Day 3 Vocab (30/100+) Words

Question 1

corrupt

Answer 1

dishonest for personal gain

Politicians are known for being corrupt, but I think some of them must have more altruistic goals.

Question 2

counterargument

Answer 2

an argument opposing an idea set forth elsewhere

While I thought I made a strong case, my debate opponent’s counterarguments were just too good

Question 3

curtail

Answer 3

cut short

My neighbor had been talking for two hours and eventually, I had to curtail her.

Question 4

deplete

Answer 4

use up

I was only two blocks from home when I realized that I had completely depleted my car’s gas supply

Question 5

dismay

Answer 5

disappointment and distress

My father was dismayed that I wouldn’t attend his alma mater, but I’m happy with my decision.

Question 6

ebullient

Answer 6

highly enthusiastic

Luke laughs a lot at everything; he’s always been ebullient.

Question 7

eloquent

Answer 7

well-spoken

Very few presidents have been known for their eloquence, even though they give many speeches.

Question 8

emerging

Answer 8

beginning; new

The emerging music scene had few followers at the beginning but soon became very popular.

Question 9

empathetic

Answer 9

feeling sympathy

When I volunteered at the hospital, it was hard not to be empathetic to the patients there.

Question 10

engagement

Answer 10

participation; an appointment

One component of our grades would be based on our engagement in class discussions.