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11th grade vocabulary words

A suggested collection for 11th grade practice. Read the meanings, try the examples, and use each word in a sentence of your own.

Word	Meaning	In a sentence
antitheticaladjective	Directly opposed to an idea, principle, or quality.	Hiding the results would be antithetical to the team's commitment to openness.
coherentadjective	Organized and connected in a way that is clear and makes sense.	The final paragraph turns the separate observations into a coherent argument.
deriveverb	To get something from a source or work it out from other information.	We can derive the missing measurement from the diagram.
eloquentadjective	Expressing ideas or feelings clearly, gracefully, and powerfully.	Her eloquent speech helped the audience understand why the park mattered.
lucidadjective	Clearly expressed and easy to understand.	The guide gives a lucid account of how the machine works.
nuancenoun	A small but meaningful difference in meaning, feeling, sound, or appearance.	The translator preserved the nuance between a polite request and a firm instruction.
pervasiveadjective	Present throughout a place, group, or situation.	A pervasive smell of smoke lingered throughout the building.
profoundadjective	Very deep, strong, or important in its effect or meaning.	Learning to read had a profound effect on her independence.
salientadjective	Standing out as especially noticeable or important in a particular context.	The summary identifies the most salient points from the debate.
subjectiveadjective	Shaped by a person's feelings, experiences, or opinions.	Choosing the best song is a subjective judgment.