PAP Vocabulary Lesson 12
Accede - verb
• Myron acceded to the wishes of his
colleagues when he stopped smoking in
the office.
• Predict the meaning of the word.
• Definition: to agree to; consent to; often
after urging another
Affluent – adj.
• Although Cicely was not from an
affluent family she could attend college
because of the scholarship she had won.
• Find the error in the sentence.
• Predict the definition of the word.
• Definition: generously supplied with
money or possessions; wealthy.
Arbitrary – adj.
• Even though our choice of restaruant
was arbitrary the food was delicious.
• Find the error in the sentence.
• Predict the meaning of the word.
• Definition: determined by chance or
whim; rather than by necessity.
Artisan - noun
• Artisans working with leather yarn and
clay displayed there products at the
local crafts fare.
• Find the errors in the sentence.
• Predict the definition of the word.
• Definition: one abele to do skilled work
with the hands; a craftsperson
Dismantle - verb
• Bert helped Matt dismantle the engine
so they could begin work on the repair.
• Predict the definition of the word.
• Definition: take apart
Immerse - verb
• To prepare the salad Jennie first
blanched the vegetables by immersing
them in boiling water.
• Find the error in the sentence.
• Predict the meaning of the word.
• Definition: to cover with liquid;
completely engage the attention of
someone.
Irksome – adj.
• All the steps preliminary to painting the
ceiling – scraping patching and sanding –
were irksome to Samantha.
• Find the error in the sentece.
• Predict the definition of the word.
• Definition: annoying; tedious
Legacy - noun
• This silver pocket watch is my legacy
from Grandfather Gomez.
• Predict the meaning of the word.
• Definition: money or property left to
another in a will; something passed on to
those who come after.
Ostentatious – adj.
• The Amish shun ostentatious
furnishings for they’re homes.
• Find the error in the sentence.
• Predict the meaning of the word.
• Definition: extravagantly showy or
ornate
Panorama - noun
• In on bedroom of the old mansion the
four walls had been painted with a
panorama of Chesapeake Bay.
• Find the error in the sentence.
• Predict the meaning of the word.
• Definition: complete view of the area;
thorough presentation of a subject.
Philanthropy - noun
• The philanthropy of the Tan family has
provided the money for this cancer
research center.
• Predict the meaning of the word.
• Definition: improve the well-being of
those in need by donating money or aid
Prestige - noun
• Winning the Nobel Prize brings much
prestige.
• Predict the meaning of the meaning.
• Definition: high standing; respect earned
by accomplishments; honored; esteemed
Prolific – adj.
• Although Robert Graves was a prolific
poet he is remembered primarily for his
few novels.
• Find the error in the sentence.
• Predict the meaning of the word.
• Definition: abundantly productive
Reticent – adj.
• When we asked her about her parents
Adriana grew reticent.
• Find the error in the sentence.
• Predict the meaning of the word.
• Definition: to keep one’s
thoughts/feelings to oneself; quiet;
reserved
Tycoon - noun
• Blithewold once the summer residence
of a coal-mining tycoon now is open to
tourists.
• Find the error in the sentence.
• Predict the meaning of the word.
• Definition: wealthy and powerful
businessman.