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Vocabulary Unit 5American Literature
Level F
Amnesty (n) A general pardon for an offense against a
government; in general, any act of forgiveness or absolution
S= reprieve
Amnesty International is an organization that works world wide to get leaders and governments to grant amnesty to those imprisoned/accused unfairly.
Autonomy (n)Self-government, political controlS= home ruleA=dependence, subjection
The palm reader told the manhe needed to gain autonomy from his dead end career and bemore independent!
Axiomatic (adj.) self-evident, expressing a universally
accepted principleS= taken for grantedA= questionable, dubious
Blazon (v.) to adorn or embellish; to display
conspicuously; to publish or proclaim widelyS= broadcast, trumpetA= hide, conceal, bury
Their family crest was blazoned with flourishing colors of vibrant red and Gold.
Caveat (n.) a warning or caution to prevent
misunderstanding or discourage behavior S= admonition, word to the wise
The “wet floor” signed served as a caveat to all passers by after the child spilt his largeCoca-Cola in the middle of a busy mall.
Equitable (adj.) fair, just, embodying principles of justiceS= right, reasonable, even-handedA= unjust, unfair, one-sided, disproportionate
The judge demanded for an equitableTrial after the man was removed forHis outburst against the defendant.
Extricate (v.) to free from entanglements or difficulties; to
remove with effortS= disentangle, extractA= enmesh, entangle
The firemen worked quickly to extricate the person for the wreckedvehicle.
filch (v) to steal, especially in a sneaky way and in
petty amountsS= pilfer, purloin, swipe
The city posted signs around the downtownarea to prevent pickpockets from filchingmoney from unsuspecting visitors.
Flout (v.) to mock, treat with contemptS= sneer at, snicker at, scornA= obey, honor
The mime thought it was funny to flout thechild’s crying but the parent did not andstormed away.
Factitious (adj.) tending to be troublesome; unruly,
quarrelsome, contrary; unpredictable S= refractory, recalcitrant, peevishA= docile, tractable, cooperative
The movie was interrupted by thefracticious couple sitting behind us!
Precept (n.) a rule of conduct or action S= principle, maxim (expression of general truth)
The precept “do unto others as youwould have them do unto you,” is considered the golden rule to many.
Salutary (adj.) beneficial, helpful; healthful, wholesome S= salubrious (good for health), curative (serving to cure)A= detrimental, deleterious (having a harmful effect)
Our recent trip to Figi had a salutaryeffect on my stress levels!
Scathing (adj.) bitter, severe, withering; causing great
harm S= searing, harsh, savageA= bland, mild
The harsh winter had a scathing effecton me as I was forced to stay indoorsfor 7 days!
Scourge (v.) to whip, to punish severely, (n.) a cause of
affliction of suffering; a source of severe punishment or criticism
S= (v.) flog, beat; (n.) bane, plague, pestilence A= (n.) godsend, boon, blessing
The young children considered the mean Headmaster of the school to be the scourgeof the earth!
Sepulchral (adj.) funeral, typical of the tomb; extremely
gloomy or dismal S= lugubrious (mournful), mortuary
The sepulchral photo of the younglady was an accurate depiction of who she was in life.
Soporific (adj.) tending to cause sleep; relating to
sleepiness or lethargy, (n.) something that induces sleep
S= (n.) narcotic, anesthetic A= (adj.) stimulating, (n.) stimulant, stimulus
The lullaby had a soporific effect onthe newborn baby as she drifted offto sleep in 2 minute flat.
Straitlaced (adj.) extremely strict in regard to moral
standards and conduct; prudish, Puritanical S= highly conventional; overly strict, stuffy A= lax, loose, indulgent, permissive, dissolute (indulging in vice)
In the Victorian Era, men and women dressed in a straitlaced and overly proper manner, all of thetime.
Transient (adj.) lasting only a short time; fleeting, (n.) one
who stays only a short time S= (adj.) impermanent, ephemeral, evanescent A= (adj.) permanent, imperishable, immortal
A meteor shower is so transient, onemay go through life and never experience such a sight!
Unwieldy (adj.) not easily carried, handled, or managed
because of size or complexity S= bulky, clumsy, impractical A= manageable, easy to hold
The grand piano was too unwieldyto move up the four flights of stairs.
Vapid (adj.) dull, uninteresting, tiresome; lacking in
sharpness, flavor, liveliness, or force S= lifeless, colorlessA= zesty, spicy, colorful
Many criticics consider Paris Hiltonto be a vapid celebrity as she is notfamous for anything interesting and acts like it!
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