1. U.S. History Vocabulary Words Week 2

2. Boisterous Part of Speech: adjective Definition: noisy
Synonym: loud, rowdy
Antonym: quiet, calm
“The class is typically boisterous on Fridays because its almost the weekend.”

3. Bolster Part of Speech: verb Definition: to support
Synonym: strengthen, reinforce
Antonym: weaken, deteriorate
“After missing the field goal, the needed to bolster the ego of the kicker.”

4. Compile Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to put together in one book or document
Synonym: collect, amass
Antonym: disperse
“To write a thesis the author much compile his sources.”

5. Component Part of Speech: Definition: a part, element or ingredient.
Synonym: piece, part.
Antonym: unrelated, unfamiliar
“The keyboard is a component of a computer.”

6. Curtail Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to cut short or bring to an end.
Synonym: eliminate, shorten
Antonym: promote, encourage
“In an effort to curtail terrorist attacks, the government created a no-fly list.”

7. Deficient Part of Speech: adjective Definition: lacking or defective
Synonym: inadequate, insufficient
Antonym: complete, adequate
“Students who study are not deficient in their understanding of vocabulary words.”

8. Eccentric Part of Speech: noun
Definition: a person who has an unusual, peculiar, or odd personality, set of beliefs, or behavior pattern.
Synonym: different, strange
Antonym: normal, ordinary
“Edgar Allan Poe was an eccentric person but a very talented writer.”

9. Grotesque Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre.
Synonym: hideous, disturbing
Antonym: beautiful, appealing
“The Tell-Tale Heart depicts a grotesque murder.”

10. Hoax Part of Speech: noun
Definition: something intended to deceive or defraud
Synonym: fake, unreal
Antonym: real, actual
“Bigfoot is a hoax?”

11. Mediocre Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate:
Synonym: insufficient, lacking
Antonym: outstanding, sufficient
“Although the team had many stars, their record was only mediocre.”

12. Nonchalant Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited
Synonym: lazy, unenthused
Antonym: excited, enthusiastic
“The uninterested women did not succeed because her efforts were nonchalant.”

13. Perspective Part of Speech: noun Definition: a mental view or prospect
Synonym: mindset, perception
Antonym: objective
“To get the full perspective, we must look at many different conclusions and opinions.”

14. Revoke Part of Speech: verb Definition: to take away
Synonym: withdraw, recind
Antonym: give, return
“The judge revoked the probation of the defendant for multiple violations.”

15. Spontaneous Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: a sudden or unplanned event of happening.
Synonym: unplanned, unexpected
Antonym: foreseen, expected.
“When school was closed for a snow day, the happiness of the students was spontaneous.”

16. Ultimatum Part of Speech: noun
Definition: a final, uncompromising demand
Synonym: demand, force
Antonym: allow, compromise.
“The Confederacy issued an ultimatum to Abraham Lincoln not to invade the South.”

17. Unify Part of Speech: verb Definition: to bring together.
Synonym: unite, complete
Antonym: separate, divide
“At the summit, President Obama tried to unify the Israelis and Palestinians.”