Week 2 Vocab
Open to more than one interpretation; unclear.
What is ambiguous?
Definition: Intensely and overpoweringly happy or joyful.
Synonyms: Elated, euphoric, overjoyed.
Antonyms: Miserable, gloomy, depressed.
What is Ecstatic?
To agree without protesting, often implying a sense of resignation or acceptance.
What is Acquiesce?
What type of sentence is this: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex
The inscriptions of the monolith were enigmatic.
What is simple?
What is Abate?
An imperfection or flaw.
What is Blemish?
What type of sentence is this: compound, complex, or compound-complex
The tiny blemish on the antique vase reduced its value significantly, so he was unable to make a profit.
What is a compound sentence?
Definition: Loud and full of energy, often associated with exuberance or rowdiness
What is Boisterous?
What type of sentence is this: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex
Super spies must deal in duplicity in all of their contacts, lest they be found out and dealt with.
What is Complex?
What is Benevolent?
Harmful to someone’s reputation, often through false or malicious statements.
What is Defamatory?
What type of sentence is this: compound, complex, or compound-complex
We all have problems, but some problems are easily circumventable if approached creatively.
what is compound-complex?
Definition: Friendly and agreeable, often used to describe actions intended to placate or reconcile.
What is Conciliatory?
What type of sentence is this?
Since he came home late, buying flowers for his angry bride was a wise and conciliatory gesture on Paul's part, but she was still upset.
What is compound-complex?
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
What is Capricious?
To avoid or bypass something, often cleverly.
What is Circumvent?
What type of sentence is this?
Even though he won the case, the magazine published a defamatory article that damaged the actor’s reputation
what is a complex sentence?
Definition: Crafty dishonesty, often involving deceit or double-dealing.
What is Duplicity?
What type of sentence is this?
The cheerleaders were incredibly boisterous during the pep rally last night, but their team lost.
What is compound?
What is Deleterious?
Of little importance or seriousness, often regarded as unnecessary or silly.
Synonyms: Trivial, superficial, petty.
Antonyms: Serious, important, meaningful.
What is Frivolous?
What type of sentence is this?
After receiving her acceptance letter from the university, Madison celebrated with her family; she felt ecstatic.
What is compound complex?
Definition: Mystifying or cryptic, often used to describe something that is puzzling or difficult to understand
What is Enigmatic?
Though Mr. Cold wanted to stay inside and work in his office, he acquiesced to his wife’s demands, and he came inside.
What is compound-complex?
What is Enervate?