Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Level E

Sadlier-OxfordVocabulary Level E

Unit #8Animosity (noun)The animosity (hatred) that animals seem to show towards each other, is really just a survival instinct.

On the other hand, animosity (antipathy) between humans is often the result of stubbornness or a lack of self-awareness rather than survival. Apathy (noun)

A = without Pathy = feelingI was very enthusiastic about the idea of including Moby Dick as a part of the 10th grade reading list, but the students responded with complete apathy (lack of feeling). Apprehensive (adj.)It is hard for a person who feels apprehensive (worried) to hide the physical signs of that nervousness.

Commend (verb) The employee was hoping that his boss would commend (applaud, praise) him with a bonus rather than a couple of hours off.

Compatible (adj.)People can usually tell within the first couple of minutes of meeting someone if they are compatible (like-minded).

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3, 5, 14, 17 and 18

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Condolence (noun)When someone has lost a loved one, it is customary for friends and family to send condolences (sympathies) in the form of cards, flowers, food.

The prefix con means with, so you are feeling sadness with that person when you send him condolences.Consecrate (verb)Arlington National Cemetery is consecrated (hallowed) land, where many of our nations servicemen and women are buried.

Making something sacred Decrepit (adj.)When Jack Lelanne was almost 80 years old, he was far from decrepit (feeble/worn-out); he has more energy than many people half his age.

Decrepit people often creep at a very slow paceDeride (verb)When Nelson derides (ridicules) others, it is because he does not have high enough self-esteem to feel good about himself unless he puts others down.

RidiculesIngenuous (adj.)Children are often more ingenuous (sincere) than adults because they do not think about what they are saying, they just say it.Genuine

Do not confuse ingenuous with ingenious. Ingenuous = genuine, innocent, frank, candidIngenious = smart, clever, resourcefulComplete sentences on page 105-106.

1, 6, 7, 12, and 20

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Multifarious (adj.)

The multifarious (various) ways that a single problem can be solved prove that there is rarely just one right answer to a complex question. many various

Obsolete (adj.)Most of the technology that was common 10 years ago has already become obsolete (out-of-date).

Omnivorous (adj.)

Omnivorous animals will eat both vegetables and meat.

Omni = all

as in eating all types of foods Parsimonious (adj.)The parsimonious child would only share one of her thousands of toys with her friend.

This kid wouldnt part with any of his toys! The restaurant would give its customers the most parsimonious portions; it was barely enough for an appetizer, let alone a whole meal!Parsimonious (adj.)

I hope this is only one part of the meal because I am still hungry!Quandary (noun)When a person finds a wallet with money and identification in it, whether or not to return both should not be a quandary (question) for anyone.

Qu = QuestionComplete sentences on page 105-106.

2, 4, 9, 10 and 15

If you finish quickly, do one of the following: Start working on your notecardsReview the previous words and look ahead to the next group of wordsRecalcitrant (adj.)The recalcitrant (stubborn) mule refused to move a single inch.

The recalcitrant (stubborn) instructor refused to change his view despite the evidence that demonstrated.

I had to recall him ten times because he was so stubborn that he refused to answer.RecalReprisal (noun)Referees never see the initial punch or penalty, but they always catch the reprisal.

Reprisal (noun)A reprisal is when you repay someone for the wrong he did to you.

Revel (verb or noun)Seniors often revel (celebrate) in their accomplishments before they have actually graduated; its called senioritis.

Stultify (verb)An unusually hot day can stultify (stifle, stop) an entire part of the country. No one moves; everyone just try to stay cool.

Stunned or stopped in your tracksStu25Suave (adj.)He looked suave (refined) in his tuxedo, but it was his cool, calm and collected demeanor is what really impressed people.

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8, 11, 13, 16 and 19

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