Vocabulary Unit 2

Cognizant

• Definition: Aware; Conscious Of
• Synonyms: Familiar; Knowing
• Antonyms: Oblivious; Lacking Knowledge
• Connotation: Positive because being aware and conscious of what is occurring allows for an individual to make more sagacious decisions
• Sentence: After Emily was mugged in a mall parking lot, she focused on becoming more cognizant of her surroundings.

Loquacious

• Definition: Talking Too Much
• Synonyms: Verbose; Chatty
• Antonyms: Silent; Quiet
• Connotation: Negative because I feel that an individual who talks too much doesn't take the time to listen and hear other peoples' point of view.
• Sentence: While Emily was shy and reserved, her brother Kyle was outgoing and loquacious.