English 11 Vocabulary List #1

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. 
   Concise: (adj) brief and to the point; succinct
   
2. 
   Daunt: (v) to make fearful; to intimidate
   
3. 
   Edify: (v) to enlighten; to instruct [especially in moral or religious matters]
   
4. 
   Nepotism: (n) (NEP uh tiz um) showing favoritism to friends or family in business or politics
   
5. 
   Nihilism: (n) (NYE uh liz um) the belief that there are no values or morals in the universe
   
6. 
   Penitent: (adj) sorry; repentant; contrite
   
7. 
   Static: (adj) stationary; not changing or moving
   
8. 
   Temperate: (adj) mild; moderate; restrained
   
9. 
   Tout: (v) to praise highly; to brag publicly about
   
10. 
    Verisimilitude: (n) (ver uh si MIL uh tood) similarity to reality; the appearance of truth; looking like the real thing
    

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. 
   Ameliorate: (v) to make better or more tolerable
   
2. 
   Aphorism: (n) a brief, often witty saying; a proverb
   
3. 
   Decorous: (adj) proper; in good taste; orderly
   
4. 
   Ephemeral: (adj) lasting a very short time
   
5. 
   Facetious: (adj) humorous; not serious; clumsily humorous
   
6. 
   Fortuitous: (adj) accidental; occurring by chance
   
7. 
   Furtive: (adj) secretive; sly
   
8. 
   Impetuous: (adj) impulsive; extremely impatient
   
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