17
Jul

2013

High School Vocabulary Words of the Week #9

Jul 17, 2013 | 6:00 am
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Each week, we bring you ten new words to study to increase your vocabulary. In order to truly “learn” these words, make sure to do the following exercises each week:

  • Create a flashcard with the word and the definition for each word.
  • Write three sentences that showcase the meaning of each word.
  • Write at least two synonyms for each word.
  • Write at least two antonyms for each word.
  • Try to use the words in your daily conversations as much as possible.
  • Study your flashcards for a few minutes each day.
  • Set up an online quiz with your words and take it at the end of the week.

Here are this week’s words…

anonymous
(adj.) being unknown, unrecognized

divisive
(adj.) causing dissent, discord

ingenuous
(adj.) not devious; innocent and candid

languid
(adj.) sluggish from fatigue or weakness

maelstrom
(n.) a destructive whirlpool that rapidly sucks in objects

pungent
(adj.) having a pointed, sharp quality – often used to describe smells

resplendent
(adj.) shiny, glowing

scrupulous
(adj.) painstaking, careful

torrid
(adj.) giving off intense heat, passionate

vicarious
(adj.) experiencing through another