Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
BYL 1 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| speculation | To make guesses or wonder about something. __ | |
| obscene | Offensive and rude. __ | |
| indignant | Feeling or showing anger about something considered to be unfair. __ | |
| indulge | To give in to a desire or whim. __ | |
| adhere | To follow or obey. __ | |
| Staccato | A series of short and separate sounds, choppy. __ | |
| dismal | Full of gloom, sad. __ | |
| Renounce | To give up, refuse or resign, usually by public declaration. __ | |
| perfidy | The quality or state of being faithless or disloyal. __ | |
| inordinate | Exceeding reasonable limits. | |
| astute | Having or showing understanding and the skill to make good choices and decisions. | |
| "We made guesses, or speculations, about what was inside the mystery box." __ | ||
| "My teacher said yelling bad words is obscene and not allowed." __ | ||
| "The kitten was indignant, or mad, when the dog took its toy." __ | ||
| "Sometimes, we indulge, or have extra, treats on special days." __ | ||
| "The glue helps the paper adhere, or stick, to the cardboard." __ | ||
| "The drum made a staccato sound, like short, quick beats: boom, boom, boom!" __ | ||
| "The cloudy day made the park look dismal, or sad." __ | ||
| "The princess decided to renounce, or give up, her fancy dress." __ | ||
| "The mean snake showed perfidy, or tricked, the little mouse." __ | ||
| “He gave an inordinate amount of reasons as to why he couldn't do his schoolwork today.” __ | ||
| “She is an astute student who learns quickly.” __ |
Created by:
tdababseh
Popular English Vocabulary sets