1. English 2 Vocabulary 3rd quarter

2. list 1 cacaphony - devoid  cacophony  capable  capacity  debilitate  detrimental  devoid  cacophony  capable  capacity  debilitate  detrimental  devoid

3. Cacophony (N.) DEFINITION: A harsh discordance of sounds; a meaningless mixture of sounds. Sentence : He could not hear over the cacophony of instruments in the band room. Synonyms: discord, noise, clamor

4. Capable (Adj.) DEFINITION: Having power and ability. Related words: capability (noun); capably (adv.) Sentence : You are capable of doing anything you put your mind to and are willing to work to achieve. Synonyms: efficient, accomplished, adequate

5. Capacity (N.) DEFINITION: Maximum amount that can be contained; power of receiving impressions, knowledge Sentence : He had a large mental capacity for remembering names and birthdays. Synonyms: expanse; ability, competency

6. Debilitate (V.) DEFINITION: To make weak or feeble. Related words: debilitating (gerund), debilitation (noun) Sentence : Being without food and water greatly debilitated the lost hikers. Synonyms: exhaust, weaken

7. Detrimental (adj.) Definition: tending to cause harm Synonym: harmful, injurious Sentence: In basketball, it is detrimental for a player to shoot forty times a game instead of passing to his teammates. Definition: tending to cause harm Synonym: harmful, injurious Sentence: In basketball, it is detrimental for a player to shoot forty times a game instead of passing to his teammates.

8. Devoid (Adj.) DEFINITION: Lacking in; free from. Related words: void (noun); avoid (verb) Sentence : Her personality is devoid of wit and creativity, which is why she is single. Synonyms: barren, destitute, empty

9. Practice 1.You are capable of passing this class if you _________ and __________. 2.The cacophony debilitated my ability to _________________. 3.The plane has reached the maximum capacity for weight. We need to _____________. 1.You are capable of passing this class if you _________ and __________. 2.The cacophony debilitated my ability to _________________. 3.The plane has reached the maximum capacity for weight. We need to _____________.

10. Practice 1.The cacophony of ______________ made it difficult ________________. 2.The ___________ debilitated the __________ because ____________. 3.The devoid _________ looked like a ________________. 1.The cacophony of ______________ made it difficult ________________. 2.The ___________ debilitated the __________ because ____________. 3.The devoid _________ looked like a ________________.

11. list 2 diversity - equivalent  diversity  domain  enforcement  ephemeral  equanimity  equivalent  diversity  domain  enforcement  ephemeral  equanimity  equivalent

12. Diversity (N.) DEFINITION: The state or quality of being different. Related: diverse (adj.) Sentence : Cultural diversity can be identified by the variety of languages spoken in a country. Synonyms: variety, multiplicity

13. Domain (N.) DEFINITION: A particular environment or walk of life. Sentence : The study of English is in my domain; mathematics is not. Synonyms: specialty, arena, area, field

14. Enforcement (Noun) DEFINITION: The act of ensuring obedience. Sentence : A decline in the number of police officers makes law enforcement more difficult. Synonyms: administration, insistence, carrying out

15. Ephemeral (Adj.) DEFINITION: Lasting for a short time. Sentence : A fly has an ephemeral life span. Synonyms: brief, temporary, transient

16. Equanimity (N.) DEFINITION: Calmness of temperament. Sentence : It’s important to maintain your equanimity during stressful situations. Synonyms: composure, poise, serenity, coolness

17. DEFINITION: equal in value, measure, force, effect, significance, etc.: Related words: equivalence Synonym: equal Sentence: His silence is equivalent to an admission of guilt. Equivalent (adj)

18. Practice  There is a lot of diversity at Sonora. For example, ________________.  You need to take classes in the _______ of Math in order to be a Math teacher.  You dated for three days. Your relationship was as __________ as Taylor Swift’s.  There is a lot of diversity at Sonora. For example, ________________.  You need to take classes in the _______ of Math in order to be a Math teacher.  You dated for three days. Your relationship was as __________ as Taylor Swift’s.

19. Practice  Presidents must maintain their _______________ during ______________.  Five liters is equivalent to ________ milliliters.  Presidents must maintain their _______________ during ______________.  Five liters is equivalent to ________ milliliters.

20. list 3 euphoric - fester  euphoric  expansion  explicit  exposure  extol  fester  euphoric  expansion  explicit  exposure  extol  fester

21. DEFINITION: a feeling of happiness, confidence, or well-being sometimes exaggerated in pathological states Related words: euphoria (noun) Synonym: joy, ecstasy, bliss Sentence: Watching the Clippers win gives one a sense of euphoria. Euphoric (adj)

22. DEFINITION: the act or process of expanding Related: expand (v.), expansive (adj.), expanse (noun) Synonym: growth Sentence: The school expanded the building as more students enrolled. Expansion (n)

23. DEFINITION: Fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated; leaving nothing merely implied; unequivocal: Related: explicitly (adv.) Synonym: clear, exact, specific, precise Sentence: The teacher gave explicit instructions for homework. Explicit (adj)

24. Exposure (Noun) DEFINITION: uncovering; putting in view or danger Related words: expose Sentence: You should always limit your exposure to the sun. Even a brief exposure to radiation is very dangerous. showing, risk, airing, display Synonyms: showing, risk, airing, display

25. Extol (v)- DEFINITION: to praise highly Synonym: praise, commend, worship Example sentence: The people would extol their king as if he were a God.

26. Definition: to putrefy or rot. Synonyms: rot, worsen Example sentence: The untreated wound was left to fester. Definition: to putrefy or rot. Synonyms: rot, worsen Example sentence: The untreated wound was left to fester. Fester, v.

27. Practice  I feel euphoric when _________.  It is important to extol ___________ when they _____________.  Many parents attempt to limit their kid’s exposure to _____________.  The ______________ will fester if _________.  I feel euphoric when _________.  It is important to extol ___________ when they _____________.  Many parents attempt to limit their kid’s exposure to _____________.  The ______________ will fester if _________.

28. Practice  It would not have taken me five hours to build the desk if I had been given _____________ instructions.  I expand my mind by __________.  It would not have taken me five hours to build the desk if I had been given _____________ instructions.  I expand my mind by __________.

29. list 4 fundamental - initiative  fundamental  futile  incentive  indefatigable  infatuation  initiative  fundamental  futile  incentive  indefatigable  infatuation  initiative

30. Fundamental (adj) Def: serving as, or being an essential part of; basic Related: fundamentally, fundamentalism, fundamentalist Synonym: basic, essential Example sentence: Using formulas is a fundamental part of solving math problems. Fundamental (adj) Def: serving as, or being an essential part of; basic Related: fundamentally, fundamentalism, fundamentalist Synonym: basic, essential Example sentence: Using formulas is a fundamental part of solving math problems.

31. Futile (Adj.) DEFINITION: Producing no result or effect. Related words: futility Sentence : Convincing someone that he or she is wrong is often futile. Synonyms: ineffectual, useless, pointless

32. Incentive (noun) DEFINITION: something which encourages a person to do something Sentence: Tax incentives have been very effective in encouraging people to save and invest more of their income. Bonus payments provide an incentive to work harder. Synonyms: motivation, drive, reward

33. Indefatigable (Adj.) DEFINITION: Unable to be tired out. Sentence: Her indefatigable spirit helped her overcome the greatest challenges in her life. Synonyms: tireless, unflagging, unrelenting, undefeatable

34. Infatuation (N.) DEFINITION: A foolish, short-lived passion. Sentence : Teenagers often confuse infatuation with true love. Synonyms: crush, obsession

35. initiative (n) Definition: an introductory act or step; leading action Related: initiate (verb) Synonyms: plan, proposal, idea Example: There is a ballot initiative this year to end the death penalty in California. Definition: an introductory act or step; leading action Related: initiate (verb) Synonyms: plan, proposal, idea Example: There is a ballot initiative this year to end the death penalty in California.

36. Practice  It is futile to ______________ because _____________.  The fundamentals of passing the CAHSEE are _______________.  My indefatigable spirit will help me ____________________.  My incentive to do well in school is _____________________.  It is futile to ______________ because _____________.  The fundamentals of passing the CAHSEE are _______________.  My indefatigable spirit will help me ____________________.  My incentive to do well in school is _____________________.

37. Practice  Too many teenagers are infatuated with _____________.  Linda Jong used her initiative when she ___________.  Too many teenagers are infatuated with _____________.  Linda Jong used her initiative when she ___________.

38. list 5 interminable - linger  interminable  laboriously  languid  liberal  linger  interminable  laboriously  languid  liberal  linger

39. Interminable (Adj.) DEFINITION: Seemingly without end. Related words: terminal (adj.) Sentence: A long, boring speech or sermon is often described as interminable. Synonyms: endless, eternal, never-ending

40. Laboriously (Adv.) DEFINITION: In a hard-working manner. Related words: labor, laborious Sentence : They worked laboriously to get an A+ on their project. Synonyms: arduously, strenuously, diligently

41. Languid (adj) Related: languidly (adverb) Definition: lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow Synonym: slow, lethargic Example: On a hot summer day, I feel languid and just want to sit by my pool. Related: languidly (adverb) Definition: lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow Synonym: slow, lethargic Example: On a hot summer day, I feel languid and just want to sit by my pool.

42. Related: liberally (adv), liberalism (n) Definition: favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs Synonym: open-minded Antonym: conservative Example: Democrats have liberal views on abortion. Related: liberally (adv), liberalism (n) Definition: favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs Synonym: open-minded Antonym: conservative Example: Democrats have liberal views on abortion. Liberal (adj)

43.  Definition: to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave Synonym: loiter, hang out Example: We lingered awhile after the party.  Definition: to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave Synonym: loiter, hang out Example: We lingered awhile after the party. Linger (v)

44. Practice  Ivan D. worked laboriously to ______________________.  An interminable day for me is when ____________________.  Languid students often __________________________.  Ivan D. worked laboriously to ______________________.  An interminable day for me is when ____________________.  Languid students often __________________________.

45. Practice  A liberal view on gay marriage would be _____________________.  The memories of _________________ linger on in my mind.  A liberal view on gay marriage would be _____________________.  The memories of _________________ linger on in my mind.

46. list 6 lucid - nemesis  lucid  marginal  monitoring  monotony  nemesis  lucid  marginal  monitoring  monotony  nemesis

47. Lucid (adj) Related: lucidly (adv) Def: clear, logical, easy to understand synonym: coherent Example: She was in so much pain she was unable to speak in a lucid manner. Related: lucidly (adv) Def: clear, logical, easy to understand synonym: coherent Example: She was in so much pain she was unable to speak in a lucid manner.

48. Marginal (adj) Related: margin (n), marginalized (adj) Defnition: close to a limit; not considered important Synonym: minor, insignificant Example: Green party policies that were once considered marginal are becoming mainstream. Related: margin (n), marginalized (adj) Defnition: close to a limit; not considered important Synonym: minor, insignificant Example: Green party policies that were once considered marginal are becoming mainstream.

49. Monitoring (v) Related: monitor (v) Definition: to watch over somebody or something, especially in order to ensure that good order or proper conduct is maintained Synonym: watch Example: The government monitors some phone conversations. Related: monitor (v) Definition: to watch over somebody or something, especially in order to ensure that good order or proper conduct is maintained Synonym: watch Example: The government monitors some phone conversations.

50. Monotony (N.) DEFINITION: The quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety. Sentence : Some struggle with the monotony of their daily lives and enjoy the change of pace the weekend brings. Synonyms: tediousness, dullness, repetitiveness

51. Nemesis (n) Definition: something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc. Synonym: arch enemy Example: The performance test proved to be my nemesis. Definition: something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc. Synonym: arch enemy Example: The performance test proved to be my nemesis.

52. Practice  I will overcome my nemesis by _______________.  I can accomplish anything when I have __________ instructions.  Teachers monitor us by ________________.  I will overcome my nemesis by _______________.  I can accomplish anything when I have __________ instructions.  Teachers monitor us by ________________.

53. Practice  I like losing by a _________ margin because _________________.  I _____________ the monotony of weekly vocabulary because _________.  I like losing by a _________ margin because _________________.  I _____________ the monotony of weekly vocabulary because _________.

54. list 7 objective - saturate  objective  paradigm  procure  propagate  punitive  saturate  objective  paradigm  procure  propagate  punitive  saturate

55. Objective (Adj) Related: objectively (adv) Definition: not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice; Synonym: fair, unbiased Example: A judge has to be an objective overseer. Related: objectively (adv) Definition: not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice; Synonym: fair, unbiased Example: A judge has to be an objective overseer.

56. Paradigm (Noun) DEFINITION: a model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something. Some educators are hoping to produce a change in the current cultural paradigm. Sentence: Some educators are hoping to produce a change in the current cultural paradigm. Synonyms: model, way of thinking

57. Procure (verb) DEFINITION: to get something, especially after an effort She's somehow to procure his telephone number. Sentence: She's managed somehow to procure his telephone number. Synonyms: get, obtain, acquire

58. Propagate (V.) DEFINITION: To spread; to make widely known. Sentence : It is your responsibility to propagate the information about the party. Synonyms: distribute, disseminate, publicize

59. Punitive (Adjective) DEFINITION: intended as a punishment Sentence: Detention is meant to be punitive, not fun. Synonyms: disciplinary, corrective

60. Saturate (V.) DEFINITION: To fill completely. Sentence : Make sure you saturate the sponge before washing the car. Synonyms: flood, overwhelm, soak

61. Practice  I cannot be objective about _________________ because ______________.  I am going to procure a date to prom by__________.  The best way to propagate information is __________.  I cannot be objective about _________________ because ______________.  I am going to procure a date to prom by__________.  The best way to propagate information is __________.

62. Practice  Our judicial system should be more/less punitive because ________.  The teacher saturated me with information by __________.  The social paradigm in America changed when _______.  Our judicial system should be more/less punitive because ________.  The teacher saturated me with information by __________.  The social paradigm in America changed when _______.

63. list 8 savor - tranquility  savor  scope  seclusion  succumb  tranquility  savor  scope  seclusion  succumb  tranquility

64. Savor (n) Definition: to enjoy something without hurrying (especially the taste) Synonyms: relish Sentence : You must savor the flavors of a great piece of food, no matter what it is. Definition: to enjoy something without hurrying (especially the taste) Synonyms: relish Sentence : You must savor the flavors of a great piece of food, no matter what it is.

65. Scope (n) Definition: range of view, perception, grasp, or outlook Scope (verb) = to look for (to scope out the area) Synonyms: range Sentence: The scope of vision one has looking out at sea ends at the horizon. The ability to perform surgery is beyond the scope of a nurse. Definition: range of view, perception, grasp, or outlook Scope (verb) = to look for (to scope out the area) Synonyms: range Sentence: The scope of vision one has looking out at sea ends at the horizon. The ability to perform surgery is beyond the scope of a nurse.

66. Seclusion (N.) DEFINITION: The quality of being separated from others. Sentence : The seclusion found in one’s room can provide needed tranquility. Synonyms: privacy, isolation, hiding

67. Succumb (v) Definition: to give way to superior force Synonyms: give in, surrender, yield Sentence: He succumbed to the dark side after the promise of cookies. Definition: to give way to superior force Synonyms: give in, surrender, yield Sentence: He succumbed to the dark side after the promise of cookies.

68. Tranquility (N.) DEFINITION: A state of peace and quiet. Sentence : After a hectic day, we all seek tranquility. Synonyms: serenity, quietude, calmness

69. Practice  I find tranquility by _________.  Japan succumbed to the US during WWII after we _________.  I find tranquility by _________.  Japan succumbed to the US during WWII after we _________.

70. Practice  My favorite food to savor is _______.  Ivan was secluded because ___________.  A person in the military scopes out an area by _________.  My favorite food to savor is _______.  Ivan was secluded because ___________.  A person in the military scopes out an area by _________.

71. English 2 Vocabulary 4th quarter

72. list 9 advocate - custom  advocate*  allocation  apathetic  conflagration  contrast*  custom  advocate*  allocation  apathetic  conflagration  contrast*  custom

73. advocate

74. Allocation (N.) DEFINITION: An amount set aside for a specific purpose. Related words: allocate (verb) Sentence : Every month, my parents have an allocation of money they save for our vacation. Synonyms: allotment, allowance, rationing

75. Apathetic (Adj.) DEFINITION: Having or showing little or no feeling or emotion. Related words: apathy (noun) Sentence : All who are in favor should voice their opinions and stop being so apathetic. Synonyms: indifferent, uninterested, listless

76. Conflagration (N.) DEFINITION: A large destructive fire. Related words: none Sentence : Ten homes were destroyed in the conflagration that was started by an arsonist. a Synonyms: inferno, blaze, wildfire

77. contrast

78. custom  customary

79. list 10 flagrantly - incidence  Flagrantly  Fundamental  gambol  generated  incidence  Flagrantly  Fundamental  gambol  generated  incidence

80. Def: in flagrant manner( flagrant: shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious) Synonym: obviously (adv.) -Example sentence: The candidates flagrantly expressed their anger towards each other. Def: in flagrant manner( flagrant: shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious) Synonym: obviously (adv.) -Example sentence: The candidates flagrantly expressed their anger towards each other.  Flagrantly (adj)

81. fundamental adjective 1 2 3 fundamentalism, noun Definition: forming the base, from which everything else develops; more important than anything else It's one of the fundamental differences between men and women. Sentence: Synonyms: basic Image:

82.  Gambol (v) Def: to skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic. Synonym: frolic -Example sentence: A deer gamboled on the field.  Gambol (v) Def: to skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic. Synonym: frolic -Example sentence: A deer gamboled on the field.

83.  Generated (adj) Def: brought into existence; produced Related: generate (verb), generation (noun) Synonym: made Example sentence: The graphics and animations were computer generated.  Generated (adj) Def: brought into existence; produced Related: generate (verb), generation (noun) Synonym: made Example sentence: The graphics and animations were computer generated.

84. Incidence (n) Def: the rate or range of occurrence or influence of something, especially of something unwanted Related: incident, coincidence Synonym: occurence - Example sentence: The high incidence of heart disease in men over 40 is frightening. Def: the rate or range of occurrence or influence of something, especially of something unwanted Related: incident, coincidence Synonym: occurence - Example sentence: The high incidence of heart disease in men over 40 is frightening.

85. list 11 indiscretion - palpitate  Indiscretion  martyr  obtuse  oppression*  palpitate  Indiscretion  martyr  obtuse  oppression*  palpitate

86. Indiscretion (n)  Def: The characteristic of not being sneaky  Related: indiscreet, indiscreetly  Synonym: carelessness -Ex. Sentence: His indiscretion keeps him from being a ninja.  Def: The characteristic of not being sneaky  Related: indiscreet, indiscreetly  Synonym: carelessness -Ex. Sentence: His indiscretion keeps him from being a ninja.

87. Indisputable (Adj.) DEFINITION: Impossible to doubt. Sentence : There is indisputable proof that sophomores are too smart for their own good! Synonyms: sure, certain, proven

88. Invigorating (Adj.) DEFINITION: Giving strength and vitality. Sentence : An afternoon nap can be invigorating after a hard day’s work. Synonyms: strengthen, vitalize

89. Martyr (noun) DEFINITION: a person who suffers very much or is killed because of their political or religious beliefs, and is often admired because of it She fought against racism all her life and died a martyr to the cause. Sentence : She fought against racism all her life and died a martyr to the cause. Synonyms: sufferer, victim

90. Obtuse (adj) Def: not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant Synonym: dull. Sentence: Many people have stereotypes that blonds are obtuse. Def: not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant Synonym: dull. Sentence: Many people have stereotypes that blonds are obtuse.

91. oppression

92. Palpitate (v) Def: to flutter or tremble  Synonym: beat  Sentence: His heart palpitated wildly. Def: to flutter or tremble  Synonym: beat  Sentence: His heart palpitated wildly.

93. list 12 panache - poignant  panache  pernicious  perpetuate  plausible  poignant  panache  pernicious  perpetuate  plausible  poignant

94. Panache (n)  Def: a grand or flamboyant manner  Synonym: style Sentence: Jackie O. Kennedy was known for her panache.  Def: a grand or flamboyant manner  Synonym: style Sentence: Jackie O. Kennedy was known for her panache.

95. Pernicious (adj)  Def: causing grave harm  Synonym: deadly  The Black Plague is a pernicious disease.  Def: causing grave harm  Synonym: deadly  The Black Plague is a pernicious disease.

96. Perpetuate (V.) DEFINITION: To cause to continue. Sentence : It is unfortunate that society perpetuates stereotypes about minorities. Synonyms: maintain, preserve, sustain, keep going

97. Plausible (adj)  Def: seemingly valid or acceptable Synonym: possible, feasible Sentence: His theory of the Clippers being better then the Lakers is plausible.  Def: seemingly valid or acceptable Synonym: possible, feasible Sentence: His theory of the Clippers being better then the Lakers is plausible.

98. Poignant (adj) Def: profoundly moving; emotionally touching Synonym: touching Sentence: The scene in the movie was so poignant that people started to cry. Def: profoundly moving; emotionally touching Synonym: touching Sentence: The scene in the movie was so poignant that people started to cry.

99. list 13 preceding - pursuing  preceding  predilection  prime  profusion  pursuing  preceding  predilection  prime  profusion  pursuing

100. Preceding (adj)  Def: coming before  Synonym: previous Sentence: Refer back to the footnote on the preceding page.  Def: coming before  Synonym: previous Sentence: Refer back to the footnote on the preceding page.

101. Predilection (n)  Def: a tendency to think favorably about something in particular  Synonym: preference  Sentence: KRod has a predilection for the Clippers.  Def: a tendency to think favorably about something in particular  Synonym: preference  Sentence: KRod has a predilection for the Clippers.

102. Prime (adj)  Def: first in importance; fundamental  Synonym: main, first Sentence: The prime source of production of honey is bees.  Def: first in importance; fundamental  Synonym: main, first Sentence: The prime source of production of honey is bees.

103. Profusion (n)  Def: great quantity, more than is needed  Synonym: abundance; Example: Profusion of food in Africa would alleviate the starvation problems.  Def: great quantity, more than is needed  Synonym: abundance; Example: Profusion of food in Africa would alleviate the starvation problems.

104. Pursuing (Adj./V.) DEFINITION: Following in an effort to capture. Sentence : The police are still pursuing the criminal. Synonyms: following, chasing, going after

105. list 14 rational - stability  rational, rationally  reconcile, reconciliation*  repent, repentance*  sojourn  stability, stable  rational, rationally  reconcile, reconciliation*  repent, repentance*  sojourn  stability, stable

106. Rational (adj)  Definition: of sound mind  Synonym: logical, sensible  Related words: rationally (adverb), ration (verb), rationalize (verb),  antonym: irrational (adj) Monks are by far the most rational people.  Definition: of sound mind  Synonym: logical, sensible  Related words: rationally (adverb), ration (verb), rationalize (verb),  antonym: irrational (adj) Monks are by far the most rational people.

107. reconcile

108. repent

109. Sojourn (n)  Definition: A temporary stay  Synonyms: journey  Related: sojourner (noun)  Sentence: They had to make an unexpected sojourn in La Habra for the night.  Definition: A temporary stay  Synonyms: journey  Related: sojourner (noun)  Sentence: They had to make an unexpected sojourn in La Habra for the night.

110. Stability (n)  Definition: the state of being continuous without change  Synonyms: consistency  Antonym: instability (noun)  Related: stable (adj.), stabilize (verb)  Sentence: In this recession financial stability is hard to find.  Definition: the state of being continuous without change  Synonyms: consistency  Antonym: instability (noun)  Related: stable (adj.), stabilize (verb)  Sentence: In this recession financial stability is hard to find.

111. list 15 subsidiary - taboo  subsidiary  surmise  sustain, -able, -ably  symbiotic  taboo*  subsidiary  surmise  sustain, -able, -ably  symbiotic  taboo*

112. Subsidiary (adj)  Definition: serving to aid or supplement; secondary in importance  Synonyms: secondary  Related: subside (verb), subsidy (noun), subsidize (verb)  Sentence -Vitamins are subsidiary to child’s growth.  Definition: serving to aid or supplement; secondary in importance  Synonyms: secondary  Related: subside (verb), subsidy (noun), subsidize (verb)  Sentence -Vitamins are subsidiary to child’s growth.

113. Surmise (v)  Definition: to think or infer without strong evidence  Synonyms: infer  Sentence: He surmised that his girlfriend was cheating on him.  Definition: to think or infer without strong evidence  Synonyms: infer  Sentence: He surmised that his girlfriend was cheating on him.

114. Sustainable (v)  Def: to keep up or keep going  The land must be sustainable for life before people move in.  Def: to keep up or keep going  The land must be sustainable for life before people move in.

115. Symbiotic (n)  Def: a similar relationship between interdependent persons or groups  When a fish and a sea anemone live together, that is a symbiotic relationship.  Def: a similar relationship between interdependent persons or groups  When a fish and a sea anemone live together, that is a symbiotic relationship.

116. taboo

117. list 16 transportation - utility  transportation  trend  trepidation  utility  transportation  trend  trepidation  utility

118. Transport (v)  Def: to carry or cause to go from one place to another  They transported the prisoner form one jail to another.  Def: to carry or cause to go from one place to another  They transported the prisoner form one jail to another.

119. Trend (n)  Def: general tendency or direction  It is hard to keep up with all the trends these days because they change so much.  Def: general tendency or direction  It is hard to keep up with all the trends these days because they change so much.

120. Trepidation (n)  Def: a state of fear or anxiety  It is hard to overcome trepidation.  Def: a state of fear or anxiety  It is hard to overcome trepidation.

121. Utility (n)  Def: the quality of practical use; usefulness -This chemical has no utility as an agricultural fertilizer.  Def: the quality of practical use; usefulness -This chemical has no utility as an agricultural fertilizer.