51-71 Flashcards
Arduous
The trail was arduous, allowing neither hikers nor animals the opportunity to rest.
Poignant
The bride and groom remembered their wedding as a poignant affair, coming as it did shortly after the death of the grooms father.
Foresight
Thank goodness we had the foresight to buy earthquake insurance after moving to California.
Deft
Her deft performance at the tournament led to a gold medal in gymnastics.
Feign
We frequently feign compassion as a result of societal pressure rather than feeling.
Emissary
The King’s emissary required that the French princess agreed to be married to her cousin.
Audacity
The young man lived his life with audacity, taking each new adventure as it came.
Approbation
Despite failing to give his approbation to the entire scheme, the developer encouraged his builder to buy some materials from a less-than-honorable source.
Tumult
The protesters marched on the government building, leading to tumult in the main office when their leader spoke into the bullhorn.
Perturb
He family was perturbed at her failure to arrive at the celebration on time.
Initiate
He wished to initiate the new baby into society by honoring the tribes traditions.
Discordant
Discordant bells clanged, alerting the tribe to an intruder.
Appease
To appease the white man, the tribe made a gift of twenty cowries.
Derision
The student regarded the teacher with derision, believing him to be a bitter, old man.
Impotent
Her impotent claim to be heard went unheeded by the crowd.
