Sophomore Vocabulary Weeks 17-20

Week 17 Root: SPEc Meaning: to look

Word 1: Retrospective Definition: (adj) Looking backward over a period of time. Use in a sentence: The radio station had a retrospective hour where they played countless Pearl Jam hits.  Syn: reflective Ant: futuristic

Word 2: Aspect Definition: (n) a part that can be considered or viewed Use in a sentence: Not every aspect of the situation was negative. Syn: facet Ant: whole

Word 3: Introspective Definition: (adj) contemplating ones own thoughts and feelings Use in a sentence: I became very introspective when I found out my parents were getting a divorce. Syn: meditative Ant: shallow

Root: Pari Meaning: be visible, appear

Word 1: Apparition Definition: (n) An unreal figure; a ghost Antonym: a tangible being Synonym: specter Use in a Sentence: A man was so distraught after his wife’s death, he thought he saw an apparition of her in their house.

Week 18 Root: Phan Meaning: to appear, to show

Word 1: phenomenon Definition: a fact or event which can be observed and/or documented Use in a sentence: We observed the same phenomenon numerous times among the dating websites: that many people are looking for love. Syn: abnormality Ant: regularity

Word 2: Diaphanous Definition: (adj) lightweight and transparent Use in a sentence: The diaphanous curtains were lightly lifted by any breeze, no matter how slight. Syn: transparent Ant: opaque

Word 3: Epiphany Definition: (n) a moment of great insight; revelation Use in a sentence: I had an epiphany to appreciate life when I was in a near-death experience. Syn: revelation Ant: secret

Word 4: Sycophant Definition: (n) a person who flatters, a yes-man Ant: Defiant Syn: Agreeable Use in a Sentence: We live in a society that wants women to be sycophants so they can continue to have more power over them.

Week 19 Root: Her/hes Meaning: to attach, be fixed

Word 1: Adherent Definition: (n) a follower of a person or idea Use in a sentence: Many people become adherents of Pearl Jam once they hear the melodic tones of Eddie Vedder’s voice. Syn: disciple Ant: opponent

Word 2: Incoherent Definition: (adj) not able to be understood; nonsensical Use in a sentence: My sister’s incoherent babble about her job simply confuses me. Syn: confused Ant: clear

Word 3: Inherent Definition: (adj) existing as a natural part Use in a sentence: The new student quickly became an inherent member of the class. Syn: innate, inborn Ant: out of place

Week 20 Root: FUS Meaning: to pour out

Word 1: Diffuse Definition: (v) to spread out or distribute Use in a sentence: The horrible smell diffused throughout the room. Syn: disperse Ant: collect

Word 2: effusive Definition: (adj) overflowing with words or feelings; gushing Use in a sentence: My mother looked effusive when I gave her a meaningful gift. Syn: enthusiastic Ant: restrained

Word 3: profuse Definition: (adj) Plentiful; abundant Use in a sentence: Our family holidays always contain a profuse amount of food. Syn: bountiful Ant: scarce