Academic Vocabulary Set 1

1. Academic Vocabulary Set 1

2. Vocabulary • Each set of squares (10 words) is worth 30 points. • We will introduce and discuss 1-3 words a day. • You will turn in your picture squares on Friday of each week. • On Friday, you will also take a 20 point vocabulary quiz. • There are 5 readings and short-answer questions (10 points each) that will be included throughout the marking period. • This is your grade for homeroom.

3. invincible adjective Definition: incapable of being overcome or subdued Many considered the Spartan warriors to be invincible; no one could win against them in battle. No one could argue with the politician’s brilliant ideas; he was virtually invincible.

4. invincible adjective Definition: incapable of being overcome or subdued I felt invincible when I… The invincible warrior… Thinking he was invincible, the little boy…

5. stigma noun Definition: 1. a symbol of disgrace or infamy, an unfavorably viewed connection 2. a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease The scarlet “A” that Hester wears in The Scarlet Letter is a stigma of her sin. Moles that change in size, color, or texture are a stigma for skin cancer.

6. stigma noun Definition: 1. a symbol of disgrace or infamy, an unfavorably viewed connection 2. a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease A stigma associated with _______ is _______. Some cultural stigmas include… I can combat stigmas associated with __________ by…

7. fortitude noun Definition: strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage Martin Luther King Jr. displayed fortitude standing up for what he believed in. It was only with the greatest fortitudethat the Pilgrims were able to reach America.

8. fortitude noun Definition: strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage The student demonstrated great fortitude when she… Martin Luther King Jr’s fortitude enabled him to endure against struggles such as… …..requires fortitude.

9. creed noun Definition: any system of principals or beliefs, especially religious Individuals from all creeds are welcome at the International Center. “Giving back to the community" has become a guiding creed for many people.

10. creed noun Definition: any system of principals or beliefs, especially religious I adhere to the ______________ creed. Some values included in my personal creed are… This culture’s creed requires that,…

11. meditate verb Definition: 1. to think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes 2. to reflect deeply on a subject Buddhist monks are able meditate for hours without pause in order to focus their mind and develop a keen sense of self. Those who practice yoga often meditate to experience a sense of peace before beginning their yoga exercises.

12. meditate verb Definition: 1. to think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes 2. to reflect deeply on a subject I often meditate on… You should meditate on your decision to ___________ before acting. She usually meditates before…

13. intractable adjective Definition: 1. not tractable 2. difficult to manage or mold The intractable child refused to go to bed at bedtime, bossed around her younger siblings, and demanded that her parents buy her a pony. Political issues are often considered intractable since neither side seem willing to compromise.

14. intractable adjective Definition: 1. not tractable 2. difficult to manage or mold The intractable child… My decision to __________ was intractable. Feeling intractable, I…

15. hyperbole noun Definition: an extravagant exaggeration The media often creates hyperboles in order to stir up panic and make quick decisions in Washington. After the scary movie, he said, “I’ll never sleep again!” I knew he was telling a hyperbole.

16. hyperbole noun Definition: an extravagant exaggeration Here is an example of a hyperbole:…. When he told me ___________, I thought “what a hyperbole!” People who are _____________ often tell hyperboles.

17. lamentable adjective Definition: 1. an archaic (old, outdated) word for mournful 2. bad or unfortunate The past century has left us with some rather lamentable circumstances: national debt, global warming, rampant wars, and high unemployment. It is lamentable that John has so much homework every night.

18. lamentable adjective Definition: 1. an archaic (old, outdated) word for mournful 2. bad or unfortunate _______, _______, and _______ are lamentable occurrences in our world. It is lamentable that… The lamentable event... (what are the results?)

19. autonomy noun Definition: personal independence As teenagers begin to display more autonomy, they are given more responsibilities, such as driving a car and voting. The teacher was unable to help run the Club, so the leaders had almost complete autonomy over what activities the Club planned.

20. autonomy noun Definition: personal independence Individuals who have autonomy over their lives… (do what?) I feel a sense of autonomy when I… She displayed her autonomy when she…

21. muse noun Definition: 1. the source of an artist’s inspiration 2. in ancient Greek mythology, any of the 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art of science Many artists used their wives and girlfriends as their muse, creating sculptures and paintings inspired by their image. Calliope is the muse of epic poetry, and her emblem is a writing tablet.

22. muse noun Definition: 1. the source of an artist’s inspiration 2. in ancient Greek mythology, any of the 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art of science When I feel artistic, my muse is… The sculptor watched his muse for weeks before… Struck by her muse, the artist…