2. Vocabulary Unit 9B

3. Heterogeneous  (adj.) composed of different kinds, diverse  Hint: prefix “hetero” means different

4. Sentence  Parkland High School has a heterogeneous student population which provides us with the opportunity to learn from other cultures.

5. Horde  (n.) a vast number (as of people); a throng  Hint: “a horse cannot hold hordes”

6. Sentence  The horde of people at the mall during Christmas season is enough to deter all but the most determined shoppers.

7. Impel  (v.) to force, drive forward  Hint: repel is to drive back and impel is to drive forward

8. Sentence  The need for a snack finally impelled Elliot from his comfortable position on the couch.

9. Incredulous  (adj.) disbelieving, skeptical  Hint: Prefix “in” means not and the root word “cred” means believe, therefore you cannot believe

10. Sentence  The audience was incredulous; it appeared as if the woman was cut in half right before their eyes.

11. Inscribe  (v.) to write or engrave; to enter a name on a list  Hint: the root word is Scribe which means to write, we also get the word script for a type of writing

12. Sentence  The couple had the date they met inscribed on their wedding bands.

13. Monologue  (n.) a speech by one actor; a long talk by one person  Hint: the prefix “mono” means one and the root “logue” means speech (as in dialogue)

14. Sentence  Shakespeare is famous for his monologues in which the main character shares his thoughts and feelings with the audience.

15. Prognosis  (n.) a forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disease or situation  Hint: a diagnosis tells you what the illness is, a prognosis tells you how your illness will progress (when or if you will recover)

16. Sentence  We were happy to learn that the prognosis was for a full recovery within 3-4 months.

17. Rasping  (adj.) with a harsh or grating sound; a harsh sound  Hint: when you “gasp” for air you making a “rasp”ing sound

18. Sentence She knew the violin was drastically out of tune by the rasping sounds as she drew the bow across the strings.

19. Repugnant  (adj.) offensive, disagreeable, distasteful  Hint: Repugnant and Repulsive

20. Sentence  Poor table manners are repugnant and can cause some diners to lose their appetites.

21. Scuttle (v.) to sink a ship by cutting holes in it; to get rid of something in a decisive way; to run hastily, scurry; (n.) a pail  Hint: sCUTtle or CUT a ship and SCUttle or SCUrry

22. Sentence  (v.) Their escape by sea was foiled when they realized their boat had been scuttled.