AICE English 11 Vocabulary Terms & Definitions Study Set

Abate

(v) to lessen

Abstract

(adj) existing purely in the mind, not representing actual reality

Abysmal

(adj) extremely bad

Acquisition

(n) the act of gaining a skill or possession of something

Adept

(adj) having knowledge or skill (usually in a particular area)

Advent

(n) the arrival or creation of something (usually historic)

Advocate

(n) someone who promotes or defends something

(v) to defend or promotes something (usually a belief, theory, opinion, etc.)

Aesthetic

(adj) relating to beauty or refined taste

Allude

(v) to make a secretive mention of something

Ambiguous

(adj) unclear or vague in meaning

Analogous

(adj) similar but not identical

Austere

(adj) extremely plain

(adj) stern and forbidding

(adj) relating to self-denial

Bear

(v) to have as a characteristic

(v) to have (a child)

(v) to bring forth

(v) to put up with

Benevolent

(adj) kind, generous

Brevity

(n) the quality of being brief or terse

Candid

(adj) direct, blunt

Candor

(n) the trait of being honest and frank

Capitalize

(v) to use to your advantage

Clinical

(adj) emotionally unattached (usually used in medical or science setting)

Clout

(n) special advantage or power

Coincide

(v) to happen at the same time

Commission

(v) the use of payment to request something

Competent

(adj) sufficiently qualified

Complacent

(adj) satisfied, with no desire to change or improve

Concede

(v) to be forced to agree or surrender

(v) to admit to a transgression

Condone

(v) to overlook, approve, or allow

Conducive

(adj) able to bring about or be suitable for

Constitute

(v) to form or compose (part of) something

Convey

(v) to pass on or transfer (information)

Corroborate

(v) to provide evidence for; to back up (a claim)

Counteract

(v) to work in opposition to

Counterproductive

(adj) hindering the achievement of a goal

Decree

(v) to declare formally and with authority

Deficient

(adj) not enough in degree or amount

Demur

(v) to object to

Desolate

(adj) bare, barren, empty

Diligence

(n) conscientiousness; the quality of being committed to a task

Dire

(adj) hopeless and dangerous or fearful

Disdain

(n) a lack of respect and strong dislike (toward something or someone)

Disparage

(v) to belittle or speak down to

Doctrine

(n) a principle, theory, or position - usually advocated by a religion or government

Dominion

(n) power and authority (usually over a territory)

(n) a legal territory

Dubious

(adj) doubtful, questionable

Eccentric

(adj) peculiar or odd; deviating from the norm

Egregious

(adj) extremely bad

Eminent

(adj) superior or distinguished; high in position or status

Endow

(v) to equip or bestow (usually a quality or ability)

Entrenched

(adj) firmly established

Evoke

(v) to draw forth or call up

Exacerbate

(v) to make worse or increase the severity of

Feasibility

(n) the practicality or possibility of something

Fiscal

(adj) related to (government) money

Foment

(v) to stir up

Galvanizing

(adj) thrilling, exciting, stimulating

Geriatric

(adj) relating to old age

Ignominious

(adj) publicly shameful or humiliating

Impartiality

(n) the equal and objective treatment of opposing views

Imposition

(n) an unnecessary burden

Imprudent

(adj) not cautious or prudent; rash

Insatiable

(adj) can't be satisfied