to cite as an example of proof in an argument; to bring forth for consideration. The letters and memos which I have adduced to the committee should show that the Congressman did not know that his business partner was actually a Mafia hit-man.

exaltation to divine rank or stature. To many people, Princess Diana is the apotheosis of womanhood, respected with near worship for her dignity and courage.

123. blasphemous (adj.)

impiously irreverent; evil-speaking. For my Great-Aunt Margaret, any exclamation more severe than “Oh, rats!” was considered blasphemous.

to solidify, or coagulate. After much analysis and discussion, the committee’s ideas and concerns began to congeal into a unified, coherent plan of action.

speak of or treat with contempt; scoff at. “Eminent scientists continue to deride the rocket pioneers.” (Arthur C. Clark)

to free from bondage or authority. Although not yet eighteen years old, the young woman asked the court to emancipate her from the control of her abusive parents.

a cat; especially an old female cat; a cantankerous old woman. Worn down by 30 years of teaching Latin to unresponsive and disrespectful prep school boys, Miss Grimm (nicknamed Miss Grimalkin by her students) finally submitted her resignation

128. inconsolable (adj.)

not able to be comforted or solaced; despondent. Not even her parent’s offer to buy her a new Teddy Bear could stop the flow of tears from the inconsolable little girl.

lacking energy; weak. “From O’Connell to Parnell...the Irish had been languid in their demands for autonomy.” (Sean O’Faolain)

unhealthy; caused by disease. “She had a morbid fear of dance floors.” (Eric Berne)

131. peregrinations (n, pl)

journey or travel from place to place. Mr. Stewart and Mrs. McCarthy’s lunch time peregrinations around the campus attempt to cut down on litter and other more serious misbehaviors.

prediction of the outcome of a disease; any forecast. Despite the physician’s prognosis that he has only months to live, he celebrated five more birthdays before succumbing to the cancer.

to rush or leap forward suddenly, to emerge spiritedly. [also, (n) to joke] The Boy Scouts sallied forth enthusiastically in the morning, but by noon, the heat and elevation had depleted their good spirits.

to seize by force. Fortinbras was urged by the Danes to usurp the rightful power of King Claudius.

to be or make oneself familiar, knowledgeable or skilled. (used with in). In anticipation of the final exam in U.S. History, Jeff versed himself in the main features of each American presidency.

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English 11 vocab

Term	Definition
121. adduce (v)	to cite as an example of proof in an argument; to bring forth for consideration. The letters and memos which I have adduced to the committee should show that the Congressman did not know that his business partner was actually a Mafia hit-man.
122. apotheosis (n)	exaltation to divine rank or stature. To many people, Princess Diana is the apotheosis of womanhood, respected with near worship for her dignity and courage.
123. blasphemous (adj.)	impiously irreverent; evil-speaking. For my Great-Aunt Margaret, any exclamation more severe than “Oh, rats!” was considered blasphemous.
124. congeal (v)	to solidify, or coagulate. After much analysis and discussion, the committee’s ideas and concerns began to congeal into a unified, coherent plan of action.
125. deride (v)	speak of or treat with contempt; scoff at. “Eminent scientists continue to deride the rocket pioneers.” (Arthur C. Clark)
126. emancipate (v)	to free from bondage or authority. Although not yet eighteen years old, the young woman asked the court to emancipate her from the control of her abusive parents.
127. grimalkin (n)	a cat; especially an old female cat; a cantankerous old woman. Worn down by 30 years of teaching Latin to unresponsive and disrespectful prep school boys, Miss Grimm (nicknamed Miss Grimalkin by her students) finally submitted her resignation
128. inconsolable (adj.)	not able to be comforted or solaced; despondent. Not even her parent’s offer to buy her a new Teddy Bear could stop the flow of tears from the inconsolable little girl.
129. languid (adj.)	lacking energy; weak. “From O’Connell to Parnell...the Irish had been languid in their demands for autonomy.” (Sean O’Faolain)
130. morbid (adj.)	unhealthy; caused by disease. “She had a morbid fear of dance floors.” (Eric Berne)
131. peregrinations (n, pl)	journey or travel from place to place. Mr. Stewart and Mrs. McCarthy’s lunch time peregrinations around the campus attempt to cut down on litter and other more serious misbehaviors.
132. prognosis (n)	prediction of the outcome of a disease; any forecast. Despite the physician’s prognosis that he has only months to live, he celebrated five more birthdays before succumbing to the cancer.
133. sally (v)	to rush or leap forward suddenly, to emerge spiritedly. [also, (n) to joke] The Boy Scouts sallied forth enthusiastically in the morning, but by noon, the heat and elevation had depleted their good spirits.
134. usurp (v)	to seize by force. Fortinbras was urged by the Danes to usurp the rightful power of King Claudius.
135. verse (v)	to be or make oneself familiar, knowledgeable or skilled. (used with in). In anticipation of the final exam in U.S. History, Jeff versed himself in the main features of each American presidency.

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