Honors ELA 10 Vocab Definition

Acuity

(n.) Sharpness (particularly of the mind or senses)

Depraved

(adj.) Marked by evil and corruption, devoid of moral principles.

Esoteric

(adj.) Intended for or understood by only a select few, private, secret.

Figment

(n.) A fabrication of the mind; an arbitrary notion.

Garner

(v.) To acquire as the result of effort; to gather and store away, as for future use.

Idiosyncrasy

(n.) A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify.

Ignominy

(n.) Shame and disgrace.

Mundane

(adj.) Earthly, worldly, relating to practical and material affairs; concerned with what is ordinary.

Nuance

(n.) A subtle or slight variation (as in color, meaning, quality)

Overweening

(adj.) Conceited, presumptuous; excessive, immoderate.

Penchant

(n.) A strong attraction or inclination.

Reputed

(adj.) According to reputation or general belief; having widespread acceptance and good reputation; (part.) alleged.

Sophistry

(n.) Reasoning that seems plausible but is actually unsound; a fallacy.

Sumptuous

(adj.) Costly, rich, magnificent.

Ubiquitous

(adj.) Present or existing everywhere.