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Vocabulary Week 2
HSPT
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ostracize (verb) | to exclude, by general consent, from society, friendship, conversation, privileges, etc. His friends ostracized him after he was suspended from school. |
| coop (noun) | small enclosure or cage; cramped or uncomfortably confined space; jail or prison. The chicken lived in a coop. |
| defy (verb) | refuse to obey; to challenge the power of; resist boldly or openly. The girl received detention for defying the teacher's rules. |
| nourish (verb) | provide necessary things for health; to sustain with food or nutriment; to cherish, foster, keep alive, etc.; to strengthen, build-up, or promote. He had long nourished the dream of living abroad. |
| somber (adjective) | very sad and serious; gloomily dark, shadowy, dimly lighted; as color, dark and dull; gloomy, depressing, dismal. They walked through the somber passageway. All were in a somber mood at the funeral. |
| virtuous (adjective) | conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright. The nun led a virtuous life. |
| engulf (verb) | to swallow up in; submerge; to plunge or emerse. The overflowing river has engulfed many small towns along its banks. He engulfed himself in his studies. |
| precarious (adjective) | dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure; dependent on the will or pleasure of another; exposed to or involving danger; dangerous; perilous; risky. Her son's precarious livelihood concerned her. |
| diplomatic (adjective) | careful not to offend; maintain good relations; skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people; tactful; of or relating to diplomacy. Her diplomatic approach to controversy makes her an excellent student government candidate. |
| inventive (adjective) | apt at inventing, contriving, or devising; apt at creating with the imagination. The inventive young man would go on to do great things. Her inventive method to solving the equations was impressive. |
| appease (verb) | to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment; pacify; soothe; to satisfy, allay, or relieve; assuage. The fruit appeased her hunger. The servant appeased the angry king |
| rile (verb) | to irritate or make angry; to vex. He knew how to rile his older sister. |
| broad-gauge (adjective) | wide in area or scope; comprehensive. Broad-gauge efforts are essential to improve the health of our citizens. |
| captivating (adjective) | to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant. The speaker was captivating. |
| enthrall (verb) | to captivate or charm. We want to hire a performer whose grace, skill, and virtuosity enthrall the audience. |
| tedious (adjective) | long and tiresome; marked by tedium; wordy to the point of causing boredom. He had a tedious journey ahead. |
| condemn (verb) | to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; to pronounce to be guilty; sentence to punishment. He was condemned to two weeks of detention for cheating. She condemned her sister's fashion taste. |
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