UNIT TWO Day 1 Honors English III Vocabulary KNOWLEDGE Assignment

Question 1

accrue

verb

Answer 1

Definition: (of sums of money or benefits) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time.

Question 2

annotation

noun

Answer 2

Definition: a note of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram.

Question 3

bedlam

noun

Answer 3

Definition: a scene of uproar and confusion/an institution for the care of mentally ill people.

Question 4

covert

adjective

Answer 4

Definition: not openly acknowledged or displayed.

Question 5

debonair

adjective

Answer 5

Definition: (of a man) confident, stylish, and charming.

Question 6

dun

adjective

Answer 6

Definition: of a dull grayish-brown color.

Question 7

efficacious

adjective

Answer 7

Definition: (of something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.

Question 8

equanimity

noun

Answer 8

Definition: mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

Question 9

fortuitous

adjective

Answer 9

Definition: happening by accident or chance rather than design.

Question 10

gist

noun

Answer 10

Definition: the substance or essence of a speech or text.

Question 11

gratuitous

adjective

Answer 11

Definition: given or done free of charge.

uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted.

Question 12

imperious

adjective

Answer 12

Definition: assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

Question 13

invective

noun

Answer 13

Definition: insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

Question 14

motley

noun or adjective

Answer 14

Definition: incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate. (adjective)
an incongruous mixture. (noun)

Question 15

munificent

adjective

Answer 15

Definition: (of a gift or sum of money) larger or more generous than is usual or necessary.

Question 16

procrastinate

verb

Answer 16

Definition: delay or postpone action; put off doing something.

Question 17

provocative

adjective

Answer 17

Definition: causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.

Question 18

recondite

adjective

Answer 18

Definition: (of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse.

Question 19

reprobate

noun

Answer 19

Definition: an unprincipled person (often used humorously or affectionately).

Question 20

sedentary

adjective

Answer 20

Definition: (of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.