Jul
2013
High School Vocabulary Words of the Week #10
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…
anomaly
(n.) something that does not fit into the normal order
divine
(adj.) godly, exceedingly wonderful
infamy
(n.) notoriety, extreme ill-repute
laceration
(n.) a cut, tear
magnanimous
(adj.) noble, generous
pulchritude
(n.) physical beauty
resolve
(v.) to find a solution
(v.) to firmly decide
scurrilous
(adj.) vulgar, coarse
torpid
(adj.) lethargic, dormant, lacking motion
vex
(v.) to confuse or annoy