Vocab+Ch.+2

Word Definition Synonyms Antonyms Etymology (merriam-webster.com dictionary.com) Memory aid Sentence Pictures Your name

Word: microcosm Definition: a miniature world or universe; a group or system viewed as the model of a larger group or system Synonyms: epitome, world in little Antonyms: universe macrocosm, cosmos, totality Etymology: 1150–1200; ME //microcosme // < ML  //mīcrocosmus // < Gk  //mīkròs kósmos  // <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; cursor: default; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: static;">small world <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; cursor: default; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: static;">Memory aid: a small (micro) world (cosmos) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; cursor: default; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: static;">Sentence: The streets of New York served as a microcosm for the world with its diversity. Thomas Moran

Word: Purview Definition: the range, extent, or scope of something; in law, the scope or limit of what is provided in a statue Synonyms: jurisdiction, orbit Antonyms: none Etymology: 1225–75;  ME <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">//purveu//  < AF: ptp. of <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">// purveier // to [|purvey] Memory Aid: pur**VIEW** Sentence: It’s not within my purview to answer your question. Pictures:

Nikita Lewis

Word: Polarize Definition: to cause to concentrate around two conflicting or contrasting positions; to cause light to vibratet in a pattern Synonyms: split, divide, alienate, estrange Antonyms: unite, unify, reconcile Etymology: French //polariser,// from New Latin //polaris// polar Memory aid: The north and south poles are separated at ends of the Earth. Sentence: The controversial topic polarized the whole class into two groups. Pictures: Raymond To

Word: Melee Definition: (n) a confused struggle; a violent free-for-all; a tumultuous mingling Synonyms: fracas, brawl, scuffle, donnybrook Antonyms: friendly chat, peace and quiet Etymology: French mêlée, from Old French meslee, from mesler to mix Memory aid: Many video games have “melee” fighting. Sentence: When girls get in a fight they call each other names, when boys are mad at each other they start a melee. Pictures:

Emma Kurfis Word: bibulous Definition: fond of or inclined to drink; absorbent Synonyms: inebrious, alcoholic Antonyms: teetotaling, abstemious, temperate Etymology:  1665–75;  < L   // bibulus //  (  // bib //  (  // ere //  ) to drink (c. Skt // píbati //  (he) drinks) +  // -ulus //   [|-ulous] ) Memory aid: beber is “to drink” in spanish Sentence: That guy is a bibulous college student. Pictures Melissa Belanger

Word- lachrymose Definition- given to tears or weeping; causing to shed tears; mournful, lugubrious Synonyms- tearful, doleful, dolorous Antonyms- dry-eyed, cheerful, merry, hilarious Etymology- Latin //lacrimosus,// from //lacrima// Memory aid- la**CHRY**mose Sentence- The funeral was a lachrymose experience full of mourners and weepers. Pictures- Jackie Plevelich

Word: Miniscule Definition: (adj.) Very small, tiny; (n.) a lowercase letter Synonyms: infinitesimal, insignificant Antonyms: huge, massive, monumental Etymology: common misspelling of [|minuscule] Memory aid: The word has mini in it, so think small Sentence: I only completed a miniscule amount of the homework I was assigned last night. Pictures: -Leah Schultz

Word: Obfuscate Definition: (v). To darken or obscure; to confuse or bewilder. Synonyms: Muddy the waters. Antonyms: Clarify, elucidate, explicate Etymology (merriam-webster.com dictionary.com): Late Latin obfuscatus, past participle of obfuscare, from Latin ob- in the way + fuscus dark brown Memory aid: obfuscate means to turn off, and has the letters o and f in the word. Sentence: The girl obfuscated her friends by not being clear in her story. Pictures: Your name: Shelby Friend

Word: deracinate Definition: (v.) to pull up by the roots; to root out, uproot, or dislocate; to eliminate all traces of Synonyms: extirpate, eradicate, expunge Antonyms: implant, nurture, foster, instill Etymology: Middle French //desraciner,// from //des-// de- + //racine// root, from Late Latin //radicina,// from Latin //radic-, radix// — more at [|root] First Known Use: 1599 Memory aid: the prefix de- means away from, removal. Sentence: While in the garden i had to decracinate all the weeds to save the vegetables. Pictures

David Morse

Eleemosynary Definition: Charitable; dependent upon or supported by charity; derived from or provided by charity Synonyms: philanthropic, beneficient Antonyms: selfish, self-seeking, charitable Etymology: 1620, from M.L. eleemosynarius "pertaining to alms," from L.L. eleemosyna "alms," from Gk. eleemosyne "pity" (see [|alms]).

Memory aid: Ellen DeGENEROUS Sentence: He was barely getting by on what he was making and had to stay in an eleemosynary home.



Jacqueline Pyros

Word- Lexicon Definition- a dictionary of a language; the special vocabulary of a person, group, or subject; a compendium Synonyms- wordbook, glossary Antonyms- none Etymology (merriam-webster.com dictionary.com)- 1595–1605; < ML < MGk, Gk

lexikón, n. use of neut. of

lexikós of words, equiv. to

léx (

is ) speech, word ( see lexis) +

-ikos -ic Memory aid- Lexicon? what the heck does that mean? I better use a DICTIONARY Sentence- In the lachrymose game of scrabble, my mother challenged my word and I used the scrabble lexicon to prove her wrong. Pictures- Greg Plachta

= Aegis (n.) = Definition: Protection, patronage; sponsorship Synonym: auspice Etymology- Latin, from Greek //aigis,// literally, goatskin, from //aig-, aix// goat; akin to Armenian //ayc// goat First Known Use: 1581 Memory Aid: Sentence: The popular actor traveled under the aegis of bodyguards. Pictures:



Word: Paternalism

Definition: the policy or practice of treating or governing people in the manner of a father dealing with his children

Synonyms: benevolence, solicitude, fatherliness

Etymology: "government as by a father over his children," 1881, from [|**//paternal//**] + [|**//-ism//**] ;

paternalistic was in use by 1890.

Memory Aid: Santa Claus and elves

Sentence: Many patients hate their doctor's attitude of paternalism when he is speaking to them about their health.

Pictures:

Megan Kane Indigeous-(adj)-originating in the country or region where found, native; inborn; inherent __syn-__ endemic, domestic, homegrown __ant-__ foreign, alien, exoteric, imported Etymology-Late Latin //indigenus,// from Latin //indigena,// noun, native, from Old Latin //indu, endo// in, within + Latin //gignere// to beget memory aid: you just know it..ya know? Sentence-The indigenous people of Fiji are pretty mad that everyone is coming to their homeland for vacation.