Name_________________________________________Date___________________Period__________ADivergent VocabularyIn the word column, highlight words you already know. In the sentences column, underline words that give context to help you infer the meaning of the word. In the definition column, write the meaning of the word IN YOUR OWN WORDS.Chapter 1WordSentenceDefinitionsurlyHe gave his seat to a surly Candor man on the bus without a second thought. p. 3

virtueI should wonder what couragewhich is the virtue they most valuehas to do with a metal ring through your nostril. p. 7

resonatingThe train whistle blares, the sound resonating in my chest. p. 7

Chapter 2supersedeFaction customs dictate even idle behavior and supersede individual preference. p. 9

duressMy biology textbook said that dogs can smell fear because of a chemical secreted by human glands in a state of duress, the same chemical a dogs prey secretes. p. 14

Chapter 3precariouslyWe dont need stoplights, either, but in some places they dangle precariously over the road like they might crash down any minute. p. 24

acridI smell something acrid and unpleasant on his breath. p. 26

Chapter 4disdainThe reason for the simplicity isnt disdain for uniqueness, as the other factions have sometimes interpreted it. p. 27

impeccableOur leaders are selected by their peers for their impeccable character, moral fortitude, and leadership skills. p. 33

fortitudeOur leaders are selected by their peers for their impeccable character, moral fortitude, and leadership skills. p. 33

Power Word Latin RootDefinitionRESONATEson=sound to echo, to ring with sound (re-sound)Related Wordsconsonant, sonorous, supersonic, unison, song (songbook, songbird), sonogram, sonar

SUPERSEDEsed=to sitTo cause to be set aside; especially, to displacesomeone or something as inferior Literally, "to sit over or above"

Related wordssedentary, sediment

APPREHENDprehend, prehense = To grasp mentally, understandto clasp, seize, reach, attain, holdRelated words comprehend, apprehension, comprehension, reprieve

DUPLICITYduo, du=double, twodeceitfulness in speech or conduct, as by speaking or acting in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter; double-dealing.Related wordsduplex, duplication, duplicate, dubious, duel, duet, indubitably

FORTITUDE for, forc- brave; power,strength, firmness, couragestrength, strong

Related wordscomfort, force, enforce, reinforce, fortify, fortress

Name_________________________________________Date___________________Period__________ADivergent VocabularyIn the word column, highlight words you already know. In the sentences column, underline words that give context to help you infer the meaning of the word. In the definition column, write the meaning of the word IN YOUR OWN WORDS.Chapter 5WordSentenceDefinitionsubsumeI could be subsumed into Abnegations hive mind, projecting always outward. p. 39

dissipatesMy confusion dissipates as I run. p. 50

Chapter 7placidHe seemed placid to me on the platform, but something about that stillness makes me wary now. p. 63

Chapter 8eradicatesWe believe that preparation eradicates cowardice, which we define as the failure to act in the midst of fear. p. 77

Chapter 9reprieveThe knot in my stomach unravels. A reprieve. p. 91

concedeAccording to Dauntless rules, Four says, one of you could also concede. p. 95

Chapter 12ruthlessEric is more ruthless than Four, but Four is smarter. p. 135

dejectedTheir chests and backs are splattered with blue and pink paint, and they look dejected. p. 155

waftsThe smell of fish oil wafts through the train car. p. 156

Chapter 13complianceThis time Al sets his wide jaw. Hes reached the limits of his compliance. p. 160

Chapter 14disparityThough they are the two best fighters, the disparity between them is noticeable. p. 171

Power Word Latin RootDefinitionCONCEDEcede, ceed, cess, ceaseto surrender, accept defeatto go, to go away, to yield, to give up, to withdrawRelated wordsAccessible, accessory, exceed, intercede, precede, proceed, recede, succeed, recess

DEJECTEDject= throw, send, fling, hurllow in spirits, depressedRelated wordsrejected, injected, projectile, trajectory, eject, interject, jettison, subject

ERADICATEradic=rootto remove utterly (pull up by the roots)Related wordsradical, radish

PLACIDplac, placi, plais=Pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; to please, to satisfy; peace, calm serenely quiet or undisturbed.Related wordscomplacent, placebo

Name_________________________________________Date___________________Period__________ADivergent VocabularyIn the word column, highlight words you already know. In the sentences column, underline words that give context to help you infer the meaning of the word. In the definition column, write the meaning of the word IN YOUR OWN WORDS.Chapter 16WordSentenceDefinitiondepravityDespite the depravity I see in Dauntless, though, I could not leave it. p. 207

Chapter 18visceralI shouldnt be afraid of them, but my reaction is visceral. p. 230

Chapter 21conspicuouslyPeter is second, but when I look at the time listed by his name, I realize that the margin between us is conspicuously wide. pp. 266-7

wryProbably exhausted from resenting me so much, I think with a wry smile. p. 276

Chapter 22infirmaryI deposited Drew at the infirmary a half hour ago, he says. p. 283

Chapter 23coweringA few steps in, I remember Im supposed to look like Im cowering, so I slow my pace and hug the wall, keeping my head down. p. 291

Chapter 24morbidDont be morbid. Could have been an accident. p. 303

somberAt home, a funeral is a somber occasion. p. 304

potentlyAll the people that were milling around earlier are gathered by the ledge now, and the air smells potently of alcohol. pp. 305-6

primalThey chant until his name no longer sounds like his name. It sounds like the primal scream of an ancient race. p. 308

viableIts about everyone watching! Everyone who now sees hurling themselves into the chasm as a viable option. p. 310

Chapter 25maliceHe takes the next report and tears it to shreds. The pieces float into the river. He does it without Christines malice. p. 317

Power Word Latin RootDefinitionPOTENTpoten=power, strength, powerful, mightyability,able; having authority

Related wordspotential, impotent, omnipotent

PRIMALprim-, primi-, primo=first, original, primevalfirst, chief, foremost; of first rank)

Related wordsprimary, primate, primitive, prime

VIABLEviva-, vivi-, vivo-, viv=physically fit to live, practical, workablelife, alive

Related wordsrevive, vital, vivacious, survivor, revitalize, vivid, vivisection, survival, vitality, vitaminMALICEmal-bad, wrong, evildesire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering

Related wordsdismal, malady, malaria, malefactor, malevolent, malfeasance, malignant, malnourished, malodorous

Name_________________________________________Date___________________Period__________ADivergent VocabularyIn the word column, highlight words you already know. In the sentences column, underline words that give context to help you infer the meaning of the word. In the definition column, write the meaning of the word IN YOUR OWN WORDS.Chapter 26WordSentenceDefinitioninsurmountableHe smiles at me. Yes, that whopping two-year gap really is insurmountable, isnt it? p. 337

self-deprecatingIm not trying to be self-deprecating, I say, I just dont get it. Im younger. Im not pretty p. 337

Chapter 27incredulousWhy? I ask. The question comes out too incredulous. p 341

Chapter 28lackeysOne of Jeanines lackeys, a man in a blue collared shirt and sunglasses, drives me back to the Dauntless compound in a sleek silver car, the likes of which I have never seen before. pp. 360-1

sadistFor the first time, I recognize Eric for what he is: an Erudite disguised as a Dauntless, a genius as well as a sadist, a hunter of the Divergent. p. 362

flippantlyYou can be either cruel instructor or concerned boyfriend. I tense up at the word boyfriend I didnt mean to use it so flippantly, but its too late now. pp. 365-6

dissensionAll those reports are supposed to stir up dissension against Abnegation. p. 376

coerceI told Caleb that the Erudite know how to manipulate people. They could coerce some of us into fighting with misinformation, or by appealing to greedany number of ways. pp. 376-7

meticulousBut the Erudite are as meticulous as they are manipulative, so they wouldnt leave it up to chance. p. 377

Chapter 29wakeI am too short to see above anyones head, so I stare at Wills back and walk in his wake. p. 380

Chapter 30contemptMy eyes skip from my brother to my father. The last time I saw him, he gave me a look of contempt, but now his eyes are wide and soft. p. 395

duressWhat if I cant break the glass unless Im under duress? p. 386

Chapter 31masochismI cant imagine going through my fear landscape in my spare time, like Tobias does. It seemed like bravery to me before, but now it seems more like masochism. p. 397

sufficeWell, seven fears isnt as impressive as four, I reply, but it will suffice. p. 399

Power Word Latin RootDefinitionINCREDULOUScred-believedoubting unwilling, or unable to believeRelated wordscredible, incredible, creditor, accreditation, credulous, creed, credential, credit, discredit

Name_________________________________________Date___________________Period__________ADivergent VocabularyIn the word column, highlight words you already know. In the sentences column, underline words that give context to help you infer the meaning of the word. In the definition column, write the meaning of the word IN YOUR OWN WORDS.Chapter 34WordSentenceDefinitionpliableI know what that meansshe wants to control them, too. She wants everyone to be pliable and easy to control. p. 430

sentientSend him to the control room. Well want a sentient being there to monitor things and, as I understand it, he used to work there. p. 435

Chapter 35dankMy mother has worked there for as long as I can remember, so Im not surprised when she leads me down a few dark hallways, up a dank staircase, and into daylight again without interference. p. 440

dismantledPain stabs through me as everything I am made of collapses, my entire world dismantled in a moment. p. 444

Chapter 36unisonThey run in unison. p. 445

avertingMy father looks momentarily stricken and then recovers himself, averting his glistening eyes and nodding. p. 451

Chapter 37ethicsNow isnt the time for debates about ethics, I say. p. 466

chidingPlease stop fighting, Caleb interrupts, his voice chiding. p. 466

synchronicityJudging by the synchronicity of their footsteps, they are controlled by the stimulation. p. 470

Chapter 39terselyTobias, I say tersely. Now! p. 479

Power Word Latin RootDefinitionSENTIENTsenso-, sens-, sensi-, sensori-, sent-capable of feeling; conscious.feeling, sensation, to be aware,perception through the sensesRelated wordsdesensitize, sensor, sensitive, insentient, sensational, senseless, sentimentalUNISONuni=one son=soundsaid or sung togetherRelated wordsunion, unite, unity, unique, unit, unanimous, uniform, universalAVERTINGvers-, vert-, -verse, -version, -version,to turn away or aside, avoid -versation, -versal, -versary, -vert, vort-, vors=bend, turnRelated wordsanniversary, conversation, convert, diversify, diversion, extrovert, introvert, invert, revert, subvert, aversion, controversial, divert, reversal, subvert, versatile,vertigoSYNCHRONICITYchron, chrono=time the phenomenon of events which coincide in time and appear meaningfully related but have no discoverable causal connection.Related wordsanachronism, chronic, chronicle, synchronize