English 11 Vocabulary List #1

Languish: (v) to become weak, listless, or depressed

Mollify: (v) (MAHL uh fye) to soften; to sooth; to pacify

Note the meaning of any prefixes, suffixes, root words, and root origins:

Complete the following for each word: write down the part of speech, definition, and use the word in a sentence.

1. 
   Ardent: (adj) passionate
   
2. 
   Criterion: (n) standard; basis for judgement
   
3. 
   Finesse: (n) skillful maneuvering; subtlety; craftiness
   
4. 
   Hiatus: (n) (hye AY tus) a break or interruption, often from work
   
5. 
   Legacy: (n) something handed down from the past; a bequest
   
6. 
   Nostalgia: (n) sentimental longing for the past; homesickness
   
7. 
   Relinquish: (v) to release or let go of; to surrender; to stop doing
   
8. 
   Revere: (v) to respect highly; to honor
   
9. 
   Staunch: (adj) firmly committed; firmly in favor of; steadfast
   
10. 
    Tirade: (n) prolonged, bitter speech
    

Note the meaning of any prefixes, suffixes, root words, and root origins:


Complete the following for each word: write down the part of speech, definition, and use the word in a sentence.

1. 
   Morose: (adj) gloomy; sullen
   
2. 
   Novel: (adj) new; original
   
3. 
   Onerous: (adj) (OH nur us) burdensome; oppressive
   
4. 
   Opulent: (adj) luxurious
   
5. 
   Polarize: (v) to break up into opposing factions or groupings
   
6. 
   Pristine: (adj) original; unspoiled; pure
   
7. 
   Prudent: (adj) careful; having foresight
   
8. 
   Serendipity: (n) accidental good fortune; discovering good things without looking for them
   
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