Vocabulary (create a sentence)
Evident
Definition: plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood
Example: It is evident that you will all do amazing on the SAT.
Dispair
noun: the complete loss or absence of hope
verb: to lose or be without hope
The rumor is that 3 people in this class dream of becoming a famous singer.
The rumor is that 3 people in this class dream of becoming famous singers.
We all went to the movies; the movie was terrible.
We all went to the movies; the movie was terrible.
What movie won the Oscar for best picture (movie)?
Parasite
Infamous
Definition: well known for some bad quality or deed
Example: We're all studying for the infamous SAT.
Shroud
a length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial
Four kids stole $1,000 from a bank and decided to share it equally between them.
Four kids stole $1,000 from a bank and decided to share it equally among them.
Spring break my favorite time of the year is almost here! its in 2 weeks!
Spring break, my favorite time of the year, is almost here! It's in 2 weeks!
Which of these cities in France is also a country?Cannes - Monaco - San Marino - Nice
Monaco
Paradox
Definition: a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true
Examples: “All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.”
My best friend is also the best friend of my biggest enemy.
Implore
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something
People across the world are starting to agree that eating fish is much better for the environment than meat.
People across the world are starting to agree that eating fish is much better for the environment than eating meat.
We bought chips, olives and wine—all of which are essential for a good time—for the gathering we are having this weekend.
We bought chips, olives, and wine—all of which are essential for a good time—for the gathering we are having this weekend.
On which planent(s) does it rain diamonds?
Jupiter and Saturn
Tangible
Definition: capable of being touched; real, concrete
Example: The tension in the room was so intense that it was almost tangible.
Vilify
speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner (he has been vilified in the press)
After much hesitation, the judges decided that Frank was the better of the seven performers who appeared in the talent show.
After much hesitation, the judges decided that Frank was the best of the seven performers who appeared in the talent show.
Italy has a lot of beautiful old cities, such as: Rome, Bologna and Venice.
Italy has a lot of beautiful old cities, such as Rome, Bologna, and Venice.
How fast after birth can horses run? (seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years)
Hours (4)
Steeped / steep
Definition: soaked, drenched, saturated
Example: How long should we steep the teabag in boiling water before taking it out?
Prognosticate
foretell or prophesy (an event in the future)
It is hard to deny that flying in a private jet is a much more glamorous way to travel than a normal plane.
It is hard to deny that flying in a private jet is a much more glamorous way to travel than flying in a normal plane.
George Orwell wrote, one of the best books of all time, 1984.
George Orwell wrote one of the best books of all time: 1984.
Where was the movie the Lord of the Rings filmed?
New Zealand