english 10 - semester 2 vocab (EXTRA PRACTICE)

Many female authors once used male (repercussion, pseudonyms) because it was considered improper for women to write novels.

pseudonyms

She has lived (aloof, retentive) from other people for so long that it is hard for her to take part in everyday social affairs.

aloof

He's cleverly managed to (rehabilitate, finesse) his way into a very important position in this company.

finesse

It will be better if we all take responsibility for the mistake instead of letting one employee be the (scapegoat, pseudonym.)

scapegoat

His prejudices are so strong that he wants to (ostracize, bask) all members of minority religious groups.

ostracize

Jefferson preferred to (articulate, defect) his ideas about government and religion in writing rather than give public speeches.

articulate

Although he was trying to look unconcerned, I could see that he was much (abashed, aloof) by the teacher's criticism.

abashed

An actor who has (basked, instilled) for so long in the favor of the public finds it hard to realize that he or she is no longer popular.

basked

It was shocking how quickly the singer was (ostracized, defected) for voicing her opinions about free speech.

ostracized

She is not the most (forthright, genial) person in the world, but in her own way she is at least trying to be friendly.

forthright

The new governor's address was an unusually (articulate, abashed) and effective description of the challenges facing the state in the years ahead.

articulate

No matter how much time or effort it takes, I will (purge, instill) these unfair charges of disloyalty from my reputation!

purge

Is it our duty to try to (ostracize, instill) a faith in democracy in the people of other lands?

instill

My (anguish, finesse) at the loss of a loved one was all the greater when I realized that my carelessness had caused the accident.

anguish

The college student did not understand the serious (premonitions, repercussions) of plagiarism when he downloaded an essay from the Internet.

repercussions

How can we ever forgive him for (defecting, purging) from our great cause at the very time we needed him most?

defecting

Fortunately, the soil is so (resolute, retentive) of moisture that the weeks of dry weather did not damage our crops.

retentive

By teaching her son how to garden and fish, Hilary hoped to (flaunt, instill) in him a love of nature.

instill

I did not think that such an innocent conversation could have such serious (repercussions, scapegoats) on the outcome of an election.

repercussions

It is possible to be honest and (forthright, retentive) in stating your views and opinions without being cruel or tactless.

forthright

Shakespeare tries to convey Brutus's (defects, premonitions) of defeat at Philippi by having Caesar's ghost appear to him the night before the battle.

premonitions

We should now be just as (genial, resolute) in fighting for peace as the Americans of two hundred years ago were in fighting for independence.

resolute

It would be good taste on his part not to (flaunt, ostracize) all the honors and awards that he has won.

flaunt

The purpose of our prison system is not just to punish offenders but to (flaunt, rehabilitate) them.

rehabilitate

Many people view cats as (aloof, finesse) and averse to cuddling.

aloof

needs to enunciate words more clearly

articulate

snubbed the newcomers

ostracize

a watertight vessel

retentive

ingrain in them a love of country

instill

restores antique cars as a hobby

rehabilitates

refuse to be made the fall guy again

scapegoat

expel the vermin from the house

purge

accepting praise with poise

resolute

a rather standoffish diposition

aloof

used an assumed name to conceal my identity

psendonym

We learned that beneath the old man's quiet and withdrawn manper, there was a charming and ____ personality.

genial

The star basketball player ______ in the admiration of every small child in the neighborhood

basked

Since we all know that you sing and play the piana bagullully, what need is there you to ___ your musical talents?

flaunt

By the example of their own conduct, our parents ____ deep respect tor people of all races, nationalities, and religions.

instilled

The city planner said that in addition to building new housing, we should plan to ____ many old buildings

rehabilitate

Although every form of government has it’s ____ democracy has more pluses and fewer minuses than any other

defects

The speaker could not be understood easily because be swallowed his words instead of ____ them clearly

articulating

I criticize him not because he makes mistakes but because he constantly looks for a(n) ____ to take the blame for them

scapegoat

It took four years of civil war to ____ this nation of the curse of slavery

purge

The defendant was found not guilty at his trial, but his punishment came when he was ____ by all his friends.

ostracized

Instead of a(n) _______________ answer, all we got from her was, "In one sense, yes, but on the other hand, perhaps no."

forthfight

Even though I assured my friend that I would visit him when he moved abroad, I had a strange _______________ that I would never see him again.

premonition

Good citizens don't remain _______________ from the problems and troubles in their communities.

aloof

I have learned over the years that it is often possible to accomplish more by _______________ than by brute force.

finesse

She has such a(n) _______________ mind that she seems able to master complicated details without even taking notes.

retentive

I think you will know who William S. Porter was if I tell you that he used the _______________ O. Henry.

pseudonym

Although Hal was the only boy at the formal dance wearing sneakers and an old sweatshirt, he did not seem at all _______________.

abashed

In recent years, pollution of our waterways has had serious and sometimes fatal _______________ on the wildlife that inhabits them.

reprecussions

After the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, the American people were _______________ in their determination to defeat the fascist powers.

resolute

Our _______________ turned to joy when the missing plane and its passengers landed safely.

anguish

The woman amended her will with an ______ when her husband suddenly died.

addendum

People were _____ at the senseless brutality of the crime

aghast

Thanks to the wet spring weather, birds and other animals will have an _____ food supply for the rest of the year.

ample

The vivid _____ seemed so real that it completely unnerved me.

apparition

Throughout the trial and the lengthy appeal process that followed, the defendant ____ her innocence.

assert

The kittens _____ in the corner, frightened by the huge, growling dog.

cower

I ___ their cowardly behavior

disdain

Fair-minded people feel _____ disdain for racism

disdain

Most people never stop to consider the words that might one day appear as their own _____

epitaph

New developments in medicine often lead to discussion of important _____ questions.

ethical

We had to laugh at her _____ remarks

facetious

Some high-frequency sounds are _____ to even the keenest human ear

inaudible

The ____ slaughter of white whales brought that species to the brink of extinction

indiscriminate

Investigators uncovered a shocking network of lies and international ____

intrigue

The old album full of faded family pictures and postcards from exotic places _____ me.

intrigue

Cases involving robbery and assault are usually tried under the _____ of the state courts

jurisdiction

Their story didn’t sound _____ to me.

plausible

The couple’s taste in cars is quite ______

plebeian

At one time, the ____ of ancient Rome were excluded from holding public office of any kind.

plebeian

We have a tight budget, but we make an exception for ______ celebrations of family birthdays.

prodigal

The elderly man told us that he greatly regretted the years he spent living the life of a ______.

prodigal

The house’s ___ to schools is an asset.

proximity

At many old mills in Vermont, granite stones were used. to ____ the grain.

pulverize

A person who is usually calm and collected may nevertheless sometimes behave in a ____ manner.

volatile

I wonder how many asteroids Superman could (disdain, pulverize) with his bare hands.

pulverize

You can show respect for your supervisors without seeming to (assert, cower) whenever one of them speaks to you.

cower

Deciding who is or isn't eligible for school athletic teams is not within the (proximity, jurisdiction) of the student council.

jurisdiction

The purpose of this experiment is to find out whether a substance will dissolve more rapidly in water if it is thoroughly (cowered, pulverized).

pulverized

Although I may not agree with what you have to say, I will always (assert, disdain) your right to say it.

disdain

Your thoughtless remarks hurt me deeply, even though you say that you were merely trying to be (plausible, facetious)

facetious

In recent decades, we have been forced to make greater use of our (ample, inaudible) coal supply to meet our growing energy needs.

inaudible

It takes a practiced eye to make out the (epitaphs, addendums) on old, weather beaten tombstones in a country churchyard.

addendums

One of the most (intriguing, prodigal) mysteries I have ever read involved a prie and was set in the Wild West.

intriguing

I do not believe that people who come from poor families should be regarded as (apparitions, plebeians).

plebeians

Government officials believe the pirate situation occurring in the high seas rema (inaudible, volatile) and requires immediate action.

volatile

My neighbor's furniture is supposed to be "original" and "colorful," but I think it is a(n) (indiscriminate, facetious) collection of junk.

facetious

It will take the two of us months of strict economizing to make up for this one weekend of (ethical, prodigal) shopping.

prodigal

In Shakespeare's Macbeth, the witches show the title character three prophetic (ethics, apparitions).

apparitions

I find my friend's stories about life in her native country most (plebeian, intriguing).

intriguing

Only a snob would show such (disdain, intrigue) for someone who doesn't drive a fancy car.

disdain

The tenant wanted the landlord to include a mold (apparition, addendum) in his lease so the owner would be responsible for any mold problems.

addendum

The (proximity, epitaph) of the leaders' ideas on many subjects made it easy for them to work together during that critical period of our history.

epitaph

Sometimes, it is difficult to tell if my brother is being facetious, ethical) or if he really means the things he says.

facetious

The voters, (volatile, aghast) that such scandal could occur in their town, demanded the mayor's immediate resignation.

aghast

I thought that my whispers to you were (prodigal, inaudible), but I learned otherwise when the teacher told me in no uncertain terms to be quiet.

inaudible