English 9H Semester 1 Vocab

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Tone

the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

Denotation

the literal meaning of a word

Connotation

an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

Loaded Words

Any word, set phrase or idiom that has strong positive or negative connotations beyond its ordinary definition

Euphemism

An indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant

Archaic Words

words that are old-fashioned and no longer sound natural.

Colloquialism

a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation.

Jargon

special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.

Profanity

blasphemous or obscene language; a swear word. (targeting a certain group)

Trite

overused and hackneyed; lacking originality or freshness

Vulgarity

something offensive to good taste and refinement; cursing (offensive to everyone in general)

Dialect

a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.

Assuage

(v.) to make something unpleasant less severe or intense; to ease

indigenous

native; occurring naturally in a particular place

Malevolent

having or exhibiting ill will; wishing harm to others

Piety

reverence for God; devoutly religious

Sojourn

a temporary stay; a brief period of residence

Amiable

generally pleasing, friendly, sociable

Tyrannical

unjustly cruel, harsh, or suppressive

Fractious

(adj.) tending to be troublesome; unruly

Benevolence

desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness

Benign

of gentle disposition; gracious; showing kindness and gentleness

Ensue

(v.) to follow in order, come immediately after and as a result

Prowess

exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle

Nebulous

hazy; vague; confused

Articulate

(adj.) able to speak clearly and expressively (v.) to speak clearly

Inordinate

not within reasonable or proper limits; excessive

Malignant

(adj.) having an evil or harmful disposition

Palliate

to reduce the violence of; to moderate the intensity of

Caricature

a picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.

Passè

old fashioned; out-of-style

innate

existing in, belonging to, or determined by factor present in an individual from birth

Ascertain

to make certain, exact, or precise

Viscous

sticky; thick; adhesive

Rudiment

a basic idea or principle

Essence

the individual, real, or ultimate nature of a thing

Ingenuous

innocent, simple; frank, free from reserve, candid

Analogous

resembling or comparable in certain aspects

Impudent

lacking modesty; marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others

Temerity

recklessness; a foolish disregard of danger

Perpetrate

to bring about or carry out (as a crime or deception)

Duress

forcible restraint or restriction

Corroborate

support with evidence or authority; make more certain or confirm

Cynical

contemptuously distrustful of human nature and motives

Browbeat

to intimidate by a stern or overbearing manner; to bully

Contraband

goods or merchandise whose importation, exportation, or possession is forbidden

Expunge

to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion

Exodus

a mass departure

Vehement

intensely emotional; deeply felt

Garish

clothed in vivid colors; excessively vivid; flashy

Spurious

of illegitimate birth; not true; counterfeit

Turmoil

a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion

Equitable

fair and impartial

Disillusioned

disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed

Ominously

in a way that suggests something bad is going to happen

Proximity

nearness in space, time, or relationship

Marginalized

treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral

Formidable

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

Exonerate

absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case.

Dilapidated

(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.

Animosity

strong hostility

Palpable

(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.

Rhetoric

the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

Concede

admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it

Culpability

responsibility for a fault or wrong; blame

Vindicate

clear (someone) of blame or suspicion

Emphatically

in a forceful way

Provocative

causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately

Inflammatory

arousing or intending to arouse angry or violent feelings

Clemency

mercy; lenience

Peremptory

(in relation to the law) not open to appeal or change; final

Futile

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

Anomaly

something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected

Aptitude

a natural ability to do something

Contentious

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

Precariously

in a way that is not securely in position and is likely to fall or collapse

Perjury

lying under oath

Candid

truthful and straightforward; frank

Impunity

exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action

Egregious

outstandingly bad; shocking

Coerce

persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats

Anonymity

the condition of being unknown/anonymous

Myriad

a countless or extremely great number

Recidivism

the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend

Proliferate

to increase in number quickly

Terse

sparing in the use of words; abrupt

Defamation

the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander

Malice

the intention or desire to do evil; ill will

Preeminent

surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way

Pervasive

(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

Prudent

acting with or showing care and thought for the future

Reciprocal

given, felt, or done in return; mutual

Recumbent

reclining or reclined

Juncture

a place where things join; joint

Mollified

reduced; pacified

Imperiously

dominantly; aggressively

Fawn

to behave affectionately or in a servile manner

Complacently

enjoyable; pleasingly; satisfyingly

Bemused

perplexed; bewildered

Derogatory

something that lessens the reputation of a person or thing