Vocab To Know:
The list below is a courtesy head’s up. Most of the vocabulary on this test is considered 10th grade level or below. Additionally, some of the words on this list were 9th grade vocab words. Ironically, the starred 11th grade words came from 10th grade materials, so it seems appropriate to keep them. None of words below will be defined for you on the day of the test.
articulate (vb) dissent immunity musing* separatist
assertive divergent impassioned oblivion solemn
earnest indignant principles stimuli*
conclusive ecstatic inflammatory repentant sympathizer
condescending* evoke* instill resolved torment
contemplative fatalistic jubilant sadistic validity*
discord grave (adj) mirth scornful whimsical*
dispel gratitude muddled sentient **starred defined on back
condescending (adj) acting superior; treating others as inferior
evoke (v) to call up or produce (as in memories of feelings
musing (adj) absorbed in thought; meditative
stimuli (n. plural) that which can provoke an action or response
validity (n) the quality of being well-founded, sound, or based on truth
whimsical (adj) given to light, fanciful, playful humor