Matched Ch. 1-12 Vocab
insignia
Definition: a badge worn to show official position Example: The police wor insignia to show he was part of the government.
insignia
Definition: a badge worn to show official position Example: The sheriff proudly wore his insignia on his chest.
reproach
Definition: a mild rebuke or criticism Example: Reproaching can sometimes lead to hurt feelings.
affinity
Definition: a natural attraction or feeling of kinship Example: Jim had an affinity for ice cream
cravat
Definition: a scarf or band of cloth worn around the neck Example: I wore a cravat around my neck when i walked my dog last night.
cravat
Definition: a scarf or band of cloth worn around the neck Example: Its cold out to day i think i should wear a cravat around my neck so I don't get cold.
cravat
Definition: a scarf or band of cloth worn around the neck Example: the man wore a cravat around his neck
commission
Definition: a special group delegated to consider some matter Example: The commission thought about distributing business cards to the local community.
commission
Definition: a special group delegated to consider some matter Example: The people of Sevier County want to build a new building so they made a commission to talk about the new building.
aberration
Definition: a state or condition markedly different from the norm Example: The two-headed snake was known as the aberration of the zoo.
solemnity
Definition: a trait of dignified seriousness Example: All the people at the funeral had a solemnity because of the loss of their loved one.
preside
Definition: act as executive officer Example: Mrs. Loveday wasn't here today so she asked Vivi to preside the class for the day.
preside
Definition: act as executive officer Example: Preside is like the authority of a meeting, or a leader of a gathering.
relic
Definition: an antiquity that has survived from the distant past Example: The relic in the museum was heavily protected in a glass case because of its historic value.
relic
Definition: an antiquity that has survived from the distant past Example: The relic vase was from the early 1100s
incinerate
Definition: cause to undergo combustion Example: Woody and the gang were almost incinerated in Toy Story 3.
dismal
Definition: causing dejection Example: The bully was dismal to the kid.
berate
Definition: censure severely or angrily Example: The man berate the cashier for not giving his money back.
resonant
Definition: characterized by a loud deep sound Example: the police officer was resonant and scared the child.
impending
Definition: close in time; about to occur Example: He now understood the whole meaning and importance of this war and of the impending battle.
impending
Definition: close in time; about to occur Example: The destruction of the world is impending.
insubordination
Definition: defiance of authority Example: Callie's insubordination of murder has caused many problems in court.
insubordination
Definition: defiance of authority Example: The dog showed insubordination when it refused to get into its cage.
eradicate
Definition: destroy completely, as if down to the roots Example: The fire eradicated the new house that was built.
aerial
Definition: existing, living, growing, or operating in the air Example: The airplane is aerial while in the sky.
disparage
Definition: express a negative opinion of Example: It's a mistake to disparage their achievements.
wry
Definition: humorously sarcastic or mocking Example: I made a wry comment to my mom when I said she looks like a giraffe.
debilitating
Definition: impairing strength and vitality Example: The recent wound was debilitating.
intangible
Definition: incapable of being perceived by the senses Example: the air on top of the mountain was intangible, it was like it wasn't even there
ludicrous
Definition: inviting ridicule Example: When he said that the sky was green everyone laughed because it was a ludicrous statement.
ornate
Definition: marked by complexity and richness of detail Example: The husband bought a ornate diamond ring for his wife.
ornate
Definition: marked by complexity and richness of detail Example: The white house is so beautiful and very ornate.
lithe
Definition: moving and bending with ease Example: A lithe dancer can do a back bend, so they can bend there back more than normal because they are more lithe.
charismatic
Definition: possessing an extraordinary ability to attract Example: She was very charismatic so everyone liked her
charismatic
Definition: possessing an extraordinary ability to attract Example: the teacher was charismatic and made the kids want to learn
reprise
Definition: repeat an earlier theme of a composition Example: They ended their performance with a reprise of the opening number.
opulent
Definition: rich and superior in quality Example: The politician was opulent compared to the convenience store cashier.
sullen
Definition: showing a brooding ill humor Example: Betsy remained sullen through the week until Thursday night when I came home to find her in tears.
masochist
Definition: someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment Example: I think that my son might be masochist because, he gets into a lot of trouble.
masochist
Definition: someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment Example: The masochist enjoyed the fight because he was losing.
inoculation
Definition: taking a vaccine as a precaution against a disease Example: I took the inoculation for the deadly flu virus.
rave
Definition: talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner Example: Callie often raves about random things because she gets excited over small events or details.
recompense
Definition: the act of making amends for service or loss or injury Example: I received $5,000 of recompense after my car wreck.
timbre
Definition: the distinctive property of a complex sound Example: The timbre of the music note had a weird sound.
timbre
Definition: the distinctive property of a complex sound Example: The timbre of the note the man sang sounded very pleasing to the ears.
sheen
Definition: the visual property of something that shines Example: The beautiful chandelier was very sheen.
empathy
Definition: understanding and entering into another's feelings Example: Braxton felt empathy for his friends loss.
empathy
Definition: understanding and entering into another's feelings Example: I showed empathy for the person who had a bad day.
incessantly
Definition: without interruption Example: The student asked a question incessantly.
exemplary
Definition: worthy of imitation Example: Addie's project was so great, it was exemplary. Many teachers made a replica of her work to show future students.
exemplary
Definition: worthy of imitation Example: I had an exemplary grade on my test this week.
exemplary
Definition: worthy of imitation Example: The magician's skills were exemplary.
anomaly
a person who is unusual
curt
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
permeate
spread or diffuse through
