9-12 words Flashcards
Monopolized
“he monopolized the conversation”
to keep other people from sharing
Boycott
“they boycotted the elections”
to join with others and agree on something not fair
Ominously
“there were ominous dark clouds gathering overhead”
unfavorable: threatening
Undulate
“her body undulated to the thumping rhythm of the music”
To move or cause waves
Desolate
A barren and depressing landscape is an example of a desolate landscape.
Dreary ;Dismal
Salvaging
“an attempt to save the vessel from sinking”
to save from burning
Tremor
“the epicenter of the EARTHQUAKE SENT OUT tremorS”
Shaking or vibrating movement
Improvised
“an improvised short speech off the top “
to make it up as you go along music poetry etc.
Deites
“a deity of ancient Greece”
god or goddess
Incredulous
He lunged out of the chair and fixed her with an incredulous stare.
not ready to believe; doubtful
Incessant
“the incessant beat of the music”
never stopping: continual
Exile
“his exile from the land of his birth”
to force to leave your country as a punishment
Ramshackle
“a ramshackle cottage”
Loose + shaky, likely to fall apart
Rummage
‘he rummaged in his pocket for a handkerchief”
to search trough by moving things around
Writhe
“he writhed in agony on the ground”
to twist and turn
