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Honors English 9

Vocabulary Week 15
Rewrite each word and definition in the space below. DO NOT have to rewrite the
example. After, please find a synonym and antonym to help you remember the word;
write it down.
When you are doneOn a separate piece of paper, please write a sentence using each
word. Highlight or underline the vocab word. Make sure you are using each word
correctly by referencing the example.
Word

Definition

Example of the word in a

sentence

Surge-verb

to move very quickly and suddenly in a

particular direction

The floodwater water surged toward

the house at an alarming rate.

to cause or force (someone or something) to

leave a position of power, a competition

The ruler was ousted from his

position because of a poor decision he
made.

To make a bad situation or problem

worse

The man exacerbated the situation

by continuing to lie despite the truth
being out in the open.

to end in a particular way or at a particular

place

I decided to terminate our business

relationship because I felt that he was
not treating the employees fairly.

Aware of something

Whenever I make huge decisions, I

am particularly cognizant of the
repercussions.

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Oust-verb
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Exacerbateverb
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Terminate-verb
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Cognizant-adj
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Effigy-noun

an image of a person, or a large doll made

to look like someone who is hated

The cheerleaders made an effigy of

the boy who cheated on the teams
captain.

a fight, struggle, or disagreement that

involves many people; to cause (material) to
become worn down at the end or edge

My favorite jeans became so worn out

that the edges became frayed.

not planned or chosen for a particular

She drew the numbers from the hat

arbitrarily.

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Fray-noun
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Arbitrary-adj

reason

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Harass-verb

to annoy or bother (someone) in a constant

or repeated way

If the harassment continues, you

could end up having to deal with the
police.

the power or right to make judgments about

the law, to arrest and punish criminals, etc.

When you go to court for a crime, you

are under the jurisdiction of the law of
that state.

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Jurisdictionnoun
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