Unit 2: Novel Study: Walden, "Economy"–"Sounds"

28 words 70 learners

Learn words with Flashcards and other activities

Definition First
Print Flashcards

Other learning activities

Answer a few questions about each word. Use this to prep for your next quiz! Compete with other teams in real time to see who answers the most questions correctly! Test your spelling acumen. Read the definition, listen to the word and try spelling it!

Teaching tools

Create and assign quizzes to your students to test their vocabulary. Assign learning activities including Practice, Vocabulary Jams and Spelling Bees to your students, and monitor their progress in real-time.

Full list of words from this list:

words only definitions & notes
  1. obtrude
    thrust oneself in as if by force
  2. penance
    voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for something
  3. subdue
    hold within limits and control
  4. frivolous
    not serious in content, attitude, or behavior
  5. precedent
    an example that is used to justify similar occurrences
  6. magnanimity
    nobility and generosity of spirit
  7. fetter
    a shackle for the ankles or feet
  8. exorbitant
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  9. torrid
    extremely hot
  10. prudence
    knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
  11. torpid
    slow and apathetic
  12. impervious
    not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
  13. temporal
    of or relating to or limited by time
  14. inveterate
    habitual
  15. respite
    a pause for relaxation
  16. benevolence
    an inclination to do kind or charitable acts
  17. superfluity
    extreme excess
  18. dull
    lacking in liveliness or animation
  19. fortitude
    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
  20. somnolence
    a very sleepy state
  21. sublime
    inspiring awe
  22. forge
    create by hammering
  23. emulate
    strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
  24. celestial
    of or relating to the sky
  25. confound
    be confusing or perplexing to
  26. reprove
    reprimand, scold, or express dissatisfaction with
  27. sagacity
    the trait of having wisdom and good judgment
  28. ennui
    the feeling of being bored by something tedious
Created on Mon Dec 07 13:59:47 EST 2020 (updated Thu Dec 17 14:48:51 EST 2020)

Sign up now (it’s free!)

Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement.