vocab unit 3
emblematic in a sentence
"Take me out to the ball game," is emblematic of American baseball.
vehement in sentence
In hopes of changing their school menu, the students staged a vehement protest outside the cafeteria.
inveigh in a sentence
No matter how angry I get, I will not inveigh my feelings using social media.
demise in a sentence
Online newspapers are causing the demise of the traditional newspaper.
diabolical in a sentence
The evil mastermind created a diabolical plan to take over the world.
hyperbole in a sentence
The main element of the product's commercial was a hyperbole describing rapid weight loss.
methodical in a sentence
The scientist was a methodical man who had no problems following the ordered steps of his experiments.
synod in a sentence
The student synod met every Friday to brainstorm fundraising activities, events, and plans for school-wide improvement.
episodic in a sentence
The woman's episodic coughing fits happened more frequently now.
remit in a sentence
Though kind to his students, he refused to remit their fees, as this, he thought, would discourage independence.
surmise in a sentence
When my next door neighbor's son ate four peanut butter sandwiches, I could only surmise he was hungry.