23
Apr

2013

High School Vocabulary Words of the Week #2

Apr 23, 2013 | 6:00 am
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Each week, we bring you ten new words to study to increase your vocabulary. In order to truly “learn” these words, make sure to do the following exercises each week:

  • Create a flashcard with the word and the definition for each word.
  • Write three sentences that showcase the meaning of each word.
  • Write at least two synonyms for each word.
  • Write at least two antonyms for each word.
  • Try to use the words in your daily conversations as much as possible.
  • Study your flashcards for a few minutes each day.
  • Set up an online quiz with your words and take it at the end of the week.

Here are this week’s words…

altercation
(n.) a dispute, fight

cherish
(v.) to feel or show affection toward something

congregation
(n.) a gathering of people, especially for religious services

exacerbate
(v.) to make more violent, intense

evince
(v.) to show, reveal

furtive
(adj.) secretive, sly

judicious
(adj.) having or exercising sound judgment

poignant
(adj.) deeply affecting, moving

salutation
(n.) a greeting

stoic
(adj.) unaffected by passion or feeling