Vocab Words 36-46

Expurgate

• Remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a text or account).

• Add additional content to enhance a text or account.

• Summarize the main points of a text or account.

• Translate a text or account into another language.

Enfranchise

• Give the right to vote to.

• Restrict voting rights

• Promote civic engagement

• Increase voter turnout

Rancorous

• Characterized by bitterness or resentment.

• Exhibiting joy and happiness.

• Marked by a lack of interest or enthusiasm.

• Showing kindness and compassion.

Behest

• A person's orders or command.

• A type of musical composition.

• A legal document for property transfer.

• A method of cooking food.

Sycophant

• A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.

• A person who is overly critical of others.

• A person who is known for their honesty and integrity.

• A person who avoids social interactions and prefers solitude.

Diffident

• A. Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

• B. Extremely confident and outgoing.

• C. Eager to take risks and try new things.

• D. Overly critical and judgmental of others.

Enervate

• Cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken.

• To energize or invigorate someone.

• To confuse or bewilder someone.

• To enhance someone's strength or power.

Pusillanimous

• Lacking courage or resolution; cowardly.

• Exhibiting great bravery and courage.

• Showing a lack of interest or concern.

• Being overly confident and assertive.

Objective

• Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

• Based on personal beliefs and emotions.

• Subjective and open to interpretation.

• A method of expressing personal opinions.

Simpatico

• Having or characterized by shared attributes or interests; compatible.

• Lacking in compatibility or harmony; discordant.

• Exhibiting a strong sense of individuality; unique.

• Being overly emotional or sensitive; sentimental.