Q1+Vocabulary+Sentences

= **//Persepolis// List** = 1.(Kristin) At the time, rap and hip hop were very avant-garde movements. (Amber Alualu) His controversial views on abortion were avant-garde . 2. Doctor Lindsay often gets irritated with the rabble that stampedes the Weinberg stairs between classes, as his classroom lies directly under it. (Amber Alualu) The angry rabble threatened to find and beat the criminal to death. 3. In order to be a food critic, one must have a very cultivated taste for fine cuisines. (Jeremy) Anthony Bourdain, a very __cultivated__ man, has traveled all around the world experiencing different cultures. 4. He began to regret his frivolities as the counselor told him that he failed too many classes to graduate. (Jeremy) The class clown had a reputation for doing so many __frivolities__ that people came to expect rowdiness from her.

5. The clandestine drug dealing went on for several years before the police found out. (dani) Military opperations are clandestine; only what they want the public to know is revealed.

1. (Rachael) The avant-garde composer remixed a popular classical song. 2. During the concert, the rabble made it dangerous to try and get close to the stage. 3. The farmer cultivated the land in order to prepare for the next growing season. 4. The frivolities they discussed during their free period, haltered their studying time. 5. The president held clandestine meetings with his cabinet.

6. (Lori) Many innocent and naïve people fell for Nigerian money scam, which was a very diabolical scheme. (Dani) //My Soul to Take// is about a diabolical serial killer who appears skitzophrenic because he is both himself and pocessed by the devil. 7. The leftist pastor strongly opposed abortion and led a protest against the cause. (Alexis) My __leftist__ history teacher strongly believed that Mufi Hannemun was not the right candidate for Hawaii's gubernatorial race. 8. John grew up within the proletariat, but from his higher education and people skills he was able to establish himself among the rich and famous. (Alexis) He being a construction worker was part of the __proletariat__ protest demanding higher wages. 9. The suspect’s words were taken out of context and used to further prosecute him. (Kendra) 9. The __**context**__ of his paper did not match up with the topic given so he was asked to revise his work. 10. Parents teach their children the importance of education, manners, and speech so they can be civilized members of society.

(Kendra) 10. Students are taught to behave in a __**civilized**__ manner where violence is not a solution.

11. (Traci) During the SAT, we rely on our

reservoir of knowledge to answer the questions similar to what we’ve studied in PSAT. 12. A secular school like Iolani School would make attending chapel and taking Bible mandatory. 13. Iolani School believes academic honesty is an important ideology to follow.

(Kelli) Differences in religious __ideology__ have caused civil war and massive bloodshed.

14. Paying in full is imperative to avoid the trouble of debt and financial instability.

(Kelli) It is imperative that you focus during practice; if not, it is a waste of time.

15. In order to write a good essay, one will need to learn the rudimentary grammar rules first. 16. (Brianna) The US’s decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagaoka was the beginning of the arms race epoch. 17. As the years go by and hours of sleep decrease, Iolani students have nostalgia for the naptimes they never truly appreciated. I have a nostalgia for my days at my elementary school when we did not have much homework and times were good. (Tara) 18. I was my temporarily bedridden aunt’s lackey, fetching water, running errands, and obeying any and all of her commands. My dog is both a loyal companion and a __lackey__ who follows me around wherever I go. (Tara) 19. Parents send their children to school in hopes of them getting high ranked, well paying jobs and not ending up as peons. 20. New Iolani teachers practice fundamentalism concerning dress code and Keables corrections without any exceptions. 23. **Intelligentsia**: The group of intelligentsia presented their findings to the college community after they won the Nobel Prize in cancer research. (Jamie Tamayose) 24. **Conviction**: Her conviction for Christianity is obvious through her extensive community service projects with the local church. (Jamie Tama) 25. **imbecile**: The __imbecile__ could not be left in the room unsupervised because teachers were afraid of what he may do.(Kaleen terayama)

26. (Kim) China blocks Youtube access to its citizens to ensure obscurantism of Western lifestyles.
 * Obscurantism:** In the old days, women were not allowed to go to school because the men wanted __obscurantism__ and the education for themselves. (Kaleen Terayama)

27. Bob’s intransigence did not go over well in the open-minded committee meetings. 27. (Stephanie) The intransigent boss would not allow any of his employees to change job shifts because it would ruin the set work schedule.

28. Jill’s perspicacity allowed her to divulge deeper into the meaning of the story her peers. 28. (Stephanie) Because of his perspicacity , Bob was able to analyze and comprehend all of the texts without any problem.

29. Earthquakes and tsunamis have caused massive subversion in the lives of Southeast Asians. Nikki Yokoyama: The powerful weapons of the enemy caused the subversion of the vulnerable village.

30. Some anti-Obama propaganda included commercials comparing him to superficial celebrities Nikki Yokoyama: The celebrity was angered by all the propaganda in the media.