ELA Vocabulary Words Subunit 1 out of 4 Perspectives and Narrative

Refute

to prove wrong by argument or evidence; to show to be false or erroneous; to deny the truth or accuracy of

Satiate

to satisfy a need or desire, usually to the full extent or sometimes even excess

Scrupulous

having scruples; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper; meticulous

Defunct

no longer living, existing, or functioning

Scurrilous

using or given to coarse language; vulgar and evil; containing obscenities, abuse, or slander

Churlish

vulgar; of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl; marked by a lack of civility or graciousness; difficult to work with or deal with

Sedentary

not migratory; doing or requiring much sitting; not physically active/inactive; permanently attached

Caustic

capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action; corrosive; marked by incisive sarcasm; relating to or being the surface or curve

Sophomoric

conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature; lacking in maturity, taste, or judgement

Cajole

to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance; to obtain from someone by gentle persuasion; to deceive with soothing words or false promises

What part of speech is the word ‘refute’?

transitive verb

Name a synonym and antonym of refute

deny, reject, contradict; confirm, acknowledge, accept

Name the adjective, adverb, and noun form of refute

refutable, refutably, refuter

What part of speech is satiate?

transitive verb or adjective

Name a synonym and an antonym of satiate

satisfy, stuffed, full; hungry, starving, starved

What are the verb, adjective, and noun forms of satiate?

satiate and satiation

What part of speech is scrupulous?

adjective

Name a synonym and antonym of scrupulous

meticulous, careful, honest; dishonest, unethical, careless

Name the adverb and noun forms of scrupulous.

scrupulously and scrupulousness

What part of speech is defunct?

adjective

What are the other forms of defunct?

N/A

Name a synonym and antonym of defunct

extinct, dead, vanished; existing, alive, living

What part of speech is scurrilous?

adjective

What are the adverb and noun forms of scurrilous?

scurrilously and scurrilousness

Name a synonym and antonym of scurrilous

abusive, obscene, insulting; moderate, temperate, respectful

What part of speech is churlish?

adjective

What is the adverb and noun form of churlish?

churlishly and churlishness

Name a synonym and antonym of churlish

intractable, vulgar, stupid; cultivated, refined, sophisticated

What part of speech is sedentary?

adjective

What are the other forms of sedentary?

N/A

Name a synonym and antonym of sedentary

lazy, dormant, inactive; active, mobile, busy

Name a synonym and antonym of caustic

sarcastic, acidic, corrosive

What part of speech is caustic?

adjective and noun

What are the adverb and noun forms of caustic?

caustically and causticity

What part of speech is sophomoric?

adjective

What are the other forms of sophomoric?

N/A

Name a synonym and antonym of sophomoric

immature; mature

What part of speech is cajole?

transitive verb

What are the noun forms of cajole?

cajolement, cajoler, cajolery

Name a synonym and antonym of cajole

coax, seduce, lure; harass, tease, pester