Words of the Day for High School Students
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Recent Words of the Day for High School Students:
expeditiously 
put in
accusation
papal
contaminated
carbon-date
hermitage
lend
credence
esoteric
ley line
tantalizing
theorize
deplete
distraction
100 Words list: 2023-05-28, 2022-04-16
expeditiously ad. with speed and efficiency
put in v. to make a formal offer or declaration of
accusation n. a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong
papal a. relating to the position or authority of the Pope
contaminated a. having been made impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance
carbon-date v. to determine the age of an organic object by examining the relative proportions of the carbon isotopes
hermitage n. a place where a religious person lives on their own, away from the rest of society
lend v. contribute or add (something, especially a quality) to
credence n. belief in or acceptance of something as true
esoteric a. likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest
ley line n. an imaginary line between some important places such as hills, believed to be where there were very old paths
tantalizing a. causing excitement, interest, and desire
theorize v. form a theory or set of theories about something
deplete v. use up the supply or resources of
distraction n. extreme agitation of the mind or emotions
procrastination n. the action of delaying or postponing something
iron grip n. total, dominant control over someone or something
vintage a. relating to or denoting wine of high quality
boutique n. a small store selling fashionable clothes or accessories
vegan n. a person who does not eat any food derived from animals
pervasiveness n. the quality of spreading widely or being present throughout an area or a group of people
reframe v. express words, concept, or plan differently
grueling a. extremely tiring and demanding
glamorize v. to make something seem desirable, especially spuriously so
languish v. to lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
sleuth n. a person who investigates crimes; a detective
odyssey n. a long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience
motif n. a decorative design or pattern
sleek a. having a smooth well-groomed look; having trim graceful lines
set piece n. a scene, depiction, speech, or event that is obviously designed to have an imposing effect
stipulation n. a condition or requirement that is specified as part of an agreement
dune n. a mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind, especially on the sea coast or in a desert
ornate a. made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns
effigy n. a sculpture or model of a person
inter v. place (a corpse) in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites
lurk v. to be or remain hidden to wait in ambush for someone or something
pounce v. to spring or swoop suddenly to catch prey
brazen a. bold and without shame
disregard v. pay no attention to; ignore
lead the charge v. to be one of the first to do something and lead them to do it too
charcoal n. a hard, black substance similar to coal that can be used as fuel
weather v. wear away or change the appearance or texture of something by long exposure to the air
antagonize v. to cause someone to become hostile
silver bullet n. a simple solution to a complicated problem
coroner n. an official who investigates violent, sudden, or suspicious deaths
tony a. fashionable among wealthy or stylish people
jacquard n. a type of cloth with a pattern woven made by crossing threads on a particular frame into it
palette n. a thin board or slab on which an artist lays and mixes colors
valorize v. to give or ascribe value or validity to something
deftly ad. in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement
shoot down v. put an end to, reject
crux n. the decisive or most important point on the issue
compelling a. interesting or exciting enough to keep your attention completely
mutation n. the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations
immune profile n. immune response when they are exposed to a virus and potentially predict health outcomes
volley n. a number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time
pitch something into v. to throw, toss, or discard something casually into something else
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
put in v. to make a formal offer or declaration of
accusation n. a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong
papal a. relating to the position or authority of the Pope
contaminated a. having been made impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance
carbon-date v. to determine the age of an organic object by examining the relative proportions of the carbon isotopes
hermitage n. a place where a religious person lives on their own, away from the rest of society
lend v. contribute or add (something, especially a quality) to
credence n. belief in or acceptance of something as true
esoteric a. likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest
ley line n. an imaginary line between some important places such as hills, believed to be where there were very old paths
tantalizing a. causing excitement, interest, and desire
theorize v. form a theory or set of theories about something
deplete v. use up the supply or resources of
distraction n. extreme agitation of the mind or emotions
procrastination n. the action of delaying or postponing something
iron grip n. total, dominant control over someone or something
vintage a. relating to or denoting wine of high quality
boutique n. a small store selling fashionable clothes or accessories
vegan n. a person who does not eat any food derived from animals
pervasiveness n. the quality of spreading widely or being present throughout an area or a group of people
reframe v. express words, concept, or plan differently
grueling a. extremely tiring and demanding
glamorize v. to make something seem desirable, especially spuriously so
languish v. to lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
sleuth n. a person who investigates crimes; a detective
odyssey n. a long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience
motif n. a decorative design or pattern
sleek a. having a smooth well-groomed look; having trim graceful lines
set piece n. a scene, depiction, speech, or event that is obviously designed to have an imposing effect
stipulation n. a condition or requirement that is specified as part of an agreement
dune n. a mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind, especially on the sea coast or in a desert
ornate a. made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns
effigy n. a sculpture or model of a person
inter v. place (a corpse) in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites
lurk v. to be or remain hidden to wait in ambush for someone or something
pounce v. to spring or swoop suddenly to catch prey
brazen a. bold and without shame
disregard v. pay no attention to; ignore
lead the charge v. to be one of the first to do something and lead them to do it too
charcoal n. a hard, black substance similar to coal that can be used as fuel
weather v. wear away or change the appearance or texture of something by long exposure to the air
antagonize v. to cause someone to become hostile
silver bullet n. a simple solution to a complicated problem
coroner n. an official who investigates violent, sudden, or suspicious deaths
tony a. fashionable among wealthy or stylish people
jacquard n. a type of cloth with a pattern woven made by crossing threads on a particular frame into it
palette n. a thin board or slab on which an artist lays and mixes colors
valorize v. to give or ascribe value or validity to something
deftly ad. in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement
shoot down v. put an end to, reject
crux n. the decisive or most important point on the issue
compelling a. interesting or exciting enough to keep your attention completely
mutation n. the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations
immune profile n. immune response when they are exposed to a virus and potentially predict health outcomes
volley n. a number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time
pitch something into v. to throw, toss, or discard something casually into something else
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
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