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Some people think that my little brother is annoying because he asks so many questions, but I think that he just has an inquisitive nature.
adjective
General Kang was more than a brave commander. He was a good man, for he knew better than to rush into battle when there was still time for diplomacy.
noun
Brent wasn't the smartest kid in his class, but because of his dedication and diligence, he graduated as the valedictorian.
noun
careful and persistent work or effort.
When we came into the classroom and saw the little candy bars on our desks, I misconstrued it to mean that we should eat the candy bars before waiting for instructions. I only realized my error after chewing up mine.
verb
past tense: misconstrued; past participle: misconstrued
interpret (something, especially a person's words or actions) wrongly.
Be careful. If you question the commander in the slightest way, he will perceive that to be a sign of impudence and order you to clean the toilets with a toothbrush.
noun
noun: impudence; plural noun: impudences
the quality of being impudent; impertinence.
adjective: impudent
not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
It is hard to catch a football that has been fumbled because the oblong shape of the ball makes it difficult to predict where it will bounce.
adjective
having an elongated shape, as a rectangle or an oval.
The last thing Bruce wanted to do was get in a fight, but when he saw the mugger grab the old woman, Bruce felt obliged to assist her.
verb
do as (someone) asks or desires in order to help or please them.
It seemed inconceivable to me that Brenda was unaware of Andy's feeling for her, particularly after he wrote that poem for her and read it to the entire class.
adjective
not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable.
The gray-bearded wizard unrolled the parchment and began reading the words to the peasants assembled in the town square.
noun
a stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal and used as a durable writing surface in ancient and medieval times.
The employee had asked a good question, but he made a minor mistake in his word choice so the manager condescended him by saying, "Well, actually, farther refers to physical distance. Further refers to abstract distance."
verb
past tense: condescended; past participle: condescended
show feelings of superiority; be patronizing.
After seeing a third teenager walk by with a mullet, Clint reasoned that it must be one of the more prevalent hair styles of the day.
adjective
Don't tell Beth! She's so subservient to Mom that she'll probably let her know about it and spoil the surprise.
adjective
prepared to obey others unquestioningly.
You really should wake up early and watch the sunrise. Nature's splendor is truly unmatched.
noun
magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur.
The whole premise of his argument relies on the reader believing that cities are a desirable place to live, which is an opinion that is not shared by everyone.
noun
a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.
John did not find supporters for his assertion that medical care should be free in the room full of well-paid doctors.
noun
"I wish I had brought my spectacles," the old librarian remarked as she squinted and strained to read the text.
noun
another term for glasses.
The Snow Princess nibbled daintily at her cake, holding her teacup by the handle between her thumb and index finger with her other three fingers high in the air.
noun
a
: something delicious to the taste
b
: something choice or pleasing
Ever since he lost his job as a highly paid tester at the candy factory, Tommy has been morose.
adjective
sullen and ill-tempered.
Are you going to take this scholarship in earnest, or are you just accepting it to party and drop-out a semester or two later?
adjective
resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.
Though I did not have time to read it all, after a cursory review of the report, I was surprised to see that people spent so much money on cat shampoo.
adjective
After being bitten by snake, the cowboy writhed in pain on the ground.
verb
past tense: writhed; past participle: writhed
make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body.
This tea tastes absolutely terrible but if you dilute it with some water, you'll be able to stomach it.
verb
to make thinner or more liquid by admixture
I thought it was preposterous that Brian tried to convince us that he had a candy bar tree.
adjective
contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
I feel so gloomy and melancholy on Wednesday mornings, and I don't even know why.
noun
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
She considered that Byron's latest efforts in the classroom might signify his desire to make a positive change.
verb
be an indication of.