11th Grade Unit 2 Vocab.

Lassitude refers to weariness of body or mind, characterized by a lack of energy.

Stringent means strict, severe; rigorously binding or compelling; sharp or bitter to the taste.

Bombastic language is pompous or overblown in style, full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas.

Ex officio means by virtue of holding a certain office.

To ameliorate a situation means to improve it, make it better, or correct a flaw or shortcoming.

Understanding vocabulary is crucial for comprehension, communication, and the ability to engage with complex texts and ideas.

Ameliorate means to improve or make better, while deteriorate means to worsen or decline in quality.

An example of a stringent rule could be a strict dress code that must be followed in a professional setting.

A synonym for bombastic is 'grandiloquent'.

The term 'ex officio' is often used in legal or formal contexts to describe someone who holds a position by virtue of their office.