1. Eng III: Voc. #4
Government

2. Definitions and Sentences
Voc. #4: Day 1 – Copy Words and Definitions
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions and Sentences
conducive (adj)
helpful; contributing
induce (v)
to persuade; to influence
traduce (v)
to slander; to speak falsely
hegemony (n)
dominance, esp. of one political body over another
annunciation (n)
an announcement; a proclamation
renunciation (n)
the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or action
politic (adj)
wise; prudent
puissant (adj)
(pew-iss-ant)
mighty; powerful
regalia (n)
elaborate attire; emblems and symbols of rank, office, or royalty
potentate (n)
ruler possessing great power; monarch

3. Definitions and Sentences
Voc. #4
Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions and Sentences
conducive (adj)
helpful; contributing
induce (v)
to persuade; to influence
traduce (v)
to slander; to speak falsely
hegemony (n)
dominance, esp. of one political body over another
annunciation (n)
an announcement; a proclamation

4. Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
Voc. #4
Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
renunciation (n)
the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or action
politic (adj)
wise; prudent
puissant (adj)
mighty; powerful
regalia (n)
elaborate attire; emblems and symbols of rank, office, or royalty
potentate (n)
ruler possessing great power; monarch

5. Definitions and Sentences
Voc. #4: Day 4 – Write FIVE fill-in-the-blank sentences then trade to complete.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions and Sentences
conducive (adj)
helpful; contributing
induce (v)
to persuade; to influence
traduce (v)
to slander; to speak falsely
hegemony (n)
dominance, esp. of one political body over another
annunciation (n)
an announcement; a proclamation
renunciation (n)
the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or action
politic (adj)
wise; prudent
puissant (adj)
mighty; powerful
regalia (n)
elaborate attire; emblems and symbols of rank, office, or royalty
potentate (n)
ruler possessing great power; monarch

6. Vocabulary #4 conducive induce traduce hegemony annunciation
Day 5: Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words. Next, write your own analogies for the remaining 5 words.
conducive induce traduce hegemony annunciation
renunciation politic puissant regalia potentate
*Write out the entire clue with answers for full credit---these MAY appear on a unit test later….
inhibit : prevent :: persuade : _______
award : trophy :: _______ : medal
president : commander-in-chief :: king : _______
national anthem : The Star Spangled Banner :: _______ : The Declaration of Independence
Studying with flash cards : _______ to earning an A :: sleeping in class : failing
Challenge: Now, write 5 analogies of your own! 

7. Vocabulary #4
Day 5: Draw a symbol/picture to represent any words your struggle with then review with a friend and prepare to ACE quiz!
conducive =
renunciation =
induce =
politic =
traduce =
puissant =
hegemony =
regalia =
annunciation =
potentate =

8. ENG III: Voc #5
Up and Down

9. Voc. #5: Day 1: Copy words and definitions
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
debase (v)
to degrade; to lower in quality, value, or dignity
proclivity (n)
a natural inclination or tendency
leverage (n)
a position of strength; power to influence; the action of a lever that raises or lifts
levitate (v)
to cause to rise
levity (n)
lightness in speech or behavior (unbecoming humorous attitude)
penchant (n)
a strong inclination or liking
ponderous (adj)
extremely heavy; massive; dull or tedious
imponderable (adj)
unable to be assessed or measured precisely (confusing)
preponderant (adj)
superior in number, force, power, or importance
transcendent (adj)
transcend (v)
going beyond the limits of ordinary experience

10. Vocabulary #5 Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
debase (v)
to degrade; to lower in quality, value, or dignity
proclivity (n)
a natural inclination or tendency
leverage (n)
a position of strength; power to influence; the action of a lever that raises or lifts
levitate (v)
to cause to rise
levity (n)
lightness in speech or behavior (unbecoming humorous attitude)

11. Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
Vocabulary #5
Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
penchant (n)
a strong inclination or liking
ponderous (adj)
extremely heavy; massive; dull or tedious
imponderable (adj)
unable to be assessed or measured precisely (confusing)
preponderant (adj)
superior in number, force, power, or importance
transcendent (adj)
transcend (v)
going beyond the limits of ordinary experience

12. to degrade; to lower in quality, value, or dignity
Voc. #5: Day 4 – Write FIVE fill-in-the-blank sentences then trade to complete.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
debase (v)
to degrade; to lower in quality, value, or dignity
proclivity (n)
a natural inclination or tendency
leverage (n)
a position of strength; power to influence; the action of a lever that raises or lifts
levitate (v)
to cause to rise
levity (n)
lightness in speech or behavior (unbecoming humorous attitude)
penchant (n)
a strong inclination or liking
ponderous (adj)
extremely heavy; massive; dull or tedious
imponderable (adj)
unable to be assessed or measured precisely (confusing)
preponderant (adj)
superior in number, force, power, or importance
transcendent (adj)
transcend (v)
going beyond the limits of ordinary experience

13. Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!
Vocabulary #5
Day 5: Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words.
debase proclivity leverage transcendent
levitate levity penchant transcend
ponderous imponderable preponderant
compliment : to praise :: insult : ________
serious : solemn :: frivolous :________
3. stale food : dislike for :: home cooked meal : _________
4. A king : _______ :: a commoner : powerless
5. algebra : logical :: advanced calculus : _________
Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!

14. Use the word bank to complete the following sentences
Use the word bank to complete the following sentences. You must WRITE out the entire sentence.
debase proclivity leverage transcendent
levitate levity penchant transcend
ponderous imponderable preponderant
John’s _________ for mischief earned him the reputation as a class clown.
In The Odyssey, Helen of Troy was believed to have been one cause for the Trojan War due to her _________ beauty that made men fight over her.
Political candidates often stoop to __________ their opponent’s character.
Since I have had my job for three years, I have _________ over others when it comes to asking for holiday time off.
I have such a __________ for sweets that I can’t keep Oreos in the house or I’ll eat the entire bag.

15. Use the word bank to complete the following sentences
Use the word bank to complete the following sentences. You must WRITE out the entire sentence.
debase proclivity leverage transcendent
levitate levity penchant transcend
ponderous imponderable preponderant
In The Crucible, the girls looked in the rafters, seeming to see spirits _________ above the heads of on-lookers.
The ____________ army was able to win the battle with little effort.
Writing a research paper may seem a __________ task, but it will strengthen many skills needed to succeed in college.
The influence people can have on others is sometimes ____________ , but it is no less significant and should guide our actions to be positive.
Any display of ___________ during a military ceremony is highly frowned upon.

16. Use the word bank, write 5 multiple choice questions for the vocabulary words.
debase proclivity leverage transcendent
levitate levity penchant transcend
ponderous imponderable preponderant

17. Vocabulary #5
Day 5: Draw a symbol/picture to represent any words your struggle with then review with a friend and prepare to ACE quiz!
debase =
penchant =
proclivity =
ponderous =
leverage =
imponderable =
levitate =
preponderant =
levity =
transcendent =

18. ENG III: Vocabulary #6
Up and Down

19. Vocabulary #6 Day 1: Copy words and definitions
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
incumbent (n)
person who holds office; required as a duty or obligation (incumbent on)
succumb (v)
to yield; to give in or give up; to die
hypochondria (n)
psychological disorder in which the person believes he is ill, in pain, etc.
hypothesis (n)
an assumption on which a conclusion is based
cataclysm (n)
a large scale disaster or catastrophe with permanent consequences
catapult (n)
mechanism for launching aircraft; (sometimes used to refer to launching ideas)
subjective (adj)
relating to personal opinions and thought rather than facts
verisimilitude (n)
a thing or a quality that appears true or real
verity (n)
quality of being true or accurate; a human truth
aver (v)
to affirm; to declare

20. Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words.
Vocabulary #6
Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
incumbent (n)
person who holds office; required as a duty or obligation (incumbent on)
succumb (v)
to yield; to give in or give up; to die
hypochondria (n)
psychological disorder in which the person believes he is ill, in pain, etc.
hypothesis (n)
an assumption on which a conclusion is based
cataclysm (n)
a large scale disaster or catastrophe with permanent consequences

21. Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
Vocabulary #6
Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
catapult (n)
mechanism for launching aircraft; (sometimes used to refer to launching ideas)
subjective (adj)
relating to personal opinions and thought rather than facts
verisimilitude (n)
a thing or a quality that appears true or real
verity (n)
quality of being true or accurate; a human truth
aver (v)
to affirm; to declare

22. to yield; to give in or give up; to die
Voc. #6: Day 4 – Write FIVE fill-in-the-blank sentences then trade to complete.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
incumbent (n)
person who holds office; required as a duty or obligation (incumbent on)
succumb (v)
to yield; to give in or give up; to die
hypochondria (n)
psychological disorder in which the person believes he is ill, in pain, etc.
hypothesis (n)
an assumption on which a conclusion is based
cataclysm (n)
a large scale disaster or catastrophe with permanent consequences
catapult (n)
mechanism for launching aircraft; (sometimes used to refer to launching ideas)
subjective (adj)
relating to personal opinions and thought rather than facts
verisimilitude (n)
a thing or a quality that appears true or real
verity (n)
quality of being true or accurate; a human truth
aver (v)
to affirm; to declare

23. Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!
Vocabulary #6
Day 5: Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words.
incumbent succumb hypochondriac hypothesis cataclysm catapult subjective verisimilitude
verity aver
1. sports addict : games :: ________ : doctor
2. deny: ________ :: strength : weakness
3. prove : fact :: test/trial: ________
4. exaggeration : “raining cats and dogs” :: ________ : the Earth is round
5. objective : multiple choice :: ________ : essay
Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!

24. Vocabulary #6
Day 5: Draw a symbol/picture to represent any words your struggle with then review with a friend and prepare to ACE quiz!
incumbent =
catapult =
succumb =
subjective =
hypochondria =
verisimilitude =
hypothesis =
verity =
cataclysm =
aver =