English Honors Summer Vocab Words

Reciprocrate

Act, feel, or give mutually in return. (Verb)

Analogous

Similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar. Describes something that is similar to something else and can be compared to another. (Adjective)

Arbitrary

Based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse. Seems like it’s chosen at random instead of following a rule. (Adjective)

Allude

Make a more or less disguised reference to. (Verb)

Denounce

Speak out against something/ tattle/ accuse. (Verb)

Corroborate

Give or support evidence to strengthen a claim/make more certain/ confirm. (Verb)

Anecdote

Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one). Type of account or report. (Noun)

Substantiate

Give support to a claim. Strengthen an argument. Solid or believable. (Verb)

Underscore

Draw special attention to a fact, idea, or situation. Give an extra weight to (communication). (Verb)

Eloquent

Expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively. (Adjective)

Refute

To prove that something is wrong. Overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof. Prove to be false or incorrect. (Verb)

Viable

Ability to grow or function properly. Capable of normal growth and development. (Adjective)

Impede

Be hindrance or obstacle to. Block passage through, delay or block progress or movement. (Verb)

Assert

Standing up for what you believe. Ex: an opinion, your innocence or authority over someone else. (Verb)

Brevity

The attribute of being brief or fleeting. The use of brief expressions. (Noun)

Speculate

Making a prediction about an outcome using information you have. (Verb)

Oppressive

Weighing heavily or unmarked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior. (Adjective)

Concede

Admit that something is true, proper, or certain. Usually in defeat. (Verb)

Implicit

Implied though not directly expressed. Being without doubt or reserve, something that’s understood but not clearly stated. (Adjective)

Obsolete

Something that is out of date. No longer in use. (Adjective)

Prevalent

Common in a particular place at a particular time. Most frequent or common. (Adjective)

Undermine

Literally meaning to dig a hole underneath something. Figuratively to describe sabotage or weakening someone’s efforts. (Verb)

Indifference

Lacking interest or enthusiasm in things. You neither like nor dislike it. Unbiased impartial concern. (Noun)

Imminent

Close in time, about to occur, just about to happen. (Adjective)

Unobtrusive

Doesn’t attract too much attention. Not noticeable. (Adjective)