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) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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)