Vocabulary Unit 12

Note the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words. Then write the word in the blank spaces in the illustrative sentence(s) following. Finally, study the lists of synonyms and antonyms. 1. (v.) to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun Toward the end of Shakespeare's last play, The Tempest, the magician Prospero ________ his powers over nature.

• abjure

• conjure

• endure

• procure

Note the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words. Then write the word in the blank spaces in the illustrative sentence(s) following. Finally, study the lists of synonyms and antonyms. 2. (adj.) harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper The ________ stench of a fire lingers in the air long after the flames have been extinguished.

• acrid

• mellow

• fragrant

• bland

Note the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words. Then write the word in the blank spaces in the illustrative sentence(s) following. Finally, study the lists of synonyms and antonyms. 3. (adj.) majestic, inspiring admiration and respect The ________ visages of four of America's great presidents are carved on the face of Mount Rushmore.

• august

• mundane

• petty

• timid

Note the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words. Then write the word in the blank spaces in the illustrative sentence(s) following. Finally, study the lists of synonyms and antonyms. 4. (adj.) emotionally hardened, unfeeling Protesters accused the mayor of ________ indifference to the plight of the homeless.

• callous

• ardent

• timid

• compassionate

Note the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words. Then write the word in the blank spaces in the illustrative sentence(s) following. Finally, study the lists of synonyms and antonyms. 5. (adj.) secret, concealed; underhanded During the early stages of the American Revolution, ________ colonial printing presses churned out quantities of anti-British propaganda.

• clandestine

• overt

• gregarious

• benevolent

Note the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words. Then write the word in the blank spaces in the illustrative sentence(s) following. Finally, study the lists of synonyms and antonyms. 6. (n.) remorse, regret In some religious writings ________ is used as a synonym for contrition to express profound regret for one's sins.

• compunction

• jubilation

• audacity

• elation

A large number of wooden structures quite literally added fuel to the _______________ that swept through San Francisco in 1906.

• conflagration

• celebration

• migration

• foundation

_______________ fans lined the city's streets to cheer the World Series champions.

• elated

• bored

• silent

• indifferent

The brutal crimes against humanity committed by the Nazis left an _______________ stain on the history of the twentieth century.

• indelible

• invisible

• temporary

• faint

A heightened sense of compassion has induced the federal government to adopt a more _______________ policy toward illegal aliens.

• indulgent

• stringent

• hostile

• unforgiving