Vocab+Ch.+5

Word Definition Synonyms Antonyms Etymology (merriam-webster.com dictionary.com) Memory aid Sentence: Use a closing participle Pictures Your name

Genre (n.) a type, class, or variety, especially a distinctive category of literary composition; a style of painting in which everyday scenes are realistically depicted synonyms: species, sort, school no antonyms

French, from Middle French, kind, gender — more at [|gender] First Known Use: 1770 If you think of genres of music that you might find on your ipod, it could help you remember that it is a variety of music. The boy flicked his ipod back to life, scrolling through the different genres of music to find a perfect song. Thomas Moran

Immure (V) Definition: to enclose or confine within walls; to imprison' to seclude or isolate Synonyms: incarcerate, mew up Antonyms: release, liberate, emancipate Etymology: Medieval Latin //immurare,// from Latin //in-// + //murus// wall Memory aid: immure has the first two letts as imprision. Sentence: The bird was immured in the cage, trapped within the wired bars. Pictures:

Nikita Lewis

Word: homily Definition: (n) a sermon stressing moral principles; a tedious moralizing lecture or discourse Synonyms: - Antonyms: - Etymology: homīlia < Gk homīlía assembly, sermon, equiv. to hómīl ( os ) crowd ( hom ( oû ) together + -īlos Memory aid: you learn a lot of your moral principals at __hom__e or at church where you hear homilies.  Sentence: When the preacher gave his homily, many small children fell asleep.  Pictures: Emma Kurfis

Word- Tendentious (adj.) Definition- Intended to promote a particular point of view, doctrine, or cause; biased or partisan Synonyms- partial Antonyms- fair, impartial, equitable, disinterested Etymology- 1895–1900; < ML tendenti  (  a  ) tendency + [|-ous] Memory aid- Your body has a tendon that doesn’t move just like a biased person. Sentence: The tendentious protesters stand outside the building, chanting their views on life. Raymond To

Panache a confident and stylish manner, a strikingly elaborate or colorful display syn: style,verve,elan,eclat, flamboyance ant: none etymology:1545–55; var. (after F) of //pennache // < MF < early It //pennachio // <LL  <span class="ital-inline" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS','Lucida Grande',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;">//<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;">pinnāculum, // <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;">dim. of <span class="ital-inline" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS','Lucida Grande',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;">//<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;">pinna // <span style="color: #333333; 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;"><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;">wing; identical in form <span style="color: #333333; 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;">with <span class="ital-inline" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS','Lucida Grande',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;">//<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;">pinnāculum // <span style="color: #333333; 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;">__<span style="color: #333333; cursor: pointer; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">[|pinnacle] __ <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">If you have a mustache you are panache <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Everyday lady gaga wears a new panache style.

Kevin Myers

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Emolument (n.) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Profit derived from an office or position or from employment; a fee or salary <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Syn: pay, wages, compensation <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">from Latin // ēmolumentum // <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Mem aid: __em__ploy__ment__ --- emolument <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">I received large amounts of emolument from my job, supporting me for life.

- Zack Hutton

philippic (n.)

Definition- a bitter verbal attack Synonyms- harangue, tirade, diatribe Antonyms- encomium, panegyric, tribute

Etymology- 1590s, "bitter invective discourse," from M.Fr. //philippique//, from L. //orationes Philippicæ// , translation of Gk. //Philippikoi (logoi)//. Memory aid- Sentence- The members of the debate team participate in bitter philippics with their components, yelling intensely at each other. Pictures-

Jackie Plevelich

Aficionado (n.) Definition-an enthusiastic and usually expert follower or fan. Synonyms-devotee enthusiast Etymology- 1835–45;  < Sp: lit., amateur, ptp. in // -ado // [|-ate] 1 of // aficionar // to engender affection, equiv. to // afición // [|affection] 1 + // -ar // inf. suffix Memory Aid- aficionado sounds like affection Sentence-The girl attends every Cavalier's game, going as their biggest **afficionado**.

Ioana Blidaru

Jqueline Linden Word: Foray

Definition: a quick raid, usually for the purpose of taking plunder Synonyms: attack, assault, invasion, incursion, sortie Antonyms: retreat, withdrawl

Etymology: 1350–1400;  ME // forraien, // appar. by back formation from // forrayour, forreour, forrier// < OF //forrier, fourrier, // equiv. to //fo// ( //u// ) // rr // ( // er // ), deriv. of // fuerre // provender ( see [|forage] ) + // -ier // [|-ier] 2 Memory aid: Foray also sounds sounds like force

Sentence: The vikings achieved foray, taking control of the port. Pictures: Haley Jacob

Systemic

Definition: Of or pertaining to the entire body; relating to a system or systems Synonyms: extensive, comprehensive, system-wide Antonyms: l ocalized, specific, isolated, confined Etymology: 1803, irregularly formed from [|system], used in medicine and biology for differentiation of meaning from [|systematic]. Memory aid: system – systemic Sentence: The schools received a systemic donation from a generous donor, receiving almost 1 million dollars.



Leah Schultz <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Word: browbeat <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Definition: to intimidate by a stern or overbeating manner; to bully <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Synonyms: cow, coerce <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Antonyms: coax, cajole, wheedle, sweet-talk <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Etymology: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';">"to bully," originally "to bear down with stern or arrogant looks," 1580s, from  [|brow] + [|beat] (v.). <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Memory aid a bully punched a kid by his eye brow. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Sentence: The senior browbeated the freshman, browbeating with intensity. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Pictures <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Melissa Belanger

Word- Persona Definition- a character in a novel or play; the outward character or role that a person assumes Synonyms-personality, image, role Antonyms

Etymology (merriam-webster.com dictionary.com)-This is an Italian word that derives from the [|Latin] for a kind of [|mask] made to resonate with the voice of the actor (//per sonare// meaning "to sound through"). Memory aid- a PERSON in a play, or your favorite movie Sentence: I played the persona gaven to me the best I could, playing in front of millions of viewers Pictures

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Definition: Having lustful desires or interests; tending to arouse sexual desires Synonyms: lascivious, salacious, lewd, titiliating Antonyms: prudish, demure, innocent Etymology: Latin //prurient-, pruriens,// present participle of //prurire// to itch, crave; akin to Latin //pruna// glowing coal, Sanskrit //ploṣati// he singes, and probably to Latin //pruina// hoarfrost. First used 1592 Memory aid: Prurient sounds like Prude, so think of the opposite? Sentence: Her intentions showed pruriently demanding, showing to be not at all innocent.
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-Jacqueline Pyros

Sacrosanct Very sacred or holy; inviobale, set aparat or immune from questioning or attack. 1595–1605; < L //sacrō sānctus// made holy by sacred rite. See [|sacred], [|saint] Sacred=sacrosanct This land, filled with religous history, is sacrosanct.
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