Vocab Definitions # 1
To be amazed, to be filled with wonder or astonishment
Marvel
Repeated too often, overused, not original
Trite
extremely confused, baffled, perplexed
flummoxed
A synonym for this word is UNITY
a. adhere. b. solidarity. c. deluge. d. principle
b. solidarity.
The stain red left a very ______ mark on my white shirt.
a. conscientious. b. sage. c. conspicuous. d. benevolent
c. conspicuous
Warm, welcoming, genuinely friendly, pleasant
cordial
Having no distinctive or noteworthy quality, basic
Trite
To discourage, scare off, or prevent through fear or doubt
What part of speech is PRINCIPAL?
a. noun. b. verb. c. adjective. d. adverb
c. adjective.
The traffic jam _____ my commute time, so I was a little late.
a. affected. b. effected
a. affected
to feel great happiness, joy, and elation
exult
Lacking strength or effectiveness, weak
Feeble
To make amends, apologize, right a wrong
Atone
Which of the following is an antonym for sage?
a. wise. b. foolish. c. plain. d. creative
b. foolish.
Patton follows ______ of kindness, respect, and integrity.
a. feebles. b. exults. c. principles. d. principals
c. principles
Dangerous, hazardous, unsafe, causing harm
Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Aromatic
Genuine, reliable, based on fact, and believable
Authentic
What is the best synonym for meticulous?
a. stealthy. b. confused. c. kind. d. precise
d. precise
I ______ the shirt with gems, beads, and sequins.
a. atoned. b. embellished. c. traversed. d. articulated
b. embellished
To express an idea efficiently and clearly
Articulate
great coolness, patience, composure, especially when under pressure.
aplomb
the main character, often a hero
What part of speech is decisively?
a. noun. b. verb. c. adjective. d. adverb
d. adverb
My attempts to cartwheel were _____. I flopped onto the ground instead. :(
a. feeble. b. cordial. c. exult. d. meticulous
a. feeble