24.Words are the physicians of a mind diseased. Flashcards
Fierce
Savage; wild.
a. Barry was so fiercely angry that he thrust his hand through the glass.
b. One must take appropriate precautions when approaching fierce dogs.
c. He took one look @ his fierce opponent & ran.
Detest
Dislike very much; hate.
Also check: Disdain
a. The world detests people who aren’t valiant.
b. Wally was certain that his girlfriend’s parent would detest him because he had been a delinquent.
c. I detest Chinese food but I won’t deprive you of the chance to eat it.
Sneer
Show scorn or contempt by looks or words; a scornful look or remark.
a. The journalists were cautious about sneering @ the Secretary of Defense.
b. “Wipe that sneer off you face!” the dean told the delinquent.
c. When offered a dime as a tip, the taxi driver sneered @ his rider.
Scowl
look angry by lowering the eyebrows; frown.
a. Lavern scowled @ her mother when she was prohibited from going out.
b. I dread seeing my father scowl when he gets my report card.
c. Because of a defect in her vision, it always appeared that Polly was scowling.
Encourage
Give courage to; increase the confidence of.
a. We encouraged the coach to devise a plan for beating Jefferson High.
b. Some unstable persons need to be encouraged to find a vocation.
c. A valiant person rarely needs to be encouraged.
Consider
think about in order to decide.
a. Jon considered whether a comprehensive report was necessary.
b. Do you consider that dress to be a bargain @ the wholesale price?
c. The wrestler was always considered to be the underdog in every match.
Vermin
Small animals that are troublesome or destructive; fleas, bedbugs, lice, rats, & mice are vermin.
a. We should try to eliminate all vermin from our house.
b. Some reptiles eat vermin as their food.
c. Although vermin are not always visible, they probably inhabit every house in the city.
Wail
Cry loud & long because of grief or pain.
a. When tragedy struck, the old people began to wail.
b. In some countries the women are expected to wail loudly after their husbands die.
c. When the Yankees lost the World series, there was much wailing in New York.
Symbol
Sth that stands for or represents sth else.
a. The statue outside the court building is considered a symbol of justice.
b. Symbol for God are prohibited in their religion.
c. An olive branch is a symbol of peace.
Authority
The right to command or enforce obedience; power delegated to another; an author or volume that may be appealed to in support of an action or belief.
a. No one should have the authority to dictate our career choice.
b. Today a monarch does not have the authority he once enjoyed.
c. The Supreme Court is entrusted with the authority to interpret our Constitution.
Neutral
On neither side of a quarrel or war.
a. It is logical to remain neutral in a violent argument between spouses.
b. Switzerland was a neutral country in World War II.
c. Adolph did not reject the idea but remained neutral about it.
Trifle
A small amount; little bit; Sth of little value.
a. I ate a trifle for dinner rather than a vast meal.
b. Walter spends only a trifle of his time in studying French.
c. @ our meetings Alex always raises trifling objections to any new plan.
