Vocabulary WordsWeek One

August 23-27

Abhor Verb To hate something completely I abhor small-mindedness.

Absurd Adjective Inconsistent with reason or common sense The idea that Michigan is better than Ohio

State is truly absurd.

Acumen Noun Intelligence; sharpness Deskins’ mental acumen earned him a

scholarship to Harvard.

Agitate Verb Disturb; annoy Chandler agitated Mrs. Copp with his

constant talking.

Animosity Noun Hatred There has always been animosity between

Ohio State and Michigan.

Annihilate Verb To destroy completely Hurricane Katrina annihilated New Orleans.

Anomaly Noun Something irregular; out of the ordinary Alex is usually very quiet; her outburst

today was an anomaly.

Apathetic Adjective Lethargic; listless Ty seems apathetic about class; he hasn’t

completed an assignment in weeks.