Vocab Definitions # 1
A person who takes an independent stand, refusing to conform to that of his or her group
maverick
capable of being accomplished or brought about; possible
feasible
Saquon Barkley has earned respect, awards, and ________ during his time with Eagles.
concessions, ingenuity, accolades, accumulates
accolades
Sally sat peacefully on the beach, savoring the refreshing breeze and gentle _________ waves.
expansive, placid, arduous, incredulous
placid
How many passengers were on the plane in Found?
36
Extremely fancy, decorative/detailed, and elaborate
more than is needed, desired, or required
redundant
The view over the coastline was beautiful and _______. We could see the mountains, the ocean, and the sunset all around us.
expansive, redundant, incredulous, arduous
expansive
to heap up in a mass, collect, or gather together
accumulate
**** Please give your form to Mr. Kelly or me/I. ****
me
Worthy, impressive in strength, intelligence, or excellence
formidable
not willing to believe; unbelieving
incredulous
Although I had trained for months, the marathon was a physically and mentally ________ race.
expansive, ornate, arduous, elicit
arduous
**** "Who/Whom wants to play Jeopardy?" Mrs. Armstrong cheerfully asked the class. ****
Who
Identify the direct and indirect object.
Bob baked a cake for Sally.
direct: cake
indirect: Sally
To call forth/produce an emotion, feeling, and/or response
elicit
A feeling of extreme annoyance/anger
exasperation
The students gave me a/an ________ look when I told them I saw Bigfoot in my back yard.
placid, arduous, incredulous, expansive
incredulous
to win, succeed, or overcome an obstacle
prevail
Where state did Margot live in before she moved to Venus?
Ohio
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
ominous
the power of creative imagination
ingenuity
I try to ____ laughter with my cheesy jokes on Friday, but I'm not usually successful. :/
arduous, elicit, accolade, prevail
elicit
Bob, (who/whom) are you going to the game with?
whom
A privilege, right, exception, compromise, or something important agreed upon
concession