wipe out
Recluse- a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people
Formidable- inspiring fear or respect due to being excessively large, intense, or powerful
QUIZ NINE (April 29th)
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Rebuff- to reject someone in an abrupt or ungracious manner
Mishap- an unlucky accident
Antagonize- to cause someone to become hostile
Exploit- to use a situation or a person in an unfair or selfish way
Inevitable- certain to happen, unavoidable
Resent- to feel bitterness at a situation or person
Furtive- secretive, attempting to avoid notice typically due to guilt
Grovel- to greatly humble oneself in an attempt to gain forgiveness or favor
QUIZ TEN (May 13th)
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Peril- serious and immediate danger
Diminish- to make or become less
Imminent- about to happen
Solemn- formal and dignified, serious
Cumbersome- large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use
Pensive- engaged in deep or serious thought
Cynical- distrustful of humanity, believing people are only motivated by self-interest
Despondent- in low spirits from loss of hope or courage
EOC PREP TEST WITH REVIEW VOCAB (May 20th)
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