Unit 7 Vocabulary

University:
Creekside High School
Course:
English I
Academic year:

2022
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193

Pages:

2
Author:

C. Olevar

Vocabulary Chart Unit 7 Focus Words Part of Speech Definition Synonyms Use it in a Sentence noun A feeling of strong dislike, ill will, or enmity that tends to display itself in action. hate A deep seated animosity between two sisters. indifference Silence and apathy are key ingredients to a tasty helping of bigotry. Animosity Apathy noun Absence or suppression of passion, emotion or excitement. Commend verb To present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc. approve He was commended by the judge for his courteous actions. Consecrate verb make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose. bless The present Holy Trinity church was consecrated in 1845. Decrepit adj. (of a person) elderly and infirm. feeable "a decrepit old drunk" Obsolete adj outdated no longer produced or used; out of date. The disposal of old and obsolete machinery. Parsimonious adj unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal. cheap parsimonious New Hampshire voters, who have a phobia about taxes. Quandary noun a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. plight Kate is in a quandary. Revel verb enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing. celebrate a night of drunken reveling Suave adj (especially of a man) charming, confident, and elegant. refined All the waiters were suave and deferential.