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lesson 3 words
(handout)
Question | Answer |
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Abhor -verb | to hate; to shrink from with disgust [i used to abhor spinach, but now i like it.] |
Acute -adjective | 1. sharp and severe [i felt an acute pain in my side.] 2. keen or sensitive [hawks have acute vision.] 3. very serious [There is an acute shortage of water.] |
Bicker -verb | to argue over an unimportant matter [Let's not bicker about who's taller.] |
Etiquette -Noun | the manners and behavior considered to be acceptable [Dining etiquette is different at a picnic than at a formal dinner.] |
Foolhardy -Adjective | foolishly daring [Jumping off the roof was a foolhardy act.] |
Genial -Adjective | pleasantly cheerful and kindly [It's a pleasure to have such genial neighbors.] |
Imply -Verb | to suggest or express without directly saying [I yawned to imply that I was bored.] |
Initiative -Noun | 1. the ability to see what needs to be done and take a leading role in getting it done [Her initiative makes her a natural leader.] 2. a first step or movement; an act that begins something [I took the initiative by introducing myself to the new student. |
Menace -Noun & Verd | NOUN: a serious threat [Wolves can be a menace to sheep.] VERB: to threaten [A mother bear will menace anyone who gets near her cubs.] |
Persevere -Verb | to keep at something even though it is difficult [Success comes to those who persevere.] |
Ponder -Verb | to consider carefully; to think deeply about, often over a period of time [I need to ponder this decision.] |
Quaint -Adjective | strange; odd, or old-fashioned in a pleasing way [She had a quaint bed that folded up into the wall.] |
Remorse -Noun | deep regret and a feeling of guilt over one's wrongdoing [The boy showed remorse when he realized he'd hurt my feelings.] |
Vague -Adjective | 1. not clear or definite [Not knowing whether I actually wanted to attend the party, I gave a vague answer.] 2. fuzzy or blurred [The house was a vague shape in the darkness.] |
Vital -Adjective | very important; absolutely necessary [Using seat belts is vital or safety.] |