Vocab.
Breach- An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
“We have a security breach," the general said. Brisk- Active, fast, and energetic. He followed her with brisk steps. Clarify- Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible. He asked the teacher to clarify the question. Component- A part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle. I lost the one component that would finish my project. Concur- Be of the same opinion; agree. After days of fighting the colony finally concurred the land. Console- Comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment. They knew there was little more they could do or say to console the lonely child. Crucial- Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something. Thirty days isn't long enough for you to complete this first step, and it's crucial you do it right. Detective- A person, especially a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes. The detective carefully inspected the crime scene. Deploy- Bring into effective action; utilize. The general ordered to deploy the troops. Deceptive- Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading. He knew better than to trust the deceptive appearance of the creature. |
Debut- A person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role.
It was her debut on the new play. Dismal- (of a person or a mood) gloomy. The six years at Berlin were a dismal period in his life. Endeavor- Try hard to do or achieve something. We should endeavor to approach our problem together. Forfeit- Lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing. After the team was down by 15 points they decided to forfeit the game. Foster- Encourage or promote the development of something They were a temporary foster home for the puppy Grapple- Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle. The man threw the grapple up on the ledge. Elite- A select part of a group that is superior to the rest in terms of ability or qualities. Even an elite, team like Romans's had difficulties. Embark- Go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. They are about to embark on a long journey. Dispatch- Send off to a destination or for a purpose. The general dispatched the troops to the location. Discrete- Individually separate and distinct Strolled a discrete distance from her side as we entered the gardens. |
Vocab. #2
Abate- (of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.
In an hour or so the storm would abate and they could leave. Affliction- Something that causes pain or suffering. I assume our hosts have updated you on my affliction, if that's what I should call it. Agile- Able to move quickly and easily. He is very agile when it comes to playing a sport. Allot- Give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task. We know too little of the facts to allot blame to either of them. Amiss- Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place. It may not be amiss to say that right now. Anarchy- A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority. This is simply bringing anarchy into the army, and flinging victory away. Apex- The top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point. Apex, or narrower than it. Aspire- Direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something. Even though he says he doesn’t aspire to greatness, I have never seen anyone who works harder than him. Ardor- Enthusiasm or passion. Natasha, with the ardor characteristic of all she did suddenly set to work too. Allure- The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating. The beautiful women allured many men. |
Astute- Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Juan was an astute businessman and she had no experience at all. Augment- Make (something) greater by adding to it; increase. The budget was augmented by various donations Audacious- Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. This was a second and a more audacious compromise Avert- Turn away (one's eyes or thoughts). She didn't avert her gaze this time. Avid- Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something. James is an avid supporter of any organization that is trying to improve the environment. Awry- Away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss. My mind was too awry to applaud or condemn his action. Allege- Claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case. Without any evidence, the government can only allege the militants are behind the bombing. Adept- Very skilled or proficient at something. Mark is an adept juggler who can easily manager four balls in the air without dropping one. Aloof- Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant. The aloof princess stood in a corner alone. Accord- Give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition). The U.S.and China have just signed an accord on reducing barriers to trade. |
Vocab. #3
Grueling- Extremely tiring and demanding.
For over a year, Jake prepared for the grueling triathlon. Gullible- Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous. The gullible woman gave all her money to a fake charity. Hamper- A large basket with a lid used for laundry After a week without a washer his hamper was full of clothes. Haven- A place of safety or refuge. For the moment, the soft couch was a haven to he exhausted body. Hybrid- Of mixed character; composed of mixed parts. The hybrid fruit is a product of an orange and a tangerine. Immaculate- Free from flaws or mistakes; perfect. The gardener works seven days a week to keep my lawn immaculate. Implore- Beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something. Jim refused to take his medicine even after the doctor implored him to do so. Incense- A gum, spice, or other substance that is burned for the sweet smell it produces. She burned off an incense after the sweaty kids came in the house. Indifferent- Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned. The indifferent look on Matt’s face made it hard for me to understand his mood. Irate- Feeling or characterized by great anger. Because I am irate, I am going to walk away and calm down before I speak to you. |
Jubilant- Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
Crissy could not control her jubilant emotions after winning the lottery. Lavish- Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious. Every room in the five-star hotel was filled with lavish furnishing. Lax- Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful. The lax entry requirements let just about anyone in. Mimic- Imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule My brother likes to try to mimic a Mexican accent, but he's not very good at it. Modify- Make partial or minor changes to (something), typically so as to improve it or to make it less extreme. In English grammar, an adverb modifies the verb. Nimble- Quick and light in movement or action; agile He was very nimble after stretches compared to when he doesn’t Nomadic- Roaming about from place to place aimlessly, frequently, or without a fixed pattern. The nomadic tribe moved their camp several times a year. Petty- Of little importance; trivial. The officer did not arrest the teen for the petty crime. Plunder- The violent and dishonest acquisition of property. During the protest riots, angry citizens began to plunder goods from closed stores. Principal- First in order of importance; main. Harvey is overweight principally because he doesn't ever do any exercise. |
Vocab. #4
Rapacious- Aggressively greedy or grasping.
Our rapacious neighbors have maxed out five different credit cards because they always have to have something newer and better. Raze- Completely destroy (a building, town, or other site). The decision to drop the bomb should not be taken lightly as the power of the weapon could raze an entire town. Renounce- Formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession). If the prince chooses to renounce his throne, he will not be king when his father dies. Sage- An aromatic plant with grayish-green leaves that are used as a culinary herb, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean. The sage of the Indian tribe was able to heal the badly wounded man. Shackle- A pair of fetters connected together by a chain, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together. The prisoner was chained with shackles to prevent from escaping. Smite- Strike with a firm blow. They say the gods smite evil with thunderbolts Stamina- The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort. Sam doesn't have the stamina to finish a marathon. Stealthy- Behaving, done, or made in a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard. You must be stealthy if you hope to sneak inside without being noticed. Subtle- (especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe In the game, people are asked to identify the subtle differences between the similar pictures |
Shrewd- Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.
His shrewd coaching brought the team to the state championship four years in a row. Tedious- Too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous. Watching paint dry seems tedious Toxic- Poisonous This make-up is totally non-toxic for humans. Valor- Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle He received a medal of valor for his heroic actions in battle. Vivify- Enliven or animate. Between earth and heaven in the vivifying processes of nature. Vocation- A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation. At an early age, Frank knew his chosen vocation was to be a priest so he could minister to others. Wane- Have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size. Since sales have started to wane, the store is in danger of becoming unprofitable. Wax-A sticky yellowish moldable substance secreted by honeybees as the material of honeycomb; beeswax. The candles are dripping wax on the carpet. Wince- A slight grimace or shrinking movement caused by pain or distress. The electric shock made the dog wince. Wrath- Extreme anger The dog hid under the table rather than face his owner’s wrath. Zeal- Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective Jack’s zeal made him stand above all the other candidates during the interview process. |
Vocab. #5
Assuaged- make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.
Warm soup does very little to assuage my sore throat.
Concession- a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded.
As a concession for being late, the taxi driver offered me a fifty percent discount on the fare.
Contentious- causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
The author wrote a contentious novel which caused a great deal of unrest.
Domiciled- treat a specified country as a permanent home.
He has a house in the country, but his legal domicile is in the city.
Eccentric- (of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.
The eccentric old man never ate anything other than cat food.
Indigenous- originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
The class of students enjoyed learning about unusual animals that are indigenous and found naturally in the wild in North America.
Malevolent- having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
With a malevolent look on the man's face, Leah knew she was in danger.
Meditatively- very thoughtful : involving or allowing deep thought or meditation
As his boat drifted slowly down the quiet river, the poet reflected meditatively on his own drifting path through life.
Piety- the quality of being religious or reverent.
Looking at the mural of Jesus inspired me to think more about living a life of piety.
Predilection- a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.
Her predilection for chocolate-covered roaches is so weird!
Sojourn- a temporary stay.
The doctor suggested I take a sojourn to the mountain for a few days to escape my hectic life.
Taciturn- (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
My shy brother is taciturn and rarely speaks in public.
Vapid- offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging.
The vapid entertainment did not hold the children’s attention.
Warm soup does very little to assuage my sore throat.
Concession- a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded.
As a concession for being late, the taxi driver offered me a fifty percent discount on the fare.
Contentious- causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
The author wrote a contentious novel which caused a great deal of unrest.
Domiciled- treat a specified country as a permanent home.
He has a house in the country, but his legal domicile is in the city.
Eccentric- (of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.
The eccentric old man never ate anything other than cat food.
Indigenous- originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
The class of students enjoyed learning about unusual animals that are indigenous and found naturally in the wild in North America.
Malevolent- having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
With a malevolent look on the man's face, Leah knew she was in danger.
Meditatively- very thoughtful : involving or allowing deep thought or meditation
As his boat drifted slowly down the quiet river, the poet reflected meditatively on his own drifting path through life.
Piety- the quality of being religious or reverent.
Looking at the mural of Jesus inspired me to think more about living a life of piety.
Predilection- a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.
Her predilection for chocolate-covered roaches is so weird!
Sojourn- a temporary stay.
The doctor suggested I take a sojourn to the mountain for a few days to escape my hectic life.
Taciturn- (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
My shy brother is taciturn and rarely speaks in public.
Vapid- offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging.
The vapid entertainment did not hold the children’s attention.
Vocab. #6
Acquiescence- the reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
The administration decided to acquiesce and let the students have a dance.
Affliction- something that causes pain or suffering.
A good percentage of all homeless people suffer from some untreated mental affliction.
Caste- each of the hereditary classes of Hindu society, distinguished by relative degrees of ritual purity or pollution and of social status.
In India, it is nearly impossible to move up in the strict caste system.
Criteria- a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.
Because I am on a tight budget, cost is really my only criterion for selecting a vehicle.
Formidable- inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Growing tomato crops during a severe drought proved to be formidable for one farmer.
Impassive- not feeling or showing emotion..
The impassive report given by the officer was an extreme understatement of the horror of the accident.
Infallible- incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.
Your DNA at the scene is infallible evidence that you committed the crime.
Invoke- cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.
The members of the tribe will invoke water from the gods by performing a rain dance.
Obliquely- not in a direct way; indirectly.
Chad made an oblique reference about his wife’s weight by purchasing her a gym membership.
Ominous- giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.
The warning sounds of an ominous storm made us run for cover.
Pensive- engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
After losing his job, Alex became more pensive than ever.
Prerogative - a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.
The princess felt it was her prerogative to always walk in front of everyone else.
Venerable- accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
The Pope is a venerable leader who is recognized for his commitment to helping others.
The administration decided to acquiesce and let the students have a dance.
Affliction- something that causes pain or suffering.
A good percentage of all homeless people suffer from some untreated mental affliction.
Caste- each of the hereditary classes of Hindu society, distinguished by relative degrees of ritual purity or pollution and of social status.
In India, it is nearly impossible to move up in the strict caste system.
Criteria- a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.
Because I am on a tight budget, cost is really my only criterion for selecting a vehicle.
Formidable- inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Growing tomato crops during a severe drought proved to be formidable for one farmer.
Impassive- not feeling or showing emotion..
The impassive report given by the officer was an extreme understatement of the horror of the accident.
Infallible- incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.
Your DNA at the scene is infallible evidence that you committed the crime.
Invoke- cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.
The members of the tribe will invoke water from the gods by performing a rain dance.
Obliquely- not in a direct way; indirectly.
Chad made an oblique reference about his wife’s weight by purchasing her a gym membership.
Ominous- giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.
The warning sounds of an ominous storm made us run for cover.
Pensive- engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
After losing his job, Alex became more pensive than ever.
Prerogative - a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.
The princess felt it was her prerogative to always walk in front of everyone else.
Venerable- accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
The Pope is a venerable leader who is recognized for his commitment to helping others.
Vocab. (Tones) #6
Allusive- (Adjective)- working by suggestion rather than explicit mention.
I'm tired of his allusive speech. He should just say what he means.
Baffled- (Adjective)- totally bewilder or perplex.
The complex puzzle baffled me for several hours before I could connect all the pieces.
Candid- (Adjective)- truthful or straightforward
Because the politician made a candid speech, he earned the respect of the voters.
Consoling- (Adjective)- comfort someone at the time of grief or disappointment
The old woman was completely inconsolable after the death of her husband.
Contemplative- (Adjective)- expressing or involving prolonged thought
He was lost in contemplation as he stared into the fireplace.
Expectant- (Adjective)- having or showing an excitement that something will happen
She met his expectant gaze.
Factual- (Adjective)- concerned of what is actually the case
His factual response chilled her.
Anxious- (Adjective)- experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness
My brother is anxious for fame.
Disturbed- (Verb)- interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of
Why don't you go lie down for a while in the living room where you won't be disturbed?
Fearful- (Adjective)- feeling afraid, showing fear or anxiety
Her large eyes were fearful once again.
Gloomy- (Adjective)- dark or poorly lit
We couldn't see very far ahead of us in the gloom of the evening.
Grave- (Noun)- giving cause for alarm; serious
His family stood beside his grave, and cried.
Hollow-(Adjective) without significant
I thought the chocolate bunny was hollow, but it was filled with chocolate fudge.
Horror-(Noun) an intense feeling of fear or shock
We heard a hilarious horror story on the radio about the tourist trip from hell.
Numb-(Adjective) deprived of the power of sensation
My legs were numb after being in an ice bath for ten minutes.
Regretful-(Adjective) having or showing regret
The princess looked at him, not grasping what he was saying, but cheered by the expression of regretful sympathy on his face.
Sober-(Adjective) serious or sensible
You'd better wait until you're completely sober before trying to drive home.
Staid-(Adjective) unadventurous
Since my aunt is a nun, she always wears such a staid look on her face.
Sincere-(Adjective) saying what a person genuinely feels or believes
He made a sincere effort to improve but finally had to be let go.
Urgent-(Adjective) requiring immediate action or attention
This is a matter of great urgency, and I hope you will attend to it without delay.
I'm tired of his allusive speech. He should just say what he means.
Baffled- (Adjective)- totally bewilder or perplex.
The complex puzzle baffled me for several hours before I could connect all the pieces.
Candid- (Adjective)- truthful or straightforward
Because the politician made a candid speech, he earned the respect of the voters.
Consoling- (Adjective)- comfort someone at the time of grief or disappointment
The old woman was completely inconsolable after the death of her husband.
Contemplative- (Adjective)- expressing or involving prolonged thought
He was lost in contemplation as he stared into the fireplace.
Expectant- (Adjective)- having or showing an excitement that something will happen
She met his expectant gaze.
Factual- (Adjective)- concerned of what is actually the case
His factual response chilled her.
Anxious- (Adjective)- experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness
My brother is anxious for fame.
Disturbed- (Verb)- interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of
Why don't you go lie down for a while in the living room where you won't be disturbed?
Fearful- (Adjective)- feeling afraid, showing fear or anxiety
Her large eyes were fearful once again.
Gloomy- (Adjective)- dark or poorly lit
We couldn't see very far ahead of us in the gloom of the evening.
Grave- (Noun)- giving cause for alarm; serious
His family stood beside his grave, and cried.
Hollow-(Adjective) without significant
I thought the chocolate bunny was hollow, but it was filled with chocolate fudge.
Horror-(Noun) an intense feeling of fear or shock
We heard a hilarious horror story on the radio about the tourist trip from hell.
Numb-(Adjective) deprived of the power of sensation
My legs were numb after being in an ice bath for ten minutes.
Regretful-(Adjective) having or showing regret
The princess looked at him, not grasping what he was saying, but cheered by the expression of regretful sympathy on his face.
Sober-(Adjective) serious or sensible
You'd better wait until you're completely sober before trying to drive home.
Staid-(Adjective) unadventurous
Since my aunt is a nun, she always wears such a staid look on her face.
Sincere-(Adjective) saying what a person genuinely feels or believes
He made a sincere effort to improve but finally had to be let go.
Urgent-(Adjective) requiring immediate action or attention
This is a matter of great urgency, and I hope you will attend to it without delay.
Vocab. #7
undulate (VERB)p.107- move with a smooth wavelike motion.
Because the ice skater had practiced her movements so much, she seemed to undulate on the ice.
habiliments (NOUN) p.117- clothing
They were wearing appropriate habiliments for the occasion.
artillery (NOUN) p.121- large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.
The soldiers had large artillery
confronted (VERB) p.122- face up to and deal with (a problem or difficult situation).
The new President will be confronted by an economy that is in very poor shape.
voile (NOUN) p.123- a thin, plain-weave, semitransparent fabric of cotton, wool, or silk.
Voile is good for summer because it is so warm.
tedious (ADJECTIVE) p. 124- too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous.
Watching paint dry seems tedious.
elusive (ADJECTIVE) p.133- difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
The police are finding it difficult to catch the elusive bank robber.
ominous (ADJECTIVE) p.146- giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen;
The warning sounds of an ominous storm made us run for cover.
defiance (NOUN) p.152- open resistance; bold disobedience.
The defiant child threw a tantrum when it was time to go to bed.
dispel (NOUN) p.162- make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear.
Your theory is faulty because anyone can dispel the premise with a simple experiment.
controversy(NOUN) p.165- disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated.
This artwork excited much controversy in the world of art.
scrutiny (NOUN) p.166- critical observation or examination.
My nosey neighbor, a former police officer, keeps everyone under scrutiny.
scampered (VERB) p.169- run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement.
The little dog scampered with excitement when he saw his food.
obscene (ADJECTIVE) p.172- offensive to moral principles
If you keep using obscene language, you're going to get in trouble at school.
tenet (NOUN) p.177- a principle or belief
As a doctor, Kent strongly believes the tenet of never doing any harm.
arid (ADJECTIVE) p.185- having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
The crops will not grow in the arid ground because the soil is too dry.
induced (VERB) p.190- succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something.
The family physician said he was afraid that surgery could induce a heart attack.
discreet (ADJECTIVE) p.200- careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions
If you want to be discreet, do not drive a flashy car.
temerity (NOUN) p.204- excessive confidence or boldness;
Misbehaved children have the temerity to challenge rules.
posed (NOUN) p.213- present or constitute
The police arrested a man posing as a security guard as he tried to enter the bank.
Because the ice skater had practiced her movements so much, she seemed to undulate on the ice.
habiliments (NOUN) p.117- clothing
They were wearing appropriate habiliments for the occasion.
artillery (NOUN) p.121- large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.
The soldiers had large artillery
confronted (VERB) p.122- face up to and deal with (a problem or difficult situation).
The new President will be confronted by an economy that is in very poor shape.
voile (NOUN) p.123- a thin, plain-weave, semitransparent fabric of cotton, wool, or silk.
Voile is good for summer because it is so warm.
tedious (ADJECTIVE) p. 124- too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous.
Watching paint dry seems tedious.
elusive (ADJECTIVE) p.133- difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
The police are finding it difficult to catch the elusive bank robber.
ominous (ADJECTIVE) p.146- giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen;
The warning sounds of an ominous storm made us run for cover.
defiance (NOUN) p.152- open resistance; bold disobedience.
The defiant child threw a tantrum when it was time to go to bed.
dispel (NOUN) p.162- make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear.
Your theory is faulty because anyone can dispel the premise with a simple experiment.
controversy(NOUN) p.165- disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated.
This artwork excited much controversy in the world of art.
scrutiny (NOUN) p.166- critical observation or examination.
My nosey neighbor, a former police officer, keeps everyone under scrutiny.
scampered (VERB) p.169- run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement.
The little dog scampered with excitement when he saw his food.
obscene (ADJECTIVE) p.172- offensive to moral principles
If you keep using obscene language, you're going to get in trouble at school.
tenet (NOUN) p.177- a principle or belief
As a doctor, Kent strongly believes the tenet of never doing any harm.
arid (ADJECTIVE) p.185- having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
The crops will not grow in the arid ground because the soil is too dry.
induced (VERB) p.190- succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something.
The family physician said he was afraid that surgery could induce a heart attack.
discreet (ADJECTIVE) p.200- careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions
If you want to be discreet, do not drive a flashy car.
temerity (NOUN) p.204- excessive confidence or boldness;
Misbehaved children have the temerity to challenge rules.
posed (NOUN) p.213- present or constitute
The police arrested a man posing as a security guard as he tried to enter the bank.
Vocab. #8
hamlet p.4 (NOUN)- a small settlement, generally one smaller than a village.
The hamlet was too small to be considered a village
influences p.5 (NOUN)- the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
As my children get older, I have much less influence over them.
baron p.6 (NOUN)- a member of a foreign nobility having a rank similar to that of a baron.
But the Baron was old in a service which did not do things hastily.
adore p. 6 (VERB)- to pay divine honor to; worship:
We just got a kitten that is absolutely adorable.
pioneered p.7 (NOUN)- develop or be the first to use or apply
As the pioneers travelled west, they often ran into Indians.
intervention p.8 (NOUN)- the action or process of intervening.
The scars on John’s hand prove it is not wise to intervene between two fighting dogs.
consecration p.8 (NOUN)- the act of consecrating; dedication to the service and worship of a deity.
The monks will consecrate the temple as a house of worship.
salvation p.8 (NOUN)- preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss.
Christianity offers a promise of eternal salvation for its followers.
coincidence p.9 (NOUN)- correspondence in nature or in time of occurrence.
Any resemblance to actual persons is entirely coincidental.
synod p.12 (NOUN)- an assembly of the clergy and sometimes also the laity in a diocese or other division of a particular church.
The acts of the synod of Pistoia were published in Italian and Latin Pavia in 1788.
The hamlet was too small to be considered a village
influences p.5 (NOUN)- the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
As my children get older, I have much less influence over them.
baron p.6 (NOUN)- a member of a foreign nobility having a rank similar to that of a baron.
But the Baron was old in a service which did not do things hastily.
adore p. 6 (VERB)- to pay divine honor to; worship:
We just got a kitten that is absolutely adorable.
pioneered p.7 (NOUN)- develop or be the first to use or apply
As the pioneers travelled west, they often ran into Indians.
intervention p.8 (NOUN)- the action or process of intervening.
The scars on John’s hand prove it is not wise to intervene between two fighting dogs.
consecration p.8 (NOUN)- the act of consecrating; dedication to the service and worship of a deity.
The monks will consecrate the temple as a house of worship.
salvation p.8 (NOUN)- preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss.
Christianity offers a promise of eternal salvation for its followers.
coincidence p.9 (NOUN)- correspondence in nature or in time of occurrence.
Any resemblance to actual persons is entirely coincidental.
synod p.12 (NOUN)- an assembly of the clergy and sometimes also the laity in a diocese or other division of a particular church.
The acts of the synod of Pistoia were published in Italian and Latin Pavia in 1788.
Vocab. #9
Abet (VERB)- to encourage or support a behavior or action
The photo editing software is sure to abet my odds of winning the photo competition.
Bolster (NOUN)- to make something stronger or bolder
Free tickets were given away to bolster attendance at the game.
Caveat- a warning of the limits of a particular agreement or statement
Aside from the one major caveat, this deal looks very good to me.
Din- a booming unpleasant racket
The din from my neighbor’s party will probably keep me up all night.
Enmity- a feeling of strong dislike or opposition
A wise parent can administer discipline without the incident resulting in enmity.
Frugal- careful in spending money
Fran is a frugal person because she spends endless hours clipping coupons.
Glean- to gather information in pieces
From several library resources, Sara was able to glean enough information to write her research paper.
Hegira- a trip taken to get away from an unlikable or unsafe circumstance
The people took a hegira to escape their war-weary country.
Immerse- to become deeply involved in something
Heather will immerse herself in her job to prove she deserves a promotion
Lucid- easy to understand or thinking clearly\
Because the medicine made Lisa drowsy, she was not very lucid.
The photo editing software is sure to abet my odds of winning the photo competition.
Bolster (NOUN)- to make something stronger or bolder
Free tickets were given away to bolster attendance at the game.
Caveat- a warning of the limits of a particular agreement or statement
Aside from the one major caveat, this deal looks very good to me.
Din- a booming unpleasant racket
The din from my neighbor’s party will probably keep me up all night.
Enmity- a feeling of strong dislike or opposition
A wise parent can administer discipline without the incident resulting in enmity.
Frugal- careful in spending money
Fran is a frugal person because she spends endless hours clipping coupons.
Glean- to gather information in pieces
From several library resources, Sara was able to glean enough information to write her research paper.
Hegira- a trip taken to get away from an unlikable or unsafe circumstance
The people took a hegira to escape their war-weary country.
Immerse- to become deeply involved in something
Heather will immerse herself in her job to prove she deserves a promotion
Lucid- easy to understand or thinking clearly\
Because the medicine made Lisa drowsy, she was not very lucid.