Week 4-5
Define Accord
an agreement
Define Whimsical
Fanciful, full of whims
Define Octophobia
An irrational, persistent, and intense fear of the number 8
Fill in the blank.
They planned to turn the ___________ schoolhouse into a community center.
defunct
Jim Henson is the creator of what beloved cast of characters?
The Muppets
Define Chastise
to criticize severely
Define Waive
refrain from insisting on or using (a right or claim).
Define Colleague
a person with whom one works in a profession or business.
Fill in the blank.
The foreman mercilessly overworked his ___________ employees
aggrieved
What do you call a group of flamingos?
A flamboyance
Define Hypothetical
supposed or assumed true, but unproven
Define Apathy
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Define Impressionism
a literary or artistic style that seeks to capture a feeling or experience rather than to achieve accurate depiction.
Fill in the blank.
It was difficult to decide what to do Friday night because the city presented us with a ___________ of possibilities for fun.
myriad
What is Prince Harry’s official first name?
Henry
Define Liability
something for which one is legally responsible, usually involving a disadvantage or risk
or
a handicap, burden
Define Zealous
fervent, filled with eagerness in pursuit of something
Define Veracity
truthfulness, accuracy
Fill in the blank.
My feelings about Calvin are __________ because on one hand he is a loyal friend, but on the other, he is a cruel and vicious thief
ambivalent
The “Hollywood” sign originally spelled out what word?
Hollywoodland
Define Magnanimous
noble, generous
Define Esoteric
understood by only a select few
Define Intransigent
refusing to compromise, often on an extreme opinion
Fill in the blank.
When I arrived an hour late to class, I had to ____________ some excuse about my car breaking down on the way to school.
fabricate
In human anatomy, what does the “hallux” refer to?
The big toe