1. One forgets words as one forgets names
One forgets words as one forgets names. One's vocabulary needs constant fertilizing or it will die. Evelyn Waugh

2. Johnson O’Connor’s study of 39 large manufacturing companies

3. People who possess a limited vocabulary have a much tougher time breaking out from old patterns of thought or questioning. By the same token, each new word you learn opens a new avenue of thought, empowering you to think or take action in ways you could never have before.
When you lack words, you shut down new insights and lines of reasoning.

4. Vocabulary Benefits
Precision of language empowers you to communicate more effectively.
ACT/SAT
Essay writing (high school, college entrance essay, college courses)
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5. UNIT 1!

6. Approbation (noun) Approbate (verb)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Approval (official)
Commendation
Condemnation
President gave his approbation.

7. Assuage the crying baby.
Assuage (verb)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Make easier
Relieve
Calm
Mitigate
Alleviate
Aggravate
Assuage the crying baby.

8. Coalition (noun) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example
Combination (specific)
Union
Alliance
League
StuCo is an in-house coalition.

9. Decadence (noun) Decadent (adjective)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Decline
Decay
Excessive self-indulgence
Degeneration
Corruption
growth
Maturation
decadent dessert

10. Elicit (verb) NOT illicit
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Call forth
Evoke
Repress
Stifle
Teacher tries to elicit response from students.

11. Expostulate (verb) Expostulation (noun)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
to disagree with something or argue against it
Protest
Approbate
Her expostulation was weak due to lack of analysis.

12. Hackneyed (adjective)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Overused so lacks originality
Commonplace
Cliché
Trite
fresh
Original
hackneyed love story

13. Labor Day is a hiatus from work.
Hiatus (noun)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Gap
Opening
Break
Pause
continuation
Labor Day is a hiatus from work.

14. Innuendo (noun) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example
Derogatory suggestion
Insinuation
Direct statement
Shakespeare’s plays are full of inappropriate innuendos.

15. Intercede (verb) intercession (noun)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Plead on behalf of someone
Intervene
Mediate
Stay out of it
Witness
Will your friend intercede if you are wrongly accused?

16. Worn-out (usually due to excessive indulgence)
Jaded (adjective)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Worn-out (usually due to excessive indulgence)
Wearied
Dulled
Energized
Jaded Weekend Warrior

17. lurid (adjective) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Shocking
Repulsive
Sensational
Gruesome
Scandalous
Pleasant
Attractive
Wholesome
lurid glow of the fire
lurid portrayal

18. Meritorious (adjective)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Deserving recognition
Praiseworthy
Commendable
Blameworthy
meritorious military service

19. petulant (adjective) petulance (noun)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Peevish
Easily upset
Irritable
Testy
Relaxed
Even-tempered
hunger +
anger =
petulance

20. Prerogative (noun) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example
Special privilege or right (due to position)
Entitlement
teacher’s prerogative to modify curriculum

21. Provincial (adjective/noun)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Outlying area;
Narrow point of view due to being countrified
Narrow-minded
Naïve
Open-minded
Limited perspective due to “small town” mindset
(Beauty & The Beast)

22. simulate (verb) simulation (noun)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Imitate
Pretend
Genuine
Actors simulate emotions.

23. transcend (verb) transcendent (adjective)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Rise above or beyond,
Exceed
Surpass
lag behind
linger
transcend temptation

24. Umbrage (noun) Definition Synonyms Antonyms Example Irritation
Shade;
Overshadowing power; offense; resentment
Irritation
Approbation
The Sargent took umbrage at the slightest suggestion of disrespect.

25. Excessively smooth or smug; so over the top it’s insincere
Unctuous (adjective)
Definition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Example
Excessively smooth or smug; so over the top it’s insincere
Indirect
Direct
Sincere
Unctuous applause

26. Unctuous
Assuage
Meritorious
Coalition
Umbrage
Innuendo
Approbation
Expostulate
Transcend
Hackneyed
Hiatus
Decadence
Simulate
Intercede
Lurid
Elicit
Petulant
Provincial
Jaded
Prerogative

27. T-Shirt Slogan Vocabulary
Concise, clever, catchy = memorable
Find your partner(s) by matching the vocabulary to the synonym and/or antonym.
After finding your match, work together to create a catchy, memorable t-shirt slogan with your vocabulary word (use synonyms, antonyms, examples, quotes, symbols, etc.)
Consider using puns, alliteration, rhyme scheme
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