This Week's (1)
Use the word vague in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.
I do have a vague memory of meeting her many years ago.
Use the word grandiose in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.
The teen loved to talk about his grandiose plans for making money.
Use the word gorge in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.
Penelope gorges on her pain and then throws it up and flushes it away
Use the word subdued in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.
The student felt subdued after the teacher’s description of the homework assignment.
Use the word monotonous in a sentence.
But he was so boring and monotonous that he was only teaching us how to sleep with our eyes open.
Use the word contend in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.
His lawyers contend that he is telling the truth.
Use the word careen in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.
The driver lost control of his car when the brakes failed, and it went careening down the hill.
Use the word contempt in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.
It was a fricking awesome display of contempt.
Use the word stenographer in a sentence that clearly demonstrates its meaning.
The stenographer’s hands were a blur as she typed everything that was said.
Use the word cerebral in a sentence.
I was actually born with too much cerebral spinal fluid inside my skull.
Define impede.
to make it difficult or impossible for someone or something to move or make progress
Define tentative.
not certain or agreed, or said or done in a careful but uncertain way because you do not know if you are right:
Define mull
reflect deeply on a subject
Define suppress.
to prevent something from being seen or expressed or from operating
Define decrepit.
worn and broken down by hard use
Define redress.
to correct something that is wrong, unfair, or not equal
Define pertinent.
relating directly to the subject being considered
Define demoralize
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Define admissible.
can be allowed or accepted, especially in court
Define pummel.
strike, usually with the fist
What word means to kill without a legal trial, usually by hanging.
lynch
What word means to have a pause or rest during a formal meeting or trial
adjourn
What word means allowing light to pass through in such a way that objects on the opposite side are not clearly visible
translucent
What word means to act in a way that is against a law or that limits someone's rights or freedom
infringe
What word means marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion?
delirious