English 10 Unit 1.1

aggregate   - sum total, whole amount

archipelago – a large group or chain of islands

boon – something to be thankful for; blessing or benefit

buffoon – a person who amuses others by tricks, jokes, or odd gestures.

chicanery –trickery or deception by quibbling or sophistry (false argument)

contaminant – something that makes impure

corrugated – wrinkled or furrowed

deleterious – injurious to health; harmful

disputatious – argumentative; contentious

emend – to edit or change a text; to free from faults or errors

fetter – a chain or shackle placed on the feet

giddy – dizzy; frivolous or lighthearted

heterogeneity – the quality or state of being unlike

indomitable – that cannot be subdued or overcome; unconquerable

irresolute – doubtful; vacillating

metaphorically – not literally represented; used to represent another

panacea – a remedy for all diseases or ills; a cure-all

peruse – to read through with thoroughness or care

prodigy – a person, especially a child having extraordinary talent

rebuff – a blunt or abrupt rejection

resilient – capable of withstanding shock  without permanent rupture; able to recover easily from change or setback.

scapegoat – a person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place

spurious – not genuine authentic or true; counterfeit

tractable – easily managed or controlled; docile

vivacious – lively; animated; gay