By 11th grade, students are expected to have a sophisticated understanding of language, especially as they dive deeper into literature, history, science, and other subjects. In this post, you’ll find 100 common vocabulary words that are perfect for students in 11th grade, all of which can help them as they continue their studies.
| aegis |
cessation |
fiscal |
liaison |
reconnaissance |
| affluence |
cognizant |
formulaic |
luster |
rectify |
| aficionado |
colloquial |
fulminate |
malfeasance |
redolent |
| alluvial |
copious |
gloat |
meritorious |
redundant |
| altercation |
debacle |
grotesque |
mollify |
regale |
| altruism |
deference |
harbinger |
monotone |
restive |
| ambiance |
delineate |
hypothesis |
myriad |
rudimentary |
| ambiguous |
detritus |
impediment |
nonentity |
sedition |
| animosity |
dichotomy |
impervious |
obdurate |
semantic |
| apex |
dubious |
importune |
obligatory |
spurious |
| apropos |
eclectic |
infinitesimal |
opulent |
summation |
| ascertain |
egregious |
insinuate |
pandemic |
surreptitious |
| baroque |
emanate |
insufferable |
panegyric |
transitory |
| besiege |
empirical |
juxtaposition |
peruse |
translucent |
| bland |
endemic |
kismet |
philanthropy |
travesty |
| boycott |
epithet |
knell |
plethora |
usurp |
| callow |
eradicate |
labyrinth |
pseudonym |
venerate |
| cataclysm |
eschew |
lambent |
quintessential |
verdant |
| caveat |
factious |
languid |
rapport |
verisimilitude |
| certitude |
filibuster |
lavid |
rationalize |
voracious |
Teach your students these words and more with Prestwick House’s collection of vocabulary resources for 11th grade!