Vocab Quiz #8 Flashcards
domicile
home
EX: The police went to visit his domicile when he was reported missing
comport
to conduct or behave in a particular manner
EX: Because the children do not comport well in a formal dining atmosphere, we have placed them at a kids’ table in the kitchen.
levity
lightheartedness, not serious
EX: After battles, some soldiers try and add levity to their days by telling jokes around the campfire.
cohort
a companion
EX: The police arrested the gang’s leader and his cohorts.
Circe
an irresistibly charming woman
impetuous
impulsiveness
EX: His impetuous behavior landed him in prison.
extricate
to get out of something that was difficult
EX: Unfortunately, the firemen were not able to extricate the dog from the burning building.
shenanigan
high-spirited or mischievous activity
EX: In the comedy show, the three main characters are always involved in shenanigans that result in hilarious consequences.
mellifluous
sounds good
EX: The singer with the mellifluous voice will win the talent contest.
indomitable
incapable of being subdued or overcome; unconquerable
EX: Even when my father was stricken with cancer, he remained an indomitable force who never stopped fighting to live a normal life.
parochial
parochial school is a catholic school
confined and narrow
EX: As an unruly teenager who questioned everything, I had very little use for the close-minded nuns in my parochial school.
impeccable
flawless
EX: Winning every game, Craig is impeccable at playing basketball.
