Sophomore Vocabulary Lesson #8

Ms. Chasan's English 11H Class

Proclivity

An inclination or predisposition toward something; A leaning

Insatiable

Incapable of being satisfied; Not ever getting enough

Culpable

Deserving blame or censure

Semicircle

A half a circle; An object or arrangement

Incarnate

Invested with bodily form; Embodied; To realize, to actualiize

Acquiesce

To accept without protest; To agree or submit

Bereft

Deprived of; Made unhappy through a loss

Facile

Easily accomplished or attained; Mild or pleasing in manner, fluent; Assured, poised

Altruistic

Unselfish; Concerned with the welfare of others

Disparage

To belittle; To speak slightingly of; To undervalue

Assiduous

Persistent, attentive, diligent

Candor

Freedom from prejudice or malice; Forthrightness; Honesty

Heterogeneous

Consisting of dissimilar ingredients or constituents: mixed

Copious

Abundant; Plentiful

Erudite

Possessing or displaying knowledge; Learned

Insolent

Arrogant in speech or conduct; Exhibiting boldness or impudence; Rude

Martinet

A strict disciplinarian; A stickler for rules

Plethora

An excess

Quiescent

Inactive; At rest

Loquacious

Talkative, wordy, fond of talking