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    Name: Date: Period:

    Gothic Literature Vocab Unit


    Please follow the directions in each section of the packet to study the vocabulary from this unit.

    Quick Review: Parts of Speech


    Part of Speech Definition Examples
    Noun A person, place, thing, Tacos, Emily, him, the
    or idea mall, perseverance
    Verb A word used to Hear, become, happen
    describe an action,
    state, or occurrence
    Adjective A word to describe a Intelligent, mean,
    noun empathetic, creative

    SECTION 1 – DEFINITIONS: Please write the definition of each vocab


    word in the space next to the word. Please pay attention to the
    correct part of speech listed!
    1. Anthropology (noun): the study of human beings

    2. Apathy (noun): lack of feeling or emotion

    3. Archaic (adjective): having the characterisitcs of the language of the past


    surviving chiefly in specialized users.

    4. Arsenic (noun): a solid chemical element that is used especially in wood


    preservatives, alloys, and semiconductors and is exetremely toxic in both pure and
    combined forms.

    5. Beacon (noun): a light house or other signal for guidance

    6. Benevolent (adjective): marked by or disposed to doing good

    7. Bilious (adjective): of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by


    the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats;of or
    relating to bile

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    8. Circumvent (verb): to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem

    9. Dubious (adjective): unsettled in opinion; doubtful

    10. Grimace (verb): a facial expression usually of disgust, disappoval, or pain.

    11. Grotesque (adjective): a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or


    fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foilage or similar figures
    that may distort the natrual into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature.

    12. Impervious (adjective): not allowing entrance or passage

    13. Indifferent (adjective): marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for


    something; apathetic

    14. Lavish (adjective): expending or bestowing profusely; prodigal

    15. Malady (noun): a disease or disorder of the animal body

    16. Melancholy (adjective): depression of spirits; dejection

    17. Melodramatic (adjective): of, relating to, or characteristics of melodrama

    18. Mutiny (noun): forcible or passive resistance to lawful authority

    19. Obliterate (verb): to remove utterly from recognition or memory

    20. Oppressive (adjective): unreasonably burdensome or severe

    21. Pallid (adjective): deficient in color

    22. Peril (noun): exposure to the risk of being injured, destroyed or lost; danger

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    23. Prevail (verb): to gain ascendancy through strength and superiority

    24. Serene (adjective): marked by or suggestive of utter calm and unruffled repose to
    quietude

    25. Thwart (verb): to oppose successfuly;defeat the hopes or aspirations of

    26. Torrent (noun): a violent or forceful flow of fluid

    27. Uncanny (adjective): seeming to have a supernatural character or origin;eerie,


    mysterious

    28. Vagrant (noun): usually disparaging; someone who has no established residence
    and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support

    29. Vague (adjective): not clearly expressed; stated in idefinite terms

    30. Vanquish (verb): to overcome in battle; subdue completely

    Quick Review: Synonyms & Antonyms


    **You can find synonyms and antonyms in a thesaurus**
    Definition Examples
    Synonym A word or Pretty Nice, delightful,
    expression that pleasing,
    has nearly the heavenly,
    same meaning as sweet
    another word
    Antonym A word of Pretty Unpleasant,
    opposite meaning horrid, ghastly,
    offensive

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    (PLEASE FLIP THE PAGE)
    Section 2 – SYNONYMS & ANTONYMS: In the table below, find 2
    synonyms and 2 antonyms for each vocab word. If the vocab word
    does not have any synonyms or antonyms, please write “none.”
    Vocab Word TWO Synonyms TWO Antonyms
    1. Anthropology Folklore, sociology Zoology, engineering

    2. Apathy Unconcern, disregard Concern, curiosity

    3. Archaic Obsolete, outmoded Modern, current

    4. Arsenic Ratsbane, poison Harmless, organic

    5. Beacon Signal, light Dull, obscure

    6. Benevolent Compassion, generous Unkind, cruel

    7. Bilious Liverish, testy Pleasant, amiable

    8. Circumvent Avoid, dodge Face, endure

    9. Dubious Doubtful, skeptical Certain, undoubtful

    10. Grimace Moue, face Smile, grin

    11. Grotesque Antic, bizarre Nice, pretty

    12. Impervious Inaccessible, unmoved Sensitive, open

    13. Indifferent Fair, unbiased Biased, unfair

    14. Lavish Rich, lush Starve, limit

    15. Malady Disease, illness Healthy, wellness

    16. Melancholy Depressed, sad Happy, joy


    Sensational, historic Calm, normal

    17. Melodramat
    ic
    18. Mutiny Revolt, emeute
    Subservience, obedience

    19. Obliterate Annihilate, destroy Build, create

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    20. Oppressive Severe, difficult Free, calm

    21. Pallid Pale, wan Vivid, lively

    22. Peril Danger, hazard Safety, security

    23. Prevail Dominate, obtain Lose, surrender

    24. Serene Calm, peaceful Agitated, disturbed

    25. Thwart Frustrate, checkmate Help, aid

    26. Torrent Deluge, flood Drip, leak

    27. Uncanny Weird, eerie Usual, natural

    28. Vagrant Roaming, vagabond Settled, resident

    29. Vague Unclear, obscure Clear, definite

    30. Vanquish Beat, best Free, release


    Section 3 – Writing a Sentence: Using the vocab words, write an
    original sentence, each using one vocab word, in a way that shows
    me you know the word’s definition. Be sure to use the word’s
    correct part of speech!
    Good Example: The epic hero vanquished his enemies into the deepest
    pits of hell.

    Bad Example: I know the definition of vanquish.

    Vocab Word Sentence


    1. Anthropology
    (noun)

    2. Apathy
    (noun)

    3. Archaic
    (adjective)

    4. Arsenic
    (noun)

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    5. Beacon
    (noun)

    6. Benevolent
    (adjective)

    7. Bilious
    (adjective)

    8. Circumvent
    (verb)

    9. Dubious
    (adjective)

    10. Grimace
    (verb)

    11. Grotesque
    (adjective)

    12. Impervious
    (adjective)

    13. Indifferent
    (adjective)

    14. Lavish
    (adjective)

    15. Malady
    (noun)

    16. Melancholy
    (noun)

    17. Melodramat
    ic
    (adjective)

    18. Mutiny
    (noun)
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    19. Obliterate
    (verb)

    20. Oppressive
    (adjective)

    21. Pallid
    (adjective)

    22. Peril
    (noun)

    23. Prevail
    (verb)

    24. Serene
    (adjective)

    25. Thwart
    (verb)

    26. Torrent
    (noun)

    27. Uncanny
    (adjective)

    28. Vagrant
    (noun)

    29. Vague
    (adjective)

    30. Vanquish
    (verb)

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