Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
Division of Sorsogon
PILAR NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Marifosque, Pilar, Sorsogon

ORFO LIO
E-P
EAPP
S. Y. 2023-2024
Prepared by:
Vincent T. Losito
Grade 12 - STEM

Submitted to:
Lowel Andrian M. Solayao
MT - II, Subject Teacher
 Table of contents
Acknowledgement.................................................. 1
Introduction.............................................................2
Position Papers.....................................................3-5
Reflection Papers...............................................6-10
Infographics............................................................12
Reflection................................................................13
Narrative Report.....................................................14
Survey Report..........................................................15
Words of the day...............................................16-29
Book Report.......................................................30-31
Overall Reflection...................................................32
Rubrics.....................................................................33
 Acknowledgement
Completing this project fills me with gratitude for
those who assisted me during this semester. First and
foremost, I'm thankful to God for providing strength
and helping me overcome the tasks and challenges I
encountered. Without His support, I wouldn't have
been able to navigate this journey. I appreciate the
guidance and patience of our subject teacher and
adviser, Sir Lowel Andrian M. Salayao. His continuous
support and willingness to share knowledge, especially
in EAPP, have been invaluable as I transition to
another phase of my student life. A big thank you
goes to my parents and family for their unwavering
support. Their love and care are crucial as I pursue my
life goals, and they serve as a constant inspiration for
me to achieve tasks and strive for better grades.
Lastly, I want to express my thanks to my classmates
and friends who aided and guided me in preparing
these activities. Their input on my work is enhancing
my skills, motivating me to perform better in class, and
creating a supportive environment for mutual help.

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 Introduction
This e-portfolio serves to compile all the
activities, tasks, and outputs we had completed in
our subject, EAPP. These assigned outputs
represent the products of our learning and
participation in this subject, bringing out its
significance. EAPP goes beyond being a class
requirement; it plays a very important role in
molding and shaping our vocabulary and writing
abilities. As we go along on our journey our college
life is also becoming nearer and nearer, this subject
surely is to be highly beneficial. EAPP has
effectively fulfilled its purpose by offering various
activities that allowed us to apply our skills and at
the same time, refine them. Its organized and
structured approach has also enabled us to
thoroughly analyze our papers and understand how
they should be done. The outputs included in this
e-portfolio provide a sneak peek into our learning
process and the practical skills we've developed,
guided by our subject adviser.

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 Position paper 1
Are you With Me?
Legalization of same sex marriage is one of the mostly wanted
things to be approved in the Philippines which I am also agreeing with
because not only LGBTQ + community is agreeing with this; even those
people that who were not belong in this community were also agreeing.
Actually, according to Pew Research Center (2013), People that are
supporting same-sex marriage has increased among older generations
over the past decade. For example, in 2003, just 17% of those in the
Silent generation – born between 1928 and 1945 – favored same-sex
marriage; today 31% do. Also, it was mentioned in the survey of 427
LGBT people conducted by Equality Network (n.d.), that 85% said
that this change is needed. 53% said that implementing this change is
a high priority, and a further 32% said that it is a priority. From more
informal qualitative consultation, we believe that, if anything, those
figures underestimate the proportion of LGBT people who consider that
this change is required. So many people agrees in same marriage,
although I'm not a fan of a man marrying a man, these people also
deserves a freedom. They also need to be heard and noticed. I know
that our country is almost a Christian country, but this does not mean
that people with same sex that is loving each other can't be united. As
long as they know their limits, boundaries, and they don't do anything
bad, they can be together. Same sex marriage will be very big gift for
those people who has been waiting for it here in our country. They will
no longer have to go to other country just to get married if it's
approved in our country. I truly believed that same sex marriage should
be legalized in the Philippines because we need equality and that
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again, same sex marriage should be legalized.
 Position paper 2
Bads of Cyberbullying

In the article published by Unicef (2022), it is stated that

cyberbullying is a type of bullying by means or with the use of
digital technologies such as: cellphone, laptop, personal
computers, and any other digital technologies. It was also
mentioned by Cyberbullying research Center that about 27% of
the teens that they had surveyed have been cyberbullied at
some point in their lifetimes. I truly believe that cyberbullying
has a negative impact on the behavior of a person. In fact Social
Media Victims Law Center (2018), said that cyberbullying can
be as bad as the physical effects of bullying the victims of
cyberbullying may experience a wide range of negative and bad
emotions such as the feeling of sadness, anger, fear, depression,
anxiety, and embarrassment. People who experiences
cyberbullying may also feel isolated and alone. Cyberbullying
can be really just as bad as physical bullying and it greatly
compels on negative effects to those person who experiences
cyberbullying. To sum it up, Cyberbullying really is a
controversial issue where people scares aim threatens and
shames people digitally without considering what their victims
may feel and experience. That's why it makes me believe that
cyberbully has a negative impact on mental health and behavior
of the people who experiences it.
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 Reflection 1
REFLECTION ONTHE IMPACT OF 5 WORDS ON
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

The 5 words a day will really help you if you're doing the 5 words a
day daily not just when its already due, Although sometimes I'm also
doing the words when its due already; I'm still absorbing the other
words especially when I know that It will be useful for me and it will be
possible for me to use it in daily conversation. The five words a day
helped me a lot during our exam in BU in the subset Language
Proficiency because some of the words there were already familiar to
me in the reason of I've already encountered them through doing the 5
words a day. If it weren't for those activity for words of the day, It is
possible that I haven't eliminated the choices in the questions
thoroughly because I don't have proper background about the other
words. I'm thankful to Sir because he tasked us to do it because it
really really helped me during exam; That's why it is crucial to do the
words of the day daily and always not just for compliance but to
understand it because it's not just for broadening our vocabulary but
also for acquiring and gaining some knowledge. We can also use them
when it's needed. My suggestion and recommendation to the next
generation (the grade 11 STEM now to be specific hat soon will be
grade 12); they should do the words everyday. Though sometimes are
some situations that we are not able to do it, make sure that we will do
it when there is some available time because Sir is tasking us to do
such things for our own good only, not for any other purpose.

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Reflection on personal commitment on self

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 Reflection 4
Reflection on Kalinisan Day Participation

The "Kalinisan sa Paaralan" program is a big deal because it

helps create a better place for learning. This program is all
about making sure our schools are clean and organized. It's
not just about staying healthy; it also makes learning more
fun and easy. When we keep our school clean, everyone
learns to be responsible and organized. This makes the
school a happy place for both teachers and students. The
"Kalinisan sa Paaralan" program is like a guide to help us
build a habit of keeping things clean and neat in school. It's
like making our school a nicer home for everyone.

This effort is commendable because it focuses on building a

culture of cleanliness and order in schools. It's not just
about cleaning; it's about creating a positive atmosphere for
everyone involved in education. The program shows that
when we take care of our school, we're taking care of each
other. It's like saying, "Let's make our school a great place
to learn and grow." So, the "Kalinisan sa Paaralan" program
is not just about cleaning up; it's about making our school a
wonderful place for all of us.

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 Reflection
Infographics Presentation

Creating the infographics about signal lag was

interesting. We wanted to show the ideas from
our Concept paper in a way that's easy to
understand. It was a bit tricky because we
wanted it to be simple but still tell the important
stuff. We thought about how it would look to
someone who doesn't know much about signal
lag. We wanted them to see why it's a big deal
and how my project could fix it. It was like telling
a story with pictures. The look of our
infographics looks good and appealing, it was also
easy to understand and we used backgrounds
that are connected with our topic. Upon doing
the infographics, I learned how that even it's
short, it should be concise in order for it to be
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 Narrative Report
PE/Contemporary Dance & Exhibit
The day of our PE Contemporary Dance and Exhibit was a
full of nerves and excitement. As the event goes by, my
apprehension was palpable, especially during the dance
performance. The stage loomed large, and my nerves were on
edge. Dancing in front of a sea of people felt daunting, and the
pressure to execute the routine flawlessly added to the anxiety.
The contemporary dance, although challenging, turned out to be
a test of resilience. Despite the initial jitters, the rhythm took
over, and as our group moved in harmony, the nervousness
began to dissipate. The cheers from the audience became a
source of encouragement, turning the performance into a shared
celebration of movement and expression. Transitioning to the
exhibit offered a welcome change of pace. Walking into the
space adorned with our collective artworks was a breath of
relief. The simplicity of our pieces, aligned with the circus theme,
created a visually pleasing ensemble. The careful arrangement
and design conveyed a cohesive narrative, and it was heartening
to see our creative efforts materialize into an impressive exhibit.
While dancing was a personal challenge, the exhibit showcased
our collaborative strengths. It was a testament to our shared
vision and dedication to portraying the circus theme through art.
As the event concluded, the nervousness transformed into a
sense of accomplishment. Despite the initial apprehension, both
the dance performance and exhibit turned out to be memorable
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 Word of the Day
October 31, 2023 - January 21, 2024
10/31/23
begrudge (v) to give in to something reluctantly
spur (v) to goad into action
prerequisite (n) a requirement (don't confuse with
perquisite: a perk)
tactile (adj) able to be sensed by touch (tactilis to touch)
The petting 200 provides a fun tactile experience for
children, allowing them to touch dozens of animals Synonym:
palpable olfactory
Pungent (adj) relating to the sense of smell (olere a to smell
of + facere to make) For those with a strong olfactory
sense, the spray of a skunk is extremely pungent.
11/01/23
gustatory (ad)) relating the sense of taste (gustare to taste)
The meal was a gustatory extravaganza, her taste buds
were exploding from all the savory spices,
auditory (adj) relating to the sense of hearing (audire to
hear) Kris's auditory deterioration prevented him from
appreciating the subtle tonality of the music. Synonym, aural
discern (v) to perceive as separate; to sense keenly (dis-
away + cernere distinguish, separate) The fog made it
difficult for me to discern how many people stood at the far
end of the parking lot.
pungent (adj) having a sharp or irritating odor (pungere to
sting) Many find garlic breath to be so pungent that they
avoid cooking with the herb entirely
palpable (adj) detectable by touch (palpare to touch)
-as the tightrope walker attempted to regain his balance,
the tension in the audience was nearly palpable. tangible,
tactile
11/02/23
ascertain (v) to learn for certain Synonym: discern
savory (adj) pleasant tasting, appetizing Synonym palatable
putrid (adj) rotten; having a foul odor (putris rotten)
Synonyms rancid, decayed
myopic (adj) short-sightedness Synonyms narrow-minded,
injudicious, undiscerning
perceive (v) to become aware Synonyms discern, ascertain
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aural (adj) relating to the sense of hearing
tangible (adj) detectable by touch, substantial (tangere to
touch)
Thwart (v) to stop something before it is able to succeed
-Thanks to inside information, the police department was
able to thwart the bank robbery before it even began
Abstain (v) to refrain from action (abs-from + tenere to
hold)
-An alcoholic for twenty years, Robert was unable to
abstain from drinking when offered a beer.
Deterrent (n) something that acts to discourage
-The picture of the vicious lion baring his teeth was an
effective deterrent against kids' reaching into the cage
11/04/23
Impede (v) to slow the progress of, to block
- The orange cones did not do much to impede the progress
of the cars, they just drove right over them.
Hinder (v) to slow the progress of
- The weed-killer sprayed on the garden successfully
hindered the growth of the unwanted plants.
Curtail (v) to make less (curtus short)
Sentence: In an effort to lose Mark tried to curtail his ice
cream consumption
Impediment (n) something that works to impede progress; a
hindrance
Sentence: Louise had a speech impediment that caused her
to stutter, but that did not keep her from being a DJ.
Stymie (v) to present an obstacle to
11/06/23
Dissuade (v) to persuade not to do something (dis- against
suadere to urge)
Refrain (v) to hold back from doing (re- back + frenare to
restrain)
Abstinence (n) the voluntary avoidance of something (abs-
from + tenere to hold)
Tentative (adj) uncertain
Sentence: The tentative schedule was not set in stone.
Hamper (v) to restrict the progress of
 Word of the Day
11/07/23
Abstemious (adj) sparing or moderate in consumption
Destitute (adj) completely penniless
Sentence: The stock market collapse of 2000-2002 left
many an adept investor destitute.
Frugal (adj) economical; good with money (frux fruit, profit)
Sentence: A frugal shopper does not make a purchase
before checking many other places for a lower price
Remuneration (n) payment for services
Sentence: The job is tedious, but the remuneration is
worthwhile-over fifty dollars per hour!
Impecunious (adj) without money
Sentence: You would never guess that Marisa was so
impecunious if you watched her spend money at the mall
Synonyms destitute, penurious Antonyms affluent, wealthy
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improvident (adj) failing to provide for the future (im not
pro- ahead videre to see) Despite once being a millionaire,
Claudio was now broke due to his improvident spending
decisions. prodigal, negligent, Antonyms thrifty, frugal
Parsimony (n) excessive thriftuness (parsi to spare.
Sentence: parsimoniousness reached an extreme when he
band-delivered a bill rather than spending money on a stamp
Synonyms miserliness, stinginess Antonyms magnanimity,
mumificence
Vernal (adj) able to be bribed (vernalis that is for sale)
Sentence: The local outlaws knew that the venal sheriff
could be paid to let them escape
Thrifty (adj) economical, good with money
Pauper (n) an extremely poor individual (pan little+parere to
get)
11/09/23
Mercenary (n) one who gives his services to the highest
bidder (merces pay, reward)
Perquisite (n) payment or privilege received in addition to
wages (perk for short)
Sentence: Debra enjoyed the perpuisites of being the
newspaper's culture editor, such as free tickets to the opera
and ballet
Insolvent (adj) bankrupt (im not solvent able to pay what
one owes)
Indigent (adj) impoverished, poor (indu within egere to
need, want) Synonym destitute
Pecuniary (adj) pertaining to money (pecuma money)
11/10/23
Aberration (noun) - A departure from what is typical or
expected.
- Sentence: The sudden change in his behavior was
considered an aberration.
Benevolent (adjective) - Kindly and well-meaning,
reflecting a desire to do good.
- Sentence: The benevolent woman donated her time
and money to various charitable causes.
Cacophony (noun) - A harsh, discordant mixture of
sounds.
Sentence: The cacophony of car horns during rush
hour was deafening.
Debilitate (verb) - To weaken or make someone or
something physically or mentally less strong.
- Sentence: The illness seemed to debilitate his once-
strong body.
Egregious (adjective) - Remarkably bad, shocking, or
flagrant.
- Sentence: The egregious error in the report was
hard to overlook.
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Facetious (adjective) - Treating serious issues with
inappropriate humor or sarcasm.
- Sentence: His facetious remarks during the serious
meeting were not appreciated.
Garrulous (adjective) - Excessively talkative, often
about trivial matters.
- Sentence: The garrulous parrot chattered endlessly,
mimicking human speech.
Harangue (noun/verb) - A lengthy and aggressive
speech, often a tirade.
- Sentence: He delivered a harangue about the state
of the economy.
Ineffable (adjective) - Too great or extreme to be
expressed in words, indescribable.
- Sentence: The beauty of the sunset over the ocean
was ineffable.
Juxtapose (verb) - To place or deal with close together
for contrasting effect.
- Sentence: The artist juxtaposed bright colors with
dark ones in his painting.
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Word of the Day
11/14/23
Kindle (verb) - To ignite or arouse a feeling or
Ubiquitous (adjective) - Present, appearing, or
emotion.
found everywhere.
- Sentence: His speech was so inspiring that it
- Sentence: Smartphones have become ubiquitous
kindled hope in the hearts of many.
in modern society.
Lethargy (noun) - A lack of energy and enthusiasm;
Vex (verb) - To make someone feel annoyed,
sluggishness.
frustrated, or worried.
- Sentence: The hot weather often leads to a
- Sentence: The constant noise from the
feeling of lethargy.
construction site began to vex the residents.
Meticulous (adjective) - Showing great attention to
Wistful (adjective) - Longing or yearning for
detail, careful and precise.
something with a sense of sadness.
- Sentence: She was known for her meticulous work,
- Sentence: As she looked at old photographs, a
leaving no room for error.
wistful smile played on her lips.
Nebulous (adjective) - Hazy, unclear, or vague.
Xenophobia (noun) - Dislike of or prejudice against
- Sentence: The concept of time is often nebulous
people from other countries.
when you're having fun.
- Sentence: Xenophobia can hinder cultural
Ostracize (verb) - To exclude or banish someone from a
diversity and understanding.
group or society.
Yield (verb) - To produce or provide something,
- Sentence: The group decided to ostracize the
especially a result or profit.
troublemaker to maintain harmony.
- Sentence: The well-tended garden yielded a
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bountiful harvest.
Pernicious (adjective) - Having a harmful, destructive,
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or deadly effect.
Zealot (noun) - A person who is fanatical and
- Sentence: The pernicious influence of negative
uncompromising in their pursuit of religious, political,
peers can lead to bad choices.
or other ideals.
Quixotic (adjective) - Exceedingly idealistic,
- Sentence: The religious zealot's beliefs were
unrealistic, and impractical.
unwavering and extreme.
- Sentence: His quixotic dream of living off the grid
Alacrity (noun) - Promptness in response, eagerness,
in a treehouse was met with skepticism.
or enthusiasm.
Resilient (adjective) - Capable of withstanding or
Bellicose (adjective) - Demonstrating a willingness to
recovering from adversity.
fight, aggressive, and warlike.
- Sentence: The resilient young athlete quickly
- Sentence: The bellicose leader's aggressive
bounced back from her injury.
rhetoric heightened international tensions.
Sycophant (noun) - A person who acts obsequiously
Capitulate (verb) - To surrender or give up, often
towards someone important in order to gain an
under certain conditions.
advantage.
- Sentence: After a long negotiation, they decided
- Sentence: The sycophant constantly praised the
to capitulate and accept the terms.
boss to get promotions.
Denigrate (verb) - To criticize or defame someone's
Truncate (verb) - To shorten something by cutting off
character or reputation.
the top or end.
- Sentence: It's unfair to denigrate someone's
- Sentence: The teacher had to truncate the lesson
achievements without evidence.
due to lack of time.
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Word of the Day
11/18/23
Elucidate (verb) - To make something clear, explain, or
Obfuscate (verb) - To deliberately make something
clarify.
unclear or confusing.
- Sentence: The professor elucidated the complex
- Sentence: His attempt to obfuscate the truth only
theory in a way that students could understand.
raised more questions.
Frugal (adjective) - Practicing economy; avoiding
Paradigm (noun) - A typical example or pattern of
waste and unnecessary expenses.
something; a model.
- Sentence: Living a frugal lifestyle helped her save
- Sentence: The company's innovative approach
money for future investments.
became a paradigm for success.
Gregarious (adjective) - Fond of the company of
Quotidian (adjective) - Of or occurring every day;
others, sociable.
ordinary or commonplace.
- Sentence: His gregarious nature made him the life
- Sentence: His quotidian routine involved
of the party.
commuting to work and grocery shopping.
Hubris (noun) - Excessive pride, arrogance, or self-
Rambunctious (adjective) - Boisterous, noisy, and
confidence often leading to downfall.
difficult to control.
- Sentence: His hubris eventually led to his downfall
- Sentence: The rambunctious children played loudly
when he underestimated his opponents.
in the yard.
Inefficacious (adjective) - Lacking the capacity to
Sycophant (noun) - A person who acts obsequiously
produce the desired effect; ineffective.
towards someone important in order to gain an
- Sentence: The inefficacious medicine did not
advantage.
relieve her pain.
- Sentence: The sycophant constantly praised the
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boss to get promotions.
Juxtaposition (noun) - The act or placement of two
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things (usually abstract concepts, though it can involve
Tumultuous (adjective) - Making a loud, confused
tangible objects) near each other.
noise; uproarious.
- Sentence: The juxtaposition of wealth and poverty
- Sentence: The tumultuous storm brought heavy
was evident in the city.
rain and strong winds.
Kindle (verb) - To ignite or arouse a feeling or
Unbeknownst (adverb) - Without the knowledge of
emotion.
someone.
- Sentence: Her heartfelt apology kindled
- Sentence: Unbeknownst to her, a surprise party
forgiveness in their hearts.
was planned for her birthday.
Lament (verb/noun) - To express grief or sorrow; a
Vex (verb) - To make someone feel annoyed,
passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
frustrated, or worried.
- Sentence: The mournful lament echoed through
- Sentence: His constant complaints about minor
the quiet night.
issues vexed his friends. Wistful (adjective) - Longing
Mellifluous (adjective) - Having a pleasant and flowing
or yearning for something with a sense of sadness.
sound, often used to describe speech or music.
- Sentence: She cast a wistful glance at the old
- Sentence: Her mellifluous voice was a joy to listen
family photos.
to.
Xenophobia (noun) - Dislike of or prejudice against
Noxious (adjective) - Harmful, poisonous, or very
people from other countries.
unpleasant.
- Sentence: Xenophobia can hinder cultural diversity
- Sentence: The noxious fumes from the factory
and understanding.
polluted the air.
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Aberrant (adjective) - Departing from an accepted standard
or normal behavior.
- Sentence: His aberrant actions raised suspicions among
his colleagues.
Baleful (adjective) - Threatening harm, evil, or menacing.
- Sentence: The baleful look in his eyes sent shivers down
her spine.
Cacophonous (adjective) - Involving a harsh, discordant
mixture of sounds.
- Sentence: The cacophonous clash of instruments
disrupted the concert.
Defenestration (noun) - The act of throwing someone out of
a window.
- Sentence: The historical event was marked by the
defenestration of several political figures.
Effervescent (adjective) - Bubbling, fizzing, or enthusiastic
in nature.
- Sentence: Her effervescent personality lit up the room.
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Fractious (adjective) - Irritable, quarrelsome, or difficult to
control.
- Sentence: The fractious children constantly argued with
each other.
Gesticulate (verb) - To make gestures, especially when
speaking.
- Sentence: He gesticulated wildly to emphasize his point.
Harbinger (noun) - A person or thing that signals or
foreshadows what is to come.
- Sentence: The first warm breeze of spring is often seen
as a harbinger of better days.
Ineffable (adjective) - Too great or extreme to be expressed
in words, indescribable.
- Sentence: The ineffable beauty of the natural landscape
left them speechless.
Juxtapose (verb) - To place or deal with close together for
contrasting effect.
- Sentence: The museum juxtaposed modern art with
classical sculptures.
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Kowtow (verb/noun) - To act in an excessively subservient
manner; a deep bow or act of reverence.
Obfuscate - to obscure or make something unclear; verb -
They tried to obfuscate the truth by telling half the story.
Esoteric - intended for or likely to be understood by only a
small number of people; adjective - The scientists' research
had an esoteric subject matter.
Captivate - to attract and hold the attention of someone or
something; verb - The performer captivated the audience
with her stunning performance.
Ephemeral - lasting for a very short time; adjective - The
beauty of the cherry blossoms is ephemeral, lasting only a
few weeks.
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Ubiquitous - present, appearing, or found everywhere;
adjective - Social media has become ubiquitous in our daily
lives.
Ineffable - too great or extreme to be expressed or
described in words; adjective - The feeling of love is often
described as ineffable.
Soporific - tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; adjective
- The sound of the rain was soporific, making me feel sleepy.
Mellifluous - pleasant-sounding, sweet or musical; adjective
- The singer's voice was mellifluous, soothing and calming.
Cacophony - a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds; noun -
The street was filled with the cacophony of honking cars and
loud music.
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Onomatopoeia - the formation of a word from a sound
associated with what is named; noun - The word "buzz" is
an example of onomatopoeia.
Serendipity - the occurrence and development of events by
chance in a happy or beneficial way; noun - Meeting my
best friend was a serendipitous moment in my life.
Penultimate - second to last; adjective - The penultimate
chapter of the book was the most exciting.
Paradox - a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory
statement or proposition that when investigated or explained
may prove to be true; noun - The statement "less is more" is
a paradox.
Pernicious - having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual
or subtle way; adjective - Smoking is pernicious to one's
health.
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Discombobulate - to confuse or disconcert; verb - The
unexpected news discombobulated me and left me unsure of
what to do.
Obstreperous - noisy and difficult to control; adjective -
The obstreperous children made it hard for the teacher to
teach.
Dissonance - lack of harmony among musical notes or a
tension or clash resulting from the combination of two
disharmonious elements; noun - The dissonance between the
piano and violin created an eerie feeling.
Ubiquity - the state of being everywhere at the same time;
noun - The ubiquity of smartphones has changed the way we
communicate.
Magnanimous - generous or forgiving, especially towards a
rival or less powerful person; adjective - The magnanimous
king pardoned his enemy.
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Inscrutable - impossible to understand or interpret;
adjective - His expression was inscrutable, making it difficult
to read his emotions.
Mellifluent - having a smooth or flowing sound; adjective -
The mellifluent sound of the violin brought the audience to
tears.
Colloquy - a conversation; noun - The two friends engaged
in an intense colloquy about politics.
Solitude - the state of being alone; noun - The writer
sought solitude in order to concentrate on his work.
Ennui - a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising
from a lack of occupation or excitement; noun - The ennui
of living alone in a big city can be overwhelming.
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Incandescent - emitting light as a result of being heated;
adjective - The incandescent light bulb was invented by
Thomas Edison.
Mellifluousness - the quality of being pleasant-sounding,
sweet or musical; noun - He was known for the
mellifluousness of his voice.
Dulcet - sweet and soothing, often used to describe sound;
adjective - The dulcet tones of a guitar filled the room.
Coalesce - to come together to form one mass or whole;
verb - The colors began to coalesce, forming a beautiful
painting.
Penumbra - a partial shadow, especially an area between
full shadow and full illumination; noun - The penumbra of
the tree created a pattern on the ground.
11/30/23
Visceral - relating to deep inward feeling rather than
intellect; adjective - Her visceral reaction to the horror
movie was one of fear and anxiety.
Prevaricate - to speak or act in an evasive way; verb - The
politician was accused of prevaricating when asked about
the scandal.
Perspicacity - the quality of having a penetrating insight or
understanding; noun - The detective's perspicacity helped
solve the crime.
Intrepid - fearless and adventurous; adjective - The intrepid
explorer set out to climb the highest mountain in the world.
Erudite - having or showing extensive knowledge; adjective
- The professor was known for his erudite lectures.
12/01/23
Ineffability - the quality of being too great or extreme to be
expressed or described in words; noun - The beauty of the
sunset had an ineffability that left me speechless.
Aesthete - a person who has a special appreciation of art
and beauty; noun - She was considered an aesthete for her
exquisite taste in fashion.
Melancholy - a feeling of sadness, often with no obvious
cause; noun - The melancholy in his voice was clear as he
sang about lost love.
Eschew - to deliberately avoid using or doing; verb - She
eschewed social media, finding it a waste of time.
Mellifluously - sweetly or smoothly, often used to describe
sound; adverb - The bird sang mellifluously in the morning.
12/02/23
Ephemeralness - the quality of being fleeting or short-lived;
noun - The ephemeralness of life often makes one appreciate
each moment more.
Bellicose - having or showing a willingness to fight or argue;
adjective - The bellicose group of protesters caused a
disturbance.
Incantation - a series of words said as a magic spell or
charm; noun - The witch recited an incantation to summon
the spirits.
Disambiguation - the process of removing uncertainty or
confusion from the meaning of a word or phrase; noun - The
editor requested disambiguation on the use of a certain
word in the article.
Obdurate - stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or
course of action; adjective - His obdurate refusal to
apologize caused even more trouble.
12/04/23
Ebullient - cheerful and full of energy; adjective - The
ebullient girl danced and sang in the rain.
Pensive - engaged in deep or serious thought; adjective -
The pensive boy sat by the lake, lost in his own musings.
Surreptitious - kept secret, especially because it would not
be approved of; adjective - He took a surreptitious glance
at the test answers hidden in his notebook.
Salubrious - promoting health and well-being; adjective -
Living in a salubrious environment can improve one's physical
and mental health.
Hudibrastic - relating to exaggerated, burlesque satire;
adjective - His humorous writing style was often described
as hudibrastic.
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Mellifluence - the power to influence or attract with Inert (adj) sluggish, inactive (un notertem active)
sweet or musical sounds; noun - The mellifluence of her Sentence: After his final exams, Ricky sat inert on his couch
for two days watching soap operas and game shows
voice made the audience fall in love with her music.
Synonyms quiescent, torpid, phlegmatic Antonyms, alert,
Atrophy (v) -to weaken from disuse (a without troph
lively
nourishment) after surgery, extended best rest often
Listless (adj) sluggish, without energy (-less without) I
causes muscles to atrophy unless it is accompanied by always feel listless on rainy days: sometimes I don't even
physical therapy. want to get out of bed Synonyms enervated, inert,
Abate (v) - to subside, to decrease in intensity (ed to phlegmatic, lethargic Antonyms lively, robust
batre to beat) Quiescent (adj) resting, quiet (quies rest)
had to wait until the storm abated before they could Sentence: During the quiescent phase of cell division, the
begin to assess the damage to the coastal town cell does not split or grow.
Porous (adj) - filled with many holes (porus opening) Serene (adj) tranquil, calm, placid (serenus peaceful, calm)
Sentence: There was not a single wave on the surface of
Sentence: The teenager's story was a porous one that
the serene lake.
her parents could easily see through Ssenynas
penetrable, pervious Antonyms: impervious,
impenetrable, impregnable 12/10/23
Wane (v) - to grow smaller or less intense as the Static (adj) stationary (status standing)
brightness of the moon wanes over the next few nights, Sentence: The patient's vitals have been static for an hour.
it will become easier to see the surrounding stars. We hope this means he can be moved from intensive care
12/ 05/23 (adj) lazy, sluggish The flu left me feeling lethargic even two
Lassitude (n) a feeling of weakness (lassus weary) days after my fever had broken Synonyms, phlegmatic,
Sentence: Although she tried valiantly to play through dormant, enervated, listless
Moratorium (n) postponement Synonyms deferral, delay
her illness. Danielle's lassitude overtook her in the
Stagnate (v) to become inactive, to become stale (status
second half Antonyms vitality, vigor
standing) Synonym: idle
Undermine (v) to weaken or diminish something
Torpor (n) lethargy: apathy Synonyms inertness, lassitude
Sentence: The continual to the project over many
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Obsequious (adj) overly submissive (ob to sequi follow)
Respite (n) rest; time of relief; pause (respit delay)
Attrition (n) a wearing away of strength or morale Synonyms hiatus, moratorium
Enervate (v) to weaken someone's vitality Hiatus (n) a break in the continuity of something Synonyms
respite, discontinuity
12/06/24 Torpid (adj) hibernating dormant (torpere be numb)
Synonyms inert, idle
Vulnerable (adj) prone to attack or harm
Belligerent (adj) warlike, quarrelsome (bellum war)
ebb (v) to decrease or decline slowly
Sentence: My brother is a belligerent guy, he picks his fair
Compliant (adj) submissive (pli fold)
share of bar fights.
Debilitate (v) to sap the strength of (de-away bilis Irascible (adj) easily angered (ire anger)
strength) Sentence: Adam's irascible nature landed him in anger
Placid (adj) calm (plac to please) inanagement therapy, he overreacts to the smallest things
Sentence: A relaxing day at the spa always makes me Synonyms choleric, splenetic, petulant Antonynu even-
feel more placid. tempered
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Volatile (adj) explosive; tending to evaporate quickly
(vola to fly)
Sentence: The situation in the Middle East is a volatile
one that must be handled with care Synonyms
unsettled, temperamental Antonym: stable
Rebuttal (n) refutation, opposing response to an
argument (re-hack)
Sentence: After the opponent made his remarks, the
debate team captain approached the podiun to deliver
her rebutial.
Refute (V) to disprove; to rebut forcefully (refutare to
drive back)
Sentence: The judge found no evidence to refute your
claim that the car is yours, so you get to keep it for
new
Incite (v) to urge into action (citare to cause to move)
Sentence: The rebels incited a revolt in the small city
by convincing the citizens that their mayor was a creik
12/13/23
Pugnacious (adj) quarrelsome, warlike (pugnare fight)
Sentence: The pugnacious punk was happiest when his
fists were pounding someone else's chin.
Bellicose (adj) warlike in manner (bellum war)
Harass (v) to bother, to annoy
Assail (v) to attack or assault (ad at salire leap)
Tumultuous (adj) violently agitated
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Instigate (s) to goad; to urge on
Provocative (adj) tending to aggravate or stimulate
(pro- forth+vocare to call)
Propensity (n) a natural inclination; a tendency (pro-
forth)
Acrimony (n) bitterness of feeling, harsh words (acri
bitter + monia action or condition)
Sentence: Her toast was inappropriately acrimonious,
and we could all tell that she had not forgiven her
friend Synonyms belligerence, rancor Antonym civility
Appalling (adj) shocking: causing dismay (palir to grow
pale) The way he yells at his wife is appalling, he treats
her as if she were his servant.
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Cacophony (n) discord; harsh sounds (cacos ugly + phon
sound) How can this cacophony coming out of my son's room
be today's popular music? Synonyms, disharmony, dissonance
Antonym harmony
Abysmal (adj) extremely bad; wretched The food at this
hospital is abysmal! Is this bread or cardboard? Synonyms:
deplorable, pathetic Antonyms: commendable, laudable
Acrid (adj) harsh smelling or tasting (acri bitter) Don't inhale
too much of this chemical, it is known to be quite acrid and
can make you pass out Synonyms: astringent, pungent
Antonyms savory, sweet
Blatant (adj) very conspicuous, annoyingly loud
Sentence: The blaring of loud music despite my repeated
requests for silence shows your blatant disregard for my
needs Synonyms: flagrant, impudent Antonym unobtrusive
Deplorable (adj) worthy of reproach or censure (plorare to
cry out in sorrow)
Sentence: Although they claimed to love animals, the
conditions at their run-down shelter were deplorable.
Synonyms: disgraceful, egregious Antonyms: commendable,
laudable
12/18/23
Egregious (adj) conspicuously bad; flagrant (e-out + greg
herd) Synonyms atrocious, deplorable
Lurid (adj) shocking, sensational Synonyms: graphic, vivid
(adj) offensive to the senses or the health (not harm)
Synonyms: loathsome, detestable
Flagrant (adj) offensively bad; reprehensible Synonyms:
egregious, blatant
Heinous (adj) cruel; shockingly evil (haine hatred +-ous full
of)
Astringent (adj) caustic, pungent Synonyms acrid, harsh
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Ambulatory (adj) capable of moving around (ambulare walk)
Sentence: He must stay in bed for a week, and once he is
ambulatory he will need crutches.
Deviate (v) to swerve or deflect (de- away + via path)
Sentence: lane of the highway caused the driver to deviate
from her path. veer Antonym: conform
Influx (n) a flowing in (in-in + flux flow)
Sentence: The school saw quite an influx of new applicants
once it increased the number of scholarships.
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Impel (v) to put into motion; to urge (pel force)
Sentence: The zoo visitors were impelled into action by the
announcement that a lion was loose.
Expedite (v) to speed up the progress of (ex out+pes foot:
to free from entanglement)
Sentence: The project was expedited once the CEO decided
that its outcome reflected on him personally
Itinerant (adj) traveling from place to place Synonyms:
peripatetic, ambulant
(adj) wandering without a permanent home Synonyms:
migratory, drifting
Peripheral (adj) located on the outer boundary (peri-
around) Synonym bordering
Compel (v) to urge into action by force (com together + pel
force) Synonyms impel, coerce
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Vagrant (adj) wandering from place to place (vagus
wandering) Synonyms: nomadic, peripatetic
Perambulate (v) to move about (per- through+ambulare
walk)
Raze (v) to destroy completely
Sentence: The massive level-five hurricane razed the entire
port city, crushing everything in its path Antonym preserve
Jettison (v) to throw overboard
Sentence: The killer Jettisoned the murder weapon into the
lake as he sailed to his hideout in the cove.
Abort (v) to terminate prematurely
Sentence: The soldiers aborted their mission when they
learned their cover was blown and it was no longer safe.
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Purge (v) to cleanse of something unwanted (purgare to
cleanse)
Sentence- It is satisfying to purge your email inbox of
unwanted junk messages
Forgo (v) to give something up (for-away go go)
Sentence: The woman decided to leave the hospital early
and forgo further treatment on her injured hip Synonyms
abandon, forsake Antonyms: maintain, participate
Deplete (v) to decrease the supply of (deplare to empty)
Sentence: The run on gasoline depleted the gas station of
its fuel reserves, and it was forced to shut down.
Dearth (n) lack: scarcity (dear greatly valued)
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Efface (v) to by rubbing (e- out + face appearance)
Abdicate (v) to give up power (ab away + dicare
proclaim)
Renounce (v) to give up in a formal announcement
Nullify (v) to make invalid (nullus none)
Relinquish (V) to abandon or give up (re-back +
linquere to leave)
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Cathartic (adj) having a purging effect; inducing the
release of emotional tension
Sentence: Forgiving his father turned out to be a very
cathartic experience for Kenneth.
Altruism (n) selflessness (alter other)
Sentence: Tom's altruism pushes him to spend thirty
hours per week working with the needy Synonyms
humaneness, benevolence Antonyms egoism,
malevolence
Amiable (adj) friendly, agreeable (amicus friend)
Sentence: Mr. Richards is such an amiable guy, always
smiling and laughing as he interacts with his customers
Philanthropist (n) one who does good; lover of
humankind (phila-love-anthro humankind)
Sentence: It is amazing that a penny-pincher like Paul
is a philanthropist who has donated millions to charity
Congenial (adj) friendly, pleasant (con with gentalis
pleasant)
Sentence: After months of imagining her in-laws as
monsters, Julia was surprised at how congenial they
actually were.
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Munificent (adj) generous (mmunus sharing)
Sentence: Donating that outfit to charity is quite a
munificent gesture, considering that it is your favorite
Decorum (n) propriety, good manners (decorus proper)
Sentence: While eating at the country club, you must
behave with the utmost decorum and mind
your manners
Amity (n) friendship (amicus friend)
Decorous (adj) exhibiting good taste in behavior or
appearance (decorus proper)
Affable (adj) friendly: kind (affabilis easy to converse
with)
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Gregarious (adj) sociable (greg flock)
Amicable (adj) polite and friendly (amicus friend)
Magnanimous (adj) generous, big-hearted (magna-great +
animus spirit)
Geniality (n) cheerfulness (gemalis pleasant)
Pedantic (adj) showy about knowledge (paedere to instruct)
Sentence: Kim's pedantic teaching style bothers her
students, she uses hizarre vocabulary words nobody
understands Synonyms didactic, egotistic
12/30/23
Grandiose (ad)) pretentious, ridiculously exaggerated
(grandis great)
Sentence: The castle's foyer was the most grandiose of its
kind, adorned with crystal chandeliers and gilded banisters
Synonyms: ostentatious, flamboyant, lofty Antonym humble
Bombastic (adj) pompous, using inflated language
Sentence: The bombastic language in the mayor's campaign
speech made her seem arrogant and disconnected from the
public
Braggart (n) one who boasts, a showoff (braguer to show
off)
Sentence: No one likes a braggart, it's better to be modest
and humble about your successes.
Ostentatious (adj) showy, pretentious (ostentare to display
+-ious full of)
Sentence: That solid gold statue is the most ostentatious
display of wealth I have ever seen.
Pompous (adj) possessing excessive self-esteem, pretentious
(pomp splendorous full of)
Sentence: His pompous, holier-than-thou attitude annoyed
all of his classmates
12/31/23
Swagger (v) to walk or strut in an arrogant manner Having
beat their crosstown rivals handily, the players swaggered
back to the locker room Synonyms brag, strut
Lofty (adj) haughty, overly proud Synonyms: cavalier,
pretentiou
Garish (adj) flashy: loud
Ornate (adj) overly decorated (ornatus to adorn) Synonyms:
ostentatious, opulent, gaudy
Opulence (adj) luxuriousness (opulentus wealthy) grandeur,
affluence
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Pretentious (adj) ostentatious Synonyms gaudy, grandiose,
garish
Baroque (adj) extravagantly ornate and convoluted in style
Dogged (adj) determined; unwilling to give up
Sentence: Outmanned and overmatched the dogged
fighters nevertheless refused to surrender the Alamo
Obstinate (adj) stubborn (obstinatius to stand stubbornly)
Sentence: No matter what she tried, she could not make her
obstinate husband change his mind.
Intransigent (adj) uncompromising (in-not + transigente
compromising)
Sentence: Pat's intransigent nature showed itself when he
adamantly refused to shift his appointment from 5:00 to
5:05.
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Contentious (adj) quarrelsome (contendere to strive
afterious full of)
Sentence: Julia sighed as her excessively contentious
husband started another unnecessary argument with their
waiter.
Pertinacity (n) stubbornness (per-very + tenax holding fast)
Sentence: Kyle showed incredible pertinacity after
breaking his leg, making it back in time for the championship
game.
Steadfast (adj) unchanging: unswerving (stede stand + foest
firmly fixed)
Sentence: Despite many hardships, the team was steadfast
in its pursuit of the summit.
Recalcitrant (adj) stubbornly rebellious Synonyms: defiant,
stubborn, wayward
Tenacious (adj) holding firmly, persistent (tenax holding
fast) Synonyms persistent, steadfast, resolute
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Disputatious (adj) inclined to arguing (disputare to argue)
Synonyms contentious, litigious, polemical
Obdurate (adj) intractable, not easily persuaded (obdurare
to harden) Synonyms: inexorable, dogged
Intractable (adj) hard to manage; stubborn (in- not + tract
pull) Synonyms: obstinate, headstrong
Adamant (adj) refusing to yield (adamas unbreakable)
Synonyms: inexorable, obdurate
Litigious (adj) prone to bringing lawsuits (lis-lawsuit + agere
to drive) Synonym contentious
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Adroit (adj) dexterous; skillful
Sentence: An adroit con man, Clarence knew how to
fool even the most skeptical eye Synonyms deft,
proficient Antonyms clumsy, inept
Unerring (adj) committing no mistakes, perfect (un- not
+ err to make a mistake)
Sentence: Her unerring sense of direction always puts
her in the right place even if she has never been there
before
Adept (adj) highly skilled
Sentence: Roberto, an adept mathematician,
completed the outrageously difficult calculus final in
just 25 minutes
Aptitude (n) a natural ability, intelligence (apt fit)
Sentence: Kenneth showed a great aptitude for
computers as a child, designing complex programs at
the age of ten.
Paragon (n) a model of excellence, perfection (para-
beyond)
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Sentence: The head of several charities, Susan is the
paragon of philanthropy Synonyms: prototype; epitome
Deft (adj) adroit, skillful
Sentence: The graceful ballerina kept from tripping on
stage by deftly avoiding the poorly placed electrical
wires Synonyms proficient, adroit Antonyras clumsy,
inept, awkward
Preeminent (adj) outstanding
Sentence: A preeminent psychologist, Dr. Carter is
often asked to lend his expertise on difficult cases.
Expertise (n) knowledge or skill in a particular area
Synonyms: prowess, savvy, bailiwick
Discerning (adj) showing good judgment or keen insight
(dis-offcernere distinguish) astute, judicious, sage
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Agility (n) nimbleness (agilis to move) Synonyms
spryness, litheness
Consummate (adj) perfect in every respect (con-
with+sumonus highest) Synonym: impeccable
Dexterous (adj) skillful with the hands (dexter
skillful+ous full of)
Impeccable (adj) flawless (im- not + peccare to sin)
Synonyms: immaculate, infallible, transcendent
Precocious (adj) unusually advanced or mature in
development
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Nefarious (adj) wicked; sinful (ne-not+fas lawful)
Sentence: Cinderella's nefarious stepsisters took joy in
making her do their daily chores.
Repugnant (adj) offensive; repulsive (re-back + pugnare to
fight)
Sentence: Christopher's mother found his superstition of not
bathing after games repugnant.
Infamous (adj) famous for bad deeds; notorious (in- not +
famosus celebrated)
Sentence: The infamous "El Héctor" was remembered for
the way he tortured the poor villagers of Santa Potula
Odious (adj) worthy of dislike, arousing feelings of dislike
(odiosus hateful)
Sentence: Jimmy was no longer afraid to go to school once
the odious bully was suspended.
Malevolent (adj) wishing harm to others; evil (mal- evil + vol
wish)
Sentence: The malevolent dictator smiled as he ordered his
soldiers to burn down the church.
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AMalefactor (n) an evildoer (mal- evil + facere to perform)
Sentence: Superman has found and stopped many a
malefactor before the crime could actually be committed.
Abominable (adj) loathsome; unpleasant
Sentence: His abominable behavior at the game included
excessive drinking, loud swearing, and the removal of his
clothes
Avarice (n) extreme greed Synonyms: miserliness,
penuriousness
Bigotry (n) intolerance toward those who are different
Hypocrite (n) one who says one thing but does another
(hypokrites Gr pretender)
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Miserly (adj) lacking generosity (mis- wretched) Synonyms:
avaricious, penurious
Inimical (adj) unfriendly (in- not + amicus friend) Synonyms
antagonistic, hostile
Curmudgeon (n) a cranky person.
Misanthrope (n) one who hates humankind (mis- hatred +
anthro humankind)
Perfidy (n) deliberate breach of trust, treachery
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Charlatan (n) a fraud; a quack (chiarlatino a quack)
Sentence: June's family warned her that Chaz was a
charlatan only pretending to be a successful lawyer.
Ruse (n) a crafty scheme
Sentence: The clever criminal came up with a flawless ruse
to steal the money from the bank.
Subterfuge (n) a scheme, an attempt to deceive (subter
secretly + fugere to flee)
Sentence: It takes real subterfuge to sneak anything past
Principal Guber, like he is able to see your every move
Dupe (n) one who is easily deceived
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Swindle (V) to cheat
Sentence: The street hustler swindled the unsuspecting
man, tricking him into buying a fake designer watch.
Gullible (adj) easily deceived
Sentence: The gullible teenager was easily tricked by her
friends into believing that one of them was a secret agent
Embezzle (v) to steal money from one's employer
Machination (n) a crafty scheme (machina device)
Bilk (v) to cheat, to swindle Synonyms: hoodwink, defraud,
cheat, fleece
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Larceny (n) theft (larecin Fr theft) Synonym: thiever
Filch (v) to steal Synonyms: pilfer, embezzle
Fleece (v) to defraud of money, to swindle Synonyms
swindle, bilk, hoodwink, defraud
Hedonist (n) a pleasure seeker (hedone pleasure)
Sentence: The '80s are often considered the age of the
hedonist, a time when everyone felt they had the right to
have fun. Synonyms: epicurean, epicure, sybarite, bon
vivant
Ascetic (n) one who lives a holy life of self-denial (asketes
monk)
Sentence: Tim has spent years at a time as an ascetic, each
giving away he owns and living on rice and prayer
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Anarchist (n) one who opposes all political authority (an-
without + archos leader)
Sentence: Before the coup d'etat, the dictator claimed to
be an anarchist; that all changed once he was given power.
Synonyms insurgent, rebel
Pacifist (n) an individual who is opposed to violence (pacis
peace + facere to make)
Sentence: Forever a pacifist, Julie organized a rally
protesting the war in the Middle East.
Atheist (n) one who does not believe that God exists (a
without + theos god)
Sentence: Although she is an atheist and does not worship
the Buddha, Cathy meditates with her Buddhist friends.
Nihilist (n) one who rejects moral distinctions and knowable
"truths"
Sentence: Because she is a nihilist, Carrie likes to contend
that the world may be a figment of her imagination
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Narcissist (n) one in love with his/her own image (from
Narcissus, who fell in love with himself)
Zealot (n) one who engages passionately in a cause
Synonyms: enthusiast, fanatic, devotee
Sybarite (n) an individual who seeks luxury Synonym,
hedonist
Pessimist (n) an individual who focuses on the negative side
of a situation (pessimus worst)
Optimist (n) one who focuses on the positive side of a
situation (optimus best) Synonyms: idealist, Pollyanna,
Pangloss, Candide
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Fanatic (n) one who shows extreme enthusiasm for a cause
(fanaticus enthusiastic)
Vindicate (v) to clear from blame mollis soft
Sentence: The adroit defense lawyer was able to vindicate
her client of all charges, and he was set free
Assuage (v) to soothe anger or pain, to satisfy a hunger
(suavis agreeable, sweet)
Sentence: If your dog gets stung by a bec, place a wet
washcloth on the area to assuage the pain.
Mollify (v) to soothe the anger of (mollis soft) Antonyms:
provoke, vex, exacerbate
Sentence: The waiter attempted to mollify the angry
customer by offering him a free dessert, with his dimer
Exonerate (v) to clear from accusation (ex-out + onus
burden)
Sentence When en the principal found the spray paint in
Rex's locker. Timmy was exonerated of all graffiti charges
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Plactate (v) to soothe, to mollify (placare to please)
Sentence: The mother attempted to placate her crying baby
by handing him his favorite teddy bear
Exculpate (v) to free from blame (ex-out culpa blame)
Sentence: Although the DNA evidence did not identify the
killer, it did exculpate the police's primary suspect.
Anesthetic (n) something that reduces sensation (on without
azsthesis Gk feeling)
Sentence: Before closing the cut, the doctor administered
an anesthetic to numb the area around the wound
(v) to soothe the agitation or anger of (pacis peace)
Invigorate (v) to energize (in-in + vigor liveliness + -ate to
do)
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Alleviate (v) to relieve (think of "Aleve" to relieve body
aches)
Emollient (n) a substance that softens imollis soft)
Absolve (v) to pardon (ab- from solvere to loosen)
Placid (adj) peaceful: calm (placare to please)
Mitigate (v) to make less severe; to lessen the force of
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Ajar (adj) - Slightly open.
ex. The door was left ajar, allowing a cool breeze to enter
the room.
Striding (v) - Walking with long steps.
ex. She was confidently striding towards her destination,
her pace unwavering.
Beancurd (n) - Tofu, a protein-rich food made from
soybeans.
ex. The chef prepared a delicious stir-fry with beancurd as
the main ingredient.
Veranda (n) - A roofed platform along the outside of a
house, often enclosed.
ex. They enjoyed their morning tea on the veranda, taking
in the scenic view.
Dais (n) - A raised platform for speakers or honored guests.
ex . The guest of honor stood on the dais to address the
audience.
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Lustrous (adj) - Shining with reflected light; glossy.
ex. Her lustrous hair caught the sunlight, creating a radiant
effect.
Opium (n) - A narcotic drug derived from the opium poppy.
ex. Opium has been used for centuries for its medicinal
properties and pain-relieving effects.
Obeisance (n) - A gesture of respect, such as a bow or
curtsy.
ex. The audience paid obeisance to the monarch as a sign of
loyalty.
Indignation (n) - Anger or annoyance provoked by unfair
treatments
ex. His face flushed with indignation as he heard the
unjust decision.
Coarse (adj) - Rough in texture; lacking refinement.
ex. The old book had coarse pages, and its cover showed
signs of wear.
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Astonishment (n) - Great surprise or amazement.
ex. Her performance on stage left the audience in
sheer astonishment.
Exultation (n) - A feeling of triumphant elation or
jubilation.
ex. The team's exultation was evident after winning
the championship.
Gruffy (adj) - Harsh or gruff in manner or speech.
ex. His gruffy response indicated his irritation with
the situation.
Plodded (v) - Walked slowly and heavily.
ex. We plodded through the muddy path, making
slow progress.
Nibbling (v) - Taking small bites or gentle bites.
ex. She sat on the porch, nibbling on a cookie as she
enjoyed the sunset.
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Hauling (v) - Pulling or dragging with effort.
ex. The workers were hauling heavy equipment to the
construction site.
Wholly (adverb) - Entirely; completely.
ex. The success of the project was wholly attributed
to the dedicated team.
Gilt (adj) - Covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint.
ex. The picture frame had a gilt finish, adding a touch
of elegance.
Shine (v) - Give out a bright light; to polish or make
something bright.
ex. The polished shoes began to shine as he stepped
into the sunlight.
Heaped (adj) - Piled up in a heap or mound.
ex. The laundry was heaped in the corner, waiting
to be folded.
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Swindle (V) to cheat
Sentence: The street hustler swindled the unsuspecting
man, tricking him into buying a fake designer watch.
Gullible (adj) easily deceived
Sentence: The gullible teenager was easily tricked by her
friends into believing that one of them was a secret agent
Embezzle (v) to steal money from one's employer
Machination (n) a crafty scheme (machina device)
Bilk (v) to cheat, to swindle Synonyms: hoodwink, defraud,
cheat, fleece
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Larceny (n) theft (larecin Fr theft) Synonym: thiever
Filch (v) to steal Synonyms: pilfer, embezzle
Fleece (v) to defraud of money, to swindle Synonyms
swindle, bilk, hoodwink, defraud
Hedonist (n) a pleasure seeker (hedone pleasure)
Sentence: The '80s are often considered the age of the
hedonist, a time when everyone felt they had the right to
have fun. Synonyms: epicurean, epicure, sybarite, bon
vivant
Ascetic (n) one who lives a holy life of self-denial (asketes
monk)
Sentence: Tim has spent years at a time as an ascetic, each
giving away he owns and living on rice and prayer
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Anarchist (n) one who opposes all political authority (an-
without + archos leader)
Sentence: Before the coup d'etat, the dictator claimed to
be an anarchist; that all changed once he was given power.
Synonyms insurgent, rebel
Pacifist (n) an individual who is opposed to violence (pacis
peace + facere to make)
Sentence: Forever a pacifist, Julie organized a rally
protesting the war in the Middle East.
Atheist (n) one who does not believe that God exists (a
without + theos god)
Sentence: Although she is an atheist and does not worship
the Buddha, Cathy meditates with her Buddhist friends.
Nihilist (n) one who rejects moral distinctions and knowable
"truths"
Sentence: Because she is a nihilist, Carrie likes to contend
that the world may be a figment of her imagination
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Narcissist (n) one in love with his/her own image (from
Narcissus, who fell in love with himself)
Zealot (n) one who engages passionately in a cause
Synonyms: enthusiast, fanatic, devotee
Sybarite (n) an individual who seeks luxury Synonym,
hedonist
Pessimist (n) an individual who focuses on the negative side
of a situation (pessimus worst)
Optimist (n) one who focuses on the positive side of a
situation (optimus best) Synonyms: idealist, Pollyanna,
Pangloss, Candide
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Fanatic (n) one who shows extreme enthusiasm for a cause
(fanaticus enthusiastic)
Vindicate (v) to clear from blame mollis soft
Sentence: The adroit defense lawyer was able to vindicate
her client of all charges, and he was set free
Assuage (v) to soothe anger or pain, to satisfy a hunger
(suavis agreeable, sweet)
Sentence: If your dog gets stung by a bec, place a wet
washcloth on the area to assuage the pain.
Mollify (v) to soothe the anger of (mollis soft) Antonyms:
provoke, vex, exacerbate
Sentence: The waiter attempted to mollify the angry
customer by offering him a free dessert, with his dimer
Exonerate (v) to clear from accusation (ex-out + onus
burden)
Sentence When en the principal found the spray paint in
Rex's locker. Timmy was exonerated of all graffiti charges
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Plactate (v) to soothe, to mollify (placare to please)
Sentence: The mother attempted to placate her crying baby
by handing him his favorite teddy bear
Exculpate (v) to free from blame (ex-out culpa blame)
Sentence: Although the DNA evidence did not identify the
killer, it did exculpate the police's primary suspect.
Anesthetic (n) something that reduces sensation (on without
azsthesis Gk feeling)
Sentence: Before closing the cut, the doctor administered
an anesthetic to numb the area around the wound
(v) to soothe the agitation or anger of (pacis peace)
Invigorate (v) to energize (in-in + vigor liveliness + -ate to
do)
 Book Report 1
"The Good Earth"
Author: Pearl S. Buck
This one of most heartrending books that is a classic novel of Pre-revolutionary China. "The Good
Earth" is an everlasting classic that takes readers on a reminiscing journey through the life of Wang Lung,
a poor Chinese farmer, as he navigates the challenges of his rural existence. Set against the backdrop of a
transforming China, Buck's novel masterfully captures the complexities of human nature, the enduring
connection between people and the land, and the profound impact of societal change. Through Wang
Lung's heartrending narrative, readers are invited to witness the success and forbearance of a man whose
fate is intertwined with the cycles of nature and the inexorable march of time. Buck's rich storytelling and
vivid prose make "The Good Earth" a poignant exploration of universal themes, leaving an indelible mark on
the literary landscape. These are the words you may encounter while reading the book; Familiarizing the
meanings of these words can enhance the understanding of the main topic of the text.

1. Brazen (adj) - of the color of polished brass; marked by shameless or disrespectful boldness.
2. Girdle (n)- something that encircles or confines: such as: an article of dress encircling the body usually
at the waist.
3. Thatched (v) - to cover with or as if with thatch.
4. Fumbling (v) - to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly.
5. Coaxing (v) - to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering.
6. Glazed (adj) - covered or coated with a glaze.
7. Bawled (v) - to cry out loudly and unrestrainedly.
8. Vigorously (advrb) - in a vigorous manner : with force and energy.
9. Wadding (n)- a soft mass or sheet of short loose fibers used for stuffing or padding.
10. Staggered (v) - to move on unsteadily; to reel from side to side.
11. Stooped (v) - to bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously
bending the knees.
12. Mutinous (adj) - disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : REBELLIOUS.
13. Betrothal (n)- a mutual promise or contract for a future marriage.
14. Crouching (v) - to lower the body stance especially by bending the legs.
15. Grimaced (n)- a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain.
16. Guffaw (n)- a loud or boisterous burst of laughter.
17. Spun (v) - to formed a thread by extruding a viscous rapidly hardening fluid —used especially of a
spider or insect.
18. Fumbled (v) - to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly.
19. Impudence (n)- the quality or state of being impudent.
20. Veranda (n)- a usually roofed open gallery or portico attached to the exterior of a building.

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 Book Report 2
"To Kill a Mockingbird"
Author: Harper Lee
An enduring classic of American literature, "To Kill a Mockingbird" transports readers to the racially-
charged atmosphere of the Deep South during the 1930s. Through the eyes of Scout Finch, a young girl
navigating the complexities of race, class, and morality, Harper Lee weaves a captivating narrative that
resonates with readers of all ages. Set against the backdrop of Maycomb, Alabama, Lee's novel exposes
the ugliness of prejudice and injustice while celebrating the resilience of the human spirit. As Scout and
her brother Jem confront the harsh realities of their community, they are guided by their father, Atticus
Finch, whose unwavering commitment to truth and compassion serves as a beacon of hope in a divided
world. Within the pages of "To Kill a Mockingbird," readers encounter a rich tapestry of characters, from
the enigmatic Boo Radley to the courageous Tom Robinson, each contributing to the novel's profound
exploration of empathy, integrity, and the pursuit of justice.

Below are words encountered in the book, understanding their meanings enhances comprehension of the
central themes:

1. Courthouse (n) - a building in which courts of law are held.

2. Soothed (v) - to calm or relieve.
3. Frivolous (adj) - not having any serious purpose or value.
4. Tyranny (n) - cruel and oppressive government or rule.
5. Assuaged (v) - to make an unpleasant feeling less intense.
6. Malevolent (adj) - having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
7. Asinine (adj) - extremely stupid or foolish.
8. Quelling (v) - to put an end to, typically by the use of force.
9. Aberration (n) - a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
10. Melancholy (n) - a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
11. Auspicious (adj) - conducive to success; favorable.
12. Benevolence (n) - the quality of being well meaning; kindness.
13. Subdued (adj) - quiet and rather reflective or depressed.
14. Vexations (n) - the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
15. Piety (n) - the quality of being religious or reverent.
16. Impudent (adj) - not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
17. Prowess (n) - skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
18. Indigenous (adj) - originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
19. Peculiarities (n) - an odd or unusual feature or habit.
20. Arbitrated (v) - to reach an authoritative judgement or settlement.

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Overall reflection
Through this journey, I've picked up important
lessons and seen personal growth. Actively
participating in school activities has not only
boosted my academics but also improved my
social skills. We faced challenges due to neglect
and laziness, making me realize the impact of my
present on the future. Although my abilities
aren't great right now, I understand that
changing my behavior is crucial to changing my
fate. As we approach the end of the first
semester, I commit to doing my best to
persevere.

In EAPP, I'm grateful as it broadens my

knowledge, especially my vocabulary. I've
learned various types of reports like narrative,
survey, laboratory, and position paper, which will
be beneficial for me in the future.

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