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8 PreAP ELA Vocabulary 4/5/16
STEM: DORM – SLEEP
1. dormant (adj.) – lying as if asleep; inactive
Ex. Since the volcano is dormant right now, there’s no concern that it might erupt.
STEM: PATER – FATHER
2. patronize (v.) – to behave in a condescending manner
Ex. The patronizing way that James talks to his employees makes them feel like
they were little kids.
STEM: NOV – NEW
3. novice (n.) – beginner
Ex. When it comes to solving math equations, Mrs. Webb can definitely be
considered a novice.
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8 PreAP ELA Vocabulary 4/6/16
STEM: PUNCT – POINT
4. puncture (n. or v.) – hole or mark made with a pointed instrument
Ex. The snake whipped around and dug its fangs into John’s leg, leaving him with
puncture marks and a bruise.
STEM: JECT – THROW
5. conjecture (n.) – opinion or theory formed without proof or evidence
Ex. The jury didn’t believe the lawyer’s conjecture about the defendant’s motive
because of a lack of evidence.
STEM: TION – ACT or STATE
6. transition (n. or v.) – change from one position/concept to another
Ex. You will make the transition from Smithfield MS to Birdville HS with no
problems. 
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8 PreAP ELA Vocabulary 4/7/16
STEM: LOCO – PLACE
7. localize (v.) – something restricted or assigned to a particular place
Ex. The pain from Cassie’s fall was localized in her left knee.
STEM: DOX - OPINION
8. paradox (n.) – a statement that goes against what is considered common sense
Ex. The fact that Jessie claims to hate animals, but has seven dogs, is quite a
paradox.
STEM: AMPHI – BOTH
9. amphibious (adj.) – able to live both on land and in water
Ex. Frogs are amphibious creatures because they live both on land and in water.
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8 PreAP ELA Vocabulary 4/8/16
STEM: MAGN – GREAT
10. magnanimous (adj.) – generous in forgiving an insult or injury
Ex. Despite the hateful things his opponent said about him, the
boxer was magnanimous enough to praise his competitor.
ALSO…
Write 2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for the words dormant (lying as if
asleep; inactive), and magnanimous (generous in forgiving an insult or
injury).
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8 PreAP ELA Vocabulary 4/11/16
• Describe a favorite movie, TV show, song, or video
game using the words NOVICE (beginner) and
CONJECTURE (opinion or theory formed without proof
or evidence).
• Write an original sentence using the words
TRANSITION (change from one position/concept to
another), and PARADOX (a statement that goes against
what is considered common sense).
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8 PreAP ELA Vocabulary 4/13/16
• Describe an encounter with a friend or family member
using the word PUNCTURE (hole or mark made with a
pointed instrument).
• In your own words, rewrite the definitions for the word
PATRONIZE (to behave in a condescending manner).
** Journal Check TOMORROW **
** Vocab Quiz FRIDAY **
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8 PreAP ELA Vocabulary 4/14/16
• Write an original sentence of your own using the words
LOCALIZE (something restricted or assigned to a
particular place).
• Write one example and one non-example for the word
AMPHIBIOUS (able to live on land and in water)
** Journal Check NOW **
** Vocab Quiz TOMORROW **