2. Vocab/Grammar #1 Flashcards
My sister (blanked) me when she started to annoy.
vexed
The salesperson was (blank) as his smooth behavior helped him sell more cars.
sauve
Mike was (blank) when he yelled at his teacher; it was a daring move.
audacious
No one has (blank) when breaking a law; everyone should be treated the same when they commit a crime.
impunity
Dexter wanted (blank) after losing to Chelsea in football for over two decades.
retribution
The hall monitor (blanked) me and asked why I was not in class when I should have been.
accosted
When the bell range at 2:52 on Friday, the students (blanked) from the school as quickly as they could.
Absconded
I defended my friend after someone called him a (blank); he’s actually very smart.
ignoramus
When playing hide and seek, I found a small (blank) behind the stairs to hide.
niche
My new puppy is (blank) and refusing to do what we have trained her to do.
obstinate
Last night, I read some interesting (blank) and other scary stories to get into the Halloween spirit.
lore
I got into some (blank) with my neighbor, and we talked about the new Game of Thrones spinoff.
discourse
I was hoping to have a calm, (blank) night after a long day.
placid
It has been raining all day, which resulted in a (blank), gloomy throughout town.
melancholy
While visiting Rome, I spend time lurking in the (blank), which were expansive and intricate underground tunnels.
catacombs
Impunity
not being or avoiding punishment for something
ignoramus
someone described as an idiot or stupid person
niche
small enclosure; OR one’s place in life (their livelihood or something they are naturally good at)
discourse
conversation between two or more people
vex/vexed/vexing
to annoy or bother
audacious
bold, daring, or bravery
accost
to approach aggressively; run at or toward
lore
myth, fable, or body of knowledge
catacombs
burial place, usually in underground caverns or tunnels
suave
smooth, charming or confident
abscond
to flee or leave a place quickly
retribution
seeking revenge for something that is seen as justified
melancholy
sad, gloomy, or depressing state
obstinate
stubborn, refusing to change
placid
pleasant, calm, relaxed
two
2 things
they’re
they are
too
in addition; I too want to improve my grammar and spelling.
there
location; He was over there next to the wall.
their
group possession; Their house is on Baker Road.
When can you use a semi colon (;)
to join two independent clauses: I want to the store; they were out of food.
