Words of the Day for High School Students
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Recent Words of the Day for High School Students:
helix 
stagnant
lockdown
trauma
attrition
odyssey
pressing
retrofit
supercharge
amalgamate
prevalence
contagion
whizz
accommodating
contender
100 Words list: 2022-09-10, 2021-10-02
helix n. an extended spiral chain of atoms in a protein or nucleic acid
stagnant a. having no current or flow, lifeless, spiritless
lockdown n. a condition in which people are temporarily prevented from entering or leaving a restricted area
trauma n. a deeply distressing or disturbing experience
attrition n. the action or process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness
odyssey n. a long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience
pressing a. urgently important
retrofit v. add an accessory to something that did not have it when manufactured
supercharge v. to make something more powerful or impressive
amalgamate v. combine or unite to form one organization or structure
prevalence n. commonness
contagion n. the communication of disease from one person to another by close contact
whizz v. move quickly through the air with a whistling or whooshing sound
accommodating a. willing to fit in with someone's wishes or needs
contender n. a person or group competing with others to achieve something
photovoltaic a. relating to the production of electric current at the junction of two substances exposed to light
citadel n. a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city
anthology n. a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing
safari n. an expedition to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat, especially in East Africa
conjure v. call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear, by means of a magic ritual
fruition n. the point at which a plan or project is realized
intrigue v. arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate
underserve v. supply with insufficient services, especially social and health services
stagnant a. having no flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence
sag v. decline to a lower level, usually temporarily
slosh v. move irregularly with a splashing sound
vane n. a broad blade attached to a rotating axis or wheel which pushes or is pushed by wind or water
transcribe v. put (thoughts, speech, or data) into written or printed form
collaborate v. work jointly on an activity, especially to produce or create something
colloquy n. a conversation, a gathering for discussion
time-honored a. respected or valued because it has existed for a long time
venue n. the place where something happens, especially an organized event
interconversion n. the conversion of two things into each other
pathogen n. a bacterium, virus, or other microorganisms that can cause disease
shelf-life n. the period during which a material may be stored and remain suitable for use
namesake n. a person or thing that has the same name as another
oddity n. a strange or peculiar person, thing, or trait
hone v. refine or perfect something over a period of time
interact v. act in such a way as to affect another
malevolent a. having or showing a wish to do evil to others
caste n. a division of society based on differences in wealth, inherited rank or privilege, profession, occupation, or race
grapple v. engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons
ethical dimensions n. the competency throughout the curriculum so that students will identify ethical principles in the analysis of social and political problems
baffle v. to totally bewilder or perplex
dilemma a. a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives
deformable a. capable of being reshaped
impairment n. the act of spoiling something or making it weaker so that it is less effective
ladder polymer n. a polymer, as DNA, consisting of double-stranded chains linked by hydrogen bonds
rung n. horizontal support on a ladder for a person's foot
foray n. an initial and often tentative attempt to do something in a new field
dismay v. cause someone to feel distressed
mundane a. lacking interest or excitement; dull
dent n. a weakening or lessening effect
perception n. the ability to see, hear or become aware of something through the senses
implication n. the action or state of being involved in something
anomaly n. something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified
glitch n. a false or spurious electronic signal
holomorphic a. of the same or similar form
overhead n. business expenses not chargeable to a particular part of the work or product
synergy n. the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents
momentum n. the quality that keeps an event developing or making progress after it has started
intermediary n. a person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement
promote v. help bring something into being; launch
nostalgic a. longing for or thinking fondly of a past time or condition
hearken back v. bring to mind something in the past
consolidate v. make something physically stronger or more solid
lancet n. a small, broad two-edged surgical knife or blade with a sharp point
embodiment n. a tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling
verbal a. of, relating to, or consisting of words, spoken rather than written
perspective n. the appearance to the eye of objects in respect to their relative distance and positions
carousel n. a rotating machine or device, like a merry-go-round
enzyme n. a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
resonance n. the condition in which an electric circuit produces the largest possible response to an applied oscillating signal
pivot v. to turn on; to adapt or improve by adjusting or modifying something
inferior n. a person lower than another in rank, status, or ability
reprecipitate v. to cause to condense and fall or deposit again
dissolve v. to cause to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution
fluorescence n. the visible or invisible radiation emitted by certain substances
droplet n. a very small drop of a liquid
waft v. pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air
substantive a. having a firm basis in reality and therefore important
thorny a. full of difficulties or controversial points
camp n. a group engaged in promoting or defending a theory or position
zing v. move rapidly, making a high-pitched ringing or whining noise
plod v. walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps
dendritic a. having a branched form resembling a tree
impersonate v. to pretend to be another person
inaugural a. marking a beginning
compose v. to form by putting together
dementia n. a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease
underlying a. significant as a cause or basis of something but not obvious
jockey v. struggle by every available means to gain or achieve something
tab v. exploit or draw a supply from
congregate v. gather into a crowd or mass
forage v. search widely for food or provisions
algorithm n. a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations, especially by a computer
intuition n. the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning
outcrop n. a rock formation that is visible on the surface
sediment n. the matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid
encompass v. surround and have or hold within
stagnant a. having no current or flow, lifeless, spiritless
lockdown n. a condition in which people are temporarily prevented from entering or leaving a restricted area
trauma n. a deeply distressing or disturbing experience
attrition n. the action or process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness
odyssey n. a long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience
pressing a. urgently important
retrofit v. add an accessory to something that did not have it when manufactured
supercharge v. to make something more powerful or impressive
amalgamate v. combine or unite to form one organization or structure
prevalence n. commonness
contagion n. the communication of disease from one person to another by close contact
whizz v. move quickly through the air with a whistling or whooshing sound
accommodating a. willing to fit in with someone's wishes or needs
contender n. a person or group competing with others to achieve something
photovoltaic a. relating to the production of electric current at the junction of two substances exposed to light
citadel n. a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city
anthology n. a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing
safari n. an expedition to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat, especially in East Africa
conjure v. call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear, by means of a magic ritual
fruition n. the point at which a plan or project is realized
intrigue v. arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate
underserve v. supply with insufficient services, especially social and health services
stagnant a. having no flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence
sag v. decline to a lower level, usually temporarily
slosh v. move irregularly with a splashing sound
vane n. a broad blade attached to a rotating axis or wheel which pushes or is pushed by wind or water
transcribe v. put (thoughts, speech, or data) into written or printed form
collaborate v. work jointly on an activity, especially to produce or create something
colloquy n. a conversation, a gathering for discussion
time-honored a. respected or valued because it has existed for a long time
venue n. the place where something happens, especially an organized event
interconversion n. the conversion of two things into each other
pathogen n. a bacterium, virus, or other microorganisms that can cause disease
shelf-life n. the period during which a material may be stored and remain suitable for use
namesake n. a person or thing that has the same name as another
oddity n. a strange or peculiar person, thing, or trait
hone v. refine or perfect something over a period of time
interact v. act in such a way as to affect another
malevolent a. having or showing a wish to do evil to others
caste n. a division of society based on differences in wealth, inherited rank or privilege, profession, occupation, or race
grapple v. engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons
ethical dimensions n. the competency throughout the curriculum so that students will identify ethical principles in the analysis of social and political problems
baffle v. to totally bewilder or perplex
dilemma a. a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives
deformable a. capable of being reshaped
impairment n. the act of spoiling something or making it weaker so that it is less effective
ladder polymer n. a polymer, as DNA, consisting of double-stranded chains linked by hydrogen bonds
rung n. horizontal support on a ladder for a person's foot
foray n. an initial and often tentative attempt to do something in a new field
dismay v. cause someone to feel distressed
mundane a. lacking interest or excitement; dull
dent n. a weakening or lessening effect
perception n. the ability to see, hear or become aware of something through the senses
implication n. the action or state of being involved in something
anomaly n. something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified
glitch n. a false or spurious electronic signal
holomorphic a. of the same or similar form
overhead n. business expenses not chargeable to a particular part of the work or product
synergy n. the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents
momentum n. the quality that keeps an event developing or making progress after it has started
intermediary n. a person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement
promote v. help bring something into being; launch
nostalgic a. longing for or thinking fondly of a past time or condition
hearken back v. bring to mind something in the past
consolidate v. make something physically stronger or more solid
lancet n. a small, broad two-edged surgical knife or blade with a sharp point
embodiment n. a tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling
verbal a. of, relating to, or consisting of words, spoken rather than written
perspective n. the appearance to the eye of objects in respect to their relative distance and positions
carousel n. a rotating machine or device, like a merry-go-round
enzyme n. a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
resonance n. the condition in which an electric circuit produces the largest possible response to an applied oscillating signal
pivot v. to turn on; to adapt or improve by adjusting or modifying something
inferior n. a person lower than another in rank, status, or ability
reprecipitate v. to cause to condense and fall or deposit again
dissolve v. to cause to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution
fluorescence n. the visible or invisible radiation emitted by certain substances
droplet n. a very small drop of a liquid
waft v. pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air
substantive a. having a firm basis in reality and therefore important
thorny a. full of difficulties or controversial points
camp n. a group engaged in promoting or defending a theory or position
zing v. move rapidly, making a high-pitched ringing or whining noise
plod v. walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps
dendritic a. having a branched form resembling a tree
impersonate v. to pretend to be another person
inaugural a. marking a beginning
compose v. to form by putting together
dementia n. a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease
underlying a. significant as a cause or basis of something but not obvious
jockey v. struggle by every available means to gain or achieve something
tab v. exploit or draw a supply from
congregate v. gather into a crowd or mass
forage v. search widely for food or provisions
algorithm n. a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations, especially by a computer
intuition n. the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning
outcrop n. a rock formation that is visible on the surface
sediment n. the matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid
encompass v. surround and have or hold within
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