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English 10 Vocab!

Dive into the intricate world of vocabulary with this engaging lesson featuring Kelly Rodriquez and Bruce Hicks. Through a series of relatable examples like dealing with parental criticism, relationship troubles, and the use of slang, we explore the meanings of words like 'lambaste', 'impasse', 'jargon', and more. Each term is contextualized in story-like scenarios, making the learning experience both enjoyable and effective. Expand your linguistic horizons and strengthen your communication skills with these essential vocabulary words.

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English 10 Vocab!

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  1. English 10 Vocab! Kelly Rodriquez and Bruce Hicks

  2. Lambaste Because I arrived late from the party, my parents, who at this point were very petulant, lambasted me all night about how I needed to be more obedient. - V – attack, usually with words, criticize (someone or something) harshly.

  3. Impasse • Allen continued to yell, say smart comments, and ignore his girlfriend causing a harsh impasse in their relationship. - N – a situation in which no progress is possible, esp. because of disagreement; a deadlock

  4. Jargon • Today, many teens use jargon in texting to reduce the time in which they talk, therefore they can have more time for themselves. - N - slang

  5. Deter • Bruce, a want to be professional basketball player, after making a series of shots, was abruptly detered by Lebron James. - V – prevent, block

  6. Tenuous • Compared to most of the boys in his class, Bruce is a very tenuous, sensitive young boy, therefore he gets very emotional whenever he argues with his girlfriend. - Adj – weak, thin

  7. Vigorous • Kayla vigorously moved to the sound of the music that made her want to move, spin, and clap. - Adj – energetic, powerful

  8. Amity • To keep an amity alive, it is necessary for the relationship to stay strong by supporting each other, communicating, and spending time together. - N - friendship

  9. Gravitas • At the funeral, it was clear to sense the high level of gravitas that roamed through the room causing sadness, tears, and sorrow. • -n- high seriousness

  10. Emphatic • Alicia Keys, once on stage, acted emphatically making that performance one of her best. • Adj– assertive, confident

  11. Vehement When you are in love, its common to have vehement feelings towards your partner; however, those feelings may differ. - Adj – showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

  12. Preeminent At our high school graduation, there was a selective group of students who throughout their high school years were very preeminent; for example, received straight A’s every year. -Adj– superior, outstanding, distinguished, above the rest

  13. Resurgence Eric, a kid with cancer, was living his last moments until magically the doctors said he had an opportunity of a resurgence. -N – rebirth

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