Lessons 3–4 Vocabulary: Words & Memory Tips

Epithet

A word or phrase that describes someone or something. Memory tip: An epithet is an extra descriptive title.

Evasive

Avoiding a direct answer. Memory tip: Someone evasive evades the question.

Evoke

To bring out a feeling, memory, or reaction. Memory tip: A song can evoke a memory.

Perpetuate

To keep something going or alive. Memory tip: Perpetual means lasting; perpetuate means help it last.

Foreshadow

To hint at what will happen later. Memory tip: A shadow ahead hints at what is coming.

Infer

To figure something out from clues. Memory tip: Infer by putting clues together.

Laudable

Worthy of praise. Memory tip: Laud means praise.

Lucid

Clear and easy to understand. Memory tip: A lucid explanation makes things clear.

Scrutinize

To examine closely. Memory tip: Scrutinize by looking closely.

Symposium

A meeting or discussion about a subject. Memory tip: Picture people gathering to discuss one topic.

Affluent

Wealthy; having plenty. Memory tip: An affluent person has an abundance of money.

Banter

Playful teasing or joking. Memory tip: Friends banter when they joke back and forth.

Brevity

Shortness; using few words. Memory tip: Brief and brevity both mean short.

Connotation

The feeling or idea a word suggests beyond its literal meaning. Memory tip: It is a word’s extra impression.

Embellish

To decorate or add details, sometimes made up. Memory tip: Embellish a story with bells and whistles.

Imbibe

To drink in or absorb. Memory tip: You can imbibe a drink or soak up an idea.

Nostalgic

Longing for the past. Memory tip: Nostalgia is the “I miss the old days” feeling.

Novice

A beginner. Memory tip: A novice is new to something.

Reiterate

To say again. Memory tip: Reiterate means repeat it.

Stipend

A regular payment or allowance. Memory tip: A stipend is a scheduled sum of money.