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Word

Part of speech

Definition

sentence

ambled

verb

To walk at a slow, leisurely pace

The man ambled down the street and ended up late to his appointment

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apothecary

noun

An early pharmacist. Apothecaries could also prescribe drugs.

My great-grandfather was an apothecary, and all of his children became pharmacists.

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assuaged

verb

to lessen, to calm. Most times used in the context of fears or guilt

Jenny was sorry she was late for dinner and hoped that bringing a bouquet of flowers would assuage her guilt.

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corset

noun

a ladies undergarment designed to produce a particular effect on one's figure. Usually a small waist, large bust, large hips

Mrs. Chubby would have to wear her corset if she was going to fit into a gown with a 24 inch waist.

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dictum

noun

a formal statement of principle

Mr. Arnold e-mailed the latest dictum regarding senior cut day. It would not be allowed!!

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foray

noun

To go somewhere or do something unusual for you

The eighth grade foray to the south was a huge success.

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impotent

adjective

powerless

As much as Gary tried to convince his parents to give him the car, his impotent arguments were not enough.

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impudent

adjective

to be shamelessly bold, as though you do not care what anyone thinks.

Mary slapped Tara while they were in school. That sort of impudence should result in suspension.

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piety

noun

devotion to religious duties and practices

The priest began the sermon as everyone witnessed his usual piety.

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strictures

noun

conditions or rules

According to jewish strictures, you must not work on the sabbath.

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taciturn

adjective

almost always silent

The usually taciturn librarian roared with laughter at Sam's joke.

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unsullied

adjective

untouched, unused

The crisp white linens were unsullied and inviting.

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condescended

verb

agreed to so something you consider beneath your dignity

With freshly manicured hands, the mother condescended and picked up her daughter's spur from the mud puddle.

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covey

noun

group

The covey of witches gathered round the cauldron.

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cunning

adjective

attracive, cute - almost too cute

The rider thought his cunning inside turn would win him first place until he refused the next fence.

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entailment

noun

a legal situation regarding the use of inherited property

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indigenous

adjective

belonging to a particular region or country

Cedar trees and cherry trees are indigenous to Long Island

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sojourn

noun

brief visit

We went on a sojourn to to California for our cousin's wedding.

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vexation

noun

something that causes annoyance or problems

The woodpecker's early morning vexation left us tired and angry.

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amiable

adjective

friendly

In mom's usual amiable fashion, she invited the whole grade over for a swim.

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contemptuous

adjective

having the feeling that someone or something is beneath you.

George Morris' statement about heavy -set riders is contemptuous.

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contentious

adjective

ready to argue or fight

The Hatfields and McCoys contentious reputation speaks for itself.

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diminutive

adjective

smaller than ordinary

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disapprobation

noun

disapproval

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discernible

adjective

understandable

Only a few of the words were discernible because of the static on the radio.

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dispensation

noun

a release from an obligation or promise

After Sam apologized for his rude behavior, the teacher agreed to the dispensation of detention.

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erratic

adjective

irregular

Jane's test scores were erratic - 98, 46 and 72.

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gravely

adjective

seriously

Knowing what your allergies are can prevent you from becomming gravely ill.

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irked

verb

to be annoyed, to annoy

The driver was really irked by the evening traffic.

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onslaught

noun

a violent attack

We ran from the onslaught of killer bees.

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persevere

verb

tocarry on in spite of difficulties

One must remain calm in order to persevere during an emergency.

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tranquility

noun

peacefulness, serenity

This pond is an area of tranquility and it should be left alone.

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auspicious

adjective

favorable

Graduation day is an auspicious occaision.

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asinine

adjective

stupid, silly

The nerdy boys were laughing hysterically at their friend's asinine knock knock joke.

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benevolence

noun

generous, thoughtful gift

Donating the piano for the school's music program was a great act of benevolence.

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benign

adjective

kind and gentle

The puppy gave an annoying, yet benign, nip on the dog's ear.

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cordiality

noun

sincere affection and kindness - hospitatlity

I thanked Mrs. Kaplan for her cordiality during my visit.

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edification

noun

education, instruction

For my personal edification, I looked up the spelling of every word on this list!

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gape

verb

to stare at with open mouth

I gaped at the tray of chocolate chip cookies that were cooling on the windowsill.

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inquisitive

adjective

curious, questioning, prying

If you cannot keep your inquisitive eyes to yourself, I will have to cover my test paper.

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morbid

adjective

gruesome, horrible

My morbid curiousity led me to ask how Sheila broke her leg.

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placidly

adverb

calmly, quietly

The old horse placidly followed my lead.

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tacit

adjective

silence as in an understanding or an agreement

I have a tacit agreement that I may stay up late as long as my work is done.

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eerily

adverb

weirdly, mysteriously

The clouds seemed eerily dark right before the rain began.

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ensuing

adjective

immediately following

Harry's chicken pox and the ensuing itching left him in misery.

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malignant

adjective

dangerous, evil

The witch's malignant cackle made me shiver.

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prowess

noun

superior talent or skill

Dan's mathematical prowess impressed the college admissions officer.

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waning

verb

becoming less bright, intense or strong

As the batteries became weak, I noticed the waning beam of my flashlight.

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palate

noun

roof of the mouth, or taste

Peanut butter sticks to my palate.

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vigil

noun

a watchful waiting

I stood vigil at the window, hoping to see Santa Claus and his presents.

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aberration

noun

a deviation or moving away from something that is normal.

The four leaf clover is an aberration.

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perpetrated

verb

carried out, committed

John pulled the fire alarm jokingly - he did not realize he was perpetrating a crime.

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plaited

verb

braided

Everyone gets their hair plaited in the Bahamas.

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procured

verb

got

I procured special flowers for the wedding.

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treble

adjective

high

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unfathomable

adjective

cannot be understood

It is unfathomable to me when you say you will not take the money.

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beadle

noun

caretaker of a synagogue

The mess from the Purim carneval was left for the beadle.

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firmament

noun

the vault or expanse of the heavens, the sky

My love for you is as boundless as the firmament.

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premonition

noun

advance warning, forewarning

I had a premonition that the ice skater would fall.

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truncheon

noun

short stick carried by police

When the man tried to grab the officer's truncheon, he was placed under arrest.

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compatriot

noun

person from one's own country

Whenver I go to Europe, I end up meeting several compatriots at the airport.

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convoy

noun

A group, as of ships or motor vehicles, traveling together with a protective escort or for safety or convenience.

Smarty Jones' trailer was part of a convoy as it travelled to Belmont.

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scouring

verb

serching through or going over thoroughly

The frightened mother was scouring the crowded playground for her son.

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barometer

noun

Something that registers or responds to fluctuations; an indicator

The amount of applause is often used as a barometer of how talented an actress is.

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monocle

noun

eyeglass for one eye

During the "old days" it, was usual for people to look through a monocle to see something small.

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unremittingly

adverb

never slackening, persistent

The torrents of rain fell unremittingly througout the day.

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bestial

adjective

having the qualities of a beast, brutal

Doug's table manners were bestial - he didn't even use a fork!

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oblivion

noun

The condition or quality of being completely forgotten.

The helium ballons were set free - into oblivion.

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harangue

verb

To deliver a long pompous speech, especially before a gathering.

My boss harangued me all day about my being late.

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blandishments

noun

Words or acts expressing affection or kindness, and tending to win the heart.

In spite of the flowers, the candy and his other blandishments, I refused to forgive him!

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interlude

noun

intervening period or episode

I studied all night, except for my dinner interlude.

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manacled

adjective

Confined or restrained with handcuffs or other means.

The burglar was led into the courtroom with manacled hands and feet.

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officiant

noun

One who performs a religious rite or presides over a religious service or ceremony.

The Rabbi will be the officient at the funeral.

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reprieve

noun

Postponement or cancellation of a punishment

There will be no reprieve for your being grounded since you refuse to study your vocabulary list!

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derision

noun

Contemptuous or jeering laughter; ridicule.

The fans' derision toward the opposing team was a display of bad sportsmanship.

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indeterminate

adjective

lacking clarity or definition

Braces take an indeterminate amount of time to work.

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privations

noun

Lack of the basic necessities or comforts of life.

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encumbrance

noun

burden

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semblance

noun

outward appearance

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robust

adjective

full of health and strength, vigorous

All that healthy eating and exercise gave Irene a robust look.

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contagion

noun

The spread of a behavior pattern, attitude, or emotion from person to person or group to group

Thanks to teen magazines, there is a contagion of celebrity gossip in the high school.

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livid

adjective

ashen or pale

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riveted

adjective

fastened firmly, fully engrossed

The little boys eyes were riveted to the video screen.

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hermetically

adjective ?

Sealed against the entry or escape of air.

The smell of the onions was hermetically sealed with Saran Wrap.

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convalescent

adjectiive

recovering from sickness

Margie was a difficult convalescent following her hip surgery - she only wanted to ride again.

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pestilential

adjective

likely to cause an epidemic disease

The pestilential migration of crows will cause most horse owners to worry about West Nile Virus.

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dregs

noun

least desirable portion

After the sale at Bloomingdale's, all that was left were the dregs of last year's inventory.

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plaintive

adjective

Expressing sorrow; mournful or melancholy.

Whenever Pierre left the barn, Cooky Little let out a plaintive whinny.

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