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| verb - to accept without protest, to submit ** ex. - The parents acquiesced to the kidnapper's demands. |
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verb - to tempt; to be attractive to; noun - a strong attraction
** ex. - verb - The lights of Hollywood allure many young teens to try to become actors or actresses. Noun - The allure of Maine for many is the simple life people live here. |
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adj. - twisted to one side, crooked
** ex. - After being slapped for his rude pick-up line, Frank's hat was askew on his head. |
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adj. - cheerful, lighthearted, unconcerned
** ex. - Those who have a blithe outlook on life often deal with stress better than others. |
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adj. - quarrelsome, inclined to argue
** ex. - When Christian insults Cyrano's nose in the bakery, he appears contentious to everyone in the room. |
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verb - to desire something belonging to another
** ex. - If you covet your best friend's girlfriend/boyfriend, it could ruin your friendship. |
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adj. - discouraged, dejected
** ex. - Anne was crestfallen when she found out she didn't get into Harvard. |
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adj. - rumpled, untidy
** ex. - Tim's tiny room was disheveled, with clothes and books everywhere. |
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noun - one who speaks for or stands up for others; a math term as well
** ex. - Al Gore is a strong exponent of global warming. |
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adj. - given to a lot of talking, very chatty
** ex. - The garrulous group of students drove the teacher to create a seating plan for the whole class. |
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adj. - incapable of being overcome
** ex. - The insuperable feelings the couple had for each other was proof they would be together for a long time. |
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adj. - to be regretted or pitied
** ex. - Breaking into the store to steal a case of Mountain Dew and some Doritos was a lamentable act. |
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noun - a misleading or unsuitable name
** ex. - Calling the Red Sox the "World Champs" is a misnomer; only North American teams play in the MLB. |
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verb - to affirm openly; to state your belief in
** ex. - After Paul stole Frank's bookbag, Frank professed his hate for Paul. |
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noun - a period of relief or rest
** ex. - The break in-between classes never seems like a long enough respite from school. |
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noun - a repayment; a deserved punishment
** ex. - Jail time is retribution for committing a crime. |
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adj. - winding, having many curves, very flexible
** ex. - The road's sinuous course made it a common place for accidents. |
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adj. - full, deep in sound
** ex. - Mr. Shorey's sonorous voice filled the cafeteria as he said "Can I have your attention please?" |
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noun - the front part of an army; the leading position in a field or job
** ex. - LL Bean is always a vanguard in the field of outdoor equipment. |
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noun - a wasteful person, a good-for-nothing
** ex. - His friends called Al a wastrel when he threw out his empty soda cans. They're worth good money, you know! |
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