One forgets words as one
forgets names. One's
vocabulary needs constant
fertilizing or it will die.
Evelyn Waugh
Johnson
O’Connor’s study
of 39 large
manufacturing
companies
People who possess a limited vocabulary have a
much tougher time breaking out from old patterns
of thought or questioning.
By the same token, each new word you learn
opens a new avenue of thought, empowering you
to think or take action in ways you could never
have before.
When you lack words, you shut down new
insights and lines of reasoning.
Vocabulary Benefits
•Precision of language empowers you to
communicate more effectively.
•ACT/SAT
•Essay writing (high school, college
entrance essay, college courses)
•Interviewing
UNIT 1!
Approbation (noun)
Approbate (verb)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Approval Commendation Condemnation
(official)
Example
President
gave his
approbation.
Assuage (verb)
Definition
Make easier
Relieve
Calm
Synonyms Antonyms Example
Mitigate
Alleviate
Aggravate Assuage
the crying
baby.
Coalition (noun)
Definition
Combination
(specific)
Union
Synonyms Antonyms Example
Alliance
League
StuCo is
an inhouse
coalition.
Decadence (noun)
Decadent (adjective)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms Example
Decline Degeneration growth decadent
Decay
Corruption Maturation dessert
Excessive
selfindulgence
Elicit (verb) NOT illicit
Definition Synonyms Antonyms
Call forth
Evoke
Example
Repress Teacher tries
Stifle
to elicit
response
from
students.
Expostulate (verb)
Expostulation (noun)
Definition Synonyms Antonyms
to disagree Protest
with
something
or argue
against it
Approbate
Example
Her
expostulation
was weak
due to lack of
analysis.
Hackneyed (adjective)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms Example
Overused Commonplace
fresh hackneyed
so lacks
Cliché
Original love story
originality
Trite
Hiatus (noun)
Definition Synonyms
Gap
Opening
Break
Pause
Antonyms
Example
continuation Labor Day
is a hiatus
from
work.
Innuendo (noun)
Definition Synonyms Antonyms
Example
Derogatory Insinuation Direct Shakespeare’s
plays
are
full
of
suggestion
statement
inappropriate
innuendos.
Intercede (verb)
intercession (noun)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Plead on
behalf of
someone
Intervene
Mediate
Stay out of
it
Witness
Will your
friend
intercede if
you are
wrongly
accused?
Jaded (adjective)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Worn-out
(usually due
to excessive
indulgence)
Wearied
Dulled
Energized
Jaded
Weekend
Warrior
lurid (adjective)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Shocking Gruesome
Pleasant lurid glow of
Repulsive Scandalous Attractive
the fire
Sensational
Wholesome
lurid
portrayal
Meritorious (adjective)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Deserving Praiseworthy Blameworthy meritorious
recognition Commendable
military
service
petulant (adjective)
petulance (noun)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Peevish
Easily upset
Irritable
Testy
Relaxed
Eventempered
hunger
+
anger
=
petulance
Prerogative (noun)
Definition
Synonyms
Special
privilege or
right (due
to position)
Entitlement
Antonyms
Example
teacher’s
prerogative
to modify
curriculum
Provincial (adjective/noun)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Outlying area;
Narrow point
of view due to
being
countrified
Narrowminded
Naïve
Openminded
Limited
perspective
due to “small
town” mindset
(Beauty & The
Beast)
simulate (verb)
simulation (noun)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Imitate
Pretend
Genuine
Actors
simulate
emotions.
transcend (verb)
transcendent (adjective)
Definition Synonyms Antonyms
Example
Rise above Surpass lag behind transcend
or beyond,
linger
temptation
Exceed
Umbrage (noun)
Definition Synonyms Antonyms
Shade;
Overshadowing
power; offense;
resentment
Example
Irritation Approbation The Sargent
took umbrage
at the slightest
suggestion of
disrespect.
Unctuous (adjective)
Definition Synonyms Antonyms
Example
Excessively
smooth or
smug; so over
the top it’s
insincere
Unctuous
applause
Indirect
Direct
Sincere
Unctuous
Assuage
Meritorious
Coalition
Umbrage
Innuendo Approbation Expostulate
Transcend Hackneyed
Hiatus
Decadence
Simulate
Intercede
Lurid
Elicit
Petulant
Provincial
Jaded
Prerogative
T-Shirt Slogan Vocabulary
• Concise, clever, catchy = memorable
• Find your partner(s) by matching
the vocabulary to the synonym
and/or antonym.
• After finding your match, work
together to create a catchy,
memorable t-shirt slogan with your
vocabulary word (use synonyms,
antonyms, examples, quotes,
symbols, etc.)
• Consider using puns, alliteration,
rhyme scheme
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