Vocab+Ch.+4

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

//Pundit// //A learned person; one who gives authoritative opinions// //syn-expert, authority, savant// //ant-layman, amateur, dilettante// //Hindi// paṇḍit, //from Sanskrit// paṇḍita, //from// paṇḍita //learned//

First Known Use: 1672 Memory aid- if you a expert punter in the NFL you punt it Sentence- Scott Saunders, a pundit of Soccer, scored 25 goals in 5 games. No big. Scott Saunders

Hoi polloi def: The common people, the masses syn: rank, file ant: aristocracy, elite, upper class etymology:1837, from Gk. //hoi polloi// (pl.) "the people," lit. "the many" (pl. of //polys// ). aid: Polloi and People The president won the election by appealing to the hoi polloi. Thomas Moran

Word: bilious Definition: peevish or irritable; sickeningly unpleasant Synonyms: choleric, irascible, peevish, splenetic Antonyms: sweet-tempered, genial, pleasant, delightful Etymology: 1540s, "pertaining to bile, biliary," from Fr. bilieux, from L. biliosus , from bilis (see [|bile] ). Meaning "wrathful, peevish, ill-tempered" (as people afflicted with an excess of bile were believed to be) is attested from 1560s. This is the main modern sense in English and French; the more literal meaning being taken up by [|biliary].

Memory aid: bile is unpleasant and “bil” is in bilious Sentence: The color of the shirt was a bilious tone. Pictures:  Melissa Belanger

Word- Symptomatic Definition- Typical or characteristic; being or concerned with a symptom or disease Synonyms- Indicative Antonyms- None Etymology- 1690–1700; < ML symptōmaticus, equiv. to LL symptōmat- (s. of symptōma  ) Memory aid- The word symptom is in symptomatic. Sentence- A cough or sneeze is symptomatic of a cold or allergies.  Raymond To

Divination Definition: (n.) the art or act of predicting the future or discovering hidden knowledge Synonyms: prophecy, argury Antonyms: none Etymology: late 14c., from O.Fr. // divination // (13c.), from L. // divinationem // (nom. // divinatio // ) "the power of foreseeing, prediction," noun of action from pp. stem of // divinare //, lit. "to be inspired by a god" (see [|**//divine//**] (adj.)). Memory Aid: Harry Potter's divination class where they predicted the future Sentence: The psychic used her crystal ball to demonstrate her divination.

Megan Kane

Word: folderol (n) Definition: foolish talk, ideas, or procedures; nonsense; a trifle Synonyms: hoopla, gibberish <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Antonyms: sense, significant <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Etymology: 1695–1705; orig. as a nonsense refrain in songs; of obscure orig. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Memory Aid: first two and last two letters together spell “fool” <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sentence: Do you think he gets away with that folderol during class? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Pictures: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">

Nikita Lewis

Word: Elixir Definition: a potion once thought capable of curing all ills and maintaining life indefinitely; a panacea; a sweet liquid used as a vehicle in medicines Synonyms: cure-all, nostrum, tonic Antonyms: - Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Arabic al-iksīr the elixir, from al the + iksīr elixir, probably from Greek xērion desiccative powder, from xēros dry Memory aid: the “elixir of life” was a herbal mixture believed to have health-boosting powers. Sentence: Life would be much easier if there was an elixir that could make you live forever. Pictures <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 19pt;"> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 19pt;">Emma Kurfis

Risible (adj.) pertaining to laughter; able or inclined to laugh; laughable Synonyms: droll, ludicrous Antonyms: depressing, poignant, heartrending Etymology: 1550–60; < LL //rīsibilis// that can laugh, equiv. to L //rīs// ( //us// ) (ptp. of //rīdēre// to laugh) + //-ibilis [|-ible] // Memory aid: Tibble twins from Arthur Sentence: Many children found the characters in the new "Toy Story" movie to be quite risible.

Leah Schultz

obloquy Definition- public abuse indicating strong disapproval or censure; the disgrace resulting from such treatment Synonyms- discredit, opprobrium, ignominy, dishonor Antonyms- praise, acclaim, approbation

Etymology- 1460, "evil speaking," from L.L. obloquium "speaking against, contradiction," from ob "against" + loqui "to speak," from PIE *tolkw-/*tlokw-  "to speak." Memory aid- Sentence- The candidates running in the election were prepared to face a large abundance of obloquy as the competiton progressed. Pictures-

Jackie Plevelich

Gamut Def: (n.) an entire range or series Syn: scope, compass, sweep Etymology: Medieval Latin gamma, lowest note of a medieval scale Memory aid: gaMUT- like the dog mutt, has a range of bloodlines Sentence: The flower garden had a gamut of colors.

Jaqueline Linden

Corollary Definition: (n): A proposition that follows from one already proven; a natural consequence or result. (adj): Resultant or consequent Synonyms: (n): Deduction, conclusion Antonyms: (n): Axiom, postulate, premise Etymology (merriam-webster.com dictionary.com): Middle English //corolarie,// from late Latin //corollarium,// from Latin, money paid for a garland, gratuity, from //corolla.// Memory aid: Sentence: The corollary theorems help us with math problems in today’s world. Pictures: Your name: Shelby Friend

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">cul-de-sac (n.) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">A blind alley or dead-end street; any situation in which further progress is impossible; and impasse <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">from French, literally: bottom of a sack] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Mem aid: bottom of a sack <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">This street has a cul-de-sac. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">-Zack Hutton

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Lucubration <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">laborious study or thought, especially at night, the result of such work <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Syn: burning the midnight oil, deep thought <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">Memory aid: the "lucu" sounds like "loco" which means crazy, you have to be crazy to know the meaning of this word The student went to a friends house to lucubrate.

Kevin Myers

Parameter Definition: (n.) A determining or characteristic element; a factor that shapes the total outcome; a limit, boundary Synonyms (none) Antonyms (none) Etymology (merriam-webster.com dictionary.com) Memory aid: Think of perimeter as the boundary Sentence: We gave the dog a parameter so he didn't run away.

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<span style="font: 12px/19px Helvetica; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">- Jacqueline Pyros

Word- Mnemonic Definition-(adj.)<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><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;">assisting <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;">or intended to assist <span style="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;">the <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;">memory. <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;"><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;">(n.)something intended to <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;">assist the memory, as a verse or  formula Synonyms-<span style="font-family: Times,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;">catchword, hint, reminder, prompt Antonyms-none Etymology (merriam-webster.com dictionary.com)- <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 16px;"><span class="rom-inline" style="color: #333333; display: inline; 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;"><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;">1745–55; <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;">Gk  <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;">mnēmonikós // <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;">of, relating <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;">to memory, equiv. to <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;">mnēmon- // <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;">(s. 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;">mnḗmōn // <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;">mindful + <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;">-ikos // <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; 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;">[|-ic] __ Memory aid- Mnemonic means memory aid Sentence- I used a mnemonic device to remember every vocab word in the book and got an A on the final. Pictures- Greg Plachta

Ineffable Definition: not expressible in words; too great or sacred to be uttered. Synonyms: inexpressible, indescribable Antonyms: none

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin //ineffabilis,// from //in-// + //effabilis// capable of being expressed, from //effari// to speak out, from //ex-// + //fari// to speak — more at [|ban] First Known Use: 14th century Memory aid: the prefix in- means not and effable is like capable so not capable of being expressed. Sentence: Scotty's ineffable love for Ari is what he often confesses in his diary. Pictures:



David Morse

Word: Derring-Do Definition: (n.) valor or heroism; daring deeds or exploits (often used to poke fun at false heriocs) Synonyms: audacity, bravado, pyrotechnics Antonyms: cowardice, timidity, poltroonery Etymology: 1325–75;  ME // durring-do // lit., daring to do, erroneously taken as n. phrase. See [|dare], [|do] 1 Memory aid: derring-do sounds like DARING-do Sentence: Breathtaking feats of __derring-do__ are all in a day's work for a Hollywood stuntperson Pictures

// //~ Haley Jacob//