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Mr. Tincher Vocabulary of 37

Week 1 Abound-Voracious

Day 1 DefinitionsDefine the following terms:1. Voracious- excessively eager, huge appetite2. Indiscriminate- not marked by careful distinction :3. Eminent- standing out so as to be readily perceived or noted4. Steeped- to soak in a liquid at a temperature under the boiling point5. Replete- fully or abundantly provided or filled6. Abound- to be present in large numbers or in great quantity7. Technology- the specialized aspects of a particular field of endeavor8. Prognosticate- to foretell from signs or symptoms9. Automaton- a mechanism that is relatively self-operating;10. Matron- a married woman usually marked by dignified maturity or social

distinction11. Paradox- a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common

sense and yet is perhaps true12. Realm- a primary marine or terrestrial biogeography division of the earth's

surface13. Annals- a record of events arranged in yearly sequence14. Compound- to form by combining parts15. Tinge- to color with a slight shade or stain16. Badger-(Tr. V) to harass or annoy persistently17. Implore- to call or pray for earnestly18. Drudgery- dull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor19. Interminable- having or seeming to have no end;20. Perceive- to become aware of through the senses;

Day 2 Group MatchMatch the following group of terms

1. Voracious ______ a. of high reputation, outstanding.2. Indiscriminate ______ b. completely filled or supplied with3. Eminent ______ c. Choosing at random without careful selection.4. Steeped ______ d. desiring or consuming great quantities5. Replete ______ e. soaked, drenched, saturated

6. Abound ____ a. an older married woman7. Technology ____ b. branch of knowledge dealing with engineering, applied, science8. Prognosticate _____ c. a robot; a mechanical "person"9. Automaton ____ d. to exist in great numbers10. Matron _____ e. to predict or foretell a future event


11. Paradox ____ a. a trace, smattering, or slight degree12. Realm ____ b. a statement which at first seems to be absurd or

self-contradictory but which may be true13. Annals ____ c. to increase or add to14. Compound (v) ____ d. historical record15. Tinge (n.) ____ e. special field of something or someone; kingdom

16. Badger (v) __ a. unpleasant, dull, or hard work17. Implore __ b. unending18. Drudgery __ c. to plead urgently for aid or mercy19. Interminable __ d. to understand, know, become aware of20. Perceive __ e. to pester, nag, annoy persistently

Day 3 20 Words MatchingDirections: Match the following terms with the definitions:____ 1. Abound a. to be completely soaked in something____ 2. Annals b. to be able to tell what will happen in the future____ 3. Automaton c. someone' special field____ 4. Badger d. to continually nag____ 5. Compound e. carelessly chosen____ 6. Drudgery f. related to science of engineering____ 7. Eminent g. to add to____ 8. Implore h. beg for assistance____ 9. Indiscriminate j. of outstanding reputation___ 10. Interminable k. a mature woman___ 11. Matron l. small amount of___ 12. Paradox m. dull, difficult work___ 13. Perceive n. desiring huge amount___ 14. Prognosticate o. existing in great number___ 15. Realm p. historical records___ 16. Replete r. to come to have an understanding of___ 17. Steeped s. completely filled with___ 18. Technology t. machine that behaves like a person___ 19. Tinge u. seemingly self-contradictory situation___ 20. Voracious v. unending

Day 4 Complete the SentenceDirections: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words.

1. A good library is __________ with many different kinds of books.2. The _________ author received the Nobel Prize for literature.3. My cousin is so ________ in schoolwork that his friends call him a bookworm.4. After skiing, I find that I have a _________ appetite.


5. Modern warfare often results in the _______________ killing of combatants and innocent civilians alike.

6. The mayor refused to _________ as to his margin of victory in the election.7. The time is approaching when human workers may be replaced by ________.8. A clever salesman will always ask a ________ if her mother is at home.9. The western plains used to _________ with bison before those animals were

slaughtered by settlers.10. Man may be freed from backbreaking labor by the products of scientific

___________.11. His gloom was now _________ by the failing mark on his geometry test.12. The _______ of sports are replete with the names of great black athletes.13. One of the great _____________ of American life is that though minority groups

have suffered injustices, nowhere in the world have so many varied groups lived together so harmoniously.

14. A _______ of garlic is all that is necessary in most recipes.15. The cruel king would not allow the prince to enter is _________, restricting him

to the forest which abounded with wild animals.16. She does her homework on Fridays to save herself from the ______ of having to

do it during the weekend.17. The teacher continually _______ the pupil for the missing assignments.18. The eminent scientist _____ difficulties in putting the invention into practice.19. The sick child's mother _____ the doctor to come immediately.20. I listened to the boring lecture for what seemed an _____ fifty minutes.

Day 5 Find Ten Words used properly in a sentenceDirections: Choose any ten words and find them used in a sentence from a news article. (I recommend you use the Internet so you can cut and paste.)

Day 6 Quiz

Week 2 Accost-Vigilant

Day 1 DefinitionsDefine the following terms:

1. Laconic- using or involving the use of a minimum of words2. Throng- a crowding together of many persons3. Intrepid- characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance4. Accost- to approach and speak to often in a challenging or aggressive way5. Reticent- restrained in expression, presentation, or appearance (shy)6. Furtive- done by stealth7. Felon- one who has committed a felony8. Plethora- excess, a lot of9. Hapless- having no luck10. Irate- arising from anger

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11. Pretext- a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs

12. Fabricate- to make up for the purpose of deception13. Adroit- having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling

situations14. Gesticulate- to make gestures especially when speaking15. Vigilant- alertly watchful especially to avoid danger16. Avid- characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit17. Cajole- to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance

(coax)18. Rudimentary- consisting in first principles, fundamental19. Enhance- to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness20. Nuance- a subtle distinction or variation

Day 2 Group matchMatch the following group of terms1. Laconic ___ a. expressing much in few words2. Throng ___ b. brave3. Intrepid ___ c. to approach and speak to4. Accost ___ d. crowd5. Reticent ___ e. silent

6. Furtive ___ a. angry, incensed7. Felon ___ b. a person guilty of a major crime8. Plethora ___ c. unfortunate9. Hapless ___ d. excess10. Irate ___ e. secret, stealthy

11. Pretext ____ a. to lie; to construct12. Fabricate ____ b. skillful13. Adroit ____ c. an excuse14. Gesticulate____ d. watchful15. Vigilant ____ e. move the arms energetically

16. Avid ___ a. eager17. Cajole ___ b. slight variation in meaning, tone, etc.18. Rudimentary ___ c. coax19. Enhance ___ d. intensify, heighten20. Nuance ___ e. elementary

Day 3 20 Words MatchingDirections: Match the following terms with the definitions:___ 1. Accost a. uncommunicative___ 2. Adroit b. enthusiastic___ 3. Avid c. alert___ 4. Cajole d. overabundance


___ 5. Enhance e. courageous___ 6. Fabricate f. to greet first___ 7. Felon g. an excuse___ 8. Furtive h. unlucky___ 9. Gesticulate j. angry___ 10. Hapless k criminal___ 11. Intrepid l. basic, elementary___ 12. Irate m. clever___ 13. Laconic n. to make up a lie___ 14. Nuance o. great number of people___ 15. Plethora p. concise, pithy___ 16. Pretext r. to use lively gestures___ 17. Reticent s. shad of difference___ 18. Rudimentary t. sly___ 19. Throng u. coax, wheedle___ 20. Vigilant v. to make greater

Day 4 Complete the SentenceDirections: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words.1. His speech was usually rambling, but this time I found it brief and ______.2. When ______ by a salesman, my mother always buys something.3. Even under repeated questioning, the witness remained ______.4. A howling ______ of teenage girls surrounded the Beatles.5. The corporal received the Silver Star for his ______ deeds in combat.6. The _____ contest winner was unable to locate the lucky ticket.7. My uncle was _____ when the drunken driver swerved in front of us.8. In a ______ manner she removed her shoes and tiptoed up to her room.9. When the teacher asked why the homework had not been done, he was greeted by a

______ of incredible alibis.10. Since the boss learned that Bob associated with a known ______, he fired him.11. Because the teacher was extremely _____, no one could cheat on a test.12. My nephew is quite _____ at making model airplanes.13. Most fishermen can ______ a story about the size of the one that got away.14. Her _____ of being tired did not fool us for an instant.15. I often marvel as I watch the traffic officer ______ at the onrushing cars.16. Since my grasp of algebra is ______, I cannot solve the problem.17. The parakeet refused to be ______ into entering her cage.18. It will ______ your enjoyment of an opera if you know what the plot is about in

advance.19. In reading the satires of Jonathan Swift, one must be vigilant in order to catch each

_______.20. Franklin D. Roosevelt was an ______ reader of mystery stories.



Day 6 Quiz

Week 3 Bristle-Wrest

Day 1 DefinitionsDefine the following terms:1. Loathe- to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance2. Reprimand- a severe or formal reproof3. Lackluster- lacking in brilliance, or vitality, dull

a. Lackluster performance, 4. Caustic- marked by incisive sarcasm

a. Caustic letter, caustic comment, remarks from the caustic Simon Cowell.

5. Wrest- to gain with difficulty by or as if by force, violence, or determined labor

a. Failed to wrest control of the government, wrest power from6. Infamous- having a reputation of the worst kind7. Jostle- to make one's way by pushing and shoving

a. Jostle for control, jostle for power, jostle for position,8. Dupe- one that is easily deceived or cheated9. Incipient- beginning to come into being or to become apparent

a. Ex. Incipient madness, an incipient coup d’état, the incipient 80’s style of music, incipient woman’s movement

10. Inadvertent- not focusing the mind on a mattera. Inadvertent mistake, inadvertent racial discrimination,

11. Ominous- mean having a menacing or threatening aspect12. Tremulous- exceedingly sensitive : easily shaken or disordered

a. Tremulous dog, tremulous Parkinson’s patient13. Repudiate- to refuse to accept; especially : to reject as unauthorized or as

having no binding forcea. Repudiate the charges/claims, repudiate war, repudiate person

14. Cessation a temporary or final ceasing (as of action)15. Bristle- to take on an aggressively defensive attitude

a. Bristle with 16. Euphemism- the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for

one that may offend or suggest something unpleasanta. “bring troops home now” is a euphemism for “cut and run”b. Capital punishment= punishment by deathc. Fatal injuries= diedd. Eskimo= Inuit

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17. Mundane- characterized by the practical, transitory, and ordinary18. Incongruous- not conforming, not harmonious

a. An incongruous reason, events are incongruous, seems incongruous

19. Condolence- an expression of sympathy20. Stipulate- to specify as a condition or requirement

Day 2 Group matchMatch the following group of terms

1. Loathe ___ a. dull2. Reprimand ___ b. to hate3. Lackluster ___ c. sarcastic, biting4. Caustic ___ d. take by force5. Wrest ___ e. to show sharp disapproval

6. Infamous ____ a. having a bad reputation7. Jostle ____ b. just beginning to exist8. Dupe (n) ____ c. to shove hard9. Incipient ____ d. a person easily tricked10. Inadvertent ____ e. heedless, not attentive

11. Ominous ___ a. a stopping12. Tremulous ___ b. to reject, decline13. Repudiate ___ c. stiffen with fear or anger14. Cessation ___ d. threatening15. Bristle ___ e. quivering

16. Euphemism ___ a. worldly17. Mundane ___ b. a less offensive term18. Incongruous ___ c. to specify a condition19. Condolence ___ d. inappropriate20. Stipulate ___ e. pity.

Day 3 20 Words MatchingDirections: Match the following terms with the definitions:___ 1. Loathe a. despise___ 2. Reprimand b. menacing___ 3. Lackluster c. evil___ 4. Caustic d. a pause___ 5. Wrest e. just starting___ 6. Infamous f. trembling___ 7. Jostle g. forcibly take something___ 8. Dupe h. stinging___ 9. Incipient j. earthly


___ 10. Inadvertent k. due to an oversight, negligent___ 11. Ominous l. make a specific demand___ 12. Tremulous m. to push, to elbow___ 13. Repudiate n an easily fooled person___ 14. Cessation o. expression of sympathy___ 15. Bristle p. to scold severely___ 16. Euphemism r. seize___ 17. Mundane s. having inconsistent elements___ 18. Incongruous t. disown, refuse to accept___ 19. Condolence u. lacking brightness___ 20. Stipulate v. saying something in a less direct way

Day 4 Complete the SentenceDirections: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words.1. With the help of his brothers he was able to ______ the leadership of the company

from his partner.2. Speaking in a monotone, the politician was booed for his _____ address.3. In a ______ article, the drama critic slaughtered the hapless actors.4. I ______ spinach but I love other green vegetables.5. When Ed arrived late, he knew that the grocer would ______ him.6. By telling the truth, we stopped the _____ rumor from spreading.7. The bombing of Pearl Harbor was referred to as an ______ deed.8. The wealthy ________ consented to buy the often-sold Brooklyn Bridge.9. When he attempted to _____ the old lady, she struck him with her umbrella10. Through an _____ error, the guided missile sped out of control.11. After the weatherman had seen the _____ clouds, he prognosticated rain.12. The general attempted to _____ the testimony of the lieutenant, claiming that the

young officer was not an authority on low level bombing.13. Upon seeing the snake, the cat began to _____ with fear.14. The widow's _____ hands revealed her nervousness.15. The _____ of the shooting was replete with benefits for both sides.16. We repudiated the contract because it did not ______ a cost of living bonus.17. The word "expired" is a ______ for "died"18. When my neighbor's dog was run over, we sent a ______ card.19. The philosopher dealt with spiritual things, ignoring the ______ ones.20. The play was so ______ that it seemed to be the work of several authors.



Day 6 Quiz

Week 4 Alacrity – Tangible

Day 1 DefinitionsDefine the following terms:1. Alacrity- promptness in response : cheerful readiness2. Disdain- a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy

or inferior3. Belligerent- hostility, or combativeness4. Intimidate- to make timid or fearful5. Feint- a mock blow or attack on or toward one part in order to distract attention

from the point one really intends to attack6. Pugnacious- having a quarrelsome or combative nature7. Promulgate- to make known or public 8. Brash- done in haste without regard for consequence9. Scoff- to treat or address with derision10. Belittle- to cause (a person or thing) to seem little or less11. Tangible- capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch12. Laceration-torn and ragged wound13. Castigate- to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism14. Sordid- marked by baseness or grossness15. Octogenarian- a person whose age is in the eighties16. Solace- to make cheerful17. Aspirant-one who seeks high goals18. Dregs- the most undesirable part19. Frenzy- a temporary madness20. Scurrilous- containing obscenities, abuse, or slander

Day 2 Group matchMatch the following group of terms1. Alacrity ____ a. contempt2. Disdain ___ b. a false attack3. Belligerent ___ c. warlike4. Intimidate ___ d. to overawe5. Feint ___ e. briskness, lively action

6. Pugnacious ___ a. quarrelsome7. Promulgate ___ b. to make seem less important8. Brash ___ c. to sneer at9. Scoff ___ d. impudent10. Belittle ___ e. to make known officially

11. Tangible ___ a. having actual form12. Laceration ___ b. to correct by punishing


13. Castigate ___ c. jagged wound14. Sordid ___ d. dirty, base15. Octogenarian ___ e. person in his eighties.

16. Solace ___ a. most worthless part17. Aspirant ___ b. coarse18. Dregs ____ c. easing of grief19. Frenzy ____ d. wild fit20. Scurrilous ____ e. candidate for high position.

Day 3 all 20Directions: Match the following terms with the definitions:___ 1. Alacrity a. scorn___ 2. Aspirant b. to make afraid___ 3. Belligerent c. frantic outburst___ 4. Belittle d. man of eight___ 5. Brash e. to mock___ 6. Castigate f. make public, proclaim___ 7. Disdain g. pretense, sham___ 8. Dregs h. combative___ 9. Feint j. candidate for better job___ 10. Frenzy k. seeking war, hostile___ 11. Intimidate l. speak of as unimportant___ 12. Laceration m. vulgar, using indecent language___ 13. Octogenarian n. insolent___ 14. Promulgate o. punish, chastise___ 15. Pugnacious p. comfort___ 16. Scoff r. most worthless part___ 17. Scurrilous s. able to be touched___ 18. Solace t. rough cut___ 19. Sordid u. filthy, ignoble___ 20. Tangible v. quick willingness

Day 4 Complete the SentenceDirections: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words.1. The motorist tried to _____ the police officer, telling him of his eminent friends in

high places.2. The Germans were duped by the Allies' _____ toward the south, leaving the way

open for the Normandy invasion.3. The waiter moved with ______ because he perceived they were big tippers.4. His ______ manner caused him to lose one friend after another.5. When the curtain came down, the critic's face registered the ____ she felt for the

lackluster play.6. We implored the faculty advisor to _____ the requirements for the presidency of the

club.


7. My mother liked the salesman's ____ personality, but he irritated most people.8. I don't understand modern art, but I neither loathe nor _____ at it.9. Since everyone can out punch my cousin, he can not afford to be ______.10. Although Ralph can't play, he doesn't hesitate to _____ the efforts of our football

team.11. The medic reached into his kit to find a bandage for the ugly ____.12. Mr. Dixon belittled our request for ____ proof of his loyalty.13. The kindly foreman was too reticent to openly _____ the clumsy new worker.14. When the teenager announced her engagement to the ______, the public suspected it

to be a publicity stunt.15. Stories of their ______ youth poured forth from the unhappy felons.16. Vigilant censors protect the public from listening to ____ language on television.17. The publisher scoffed at the reports that he was an ____ for the job of Secretary of

State.18. In a ______, the teenager overturned every drawer while searching for the car keys.19. At the bottom of the beautiful wine bottle, only the _____ remained.20. In trying to offer ______ to the pilot's wife, the reporter inadvertently made the

situation worse.


Day 6 Quiz

Test 1

Week 5 Acrimonious-Tolerate

Day 1 DefinitionsDefine the following terms:1. Rampant- profusely widespread2. Inane- lacking significance, meaning, or point3. Ethics- the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and

obligation4. Concur- to express agreement <concur with an opinion>5. Clandestine- marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy6. Flagrant- so obviously inconsistent with what is right or proper as to appear to be

a flouting of law or morality7. Admonish- to express warning or disapproval to especially in a gentle, earnest, or

solicitous manner8. Duress- compulsion by threat; specifically : unlawful constraint9. Culprit- one guilty of a crime or a fault10. Inexorable- not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped11. Egregious- conspicuously bad


12. Distraught- agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain, mentally deranged.13. Duplicity- the belying of one's true intentions by deceptive words or action14. Acrimonious- caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or

manner15. Paucity-n- smallness of number16. Pernicious- highly injurious or destructive; Wicked17. Elicit- to draw forth or bring out18. Impunity- exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss19. Construe- to understand or explain the sense or intention of usually in a

particular way or with respect to a given set of circumstances20. Tolerate- to endure or resist the action of (as a drug or food) without serious side

effects or discomfort

Day 2 Group matchMatch the following group of terms1. Rampant ___ a. secret power2. Inane ___ b. code of principles3. Ethics ___ c. foolish4. Concur ___ d. agree5. Clandestine ___ e. going unchecked, widespread

6. Flagrant ___ a. inflexible, unrelenting7. Admonish ___ b. compulsion, force8. Duress ___ c. outrageous, glaringly bad9. Culprit ___ d. the guilty person10. Inexorable ___ e. to warn, to reprove

11. Egregious ___ a. scarcity12. Distraught ___ b. cunning, trickery13. Duplicity ___ c. mentally confused, crazed14. Acrimonious ___ d. remarkably bad15. Paucity ___ e. bitter

16. Elicit ___ a. freedom from punishment17. Pernicious ___ b. to make a deduction, to infer18. Tolerate ___ c. to put up with, to bear19. Construe ___ d. to draw forth20. Impunity ___ e. harmful, causing injury

Day 3 20 Words MatchingDirections: Match the following terms with the definitions:

___ 1. Acrimonious a. double-dealing___ 2. Admonish b. cannot be moved by persuasion, inflexible___ 3. Clandestine c. silly


___ 4. Concur d. flourishing.___ 5. Construe e. to scold, warn___ 6. Culprit f. harassed___ 7. Distraught g. to permit, to put up with___ 8. Duplicity h. extract___ 9. Duress j. damaging, harmful___ 10. Egregious k. outstanding for undesirable quality___ 11. Elicit l. notorious___ 12. Ethics m. force, coercion___ 13. Flagrant n. exemption___ 14. Impunity o. moral philosophy___ 15. Inane p. agree___ 16. Inexorable r. hidden, secret___ 17. Paucity s. to interpret___ 18. Pernicious t. one who commits a crime___ 19. Rampant u. shortage___ 20. Tolerate v. caustic, bitter

Day 4 Complete the SentenceDirections: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words.1. When the plague was _____ on the island, Dr. Arrowsmith's wife died.2. The spies thought their meeting was a ______ one, but a throng of FBI agents

gathered outside the building.3. A special management committee was asked to investigate business ________.4. Orville Wright was criticized for his _______ desire to fly.5. If I can get my parents to ______, I'll join the Peace Corps.Rampant ___secret powerInane ___ code of principlesEthics ___ foolishConcur ___ agreeClandestine ___ going unchecked, widespread

1. The _____ was caught with his fingers in the cookie jar.2. Television sleuths are ______ in their pursuit of lawbreakers.3. The confession was signed under ________, the attorney claimed4. I suspect that my father will _______ me for coming home late.5. Parking in front of a hydrant is a ______ violation of the city's law.Flagrant ___ a. inflexible, unrelentingAdmonish ___ b. compulsion, forceDuress ___ c. outrageous, glaringly badCulprit ___ d. the guilty personInexorable ___ e. to warn, to reprove

1. The bank teller's _____ error was difficult to correct.2. We tried to ignore her _____ comments, but that took considerable restraint.3. ______ is the stock in trade of all adroit counterspies.


4. Although it was a creative writing class, the teacher complained about the _____ of talent there.

5. The soldiers were _____ to learn that their furloughs had been canceled.Egregious ___ a. scarcityDistraught ___ b. cunning, trickeryDuplicity ___ c. mentally confused, crazedAcrimonious ___ d. remarkably badPaucity ___ e. bitter

1. The border guards allowed the doctor to cross the frontier with _______.2. It isn't easy to ______ answers from a sleepy class on Monday morning.3. Dentists appreciate patients who can ______ pain.4. She hoped that we would not _______ her decision to run for office as a thirst for

power.5. The dictator's ______ rules failed to intimidate the leaders of the underground.Elicit ___ a. freedom from punishmentPernicious ___ b. to make a deduction, to inferTolerate ___ c. to put up with, to bearConstrue ___ d. to draw forthImpunity ___ e. harmful, causing injury


Day 6 Quiz

Week 6 Affluent-Voluble

Day 1 DefinitionsDefine the following terms:1. Affluent- flowing in abundance2. Feasible- capable of being done or carried out3. Discern-to come to know or recognize mentally, with the eyes, or with senses

other than vision.4. Sally-an action of rushing or bursting forth; outburst.5. Consternation-amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion6. Precocious- exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age7. Perfunctory-lacking in interest or enthusiasm; result of a routine8. Chagrin- distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure9. Perverse-turned away from what is right or good10. Deride-to subject to usually bitter or contemptuous ridicule11. Disparage-to depreciate by indirect means (as invidious comparison) : speak

slightingly about


12. Laudable-worthy of praise13. Fiasco-a complete failure14. Masticate-to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth15. Eschew- to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds16. Quell-to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity <quell a

riot>17. Voluble-characterized by a ready and continuous flow of words; fluent; glib;

talkative18. Confidant-one to whom secrets are entrusted;19. Obsolescence-the process of becoming obsolete or the condition of being nearly

obsolete20. Dubious-questionable or suspect as to true nature or quality

Day 2 Group MatchingMatch the following group of terms1. Affluent ___ a. suddenly rush froth2. Feasible ___ b. possible3. Discern ___ c. dismay4. Sally (v.) ___ d. rich5. Consternation ___ e. perceive

6. Precocious ___ a. done without care, superficial7. Perfunctory ___ b. reaching maturity early8. Chagrin ___ c. feeling of disappointment, humiliation.9. Perverse ___ d. contrary, persisting in error10. Deride ___ e. to ridicule, scoff at

11. Disparage ___ a. to discredit, belittle12. Laudable ___ b. avoid13. Fiasco ___ c. to chew up14. Masticate ___ d. praiseworthy15. Eschew ___ e. complete failure

16. Quell ___ a. one to whom you confide your secrets17. Voluble ___ b. talkative18. Confidant(e) ___ c. process of wearing out19. Obsolescence ___ d. put an end to20. Dubious ___ e. doubtful

Day 3 Match All TermsDirections: Match the following terms with the definitions:___ 1. Affluent a. careless___ 2. Chagrin b. dread, dismay___ 3. Confidant(e) c. to chew___ 4. Consternation d. complete failure

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___ 5. Deride e. reaching maturity early___ 6. Discern f. talkative___ 7. Disparage g. practicable___ 8. Dubious h. to make fun of___ 9. Eschew j. contrary___ 10. Feasible k. wealthy___ 11. Fiasco l. keep away from___ 12. Laudable m. recognize___ 13. Masticate n. crush, stop___ 14. Obsolescence o. to discredit___ 15. Perfunctory p. person you tell your secrets to___ 16. Perverse r. disappointment___ 17. Precocious s. uncertain___ 18. Quell t. commendable___ 19. Sally u. sudden rushing forth___ 20. Voluble v. process of wearing out.

Day 4 Complete the SentenceDirections: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words.1. Some prisoners planned a disturbance while others would ______ toward the gate.2. Under duress from the tax officer, the beggar admitted that he was truly ______.3. To the ______ of the sergeant, there was a paucity of volunteers for the dangerous

mission.4. It's _______ to build an electric auto, but wouldn't you need a terribly long extension

cord?5. When we could ______ the city lights, we knew we were safe at last.6. The children in Shakespeare's plays are so _____ that they all sound like

grandparents.7. I construed the doctor's _____ examination to indicate that I was in good health.8. The Wright brothers didn't become distraught when a skeptic would _______ their

work.9. When I correct my kid brother's math errors, he is ______ enough to insist that he is

right.10. To the ______ of many taxpayers, some citizens seem to cheat the government with

impunity.11. The paradox is that Javert's inexorable pursuit of Jean Valjean was both _____ and

despicable.12. The affluent storeowner _____ the efforts of his small competitor, saying that he

could always tolerate that kind of rivalry.13. To aid in digestion, you must _____ each piece of meat one dozen times.14. In an acrimonious letter, her father described the project as a complete ______.15. Once he sought the limelight, but now he _____ all interviews.16. When the duplicity was revealed, the jury became ______ about Ed's innocence.17. In order to _____ the riot, the police sallied forth with tear gas.18. A teenage boy's father should be his true _______.


19. The ______ built into many products could be regarded as a flagrant insult toward the duped consumer.

20. I could not doze in the chair because of the ______ barber.


Day 6 Quiz

Week 7 Arbitrary-Terminate

Day 1 DefinitionsDefine the following terms:1. Implacable- not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated2. Paroxysm- a sudden violent emotion or action3. Reprehensible (adj.)- to voice disapproval of4. Jurisdiction- the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law5. Skirmish- a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements6. Harass- to annoy persistently7. Monolithic- consisting of or constituting a single unit8. Indigent- a level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation exists9. Arbitrary- not fixed by law10. Fray-a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute11. Stymie- to present an obstacle to, stand in the way of.12. Effigy-a crude figure representing a hated person.13. Oust- to drive out; eject14. Flout-to treat with contemptuous disregard. Scorn15. Cognizant-knowledgeable of something especially through personal experience16. Turbulent-causing unrest, violence, or disturbance.17. Terminate- to end, capable of ending18. Forthwith-immediately19. Exacerbate- worsen, to make more bitter, violent, or severe.20. Revert- to go back to, to return to.

Day 2 Group MatchingMatch the following group of terms1. Implacable ___ a. a fit, sudden outburst2. Paroxysm ___ b. cannot be pacified, inexorable3. Reprehensible __ c. small fight, brief encounter4. Jurisdiction ___ d. worthy of blame5. Skirmish ___ e. power, range of authority


6. Harass ___ a. based on whim, dictatorial7. Monolithic___ b. poor, needy8. Indigent ___ c. massively solid9. Arbitrary ___ d. a fight10. Fray ___ e. to trouble, torment

11. Stymie ___ a. unruly, agitated12. Effigy ___ b. to hinder, impede13. Flout ___ c. show contempt, scoff14. Cognizant ___ d. aware15. Turbulent ___ e. a likeness (usually a hated person)

16. Terminate ___ a. to drive out, eject17. Forthwith ___ b. return18. Exacerbate___ c. to end19. Revert ___ d. immediately20. Oust ___ e. to irritate, make worse

Day 3 Match All TermsDirections: Match the following terms with the definitions:___ 1. Arbitrary a. having a massive structure___ 2. Cognizant b. to hinder___ 3. Effigy c. a conflict, fight___ 4. Exacerbate d. relentless, unappeasable___ 5. Flout e. immediately___ 6. Forthwith f. blameworthy___ 7. Fray g. range of authority___ 8. Harass h. to show contempt___ 9. Implacable j. poverty-stricken___ 10. Indigent k. to irritate___ 11. Jurisdiction l. violent outburst___ 12. Monolithic m. to end___ 13. Oust n. a likeness___ 14. Paroxysm o. go back___ 15. Reprehensible p. to torment___ 16. Revert r. riotous___ 17. Skirmish s. eject___ 18. Stymie t. small battle___ 19. Terminate u. aware___ 20. Turbulent v. based on whim

Day 4 Complete the SentenceDirections: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words.1. The detective was _____ in his search for the murder weapon.2. Saying that it was beyond his ______, Judge Klein refused to rule on the case.


3. In a ______ of rage, the tenant stormed out of the landlord's office.4. The precocious boy enjoyed an intellectual ______ with his elders5. The brash student was forced to apologize for her _____ conduct.

6. After the _____, the feuding families agreed to patch up their differences.7. The ______ client was surprised when she was accosted by her social worker in the

elegant restaurant.8. To my mind the decision was unreasonable and _______.9. George Orwell's 1984 depicts a frightening, ______ government.10. If anonymous telephone callers ______ you, the phone company will give you an

unlisted number.

11. "Coach of losing team hanged in ______."12. "Cause of cancer continues to _____ doctors."13. "FBI _____ of clandestine gangland meeting."14. "many motorists _____ traffic laws, study reveals."15. "______ atmosphere in angry senate chamber."

16. It seemed incongruous to ______ his employment just when he was so successful.17. Upon seeing the show, he called the TV studio _______ to protest.18. The ushers moved with alacrity to _______ the disorderly patrons.19. After taking the drug, she began to ______ to the days of her childhood.20. The arrest of the spy did much to _______ relations between the two countries


Day 6 Quiz

Week 8 Afflict-Ubiquitous

Day 1 DefinitionsDefine the following terms:

1. Emaciated- to cause to lose flesh so as to become very thin2. Surge- to rise suddenly to an excessive or abnormal value3. Tranquil- free from agitation of mind or spirit4. Sanctuary- a place of refuge and protection5. Ascend- to rise from a lower level or degree6. Malnutrition- faulty nutrition due to inadequate or unbalanced intake of nutrients7. Afflict- to distress so severely as to cause persistent suffering or anguish8. Besiege- to surround with armed forces9. Privation- an act or instance of depriving10. Sinister- singularly evil or productive of evil


11. Ubiquitous- existing or being everywhere at the same time12. Remote- far removed in space, time, or relation13. Thwart- to run counter to so as to effectively oppose or baffle14. Harbinger- one that presages or foreshadows what is to come15. Malignant- tending to produce death or deterioration16. Excruciation- to inflict intense pain on17. Respite- a period of temporary delay18. Reverberating- to continue in or as if in a series of echoes19. Fretful- to cause to suffer emotional strain20. Succumb- to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire

Day 2 Group MatchingMatch the following group of terms1. Excruciating ___ a. an interval of relief, delay2. Respite ___ b. worrisome, irritable3. Reverberating ___ c. re-echoing, resounding4. Fretful ___ d. agonizing, torturing5. Succumb ___ e. to give way yield

6. Ubiquitous___ a. distant, hidden away7. Remote ___ b. being everywhere at the same time8. Thwart ___ c. likely to cause death9. Harbinger ___ d. to hinder, defeat10. Malignant ___ e. a forerunner, advance notice

11. Malnutrition ___ a. lack of necessities12. Afflict ___ b. faulty or inadequate diet.13. Besiege ___ c. evil, ominous14. Privation ___ d. to surround, hem in15. Sinister ___ e. to trouble greatly, to distress.

16. Emaciated ___ a. to rush suddenly17. Surge ___ b. shelter18. Tranquil ___ c. quiet19. Sanctuary ___ d. abnormally thin, wasted away20. Ascend ___ e. to rise

Day 3 Match All TermsDirections: Match the following terms with the definitions:___ 1. Afflict a. lack of necessities___ 2. Ascend b. inadequate diet___ 3. Besiege c. being everywhere at once___ 4. Emaciated d. to trouble greatly___ 5. Excruciating e. agonizing___ 6. Fretful f. wasted away

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___ 7. Harbinger g. distant___ 8. Malignant h. evil___ 9. Malnutrition j. to rush suddenly___ 10. Privation k. place of protection___ 11. Remote l. forerunner___ 12. Respite m. to rise___ 13. Reverberating n. to hinder___ 14. Sanctuary o. yield___ 15. Sinister p. postponement___ 16. Succumb r. to surround___ 17. Surge s. becoming progressively worse___ 18. Thwart t. re-echoing___ 19. Tranquil u. worrisome___ 20. Ubiquitous v. peaceful

Day 4 Complete the SentenceDirections: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words.1. The _____ residents of the Warsaw Ghetto managed to win several skirmishes from

the Nazis.2. A firecracker terminated the _____ climate of the neighborhood.3. When Richard III violated the _______ of the church to seize the princes, he

exceeded his jurisdiction.4. Chicago put its heaviest players up front, but they were helpless as the Giants’ line

______ toward them.5. Inexorably the determined climber began to _______ the Himalayan peak.6. The stool pigeon, the detective’s confidant, told him about the ______ plot.7. By running up a white flag, the _____ troops indicated their desire to withdraw from

the fray.8. Citizens of several Kentucky mountain communities are _______ by the worst

poverty in the nation.9. The emaciated prisoners were obviously suffering from advanced ________.10. Albert Schweitzer endure considerable _______ as a jungle doctor.11. Sprinting all over the court, the ______ referee called one foul after another.12. Ben’s reprehensible table manners led his fraternity brother to seat him in a _____

corner of the dining room.13. The excellent soup was a _____ of the delicious meal to follow14. In an attempt to ______ the voracious ants, he surrounded his house with a moat of

burning oil.15. The surgeon finally located the ____ tumor which had afflicted his patient for many

months.16. With _____ slowness, the minute hand inched its way around the clock.17. The rescue team heard the miner’s voice ______ through the caves.18. Around income tax time _____ faces are ubiquitous.19. The voluble insurance salesman gave my father no ________.20. Besieged by debts, the corporation finally had to ______ to bankruptcy.



Day 6 Quiz

Week 9 Adverse- Virulent

Day 1 DefinitionsDefine the following terms:1. Impresario- a person who puts on or sponsors an entertainment2. Extortion- to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal

power3. Adverse- acting against or in a contrary direction4. Asset- an item of value owned5. Bigot- a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and

prejudices;6. Blatant- completely obvious, conspicuous, or obtrusive especially in a crass or

offensive manner7. Entourage- one's attendants or associates8. Virulent- marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course- extremely poisonous

or venomous9. Venom- poisonous matter normally secreted by some animals. Ill will10. Spew-to come forth in a flood or gush11. Loath- unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking12. Solicit- to make petition to. to entice or lure especially into evil13. Astute- having or showing shrewdness and perspicacity. Crafty. Wily14. Advocate- one that pleads the cause of another; one that defends or maintains a

cause or proposal15. Ineffectual- not producing the proper or intended effect futile16. Scrutinize- stresses close attention to minute detail17. Nefarious- flagrantly wicked or impious, Evil, Vicious18. Amicable- characterized by friendly goodwill19. Vexatious- the act of harassing or vexing; a cause of trouble20. Malady- a disease or disorder of the animal body

Day 2 Group MatchingMatch the following group of terms1. Scrutinize ___ a. annoying2. Nefarious ___ b. villainous, vicious3. Amicable ___ c. examine closely4. Vexatious ___ d. disease5. Malady ___ e. friendly, peaceful

6. Loath ___ a. keen, shrewd


7. Solicit ___ b. to be in favor of, to support8. Astute ___ c. not effective9. Advocate ___ d. unwilling, reluctant10. Ineffectual ___ e. to beg, seek earnestly

11. Blatant ___ a. group of attendants12. Entourage ___ b. disagreeably loud, very showy13. Virulent ___ c. poison, spite, malice14. Venom ___ d. throw up, vomit, eject15. Spew ___ e. full of hate, harmful

16. Impresario ___ a. a narrow-minded, prejudiced person17. Extortion ___ b. unfavorable, harmful18. Adverse ___ c. one who presents cultural series, organizer19. Asset ___ d. a valuable thing to have20. Bigot ___ e. getting money by threats

Day 3 Match All TermsDirections: Match the following terms with the definitions:___ 1. Adverse a. to support___ 2. Advocate b. keen, shrewd___ 3. Amicable c. something of value___ 4. Asset d. villainous___ 5. Astute e. seek earnestly___ 6. Bigot f. organizer___ 7. Blatant g. annoying___ 8. Entourage h. followers___ 9. Extortion j. disagreeably loud___ 10. Impresario k. examine closely___ 11. Ineffectual l. poison___ 12. Loath m. harmful___ 13. Malady n. not effective___ 14. Nefarious o. prejudiced person___ 15. Scrutinize p. unfavorable___ 16. Solicit r. friendly___ 17. Spew s. unwilling___ 18. Venom t. vomit___ 19. Vexatious u. disease___ 20. Virulent v. getting money by threats.

Day 4 Complete the SentenceDirections: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words.1. When the business manager was accused of ______, his colleagues sought to oust

him from the firm.2. The eminent ________ brought many cultural spectacles to our shores.


3. Attacked by the irate crowd, the ________ asked the police for sanctuary.4. The childless man’s will stipulated that all the ______ of his company should revert

to the original owners.5. It was excruciatingly painful for the actors to read the _______ reviewers which their

performances had received.6. The visiting dictator’s ubiquitous ______ of bodyguards disturbed our tranquil city.7. Europe’s population was afflicted by a ______ plague known as the Black Death.8. From each candidate’s headquarters acrimonious charges would _____ forth daily9. Clym Yeobright’s mother succumbed to the ______ of a snake bite.10. With _____ discourtesy the reports continued to harass the bereaved family.11. Since we felt that the ruling was arbitrary, we were _____ to obey it12. Daily the volunteers went out to _____ funds for the indigent families.13. My neighbor was _____ enough to discern the adverse features of the mortgage.14. The general was sure to _____ that we give the enemy nor respite for the he

bombings.15. The play was so blatantly bad that the impresario fired its ___ director16. The _____ buzzing of the mosquitoes as they surged about our heads nearly drove us

insane.17. Our ____ relations with Latin America are an asset to hemispheric trade.18. Once the virulent ______ had run its course, my temperature dropped19. We were distraught upon hearing the venom spewed forth by the bigot20. No sooner did the lawyer ______ the extortion note than she called the police.

Day 5 Find Ten Words used properly in a sentenceDirections: Choose any ten words and find them used in a sentence from a news article. (I recommend you use the internet so you can cut and paste.)

Day 6 Quiz

Test 2

Week 10 Desist- Wan

Day 1 Abound-VoraciousDefine the following terms:1. Inclement- lacking mildness, severe n temper or action2. Peruse- to examine or consider with attention and in detail3. Premonition-anticipation of an event without conscious reason4. Desist-to cease to proceed or act5. Recoil- to fall back under pressure6. Pertinent- having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand7. Mastiff- any of a breed of very large massive powerful smooth-coated dogs8. Obsess- to haunt or excessively preoccupy the mind of9. Doleful- causing grief or affliction


10. Wan- suggestive of poor health, sickly11. Histrionic- deliberately affected, theatrical, dramatic12. Elusive- hard to comprehend or define13. Frustrate- to make ineffectual : bring to nothing14. Symptomatic- having the characteristics of a particular disease but arising from

another cause15. Interject- to throw in between or among other things16. Inert- very slow to move or act, sluggish17. Salient- standing out conspicuously18. Imminent- ready to take place; especially : hanging threateningly over one's head19. Squeamish- easily nauseated; easily offended or disgusted20. Engrossed- to take or engage the whole attention of : occupy completely

Day 2 MatchingMatch the following group of terms1. Inert ___ a. outstanding, prominent2. Salient ___ b. without power to move3. Imminent ___ c. likely to happen, threatening4. Squeamish___ d. absorbed5. Engrossed ___ e. easily shocked, over sensitive.

6. Histrionics___ a. having to do with signs or symptoms, indicative7. Elusive ___ b. hard to grasp8. Frustrate ___ c. insert, interrupt9. Symptomatic __ d. display of emotions10. Interject ___ e. counteract, foil, thwart

11. Pertinent ___ a. sad, melancholy12. Mastiff ___ B. to the point13. Obsess ___ c. sickly pale14. Doleful ___ d. to haunt, preoccupy15. Wan ___ e. large dog

16. Inclement ___ a. unfavorable, stormy17. Peruse ___ b. to read carefully18. Premonition __ c. cease19. Desist ___ d. forewarning20. Recoil ___ e. draw back

Day 3 Match All TermsDirections: Match the following terms with the definitions:___ 1. Desist a. sad___ 2. Doleful b. draw back___ 3. Elusive c. foil___ 4. Engrossed d. cease


___ 5. Frustrate e. interrupt___ 6. Histrionics f. stormy, harsh___ 7. Imminent g. indicative__ 8. Inclement h. appropriate___ 9. Inert j. powerless to move___ 10. Interject k. large dog___ 11. Mastiff l. outstanding___ 12. Obsess m. read carefully___ 13. Pertinent n. preoccupy___ 14. Peruse o. easily shocked___ 15. Premonition p. forewarning___ 16. Recoil r. about to happen___ 17. Salient s. hard to grasp___ 18. Squeamish t. pale___ 19. Symptomatic u. absorbed___ 20. Wan v. display of emotions

Day 4 Complete the SentenceDirections: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words.1. After being admonished by his father, he began to _____ the want ads daily.2. When the black cat crossed her path, Ellen had a _____ of disaster.3. The pickets promulgated a warning that they would not ____ in their efforts to

enhance their standard of living.4. As the snake prepared to strike, the girls ____ in horror.5. She blamed her absence from the game on the _____ weather, but we knew that was

sour grapes.6. The stockbroker was _____ with the idea of becoming a painter.7. My nervous neighbor bought a pugnacious _____ to frighten burglars.8. ______ expressions abounded throughout headquarters on the night of the election.9. During the trial the astute lawyer was able to elicit the _____ information from the

key witness.10. After the tension, his normally ruddy face was _____ and tired.11. The warden ______ the prisoners' attempt to escape by adding more guards.12. Most viewers hate it when a commercial is _____ into a suspense drama.13. Saying that he would not tolerate her ____, the director fired the temperamental

actress.14. All his life he found happiness _____, but wealth easy to come by.15. The sordid rioting was ____ of the problems facing the large cities.16. The senator loathed it when people said that an atomic war was _____.17. When his ______ partner complained about a lack of ethics, the businessman laughed

at his innocence.18. ______ in his crossword puzzle, he failed to notice the paucity of customers in the

restaurant.19. One of the _____ features of her poetry is a dependence upon euphemisms.20. Seeing the _____ player, the manager dashed out onto the field.



Day 6 Quiz

Week 11 Coerce - Zealous

Day 1 DefinitionsDefine the following terms:1. Poignant-pungently pervasive, pungently pervasive2. Inundate -to cover with a flood; overflow3. Fruitless-lacking or not bearing fruit, futile, unsuccessful4. Garbled -to sift impurities from to so alter or distort as to create a wrong

impression or change the meaning5. Sanguine- consisting of or relating to blood, bloodthirsty; confident6. Phlegmatic- having or showing a slow and stolid temperament; resembling,

consisting of, or producing the humor7. Corroborate -to support with evidence or authority : make more certain8. Comprehensive- covering completely or broadly : covering completely or broadly

:inclusive9. Zealous-filled with or characterized by zeal : marked by fervent partisanship for a

person, a cause, or an ideal10. Coerce-to compel to an act or choice11. Elapse-pass, go by12. Meticulous -marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or

treatment of details13. Domicile- a dwelling place : place of residence14. Lax -not tense, firm, or rigid15. Sporadic-occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances16. Rash-marked by or proceeding from undue haste or lack of deliberation or caution17. Conjecture-inference from defective or presumptive evidence18. Obviate-to anticipate and prevent (as a situation) or make unnecessary (as an

action)19. Lurid-causing horror or revulsion20. Quip-a clever usually taunting remark

Day 2 MatchingMatch the following group of terms1. Rash ___ a. do away with, eliminate2. Conjecture ___ b. joke3. Obviate ___ c. guess4. Lurid ___ d. sensational5. Quip ___ e. too hasty, reckless

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6. Elapse ___ a. negligent, careless7. Meticulous ___ b. to slip by8. Domicile ___ c. occasional9. Lax ___ d. home10. Sporadic ___ e. careful.

11. Phlegmatic ___ a. enthusiastic12. Corroborate__ b. calm, hard to rouse to action13. Comprehensive__ c. confirm, support14. Zealous ___ d. thorough15. Coerce ___ e. to force

16. Inundate ___ a. useless17. Fruitless ___ b. confused, mixed up18. Poignant ___ c. optimistic19. Garbled ___ d. to flood20. Sanguine ___ e. moving, painful to the feelings.

Day 3 Match All TermsDirections: Match the following terms with the definitions:

1. ___ Coerce a. to flood, to swamp2. ___ Comprehensive b. home3. ___ Conjecture c. painful to the feelings, moving4. ___ Corroborate d. useless5. ___ Domicile e. reckless6. ___ Elapse f. confirm7. ___ Fruitless g. calm, sluggish8. ___ Garbled h. sensational9. ___ Inundate j. hopeful10. ___ Lax k. do away with11. ___ lurid l. confused, mixed up12. ___ Meticulous m. guess13. ___ Obviate n. to pass by14. ___ Phlegmatic o. careless15. ___ Poignant p. occasional16. ___ Quip r. thorough17. ___ Rash s. careful18. ___ Sanguine t. to force19. ___ Sporadic u. enthusiastic20. ___ Zealous v. to joke


Day 4 Complete the SentenceDirections: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words.1. The sermon was ______ enough to bring tears to the brash delinquent's eyes.2. Although the message was _____, its salient points were clear enough.3. After a _____ attempt to wrest control of the government, the traitors were

incarcerated.4. Even though his boat was almost ______, the skipper was loath to radio for help.5. Because the malignancy had gone unchecked, the surgeons were not _____ about he

patient's chances.6. Harriet's egregious error disturbed even her _____ employer.7. The fundraiser was so _____ that he solicited money from a Salvation Army Santa

Claus.8. In order to get the job, you had to go through the drudgery of filling out a ten page

_____ questionnaire.9. The elusive fugitive was _____ by his attorney into surrendering.10. Even the swindler's nefarious accomplice refused to ______ his alibi.11. Inadvertently Emma had allowed two months to ____ before paying her rent.12. The lackluster battle was punctuated by ______ mortar fire.13. A man's _____ is his castle.14. Because the watchman was ______, thievery was rampant at the warehouse.15. The _____ musician had nothing but disdain for his disorganized friends.16. It was sheer ______ on the detective's part but it led to the arrest of the vexatious

counterfeiters.17. The newspaper switched from mundane coverage to ____ reporting.18. It was exceedingly ____ of the lightweight to insult the belligerent longshoreman19. The necessity for preparing sandwiches was ______ when the picnic was postponed.20. Hamlet remembered that Yorick was always ready with a lusty ______.


Day 6 Quiz

Week 12 Anathema- Truncated

Day 1 DefinitionsDefine the following terms:1. Expunge-to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion2. Flamboyant-marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or

behavior3. Anathema-someone or something intensely disliked or loathed4. Schism-formal division in or separation from a church or religious body.

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5. Utopia-a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions

6. Timorous-expressing or suggesting timidity; fearful7. Truncated-to shorten by or as if by cutting off, to replace8. Jaunty-sprightly in manner or appearance, stylish9. Fractious-tending to be troublesome, unruly, quarrelsome10. Ostentatious-marked by or fond of conspicuous or vainglorious and sometimes

pretentious display11. Importune-(v) to press or urge with troublesome persistence12. Incontrovertible-not open to question, indisputable13. Surreptitious-done, made, or acquired by stealth; clandestine14. Haven-a place of safety15. Subjugate-to make submissive, to bring under control16. Ilk-sort, kind17. Eventuate-to come out finally, result, come about18. Emit-to throw or give off or out; to send out19. Subterranean-being, lying, or operating under the surface of the earth20. Viable-capable of living; especially : having attained such form and development

as to be normally capable of surviving outside the mother's womb

Day 2 MatchingMatch the following group of terms1. Timorous ___ a. fearful2. Truncated ___ b. cut short3. Jaunty ___ c. sprightly, gay4. Fractious ___ d. showy5. Ostentatious__ e. quarrelsome

6. Expunge ___ a. split7. Flamboyant ___ b. something greatly detested8. Anathema ___ c. place of perfection9. Schism ___ d. erase10. Utopia ___ e. showy, colorful

11. Prestigious___ a. essential12. Placard ___ b. poster13. Integral ___ c. slight14. Remuneration ___d. reward, pay15. Nominal ___ e. illustrious

16. Diatribe ___ a. kind, sort17. Inhibition ___ b. disjointed18. Fortuitous ___ c. accidental19. Incoherent ___ d. bitter, criticism20. Ilk ___ e. restraint


Day 3 Match All TermsDirections: Match the following terms with the definitions:1. ___Anathema a. well-known2. ___Diatribe b. quarrelsome3. ___Expunge c. kind, sort4. ___Flamboyant d. poster5. ___Fortuitous e. disjointed6. ___Fractious f. sprightly7. ___Ilk g. accidental8. ___Incoherent h. in name only, slight9. ___Inhibition j. restraint10. ___Integral k. reward11. ___Jaunty l. a curse12. ___Nominal m. bitter criticism13. ___Ostentatious n. erase14. ___Placard o. colorful15. ___Prestigiousp. cut short16. ___Remuneration r. essential17. ___Schism s. fearful18. ___Timorous t. showy19. ___Utopia u. split20. ___Truncated v. place of perfection

Day 4 Complete the SentenceDirections: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words.1. When a large expenditure is imminent, my father goes into a long ______ on the need

for economy.2. It is often fruitless to argue with racists, bigots, and others of that _______3. Since the patient's speech was garbled and ______, we could only conjecture as to his

message.4. The meeting was a ______ one. But the jealous husband construed it as pre-arranged

and clandestine.5. After two drinks the usually phlegmatic dentist lost all his ______.6. The police posted a _____ asking all citizens to desist from looting7. A salient feature of the _____ company’s success was its fair treatment of employees.8. Although the comedian’s employment was seasonal and sporadic, the ______ was

great.9. From allowing his ferocious mastiff to appear on a commercial, the trainer was paid a

_____ sum.10. She seemed to be an unimportant member of the President’s s entourage but actually

she played an ______ role in White House affairs.11. In Lost Horizon a character recoiled at the idea of living in a ________12. A pernicious _______ developed between the two sisters.13. The traitor’s name was ______ in his father’s domicile.14. Our theatrical pages were inundated with press releases from the ______ producer.


15. After having made the rash statements, the senator wished that he could _____ them from the record.

16. It is frustrating to have one’s lengthy remarks printed in _____ form.17. With his cap set at a _____ angle, the amicable sailor strutted down the street.18. In an _______ display of histrionics the star refused to perform.19. Under duress the normally _____ husband was coerced into demanding a raise.20. Roger’s ______ behavior compounded the bad relationship he had already had with

his partner.


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Week 13 Cryptic-Viable

Day 1 DefinitionsDefine the following terms:1. Importune-(v.tr) to press or urge with troublesome persistence2. Incontrovertible-not open to question3. Surreptitious-done, made, or acquired by stealth4. Haven-a place of safety5. Subjugate-to make submissive6. Ultimate-most remote in space or time, the best or most extreme of its kind7. Eventuate-to come out finally8. Emit-to throw or give off or out9. Subterranean-being, lying, or operating under the surface of the earth10. Viable-capable of living; especially : having attained such form and development

as to be normally capable of surviving outside the mother's womb11. Premise-something assumed or taken for granted12. Jeopardize-to expose to danger or risk; imperial13. Incredulous-unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous14. Permeate-to spread or diffuse through <a room permeated with tobacco smoke>15. Propitious-favorably disposed, tending to favor16. Surmise-a thought or idea based on scanty evidence17. Curtail-to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part <curtail the

power of the executive branch>18. Repress-to hold in by self-control, to exclude from consciousness <repressed the

memory of abuse>19. Cryptic-having or seeming to have a hidden or ambiguous meaning, not

recognized20. Inchoate-being only partly in existence or operation, formed or formulated


Day 2 MatchingMatch the following group of terms1. Surmise ___ a. puzzling2. Curtail ___ b. guess3. Repress ___ c. to put down4. Cryptic ___ d. to cut short5. Inchoate ___ e. in an early stage

6. Premise ___ a. favorable7. Jeopardize ___ b. endanger8. Incredulous___ c. to spread through9. Permeate ___ d. skeptical10. Propitious ___ e. grounds for a conclusion

11. Ultimate ___ a. underground12. Eventuate ___ b. final13. Emit ___ c. practicable, workable14. Subterranean ___ d. to give off15. Viable ___ e. to result finally

16. Importune ___ a. undeniable17. Incontrovertible ___ b. ask urgently18. Surreptitious ___ c. conquer19. Haven ___ d. place of safety20. Subjugate ___ e. stealthy, accomplished by secret.

Day 3 Match All TermsDirections: Match the following terms with the definitions:1. ___Cryptic a. ask urgently2. ___Curtail b. undeniable3. ___Emit c. guess4. ___Eventuate d. accomplished by secret5. ___Haven e. to put down6. ___Importune f. favorable7. ___Inchoate g. cut short8. ___Incontrovertible h. workable9. ___Incredulous j. underground10. ___Jeopardize k. final11. ___Permeate l. to result finally12. ___Premise m. to spread through13. ___Propitious n. conquer14. ___Repress o. place of safety15. ___Subjugate p. endanger16. ___Subterranean r. a proposition for argument


17. ___Surmise s. skeptical18. ___Surreptitious t. in early stage19. ___Ultimate u. puzzling20. ___Viable v. to give off

Day 4 Complete the SentenceDirections: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words.1. Although Eddie was not sanguine about his chances, he continued to ________ his

boss for a winter vacation.2. In inclement weather our barn is a ______ for many animals.3. The dictator used duplicity in order to ______ his rivals.4. With a ______ movement, the meticulous bookkeeper emptied the ash.5. The expert’s ______ testimony corroborated the police report.6. A thorough investigation ______ in a comprehensive report.7. After two years of confinement in a ______ dungeon, the prisoner was thin and wan.8. The mayor issued a diatribe against companies whose smokestacks _____ poisonous

fumes.9. Gaining better housing for all was the ______ goal of the zealous reformer10. When the schism in the company was healed, a _____ arrangement was worked out.11. Acting on the _____ that there were no burglars around the police became quite lax.12. After I had perused the Yankee lineup, I was _____ about their chances of winning.13. The trapeze artist was squeamish about having to ____ his life.14. A terrible odor which was impossible to expunge ____ the skunk handler’s clothing.15. At a ______ moment the flamboyant movie star made her grand entrance.16. Publication of the lurid magazine was ______ by the district attorney.17. Although his remarks appeared ______ at first, we began to see how really pertinent

they were.18. I had to ______ my desire to interject my criticism during the debate.19. Edna had ________ that she would be charged a nominal sum and so she was

outraged when she got the bill20. The young couple was disappointed to see the ______ state of their new house.


Day 6 Quiz

Week 14 Aspire-Valor

Day 1 DefinitionsDefine the following terms:1. Aspire-to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal <


2. Inveigh-to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently3. Nettle-to arouse to sharp but transitory annoyance or anger4. Overt-open to view; manifest5. Relegate-to send into exile, banish, to assign to a place of insignificance or of

oblivion : put out of sight or mind6. Supine-(v) lying on the back or with the face upward, exhibiting indolent or

apathetic inertia or passivity; especially : mentally or morally slack7. Mammoth-something immense of its kind <the company is a mammoth of the

industry>8. Repulse-to drive or beat back, to repel by discourtesy, coldness, or denial9. Havoc-wide and general destruction10. Raze-to destroy to the ground, demolish11. Lethal-of, relating to, or causing death, very potent or effective <a lethal

fastball>;12. Scurry-to move in or as if in a brisk pace, to move around in an agitated,

confused, or fluttering manner13. Incisive-impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)14. Precipitate-to throw violently, to bring about especially abruptly15. Stereotype- something conforming to a fixed or general pattern; especially : a

standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or uncritical judgment

16. Stentorian- extremely loud17. Singular- of or relating to a separate person or thing, distinguished by superiority18. Valor- strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with

firmness : personal bravery19. Bias-an inclination of temperament or outlook; especially : a personal and

sometimes unreasoned judgment20. Sinecure-an ecclesiastical benefice without cure of souls an office or position that

requires little or no work and that usually provides an income

Day 2 MatchingMatch the following group of terms1. Stentorian ___ a. prejudice2. Singular ___ b. soft job3. Valor ___ c. courage4. Bias ___ d. extraordinary5. Sinecure ___ e. loud

6. Lethal ___ a. acute7. Scurry ___ b. run hastily8. Incisive ___ c. unvarying pattern9. Precipitate ____ d. deadly10. Stereotype ___ e. hasten

11. Supine ___ a. ruin


12. Mammoth ___ b. drive back13. Repulse ___ c. huge14. Havoc ___ d. lying on the back15. Raze ___ e. destroy

16. Aspire ___ a. irate17. Inveigh ___ b. open18. Nettle ___ c. assign to an inferior position19. Overt ___ d. to strive for20. Relegate ___ e. attack verbally.

Day 3 Match All TermsDirections: Match the following terms with the definitions:1. ___ Aspire a. huge2. ___ Bias b. evident, open3. ___ Havoc c. courage4. ___ Incisive d. to strive for5. ___ Inveigh e. banish, assign to inferior position6. ___ Lethal f. deadly7. ___ Mammoth g. soft job8. ___ Nettle h. prejudice9. ___ Overt j. keen, acute10. ___ Precipitate k. run quickly11. ___ Raze l. hasten12. ___ Relegate m. remarkable, uncommon13. ___ Repulse n. attack verbally14. ___ Scurry o. drive back15. ___ Sinecure p. lying on the back16. ___ Singular r. destroy17. ___ Stentorian s. conventional custom18. ___ Stereotype t. irate19. ___ Supine u. ruin20. ___ Valor v. lout

Day 4 Complete the SentenceDirections: Complete the following sentences using your vocabulary words.1. Although the comics quips seemed to be mild, they began to _____ the nightclubs

owner.2. I had a premonition that Eli would _____ to the position of captain.3. The pickets agreed to _____ against the law which curtailed their freedom.4. _______ acts of violence by the prisoner jeopardized his parole.5. When they tried to ______ the star to a minor role she was furious.6. From a _______ position, the hunter emitted the animal’ mating call.7. Following the revolution, the people____ the subterranean dungeons of the dictator.


8. Management is sure to ____ any request for increased remuneration9. ________ placards announced the opening of the new movie.10. The virulent plague cased _____ among the populace.11. Our editor castigated the proposal with his _______ commentary.12. Poe’s hero watched the rats _____ across his inert body.13. The jockey received a _____ kick from the fractious horse.14. A quarrel was ________ among the relatives after they heard the terms of the

reprehensible will.15. The laconic Clint Eastwood is a ______ of the strong, silent Western hero.16. The director was ousted from his ______ when he angered the mayor17. In his customary ______ tones, the sergeant reprimanded those who thought the army

was a haven from incompetents.18. The work “surrender” is anathema to people of ______19. A viable peace was brought about as a result of the diplomat’s ______.20. The bigot’s _______ precipitated a fistfight.


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