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Matt R. English 3rd 1/7 Vocab

1. retort-(verb)-to reply in a kind way When I asked him a question he made a retort reply.

2. subsequent-(ADJ)-occurring or becoming later or after My soccer game was subsequent to my sister’s game.

3. wary-(ADJ)-watchful or being on one’s guard 4. elicit-(verb)-to draw forward or evoke

5. zeal-(noun)- an eager desire I am not zeal to do my homework.

6. engross-(verb)- to occupy completely I engross myself to soccer.

7. obsolete-(verb)-no longer in general use Those Trane tracks are obsolete.

8. tangible-(ADJ)-capable of being touched I am very tangible.

9. deterrent-(ADJ)-serving or attending to Jeter At a restaurant you deterrent to many people.

10. implication-(noun)-something applied or suggested I give many implications to people. Matt R. English 1/14 Vocab

My grandma has a informative back. He infringed the school computer. The vet revitalized my cat. It was a sparse population. That was a very subjective matter. That speech was very succinct. That was an allusion. He was altruistic for my mom. He appeased him so we could talk to him. We filed assail so he could go to jail.
 * 1) infirmity-(noun): a physical weakness or ailment.
 * 1) infringe-(verb): to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress.
 * 1) revitalize-(verb): to give new life to.
 * 1) sparse-(ADJ): thinly scattered or distributed.
 * 1) subjective-(adj): existing in the mind; belonging to the thinking subject rather than to the object of thought.
 * 1) succinct-(adj): expressed in few words; concise; terse
 * 1) allusion-(noun): a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something.
 * 1) altruistic-(adj): unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others.
 * 1) appease-(verb): to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment.
 * 1) assail-(verb):  to attack vigorously or violently; assault.

The boy had Banal phrases in his letter.
 * 1) banal-(ADJ)- devoid of freshness or originality; hackneyed; trite.

Many mercenaries will do anything for money. He made a taint gesture to me.
 * 1) mercenary-(ADJ)-working or acting merely for money or other reward; venal
 * 1) taint-(noun)-a trace of something bad, offensive, or harmful.

The New England Patriots had a calamity when Tom Brady hurt his knee.
 * 1) calamity-(noun)-a great misfortune or disaster, as a flood or serious injury

//The kid made a flagrant error on his test.//
 * 1) flagrant-(ADJ)-shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring: //a flagrant error.//

//It is good to persevere when you fail.//
 * 1) //persevere-(verb)-t//o persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.

//He told an attest statement so we all believed him.//
 * 1) //attest-(verb)-t//o bear witness to; certify; declare to be correct, true, or genuine; declare the truth of, in words or writing, esp. affirm in an official capacity: //to attest the truth of a statement.//

//The enigma surprised the coaches a lot.//
 * 1) //enigma-(noun)-// a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation

The coach exemplified the drill so we would do it properly.
 * 1) exemplify-(verb)- to show or illustrate by example.

10. concurrent-(ADJ)- occurring or existing simultaneously or side by side: //concurrent attacks by land, sea, and air. In the summer Olympics the divers have to be concurrent.//

January 26-30 1. nominal-adj-being such in name only; so-called; putative: //a nominal treaty// //My nominal name for soccer is 7th grader.////2. predominant -adj-// having ascendancy, power, authority, or influence over others; preeminent. When you are a captain you have a predominant authority over your team.3. recession -noun- the act of receding or withdrawing. China had a recession on a lot of it's toy's.4. implausible -adj- not plausible; not having the appearance of truth or credibility: The implausible trick finally became plausible.5. intercede -verb- t o act or interpose in behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition: we will intercede the boycott.6. blatant -adj- brazenly obvious; flagrant: //a blatant error in simple addition// //The blatant foul was called right away.////7. blight -verb- t// o cause to wither or decay The mountain blighted away till it was no more.8. contrive -verb- t o plan with ingenuity; devise; invent He put together a contrive plan.9. qualm -noun- an uneasy feeling or pang of conscience as to conduct The qualm had me up all night.10. garble -verb- to confuse unintentionally I didn't mean to garble you.

1. gaunt-adj- extremely thin and boney The gaunt child never eats. 2. immaculate-adj-free from spot stain free from moral blemmish. My immaculate shirt was very clean. 3. curtail-verb- to cut short, reduce We will curtail the donkey's tail. 4.digress-verb- to wander away, depart from the original idea I digressed the idea because i didn't want to use it. 5. intermittent-adj-stopping for a time ceasing and beggining again Whe we go to my grandparents we make a lot of intermittent's. 6. rigor-noun-strictness or vigor My mom's rigornous disturbes me very much. 7. succumb-verb-to give way to a superior force I will succumb to the king. 8. covert-adj- concealed, secret We ceap the documents covert so people don't know about them. 9. cynic-noun-a person who believes only selfishness motivates human behavior. person who is bitter The person was so cynic he wouldn't help me. 10. demise noun- death or decease termination of existance or operation. The demise body would never move again...

2/9-2/13 1. intrinsic(adj) belonging to, belonging to a thing by it's very nature That paper was intrinsic to him. 2. revulsion(noun) a strong feeling of repuqnance, distaste or dislike, sudden change of feeling The revulsion surprised the man. 3. virile(adj) of, pertaining to, having a exhibiting masculine energy. The student's virile energy was not very helpful. 4. abstain(verb) to hold ones self back.voluntarily, especially from something regarded as improper or un-healthy The guy abstained himself from killing the other guy. 5. aspire(verb) to long, aim or seek ambitiously, to rise up or soar The guy at the factory aspired at his work. 6. dissent(verb) differ in sentimental value or opinion, to disagree with the methods or goals of a political party or opposing view I dessent in the democratic party very much. 7. charisma(noun) spiritual power or personal quality that gives an individual influence or authority over large numbers of people The charisma gave the man authority over the huge croud. 8. contend(verb) to struggle in opposition to strive in rivalry. The eagles and the steeler's have a contendment with each other. 9. conversely(adj) opposite or contrary in direction The conversely road led them the opposite way. 10. infamous(adj) having an extremely bad reputation Lots of kids have an infamous reputation.

2/17-2/20 1. extrovert-ADJ-out going person The man on the soccer team was a very extrovert person. 2. poignant-ADJ-distress to the feelings or affecting your emotions There was a poignant regret because so many key players were sick for the first game. 3. prevalent-ADJ-widespread or having the superiority The prevalent person commanded us like we were dogs. 4. proponent-noun-person who puts forward a proposal or argues in favor of She was a proponent for the spending bill. 5. congenial-ADJ-agreeable, suitable or pleasing in nature or character She is a very congenial girl, so a lot of people like her. 6. flippant-ADJ-very disrespectful, shallow or lacking seriousness When the flippant students don't stand up for the pledge, it really annoys me. 7. rapport-noun-relation, connection (happy) THe two friends had a great rapport. 8. impasse-noun-position or situation in which there is no escape, a road with no outlet She led her life to an impasse when she started doing drugs. 9. rationale-noun-statement of reasons for doing something fundamental The student used rationale to solve the math problem. 10. reprisal-noun-action of using force against another country I thought about reprisal after my cellphone got stolen.

1elation-n-a feeling of great joy or pride, gladness My elation was very pleesing. 2endow-v-to provide with a permanent source of income I will endow you if you give me food. 3mortify-v-to humiliate or shame Do not mortify me because i will mortify you back. 4nullify-v- to dedare legally void I will nullify our contract. 5credible-adj-capable of being believed/worthy of belief He was a credible witness. 6deviate-v-to depart or swerve from a route I am going to deviate from the this road. 7improvise-v-to perform or compose without preperation We will improvise because its all we got. 8latent-adj-present but not visable/remaining in an inactive phase He was latent but very not visable. 9secular-adj-pertaining to wordly things that are not religion not related to religion. The secular job will never be in a church. 10shun-v-to keep away from. I will shun the game so you cant play it.

3/23-3/28 1.commemorate-v- To serve as a memorial or reminder The monument commemorates the signing of the DOP. 2. complacent-adj- pleasant; complaisant //The voters are too complacent to change the government. 3. consensus-noun-// majority of opinion: //The consensus of the group was that they should meet twice a month. 4. deplete-v-// to decrease seriously or exhaust the abundance or supply of Extravagant spending soon depleted his funds. 5. diligent-adj- constant in effort to accomplish something The student worked very diligently. 6. menial- - lowly and sometimes degrading The menial servent worked very hard. 7. niche-noun- an ornamental recess in a wall or the like, usually semicircular in plan and arched, as for a statue or other decorative object. The niche broke. 8. waive-v- to refrain from claiming or insisting on; give up; forgo: //to waive one's right; to waive one's rank; to waive honors// The colonal waived the private so he didnt get promoted. 9. facade-n- front of a building or side that is viewable to the public. 10. blase-adj- indifferent to or bored with life The blace kid decided to go suicidal.

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 * 1. conducive-verb-**tending to produce; conducing; contributive; helpful; favorable-adjective-She was very conducive.**2. falter-verb-**to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way-verb-The player faltered on where to kick the ball.**3. flaunt-verb-**to parade or display oneself conspicuously, defiantly, or boldly.-verb-The flaunt children showed off there new shirts.**4. gist-noun-**the main or essential part of a matter-noun-The gist part of the story was interesting.**5. hamper-verb-**to hold back; hinder; impede-verb-Mother birds hamper there children when touched by humans. **6. viable-verb-**capable of living.-adjective- The cat is viable.
 * 7. transcend-verb-**to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed-verb-The first child transcended to the other.**8. bizarre-verb-**markedly unusual in appearance, style, or general character and often involving incongruous or unexpected elements; outrageously or whimsically strange; odd-adjective-The dance was bizarre.**9. deviate-verb-**to turn aside, as from a route, way, course, etc.-verb-We deviated from the original course.**10. ominous-adj-**portending evil or harm; foreboding; threatening; inauspicious-adjective-The witch was ominous.

4/21 I will devoid him of his rank. 2.infurious-verb-to make furious; enrage. He made me infurious after he hit me. **
 * 1. devoid-verb-to deplete or strip of some quality or substance

3. intimidate-verb-to make timid; fill with fear. Sence i had blood all over me the other team was intimidated. 4. introvert-noun-a shy person. An introvert person isnt very social. 5. jeopardize-verb-to put in jeopardy; hazard; risk; imperil Will you jeopardize winning this game so you can go out with friends. 6. sibling-noun-a brother or sister. My siblings are sometimes very mean. 7. smug-verb-contentedly confident of one's ability, superiority, or correctness; complacent. I was smug to his abilities because he made 100's on every test. 8. sneer-verb-to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt I sneered when a kid fell of his bike into mud. 9. vivacious-noun-lively; animated; gay It was a //vivacious folk dance.// 10. bovine-noun-of or pertaining to the subfamily Bovinae, which includes cattle, buffalo, and kudus. We eat most of the bovine family.

april 27 - may1

I will condone the letter. I will contemplate the test. This lock is feasible. Our fiscal budget was very low. The furtive agent became known to the enemy. When he made the three point shot i gaped. The precedent made the judge decide something different. The punitive man is always recieving many beatings. The cryptic named began to get me frightened. We will depict the painting.
 * 1. condone-verb-**to disregard or overlook
 * 2. contemplate-verb-**to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully
 * 3. feasible-adj-**capable of being done, effected, or accomplished
 * 4. fiscal-adj-**of or pertaining to financial matters in general
 * 5. furtive-adj-**taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret
 * 6. gape-verb-**to stare with open mouth, as in wonder.
 * 7. precedent-noun-**any act, decision, or case that serves as a guide or justification for subsequent situations.
 * 8. punitive-adj-**serving for, concerned with, or inflicting punishment
 * 9. cryptic-adj-**mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous
 * 10. depict-verb-**to represent by or as if by painting; portray; delineate.

That was very detrimental. He was inhibited on the amount of activities he could do. That was very ironic. I ruptured my plastic pool. He's very vindictive. Are you sure your not fallible? She was very genial. He made a pragmatic point. He was full of pretensious feelings.
 * 1. detrimental-adj-**causing detriment; damaging; harmful
 * 2. inhibition-noun-**something that inhibits; constraint.
 * 3. ironic-noun-**containing or exemplifying irony
 * 4. rupture-(noun):**the act of breaking or bursting
 * 5. saturate-(verb):**to cause (a substance) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance
 * 6. vindictive-(adj):**disposed or inclined to revenge
 * 7. fallible-(adj):**(of persons) liable to err, esp. in being deceived or mistaken.
 * 8. genial-(adj):**warmly and pleasantly cheerful
 * 9. pragmatic-(adj):**of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations.
 * 10. pretentious-(adj):**full of pretense or pretension

We used reconcile to make him leave. The vile band hurt my ears. The avid guitar player was very good. The snowman dwindled away. We evoked the mind. That is mine by legacy. I muted the sterio. The sheriff pacified the crowd. Xbox games remain a surpluse. Death is not Human.
 * 1. reconcile-verb-**to cause (a person) to accept or be resigned to something not desired
 * 2. vile-adj-**wretchedly bad
 * 3. avid-adj-**enthusiastic; ardent; dedicated
 * 4. dwindle-verb-**to become smaller and smaller; shrink; waste away
 * 5. evoke-verb-**to call up or produce (memories, feelings, etc.):
 * 6. legacy-noun-** //Law// . a gift of property, esp. personal property, as money, by will; a bequest.
 * 7. mute-muted-(adj):**of low intensity and reduced volume
 * 8. pacify-(verb):**to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquillity
 * 9. surplus-(noun):**something that remains above what is used or needed.
 * 10. humane-(adj):**characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, esp. for the suffering or distressed