1. Sophomore Vocabulary
Weeks 17-20

2. Week 17 Root: SPEc
Meaning: to look

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Root: Pari
Meaning: be visible, appear

7. 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.

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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.

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. Week 20 Root: FUS
Meaning: to pour out

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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