Week of 2026-03-23

Overview

Week Start: March 23, 2026
Week End: March 29, 2026
Grade Level: 9-12 / Adult

Vocabulary List

1. Alleviate

Part of Speech: Verb Definition: To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve Example: The new medication helped alleviate the chronic pain in her joints.

2. Benevolent

Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Well meaning and kindly; charitable Example: The benevolent donor gave millions to fund scholarships for underprivileged students.

3. Cacophony

Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds Example: The cacophony of car horns, sirens, and shouting filled the busy city streets.

4. Derive

Part of Speech: Verb Definition: To obtain or develop something from a source or origin; to trace the origin of Example: The word "biology" is derived from Greek roots meaning "study of life."

5. Emulate

Part of Speech: Verb Definition: To match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation; to compete with Example: Young athletes often emulate their heroes, trying to copy their techniques and success.

6. Flux

Part of Speech: Noun Definition: Continuous change; a state of instability or uncertainty; the flow of a fluid Example: The tech industry is in constant flux, with new trends and technologies emerging daily.

7. Garrulous

Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty Example: The garrulous bartender kept customers entertained with endless stories about his travels.

8. Hypothesis

Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation Example: The scientist formed a hypothesis about the chemical reaction and designed experiments to test it.

9. Imminent

Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: About to happen; impending Example: Dark clouds gathered on the horizon, signaling that a storm was imminent.

10. Juxtaposition

Part of Speech: Noun Definition: The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect Example: The artist's juxtaposition of light and shadow created a dramatic and thought-provoking effect.