Honors 10 Vocabulary 1
fallacy
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(noun)
a mistaken belief, especially one based on an unsound
argument
synonyms:
misconception,
antonyms: truth, fact, certainty
delusion, error
Many children believe that reindeer fly; scientists have disproven
this fallacy based on physics.
When actress Jenny McCarthy told the media vaccines cause
autism, many said her statement was a logical fallacy because
although Mccarthy is well known, she had no credentials or
evidence to make that claim.
convivial
(adj.)
of a festive disposition; merry and sociable
synonyms:
cordial, friendly, antonyms:
hostile,
hospitable,
stand-offish, surly
welcoming
Despite having a horrible day and a splitting headache, Suzanne
was a convivial host; she was so sociable, no one would have
realized she was feeling surly.
(verb)
to shorten by cutting off a part
synonyms:
clip curtail, trim
antonyms:
lengthen
expand, increase,
The show dog's official name is Sir William Henry Harrison of
Yorkshire, but we usually truncate his name down to Henry.
“The article needs to be truncated,” said the editor due to the fact the
piece was too long to fit on a page.
fervent
(adj.)
having or showing great emotion or enthusiasm
synonyms:
ardent, passionate, antonyms:
apathetic,
zealous
indifferent
As an NRA board member, Ted Nugent conveys fervent
opposition to additional gun control legislation; he earnestly
claims in the media that the government has no right to ban guns.
My cousin Laura expresses a fervent belief in a vegetarian
lifestyle; she passionately claims that eating meat perpetuates
animal cruelty.
The wedding reception had a convivial atmosphere; people were
laughing, dancing, and having a wonderful time together.
denizen
(noun) an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place
synonyms: citizen. resident, native,
antonyms: alien, foreigner
local
One of the most famous denizens of LHS would be Mr. Moliter because
he has taught here a long time and is well known by students.
I dove into the ocean in hopes of catching a glimpse of a denizen of the
deep blue sea, like a dolphin or a whale.
platitude
(noun) a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has
been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful
synonyms:
buzzword, cliché,
antonyms: nuance, coinage
inanity
Coach Phillips used the platitude “there is no I in team,” much to
the chagrin of the player who thought the expression was tired and
overused.
beleaguer
(verb)
having difficulties, under attack
synonyms:
trouble, harass,
antonyms: aid, assist, soothe
plague
The presidential candidates beleaguer each other by calling each
other names, sniping at each other, and making personal attacks.
Taylor Swift’s manager was beleaguered with requests for free
tickets to Taylor’s concert: people would call many times a day
and even camp outside the manager’s office door.
implicit
(adj.)
implied though not plainly expressed
synonyms: suggested,
antonyms: stated, voiced, explicit
insinuated,
hinted at
There are certain school rules that are not written in the LHS handbook;
although not listed specifically, they are obviously implicit in the school
rules.
(adj.)
with no question, absolute
synonyms: complete, total
antonyms: limited, uncertain,
doubtful
The family did not debate the doctor’s plan; they had implicit faith in the
doctor’s ability to take care of their family member.
incendiary
(adj.)
(a device or attack) designed to start fires
synonyms:
combustible,
antonyms: quenching, calming
flammable, provocative
The presidential candidate’s incendiary speech about women caused
many to condemn his misogynistic views.
Land mines are incendiary devices, because they are designed explode
into flames and gravely injure or kill a person.
skeptical
(adj.)
tending to doubt; questioning the validity or truth of
something or everything
synonyms:
cynical, disbelieving,
antonyms: believing,
doubting,
convinced,
questioning,
persuaded, trusting
suspicious
When Shannon told his teacher that his dog had eaten his homework,
she was skeptical, saying, “Hmm… that would be the third time this
week.”
When polled prior to the recent election, many Americans were
skeptical that the outcome of the election would be known in a timely
fashion; some even wondered if the winner of the election would be
known before the end of November!
repertoire
(noun)
a stock of skills or types of behavior that a person habitually
uses or performs
synonyms:
collection, store,
supply
antonyms: debt
The musician has broadened her repertoire to include songs for families
as well as slower pieces to play in the nightclubs.
The teacher has many tricks in her repertoire; she can pull a joke,
a caring word, or the side eye out of her arsenal at a moment’s
notice.
admonition
(noun)
synonyms:
authoritative counsel, warning
reproof, advice,
approval, praise, applause
censure
The lawyer was given an admonition from the judge to stop
badgering the witness; the judge was annoyed and was about to
find her in contempt of court.
Guy Montag knows that when Captain Beatty comes to his house,
it is an admonition; he doesn’t come right out and say to return
the book, but Beatty’s disapproval is evident.