2015 VOCABULARY 2016 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONTESTANT ENTRIES, As many as THREE students from grades $ and 6 separately and grades 7 and 8 combined, OR ages 10,11, 12and 13 respectively by Sept, of the current school year, iin an ungraded School, may be entered in the VOCABUI District Contest from each school. Two students from grades 5 and 6and two students from combined grades 7 and 8 advance to State. + ADVANCING TO STATE, 4 students must Compete in each contest in order for the top two Students from each group to advance to State (See page 8 for complete rules) “NATURE OF THE CONTEST. ‘The Vocabulary ‘Gontestis similar to4 SAT preparation course. Test frems ee very smlarincomtrveuon and content to thove that might be found ons SAT verbal est. The Vocabulary lst for the curret year consists of 300 Words, and is found onthe following pages ofthe UNcaderite Handbook, Although each est te Will ‘Secomposed uingaticaston ofthese words, a well- ‘ead strlen who has broad caralative vocabulary tll perform best in this contest, for many ofthe words used within the tests are not used in everyday Milde school language, The cones contains 30 Fems<- approximately 13 sentence completion, 13 Inulogieg and 9 questions ever a reading passage ion 40000 wording. Te ies + WHAT HAPPENS IN THE CONTEST. The ‘contest director will annoutce the time and place that contestants and one adult should report for {erificaton ofthe soring oftests. Tests and answer sheets will be distibuted t> coatestants face up, ‘Contestants will be instructed to write their grade Tevels, contestant ID numbers, school names, and tity om the test cover sheet and thelr grade levels and contestant ID only onthe answer sheets inthe spaces provided. Contestants mast not open the test uni fhe start signal is given. The contest director wil tll ‘contestants their ID numbers, usually during rl al, eY (Alternates of Substitutes taking the place of absent registered contestants shouldbe sure to letthe contest director know a they enter the room fo save time inroll ell) No alarm watches or other devices that tit sound are allowed in the contest room + TIME ALOTTED. Contestants will have 30 ‘minutes beginning at the start signal. AS-minutes let me wag ay be gv, but contestant should be responsible for their own time management, Contestants will remain quietly in thir seats until the time has expired, “+ MARKING ANSWERS. Contestants will use a davkink pn of pent weavers inh laks provided on the test. Any marking inthe answer Space will constitute an attempt +SCORING._ Ad points foreach comet ans Shibract 2 points for each incoret answer ofr fh and that was attempted, marke through fy ad i noe eva i cre aye. No points are added or deduct for skipped or radewered st fems, Markout ae aceepable, Tong ase corec answer is writen beste the tala Haurant snmskesoutand ng comet twa wate te aor sacs, 3 pits deduced, Eases ae permed. Any ese comet Shower tat ans be seen coun comet, AR Esedanower ta isnot coret and doesnot have SConectanswer writen over or beside consists aniacoect awe, whereby 2 pins are deducted + VERIFICATION PERIOD. See page 14. OO ——————— VOCABULARY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR COACHES / CONTEST DIRECTORS 2015 + PREPARATION FOR CONTEST. Read and follow all instuctions provided in he “Rules for ‘ALL Participants” section of the PSIA Academic Handbook. ‘Observe and practice with students al rules and procedures delinested in the “Instructions to the Contestant” and in the "Checklist for Contest Dizectors” and the" Checklist for Graders.” Preparation for the Vocabulary Contest should include researching definitions in the Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary, Ith edition. Provide students with multiple oppo-tunites to take practice {ests from SAT preparation 900ks, such as Barron" find Gruber's, Test taking strategies for SAT and 2016 SAT type tests are also beneficial. Practice tests from previous year’s contests are available on the SIA Study Materials Order Forms, PERSONNEL NEEDED FOR CONTEST. Contest Director and Assistant Director from two Aifferent schools, exch knowledgeable of contest ‘constuction and administration. Graders. Ditestor and assistant director may also serve as graders, To expedite the grading process, provide at least two graders for every 15 papers. 5 9 16PSIA Vocabulary Contest Student Answer Sheet CONTESTANT GRADE LEVEI INSTRUCTIONS: Place the PRINTED CAPITAL letter ofeach answer choice (A,B, C, or D) inthe blank corresponding to the test item number, For True/False items, place a Tor F, or “True” or “False” in the blank provided. SCORING: +5 foreach correct answer; -2for each incorrect answer, no deduction is taken for Skipped or unanswered items. Visible erasures and mark-outs constitute a 2-point deduction ONLY if]a correct answer isnot written inthe answer space. i 16. ee 7. 7 ie 4 aa = 20. Goaea 2s __ 2, — Be Ch aaa 2a w. 25 eae uu. Ce Score: Initials 2 2. Grader 1: ae oe 28. Grader 2s = ie 29, 15. 30. Contest Director ONLY: Match schoolistudent name APTER tests are scored =2015 PSIA VOCABULA| 27. bravado- n, Bold or foolish bluster meant 4. abash- v. To destroy confiderce; To disconcert 2. abstruse- adj. Dificut to understand admonish- v. To disapprove or urge against 4. affiliate v. Torepresent; n. A smaller ‘rganization within a larger one 5. aft adv. Toward the back of an aircraft fr watercratt 6. alkall-n. A bitter, soluble, salty substance 7. altimeter. n. An instrument measuring eight above sea level 8. amphitheater- n, A curved, open-space ‘arena for games 9. antecedent n, Word(s) replaced by a pronoun; An injluence, A predecessor 40. antinomy- n. A stalemate of two valid inferences or principles 41. antiquated: ad}. O14, outdated, or obsolete 412. aortic: ad, Of he large artery that pumps Beat he hear Sutware 3. apse- n. A semicircular building often on alchurch's east side +14, ashlar- n. A large, square, hewn rock 45, assay- n, An attempt, determination, or analysis, 416. auditor- n. A verifier of accounts, an instructional observer or judge of a case 17. awk n. A pointed tool for baring small foes offen in wood or leatrer 418, barrio-n, A mainly Spanish-speaking raghbohaodnte OS. 19. basque: n. A tight bodice fer women 20. baste- v. To sew in long, temporary stitches 21. belay- v, To secure by attaching a rope 22. Benedictine n. A monk or nun dedicated to religious study and worship 23. benediction- n. Prayer asking for blessing 24, bigotry- n. An action without provocation {hat snows hatred of a certain people 25. bowdlerize- v. To edit out potentially: offensive paris within an arwork 26. brackish- adj. Repulsive; Salty 28. 23. 34, 36. 37. 38. 39. at 42, 4a, 45, 47. 50. st. 52, 53, RY LIST 2016 to impress others braise- v. To slow-cook in fat and fluids burgher An inhabitant ofa borough orBneaTnidercans essen 1. bursar-n, A money manager; treasurer butte-n, A steep, flattopped hill ccache-n A secret place for goods: An ‘so0essible part ofthe computer's memory . cantankerous- ad}. Often difficult, frtating, angry, oF annoyed ccantata-n, A varied musical composition fortwo or more singers . cantonment-n. Temporary military quarters captious- adj. Fault-inding; entrapping ‘casque-n. An armor helmet cavil-v. To complain about trivial matters chassis n. A frame for building auto parts chayote-n.A peer. shaped West Indian flan ca alld ehistophene and muon ‘chimera-n. A Greck monster with a lion's head, goat's body, and snake's tail cchintzy- adj. Cheap; low-quality 3. eltrine- ad), Lemon-lke, especially in color clef-n, In music, a sign that shows the pitch ofthe line cloister-n. A monastery or convent; An farehed, covered path; A secluded place . lose-hauled- a Win sls against the cloud-computing-n. Mutiple-sorver, Site Computer Sata storage ‘loze- ad}. a reading test wherein the test- faker supplies missing words ‘coalesce: v. To unite, combine, or grow together comrade-n. A close friend; A fellow Service member, A Communist-party title ‘confidant-n, A trusted person and secret- sharer ‘connublal- aj Of marriage; Conjugal consecutive- adj. Successive; One ater another2015 PSIA VOCABULARY LIST 2016 54. contagion: n. An extremely infectious disease or its process of spreading 55. correlation. n. The relationship between things that change 56. cosset- n. A domesticated lamb or other pet 57. countervail- v. To compensate for, match, or counteract, 58. courser-n. A spirited horse or charger; ‘Anunting dog; & fast-running bird 59. crag-n. A stoop rock face or cif 60. curtail v. To limit or cut back on 61. cyanosis- n. A purplish skin discoloration ‘Caused by inadequate oxygen in the blood 62, dank- adj. Unpleasant, damp, and cold 63. deadlock: n. A tie caused by even matching of sides or grouns 64. deasil- adv. Referring to clockwise, right tum, or right hand moverrent 65. decoction-n. A water-boling method of flavor extraction, or such aie remainder 66. defeasance-n. Contract oreak that res ‘a person from property inerest; A defeat 67. demulcent- ad}. Soothing or comforting 68. demurrage-n. A late detention of a ship SST moves caigo ors detained 68, derrick: n. A machine-arn, especialy on ship toner tat suppais ah ol 70. differentiation- n, develooment from the ‘one to the many, tine simple to the ‘complex; modification of kody parts 71. diffidence- n. A lack of confidence or ‘comfort around others; Reserved 72. digraph- n. Two letors that combine to make one sound; Two successive leters; Abinding force 78. din- n. A continuous loud sound-also known as a clamor 74, docent- n, A postsecondary teacher or lecturer; Museum staff wha guide tours 75. docket-n. A list of items t» do or discuss; A short summary of a meeting 76. domicile-n. A piace of residence 77. doxology- n. A Christian tturgy of praise 78. dyscalculia-n. An organic brain condition that confuses numbers in math 79. echelon: n, A evel of rank, authority, or responsibiliy; A miltary formation. 80. ecumenical- adj. Worldwide; Universal or representative of various churches 81. egress: n, A departure or a means or reason to leave, An exit 82, emollient. adj. Softening, soothing, or molifying 83. encomium-n. Warm and enthusiastic praise; an accolade 84. epicure-n. A food and drink connoisseur or ito; A pleasure-seeker 85. equanimity-n. A composed and balanced disposition under stress 86. equivocal ad). Confusing, doubtful, Uncertain, oF easily misinterpreted 87. escutcheon-n. A decorative armor, shield, ship, or key plato, 88. euphemism. n. A mild expression used in piaoe of one that may ofend 89. eureka: inter. An expression of sudden realization; A port city in Galfornia, 90. excotlate- v. To give a scathing cxtique 91. exculpate- v, To clear of guilt; absolve 92. excursion-n. A pleasant detour: a digression; Amplitude: The distance of forward and back movement 99. expatriate-v. To banish or exile; To Teave one's home country. 94. exude- v. To clearly or strongly display a haracerste; To ooze ofl sow 95. factotum- n. A person with diverse duties (oF responsibilities 96. federate- v. To aly, unite, or join 97. ferment. v. To chemically change: To agitate or cause a frenzy of activity 98. ferrous- adj. Having to do with iron 99. finesse-n. Necessary charm or skils; A card Bluff to unload a trump card 100. firebrand n. A piece of buming wood: An agitator stirring anger fo ald thelr cause 101. firmament- n, The sky or the heavens; A basis; A shared interest102. 103. 104. 1085. 108. 107. 108. 108. 110. am. 112, 113. 114 118, 116. 417. 118. 118. 120. 121. 122, 123. 124 128. 2015 flake n. Aircraft guns othe expoding ak nha ton ons Oppostion oF érticism floceulent ac. Loose, fy, or woo! like; Flaky: , md foist- v, To force someone to aocept something that is unjust or deceit {ollo- n. A page folded once; An excerpt selected for reference or measurement fracas- n, A brawl or noisy altercation frittata- n. An unfolded omelet with a medley of meals and vegetables. frottage- n. An art technique of rubbing ‘over a raised surface or design froward- ad), Oppositional, disobedient, or contrary fulgurous- adj, Brillant or ightning-lke fulminate- v. To denounce or angrily rail against fusty- ad). Old-fashioned, igi, or unresponsive; Dusty, stale, and/or damp gainsay- v. To declare invalid; To deny, Sppose, or prove otherwise gamut-n. A range or series- often used Bfmusicai notes geotaxis-n. A reflex movernent in Fesponse to gravity houlis- ac. Evil, ighteing, or forbiayYocused on death globule- n. A tiny ball of samething, specially a bauid gloss- n, A luster; An apreali 4. To misinterpret or briefly study grotto- 1. A small natural or manmade, Ratural-appearing cave rouse-n, A large game bcd ving in Breaks io complainin « poiness way hhale- acj, Able-bodied, healthy, and sound hangar-n. A storage for zircraft heckle- v. To interrupt, annoy, or harass ina rude way hermetio- ad). Sealed or closed to avoid the entry or escape of air herpetology. The zootgica tidy of reptiles and amphibians. facade; PSIA VOCABULAR YY LIST 2016 18. Hest n. The Greek goddess of hearth 127. 128. 129, 190. 131. 192, 133, 134, 195. 198. 137. 138. 199. 140. 11. 142, 143, 144, 148, 148. 147. 148, ‘and domestic Ife heterodox- adj. Unconventional or unorthodox: heterogeneous: ad, Mixed; Diverse in ‘composition hhew- v. To cut or shape with a heavy, sharp tool, such as an ax homeopathio- adj. Naturalistic in medical treatment; Overly emotional homologous. ad). Of equal or relative Importance; ntra-species; Immune to Spestic antigen-based treatments humdrum. adj. Dul, boring, oF mundane Idioglossia- n, A condition that renders spoech uninteligible Immaculate: adj Perfect, flawiess, or spatiess, impetus-n. A diving force; An incentive or stimulus Impish - adj. Playful, mischievous Imprecate- v. To curse Impulsion- n, An action that causes a strong dears to ebtain or achieve. something Inaugural- ad), Fist in a series; Beginning an offical position Inchmeal- adv. Gradually; Litle by ile Inculeate- v. To teach or reiterate through frequent repetition, Indomitable- ad). Impossible to conquer oF discourage | Ingraft- v. To unite or grow together; ‘To facta plant propagation. Ingcrutable- ad), Mysterious, confusing, ‘of dificult to understand Insoueiance-n. A relaxed, calm, and wory-tree state of being Ingular- ad), Separated from other ‘cultures; Uninterested in change; Isolated! Interface-n, Information exchange; A ‘computer operating system; A place with interconnected machines Intersperse- v. To mix in with other things:149, 150. 151. 152. 153, 154, 155, 158. 157. 158. 159. 2015 inversive- acl. Opposite or reversed from the usual order lota- n. The ninth Greek letter; A very small amount irascible- adj, Easily-angered or bad- tempered : . ironside- nA strong, brave man- named after a British field marshal Iteration. n. The placement of emphasis or repetition; A version jal alal-n. A court game chat resembles vandball and includes 2 or 4 players |gcund- ci. Bithesome, ively, and restive Jollity- n, Happiness, cheerfulness, and marines. Kama- n, The Hindu god of love katyald-n. An Ameican rasshopper- fennel makes a i sourd killjoy-n. A party-pooperor other spoiler of fun 160. 161, 162. 163, 164, 165. 168. 167. 168, 169. 170. m1. 172, 173. kKismet-n. Fate; A predestined action or course kitsch: n. Low-qualy objects, such as {shochios, thas proudly caployed kiva- n. A pattially-underground Pueblo ceremonial structure knavery- n. Roguishness or mischiet kknead-v. To propare dough with your ands; To squeeze wih your hands laconic- adj. Concise to tie point of being rude or unclear; brief of speech lacrimal- adj. Having to do with tear glands or tears, lacustrine- ad, Having te do with akes leastwise- adv. Anyhow; Atleast ligature: n, A binding, sueh as surgical teed A compound ote sung in One syllable; A character that pins leters, such as ligneous- adj. Wood-like limpid- adj. Pellucid, clear, and simple lionize- v. To idolize or treat as though very important livre-n. A French coin equal to 20 sols: ‘Accoin equaling a Lebanese pound PSIA VOCABULARY LIST 2016 174. loess-n. A plant supporting bank of soll aposied byte wid 178. loll-v. To droop, hang, or lounge 476. longan-n. A pulpy Asian fut ofthe Soapoery fay or tho t29 toe 177. luge-n. A small, competitive ice-sled 178. luster- n. A period of ve years; v. To gleam or shine 179, macabre- adj. Gruesome or preoccupied with death; Horritying 180, macrocosm- n. The larger system over smaller ones 181, magnate- n. A paragon of wealth or success 182, maladroit- adj. Awkward or inept 183. malalse-n. A vague feeling of iliness or dissatisfaction 184, mangrove- n. A tropical tree that grows: in swamps and shallow sah water, 185. maritime- adj. Having to do with sailing orthe sea 196. masala-n. A blend of spices in India cooking 187. mactoctomy- n. Tho romoval of portions of the breast(s) 188. masticate- v. To grind, chew, or reduce topulp ‘mint-n. A flavortul, aromatic plant; v, To make out of metal; To obtain new status 190. morphology- n, The formation of words: Animal or plant forms; Rock topography 191. motit-n, A repeated idea in literature; A repeated pattern or molecular sequence 192. moxie- n. Energy; Determination; Know- how or expertise 183, mulligan n,n Gol, friendly practice aiging'a do-over — 194, narwhal-n. A sizable arctic whale, that (grow a Norlike tusk in males 195. neoprene: n. A synthetic rubber used especially in gloves and wetsuits 196. nephritic- adj. Renal/ Having to do with the Kidneys 197. nomadic- adj. Moving from place to place; roaming 198, nuance-n. A subtle or minute difference2015 4199, occlude- v. To obstruct or cenceal 70. offensive- adi. Insulting: In sports, taking fn aggressive measure toward winning 201. ohmmeter-n. A tool that measures lectrical resistance 202. ogmosis-n. A process of absorption, Situson, or iseoution 203. oviform- adj, Egg-shaped 204, paladin- n. Military leader or champion 208. palanquln , An enclosed Asian iter itn pales cared by four ren 206. palatable- adj. Tasty; pleasant; agreeable 207. parabolic ai. Alegorical "moralistic; Barve that aches evenly 208. pathology-n The su of dsoases or Baangeeaiad by the beases yenury- n. Extreme poverty or a severe Baek of something (water, fod, etc.) 210, per capita- adv. or ad. Pet person 211. perdition- n. Damnation or complete loss “12. perfldy- n. Act of betrayal c disloyalty 213. periphery- n. An outside edge or Sureunding area 214. perse- ad), Blush similar to indigo 215. petrous- ad). Relating to the temporal fone that houses audltory organs 216, phantasmagoric- ad). Bizere, Bantusing, fantasti, or drear 217. philanthropic, Humana: nding pragrams for improvement 218. physiognomy- A person's face; A PraHsSlason of inner porsanalty 219. piffling- adj. Tring or trvi 220. pillory- n. A frame to hold ‘he hands End head of people being punished 221. placte-n, The pea; Tho best pa Hye igh point, A harvow- pointed foot 222. piscine- ac) Having to do with fish 228. pithen. A spongy stom tssue; The Bt tll par ntporance . TO Ki {through spinal cod severance 224, polymorphous- ad). Havng diverse Shapes, forms, or stages 225. pommel-n, A saddle or sword knob 209. PSIA VOCABULARY LIST 228. 2ar. 228. 228. 21. 292. 240, 2a. 242. 2a. 248, 246. 247. 248. 249. 250. 206 reposition. In grammar, 2 pirase iets looaten, drecson, ame preteratural- ad), Supernatural, Ennatural or extaorainery prodigious- ad), Amazing potertous, Brgrfprescve, Guy or humerous progeny nA geecondart ox chi retautfomes A ay ot folowess . pusillanimous- adj. Timid, weak, and Eowardly uartan- adj, Happening every fourth lay of approximately every 72 hours ‘quatrefoil-n, A plant or design with four Faves or petals quetzal -n. A Central American bird: A Unt of money in Guatemala .cldiviem.-n. A tendency to relapse, especially Into criminal behavior . resplendent- adj. Bright and beautiful 5. Fetract- v. To pull back or take back: ‘To acknowledge an error revenue- n, The money changing hands ina business or government transaction ribald- adj. Coarse, crude, or offensive tustication- n. Country residence; ‘Construction with rough masonry blocks salient- ad, prominent; noticeable ‘sanctimonious. adj. Feigning or possessing moral superiority scion: n, Heir or heiress; In Botany, a part of plant that joins to other living parts 1. secularism-n. The belie in the Separation of church and state ‘sennet- n. A trumpet call that signals a Stage entrance or exit sensationalism. «n. Tantalzation with delails to excite interest serigraphy- n. Sik color sereen printing serology- n. In Medicine, the study of the blood's water-ike substance sextant-n, A tool that measures the position of a ship or airplane ‘sextodecimo- n, A paper folded into sixteen leaves shrive- v. To hear confession and absolve; To tree from guilt251. 252. 253. 254. 255, 256. 257. 258. 259, 260. 261. 262. 283. 264. 265. 266. 267. 268. 270. am. 272, 273. 278. 2015 Sigii-n. A sign or symbot, A seal that vests one with the authorty of the signer slake- v. To subside; To satisty slapstick: n. Comedy that involves physical horseplay; wooden stage prop sleuth- n. A detective; v.To search for information Socrati- ad). Asking questions to discover truth asthe Greek phiosopher southpaw n. A je-handed person, eSpedtally a pitcher or bower splay-v. To spread, separate, of move apart To slope or slant stalwart- adj. Loyal, bold stout stentorian- adj. Resounding, Glamorous, or extremely bud sublime- adj. To cause to seamlessly Gycle between sold and gas forms; jondertul or worthy sugcor- n. An aid that brings relief from Suffering or dificuty, swimmingly- adv. Splendidly; Easily synod- n. A group of church leaders or their meeting tangent adj. Irelevant o: divergent; A trigonometric function; A clavichora’S, metal pin tarry-v. To stall; To delay; To walt tectonic: ad Having to do wih the Earth's structural changes; Widespread temporal- adj. Having to do with earthly time; Secular or civil tenure- n. The time that a person holds an office; A grasp |. tepid- adj. Lukewarm; Detached or lacking liveliness and passion thoracic: ad, Having to do wih the middle, chestto-waist part of a body tilth- n. Cultivated land; Soil condition tincture n. A healing dup; A trace; A dye or tint, v. To tinge, Te Infuse touchline- n. A long line near the goals in rugby and soccer trend- v. To follow a popular subject of Interest; To incline or deflect PSIA VOCABULARY LIST 2016 276. riglyph-n. A grooved section of a Doric ‘nee above columns 276. triplicity- n. One of the three zodiac ‘groups; The quailty of being threefold 277, tut av. ofa, Perormed atogether Ue aes muel accion 278. ungual- adj. Nail, claw- oF hoof-ike 279. unllateral- adj. Literally or figuratively one-sided 280. univocal adj, Having only one meaning 281. unrequited. adj. Not shared or reciprocated 282. unwonted- adj. Unusual or unexpected 283. upsilon-n. The 20" Greek letter; An elementary particle 284, vernacular. adj. Informal in s writing; Having common st 285. vet-n, An animal doctor; v. To Invesigal pio’ to approval; To evaluate for approval 286. vie- v. To wager; To strive; To match 287. viscount-n. A British noble between ‘earl and baron 288. volant- adj, Having to do with apread wings oF fying 289. voluble- adj. Energetic and fluid speech 290. wampumn. Beads used as currency in ‘some Native American tribes oe 281. wan- adi. Sick, pale, or weak 292, warlord-n. A ruthless militant leader 293. waylay- v. To lie In wait to ambush; Tostop 294, weal-n. Healthy or prosperous state 295. whit. n. The smallest bit or particle 296, witing- nA person of ite knowed ora would-be tinker sa 297. xenophile- n. One drawn to foreign or Unfamilar things 298. yeanling-n. A lamb or a kid 299. zaftig- adj. Full, curvaceous, and pleasantly plumip 300. zgcalon. A publ plaza ina Mexican yeech or