10th Grade English 2 Honors ITTOB Vocab Quiz 1

Sanctify (verb)

to make something holy or sacred

Clairvoyance (noun)

the ability to ‘see’ or understand things that will happen in the future

Anonymity (noun)

the state of being anonymous or unknown

Savvy (adj)

the ability to make good judgments; shrewd and knowledgeable

Volition (noun)

the power to use one’s own will

Ruse (noun)

a trick; something meant to deceive

Tedious (adj)

too long, slow, or boring; monotonous

Lull (verb; noun)

to calm or soothe; a temporary quiet time

Deification (noun)

to make something god

Desolate (adj)

deserted or in a state of emptiness or destruction

Sanction (verb; noun)

to give permission or approval for; a threatened penalty for breaking a law

Frivolous (adj)

carefree or not serious; not having any serious purpose or value

Subversive (adj)

seeking or intended to undermine an established system or institution

Illicit (adj)

forbidden by law; illegal

Gallivant (verb)

to wander in pursuit of pleasure or entertainment