English 11: Vocabulary 6

English 11: Vocabulary 6

By Shannon Kakos

epitome: (n.) a summary, condensed account, an instance that represents a larger reality

​synonym: abstract, digest, archetype

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Admitting when you have been fairly defeated is the epitome of sportsmanship. ​

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exhort: (v.) to urge strongly, advise earnestly

​synonym: entreat, implore, adjure

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antonym: discourage, advise against, deprecate​

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With dramatic gestures, our fans vigorously exhorted the team to play harder. ​

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ex officio: (adj., adv.) by virtue of holding a certain office

synonym: ​approved, sanctioned

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The President is the ex officio commander-in-chief of the armed forces in time of war.

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infringe: (v.) to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds

​synonym: encroach, impinge, intrude

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antonym: stay in bounds, comply

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If you continue to infringe on my responsibilities, will you also take the blame for any mistakes?

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ingratiate: (v.) to make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others (sometimes used in a critical or derogatory sense)

​synonym: cozy up to , curry favor with

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antonym: humiliate oneself

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It is not a good idea to ingratiate oneself by paying excessive compliments. ​

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Multiple Choice

Because I believe in spreading governmental powers among several officials, I am opposed to having the Mayor serve as ___________ head of the Board of Education.

• epitome

• exhort

• ex officio

• infringe

• ingratiate

Multiple Choice

Kathy baked cookies for her book club, hoping to ________ herself so that she would be nominated as president.

• epitome

• exhort

• ex officio

• infringe

• ingratiate

Multiple Choice

The publisher will take prompt legal action against anyone who _________ on the copyright of the book.

• epitomizes

• exhorts

• ex officios

• infringes

• ingratiates

Multiple Choice

The famous definition by a British general __________ the nature of war.

• epitomizes

• exhorts

• ex officios

• infringes

• ingratiates

Multiple Choice

In her monthly speech, the school counselor will _________ the students to plan for their futures so they will be prepared for life.

• epitome

• exhort

• ex officio

• infringe

• ingratiate