Vocabulary Review Words Honors

accountrement (Lesson 6)

an accessory item of dress or equipment

contrive (Lesson 6)

to plan cleverly; to devise

hubris (Lesson 6)

overbearing pride; arrogance
ant: humility; modesty

haughty (Lesson 6)

condescendingly proud; arrogant
ant: humble; proud

sanctimonious (Lesson 6)

showing false piety or righteousness
ant: humble; modest

consternation (Lesson 5)

alarming dismay or concern
ant: composure; tranquility

vitriolic (Lesson 5)

harsh in tone; bitterly critical
ant: flattering; genial

comprise (Lesson 5)

to include or consist of; contain
ant: exclude; lack

plethora (Lesson 5)

an overabundance; excess
ant: deficiency; shortage;paucity

incongruous (Lesson 5)

incompatible; unsuitable for the situation
ant: compatible; fitting

intrinsic (Lesson 4)

of or relating to a thing's basic nature; inherent
ant: extrinsic; extraneous

apocryphal (Lesson 4)

of questionable authenticity, but widely believed
ant: genuine; authentic; veritable

risible (Lesson 4)

relating to laughter; laughable
ant: grave; solemn

catharsis (Lesson 4)

a release of emotional tension

sybaritic (Lesson 4)

marked by luxury or pleasure
ant: modest; simple; plain; ascetic

archaic (Lesson 3)

no longer current or applicable; antiquated
ant: current; modern

talisman (Lesson 3)

a magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck

scapegoat (Lesson 3)

one who bears the blame for others

usurp (Lesson 3)

to take over; to seize power
ant: abdicate; relinquish

patronizing (Lesson 3)

treating in a condescending manner
ant: humble; friendly

metamorphosis (Lesson 2)

a transformation or dramatic change
ant: stasis

nonchalant (Lesson 2)

feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm
ant: anxious; concerned

interlocutor (Lesson 2)

someone who participates in a conversation

cosmopolitan (Lesson 2)

worldly; sophisticated
ant; provincial

contemptuous (Lesson 2)

haughty; scornful
ant: humble; polite

camaraderie (Lesson 1)

rapport and goodwill
ant: enmity; hostility

litany (Lesson 1)

any long, repetitive, or dull recital

lugubrious (Lesson 1)

mournful; gloomy
ant: joyful

vernacular (Lesson 1)

everyday language

zealous (Lesson 1)

fervent; fanatical
ant: uninterested; indifferent