English II Lesson Ten
Feb 23, 2016
English II
Lesson Ten
Definition(n) excessive or
blind adoration; worship of an object
The priest accused them of idolatry for worshipping a statue.
idolatryExample
Definition(v) to make impure;
to contaminatesyn: taint; corruptant: refine; refined
The fumes from the automobiles adulterate the air.
adulterateExample
Definition(v) to come forth; to
send forthsyn: rise; emerge
She tried to control her anger, but harsh words began to emanate from her lips.
emanateExample
Definition(adj) tastelessly
gaudysyn: showy; glaring;
flashyant: sedate;
conservative
The gypsy costumes were too garish for my taste.
garishExample
Definition(adj) unchangeable;
fixedsyn: enduringant: flexible;
changeable
The laws of nature are immutable.
immutableExample
Definition(n) a crown Peter referred to his
wife’s blonde hair as her golden diadem.
diademExample
Definition(adj) pertaining to
the countryside; rural; rustic
syn: pastoralant: urban
The bucolic setting of the old inn made it a popular retreat from the city.
bucolicExample
Definition(adj) having a
pleasant odorsyn: aromaticant: acrid
The new fabric softener is advertised as being redolent of a spring day.
redolentExample
Definition(adj) without money;
pennilesssyn: destitute;
indigentant: affluent;
prosperous
Though impecunious, the man’s pride prevented him from asking for help.
impecuniousExample
Definition(n) rebellion or
resistance against the government
syn: treachery; disloyalty
The rebels were charged with sedition when they protested the new dictator.
seditionExample
Definition(v) to pollute; to
corruptThe oil spill defiled
the entire bay.
defileExample
Definition(adj) unnecessary or
uncalled forHe always gave
gratuitous advice whether someone wanted it or not.
gratuitousExample
Definition(n) a burden; a
responsibilitysyn: obligation
When father died, Jake had the onus of running the farm.
onusExample
Definition(adj) disrespectful
toward Godsyn: irreligious;
profaneant: devout; pious
Some consider laughing in church to be impious behavior.
impiousExample
Definition(n) a warningsyn: admonition;
caution
John had so much confidence in his ability that he did not heed the old caveat about swimming alone.
caveatExample