Vocab 7
Quagmire
Noun A difficult or precarious situation or a predicament Many young people do not realize the quagmire to which occasional drug use can lead. When Hank called me from jail, I knew he was in a quagmire.
Myriad
Noun An extremely large number Kelly and Clint discuss myriad topics on their talk show. In Las Vegas, it seems as if there are myriad casinos on every street.
Nuance
Noun Subtle variation in color, meaning, or some other quality Please be quiet so I can hear every nuance of the song! As a teacher, I would like to see some nuance among the many essays I have to read this week.
Lassitude
Noun Weariness or fatigue After the long race, Jack experienced a feeling of lassitude. This morning, lassitude is preventing me from getting out of bed.
Vacillation
Noun to swing from one course of action or opinion to another If you ask Paula to choose a restaurant for lunch, she will vacillate between restaurants forever. Sally is beginning to vacillate about whether or not she wants to get married on Christmas Day.
Accost
Verb To approach and speak boldly or aggressively as with a demand or request When the man accosted me with a gun, I quickly handed over my purse. The policemen asked Greg to describe the man who accosted him.
Somber
Adjective Dark, dull, gloomy, grave, serious When Hank called me from jail, I knew he was in a quagmire. The funeral hall was filled with somber faces.
Beatific
Adjective Displaying or imparting joy The bride looked angelic and wore a beatific expression as she walked down the aisle. The angel's beatific appearance reminded me of all the blessings I had received.
Noxious
Adjective Physically or mentally destructive; harmful to human beings Besides being annoying, the mosquito is a noxious insect that can carry and transmit a number of potentially fatal diseases. When I made the mistake of asking my wife what that noxious smell was, it turned out to be dinner, which I ate with my happy face.
Garrulous
Adjective Very talkative Desperate for peace and quiet, Amanda told the garrulous man sitting next to her to "Shut up!" Mom, who is usually loud and garrulous, was surprisingly quiet as a mouse this morning.