1. Vocabulary Level E Unit 12

2. abjure “I denounce these proceedings. I quit this court!” The Crucible Confederate soldiers abjure allegiance to the South and vow to support the Union.

3. Abjure (v.) to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid; shun Synonyms – forswear, retract, recant, abstain from Antonyms – affirm, avow, profess

4. august Caesar Augustus Alps The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

5. August (adj.) majestic, inspiring admiration and respect Synonyms – stately, dignified, exalted, venerable Antonyms – humble, base, mean, lowly abject

6. callous Hit and run Literally tough skinned

7. Callous (adj.) emotionally hardened, unfeeling Synonyms – insensitive, unsympathetic, thick-skinned Antonyms – sensitive, compassionate, tenderhearted

8. elated

9. Elated (adj.) in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased Synonyms – overjoyed, ecstatic, tickled pink Antonyms – depressed, crestfallen, despondent, blue

10. inveterate Senator Ted Kennedy Long-standing Massachusetts senator

11. Inveterate (adj.) firmly established, long-standing; habitual Synonyms – persistent, chronic, dyed-in- the-wool Antonyms – sporadic, intermittent, occasional

12. irrelevant Are you happily married? Were you popular in high school? Are your parents divorced? Are you close with your siblings? Job interview

13. Irrelevant (adj.) not to the point, not applicable or pertinent Synonyms – inapplicable, immaterial, beside the point Antonyms – pertinent, material, apropos

14. quiescent

15. Quiescent (adj.) inactive; at rest Synonyms – still, inert, motionless, dormant, tranquil Antonyms – active, thriving, lively, bustling, volatile

16. ruminate

17. Ruminate (v.) to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud Synonyms – ponder, reflect, mull over, muse

18. trenchant Trenchant arguments for not smoking or drinking and driving. Cancerous lungBurned in a drunk driving accident

19. Trenchant (adj.) incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut Synonyms – penetrating cutting, telling acute Antonyms – dull, bland, insipid, vapid, imperceptive

20. acrid

21. clandestine Secret love

22. platitude If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Whatever!!! Get a life. Pack a wallop Who died and left you boss? Too big for his britches I have a bone to pick with you.

23. compunction

24. conflagration

25. indelible Permanent marker Vivid memory

26. Indelible (adj.) not able to be erased or removed; memorable Synonyms – lasting, permanent, unforgettable Antonyms – erasable, impermanent

27. indulgent Indulge bulge Self indulgent Indulgent parents

28. nocturnal

29. quell

30. tacit

31. tangible