High School Vocabulary List 1 | Home Spelling Words
Imported List
| Index | Word | Practice Sentence | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | verdant | Adjective. Of countryside, green with grass or other rich vegetation. Sentence. Verdant forests stretched as far as the eye could see. | Basic |
| 2 | quiescence | Noun. A state or period of inactivity or dormancy. Sentence. Some volcanoes are covered with snow and ice during periods of quiescence. | Basic |
| 3 | disingenuous | Adjective. Not candid or sincere. Sentence. The disingenuous woman lied to get her way. | Basic |
| 4 | homogeneous | Adjective. Of the same kind; alike. Sentence. The people of that country are homogeneous. | Basic |
| 5 | vitriol | Noun. Cruel and bitter criticism. Sentence. The employee was asked to refrain from posting vitriol on social media. | Basic |
| 6 | garner | Verb. Gather or collect something, especially information or approval. Sentence. He will garner enough votes to win the election. | Basic |
| 7 | truculent | Adjective. Eager or quick to argue or fight. Sentence. When Adam becomes angry, he becomes truculent. | Basic |
| 8 | chauvinism | Noun. Excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own cause, group, or gender. Sentence. His chauvinism was well known throughout the school. | Basic |
| 9 | accession | Verb. The action or process of formally joining an association or institution. Sentence. The Queen's accession to the throne was celebrated. | Basic |
| 10 | capricious | Adjective, given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. Sentence. The child's capricious behavior was exhausting. | Basic |