AVID Vocabulary #3

DEFINE: Anachronism

• A chronological inconsistency.

• A historical event that is accurately dated.
• A term used for a modern invention.
• A type of ancient artifact.

DEFINE: Anomaly

• Anomaly is a synonym for normality.
• Anomaly is a deviation from what is expected.

• Anomaly refers to a common occurrence.
• Anomaly is a type of statistical average.

DEFINE: Hegemony

• Hegemony is the dominance of one group over others.
• Hegemony refers to a type of government structure.
• Hegemony describes a cultural festival celebrated annually.
• Hegemony is the process of economic growth in a country.

DEFINE: Indignant

• Anger over unfair treatment.

• Expressing joy in response to criticism
• Showing indifference to unfair treatment
• Feeling happy about a situation

DEFINE: Trepidation

• A state of calmness and peace.
• An overwhelming sense of joy.
• A feeling of indifference or apathy.
• A feeling of fear or anxiety.

DEFINE: Languid

• Energetic and lively
• Strong and powerful
• Full of vitality
• Weak or fatigued

DEFINE: Permeate

• To absorb completely.
• To block or prevent movement.
• To spread throughout or pass through.
• To create a barrier against substances.

DEFINE: Candor

• The quality of being open and honest in expression.
• The process of making something more complex.
• A type of formal attire worn at events.
• The act of being secretive and reserved.

DEFINE: Egalitarian

• An advocate for equality among all people.

• A person who believes in strict hierarchies.
• Someone who promotes inequality among people.
• An advocate for limited rights for certain groups.

DEFINE: Taciturn

• Always cheerful and loud; enjoys being the center of attention.
• Frequently engaged in conversation; sociable.
• Habitually silent or quiet; reserved in speech.
• Talkative and expressive; eager to share thoughts.