Vocabulary Unit 11 Quarter 3: Week 1.

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Vocabulary Unit 11 Quarter 3: Week 1

autonomy Definition: independence; the condition of having self-government Example sentences: Most teenagers desire a greater level of autonomy in their lives. The U.S.A. achieved autonomy from England in 1776. Synonyms: self-determination, self-rule, sovereignty Antonyms: dependence Related words: autonomous (adj)

Besiege Definition: to enclose with armed forces; to crowd around in order to ask for favors; to overwhelm Example sentences: The Persian army besieged the city of Athens. The students besieged the teacher requesting their marks. Synonyms: blockade, encircle, trap Antonyms: leave alone Related words: siege(n)

devastation Definition: destruction; desolation Example sentences: The result of the war was total devastation. The student felt a sense of devastation after failing his exam. Synonyms: ruin, demolition, havoc Antonyms: construction, creation Related words: devastate (v), devastated (adj)

Inclement Definition: without mercy; rough or stormy; harsh Example sentences: All flights from the airport were canceled due to inclement weather. Synonyms: brutal, harsh, intemperate Antonyms: clear, mild Related words: clement (adj), clemency (n); DiClementi

latitude Definition: freedom; scope Example sentences: I’m not a slave! Give me a little latitude here! While SFS teachers have to follow a unified yearly plan, they have latitude in terms of how to teach their classes. Synonyms: elbow room, independence Antonyms: limitation, restriction Related words:

Perseverance Definition: the act or habit of holding to a course of action or belief; persistence; steadfastness Example sentences: I was impressed by the athlete’s perseverance. He never gave up. Synonyms: dedication, persistence, tenacity Antonyms: apathy, indifference Related words: persevere (v), perseverant (adj)

Precarious Definition: unsafe; insecure; uncertain; dangerous Example sentences: The man who knew a dangerous secret about the president found himself in a very precarious position. Synonyms: dangerous, problematic, risky Antonyms: stable, certain Related words: precariousness (n)

vulnerable Definition: easily injured or hurt physically or emotionally; open to criticism or attack Example sentences: The student who cried in front of his classmates felt vulnerable. Quick! Attack them now while they are vulnerable! Synonyms: defenseless, exposed, sensitive Antonyms: guarded, protected, secure, invulnerable Related words: vulnerability (n)

Wane Definition: to decrease gradually; to decline in power, importance, or size Example sentences: The power of the government is waning as the number of protesters increases. The moon waxes and wanes throughout the year. Synonyms: dwindle, ebb, subside, weaken Antonyms: enlarge, expand, grow Related words: waning (v) (adj)

Wreak Definition: to inflict (as vengeance or punishment); to express (as anger or hatred) Example sentences: Nuclear weapons wreak destruction on the world. Some people believe that constant protests wreak havoc on a country. Synonyms: unleash, bring about, wreck Antonyms: Related words: