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Discover key vocabulary from Honors English Unit 10 through engaging mnemonic devices! This guide includes words like "accrue," "annotation," and "bedlam," with their definitions, synonyms, and vivid memory aids to enhance retention. Words such as "debonair," "efficacious," and "fortuitous" are simplified with relatable examples. Perfect for students seeking a deeper understanding while preparing for assessments. Turn your vocabulary learning into an enjoyable experience with this comprehensive resource!
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Vocab Unit 10 Honors 6.0 Mnemonic Devices!
1. Accrue • (v.) to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result. • SYN: collect, accumulate -My CREW growsover time…
2. Annotation • (n.) a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work. • SYN: none given • NOTE is in the word.
3. Bedlam • (n.) a state or scene of uproar and confusion. • SYN: commotion, pandemonium, chaos • If you try to put that LAMB in the BED, there will be chaos
4. Covert • (adj.) hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded. • SYN: undercover, clandestine • COVert sounds liked COVERED. Both relate to something hidden or disguised!
5. Debonair • (adj.) pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance. • SYN: carefree, gracious • DEB is ON AIR all the time, and always looks pleasantin front of the camera.
6. Dun • (v.) to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt • SYN: (v.) hound, harass, nag • If you realize that rent is due today, you may hear this sound in your head…
7. Efficacious • (adj.) effective, producing results. • SYN: effectual, efficient, potent, powerful • EFFicacious=EFFective!
8. Equanimity • (n.) calmness, composure, refusal to panic • SYN: tranquility, imperturbability • EQUAlMINd • OR Equal keeps you calmer than regular sugar!
9. Fortuitous • (adj.) accidental, occurring by a happy chance • SYN: unintentional, unplanned, random, lucky • He accidentally hit the lottery and received a FORTUne!
10. Gist • (n.) the essential part, main point, or essence • SYN: substance, core, nucleus • GIST sounds like LIST, and a LIST should only include essential parts
11. Gratuitous • (adj.) freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted • SYN: voluntary, unjustified
12. Imperious • (adj.) overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate • SYN: domineering, magisterial
13. Invective • (n.) a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language • SYN: vituperation, abuse
14. Motley • (adj.) showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors. • SYN: heterogeneous, diverse
15. Munificent • (adj.) extremely generous, lavish • SYN: bounteous, liberal
16. Procrastinate • (v.) to delay, put off until later • SYN: stall, temporize, dillydally
17. Provocative • (adj.) tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying • SYN: stimulating, arousing, vexing, galling
18. Recondite • (adj.) exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding • SYN: arcane, abstruse
19. Reprobate • (n.) a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel • SYN: scoundrel, blackguard
20. Sedentary • (adj.) characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place • SYN: static, stationary