Level F Unit 1 Vocabulary Overview

Overview

This lecture covers essential vocabulary for Level F Unit 1, focusing on definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and contextual examples to help students master key terms.

Core Vocabulary Terms and Contexts

• "Hiatus" refers to a break or interruption, often providing relief from routine.
• "Transcend" means to rise above or go beyond ordinary limits.
• "Elicit" is to draw out a response or reaction from someone.
• "Coalition" is an alliance or union formed for joint action.
• "Hackneyed" describes something unoriginal or overused.
• "Prerogative" is a special right or privilege exclusive to an individual or group.
• "Assuage" means to relieve or ease unpleasant feelings.
• "Innuendo" is an indirect or subtle reference, usually suggesting something negative.
• "Lurid" describes something shocking or sensational, often with vivid details.
• "Umbrage" is a feeling of offense or resentment.
• "Jaded" means feeling overused, exhausted, or lacking enthusiasm.
• "Provincial" indicates a narrow, limited, or unsophisticated point of view.
• "Approbation" is approval or praise.
• "Meritorious" means deserving reward or praise.
• "Decadence" refers to moral or cultural decline due to excessive indulgence.
• "Petulant" describes someone easily irritated or annoyed.
• "Simulate" means to imitate or pretend.
• "Intercede" is to intervene or mediate on someone else's behalf.
• "Unctuous" is excessively flattering or insincerely earnest.
• "Expostulate" means to argue or reason with someone to dissuade them.

Synonyms and Antonyms Highlights

• "Decadence": Synonym—intemperance; Antonym—self-denial.
• "Jaded": Synonym—depleted; Antonym—refreshed.
• "Prerogative": Synonym—benefit.
• "Petulant": Synonym—snappish; Antonym—sedate.
• "Assuage": Synonym—alleviate.
• "Approbation": Synonym—commendation.
• "Simulate": Synonym—feign; Antonym—genuine expression.

Key Terms & Definitions

• Hiatus — a break or gap in a sequence or process.
• Coalition — a group formed for a specific purpose.
• Hackneyed — lacking originality, overused.
• Prerogative — a special right or privilege.
• Assuage — to lessen discomfort or fear.
• Innuendo — indirect, often negative, suggestion.
• Lurid — shockingly vivid or sensational.
• Umbrage — a feeling of offense or annoyance.
• Jaded — tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm after excess.
• Provincial — narrow-minded or limited in outlook.
• Approbation — official approval or praise.
• Meritorious — deserving reward or praise.
• Decadence — decline due to self-indulgence.
• Petulant — easily irritated or annoyed.
• Simulate — to imitate or pretend.
• Intercede — to act on behalf of someone else.
• Unctuous — excessively flattering, insincere.
• Expostulate — to argue in order to change someone’s decision.

Action Items / Next Steps

• Review and memorize all vocabulary definitions, synonyms, and antonyms.
• Complete example sentence exercises using each word in context.
• Prepare for upcoming quiz on Level F Unit 1 vocabulary.