L1-2 Vocab Sentances Flashcards
Sycophant (n)
The sycophant praised his boss to get promoted
Pernicious (adj)
the pernicious effects of gossip can destroy friendships over time
Ubiquitous (adj)
smartphones have become ubiquitous in society
Nefarious (adj)
The detective uncovered the criminal’s nefarious scheme.
Haughty (adj)
She gave a haughty glance, as if everyone else was beneath her
Talisman (n)
He wore a talisman around his neck for good luck.
Impregnable (adj)
The opposing teams defense was impregnable
Harangue (v)
The coach’s harangue motivated the team to play harder
Intrepid (adj)
The intrepid explorer ventured into the uncharted jungle.
implacable (adj)
Her implacable anger made it difficult to resolve the conflict.
Affinity (n)
She felt an affinity for animals and worked at the shelter every weekend.
Slipshod (adj)
His slipshod approach to the project resulted in many mistakes.
