S1 Vocab Flashcards
Abjured
Verb
After failing a class because she spent all her time playing basketball, the girl vowed to abjure from sports so that she would have time to study.
Resolute
Adjective
The boy was resolute in his decision to study instead of going to the party because he knew that the test was worth the majority of his grade.
Catechize
Verb
In an attempt to find out if her younger brother had stolen something of hers, she catechized him until he would not respond to her interrogations any longer.
Recompense
Noun
The man’s sister will not care for his pet while he is on vacation, but the man thinks that he deserves recompense from his sister since he has previously taken care of her dog for a week.
Beguile
Verb
She beguiled her audience with her fascinating stories about her travels abroad.
Impasse
Noun
After being fired from her job, the woman reached an impasse when it came to finding a new company to work for since every employer refused to speak with her.
Edict
Noun
The king’s edict forced the citizens to pay double their current taxes, threatening to execute them if they did not comply.
Delude
Verb
The young boy attempted to delude his mother by telling a fictional story about how their dog devoured the last cookie when in reality he ate it.
Dirge
Noun
At the funeral, there was a band which played several dirges that brought tears to the eyes of people.
Mete
Verb
My sister carefully mete out the remaining juice between two glasses, repeatedly pausing to see if the drinks were split evenly between the glasses.
Carrion
Noun
The wolves tore carrion from the decomposing body in the forest.
Spurn
Verb
The boy did not feel his sister’s apologies were sincere enough, so he spurned them and made her redo them until he felt they were adequate.
Tumult
Noun
The tumult in the city began with a peaceful protest that got out of control and violent.
Blighted
Adjective
Her happiness was blighted by the news of her father’s death.
Ante
Noun
The poker players upped the ante by each betting forty more dollars.
Appendage
Noun
After writing with her stylus every day for many years, it almost felt like an appendage to her hand.
Animosity
Noun
There is animosity between the rival schools because they always accuse the other of cheating during sporting events.
Hallowed
Adjective
The location of the church was considered hallowed ground and important to the overall religion.
Blithe
Adjective
The college student never stressed over any assignments because he was blithe and knew everything would turn out well eventually. The college student never stressed over any assignments because he was blithe and knew everything would turn out well eventually.
Augury
Noun
The gorgeous group of butterflies which flew into George’s backyard that morning was an augury for the way he was about to have the best day of his life.
