Day 10 Vocab (100+/100) Words Flashcards
spectacle
A visually impressive performance
The play used red and black scenery covered in glitter, making the performance into more of a spectacle than a simple play.
stimulate
Build interest in
The simulation was not at all realistic and failed to stimulate my interest in the subject.
subsequent
Following
While I didn’t do well on my first paper, I used my teacher’s advice on the subsequent essays and got better grades.
supremacy
Predominance; the state of being in control of all others
Our principal was so kind that nobody ever challenged her supremacy in the school.
synchronized
Occurring at the same time
Our answers were synchronized, as though we’d practiced speaking together.
tenacious
Not giving in easily
I knew that to get into the school of my dreams, I’d have to work long and hard; I’d have to be tenacious.
undermine
Make less effective
Her argument seemed compelling, but when I left her house I thought of six examples that would undermine it.
urbane
Refined, of the city
Going to college in New York seemed like a great idea; I thought I’d come back more sophisticated and urbane.
venerable
Deserving of respect
My grandfather didn’t speak much, but he was wise when he did, making him a venerable figure in our family.
verbose
Using too many words
If you used all these words in the same sentence, you would definitely be verbose.
vitality
Being strong and energetic
I was exhausted and weak, but a nap soon restored my vitality.
warrant
Justification; to justify
Andrew didn’t think the punishment was warranted and argued against it successfully.
yield
To produce; to give way
The apple crop was great this year and yielded way more than we thought it would
