vocab words 3

Question 1

Macabre

Answer 1

Horrifying because of involvement with of death and injury

(a macabre series of murder)

Question 2

Subdue

Answer 2

to overcome or control something by force by others

“They could subdue the tension between two warring nations. “

Question 3

Exonerate

Answer 3

to clear someone of blame, guilt, or a mistake

“the new evidence came to light, leading to the exoneration of the wrongly accused man.”

“The police report exonerated Lewis from all charges.”

Question 4

Cryptic

Answer 4

something that is mysteruous or obscure

“he found his boss’s utterances too cryptic

Question 5

Desolate

Answer 5

Describes a place or situation that is empty, lacking in life/people

“After the wildfire swept through the forest, leaving it charred and lifeless, the once vibrant and lush area now appeared desolate and devoid of any signs of life.”

Question 6

Debilitate

Answer 6

weaken or drain someone

“his body was debilitated by the disease.”

Question 7

Ferocity

Answer 7

state of being savage or very violent aggressive manner

“The ferocity of the hurricane’s wind and rains left a remarkable damage.”

Question 8

Debacle

Answer 8

sudden failure, defeat or collaspe of a situation.

The financial debacle of the company, resulting from poor management decisions and economic downturn, led to its bankruptcy and the loss of many jobs.

Question 9

Enshrouded

Answer 9

to cover or hide something in a covering

“The ancient temple, enshrouded in thick vines and overgrown vegetation, had been hidden from view for centuries before its rediscovery by archaeologists.”

Question 10

Irreparable

Answer 10

can not be fixed, repaired, or restored to its original condition

“The earthquake caused irreparable damage to the historic building, leaving it in ruins with no hope of restoration.”

Question 11

Appall

Answer 11

to shock, dismay, or horrify someone to point of strong disapproval or digust

“The gruesome details of the crime scene were enough to appall even the seasoned detectives who had seen many cases before.”

Question 12

Enthrall

Answer 12

to charm or engage someone’s attention and interest

“The magician’s performance was so enchanting and skillful that it enthralled the entire audience, leaving them spellbound and eager for more.”

Question 13

Morose

Answer 13

someone who’s gloomy or in a state of ill humor

“After receiving the disappointing news, John became increasingly morose, spending the rest of the day in a somber and withdrawn state.”

Question 14

Affluent

Answer 14

someone or a group who is extremely wealthy

“The neighborhood was known for its affluent residents, with grand mansions, luxury cars, and exclusive country clubs, showcasing their wealth and prosperity.”

Question 15

Reverie

Answer 15

being lost in one’s thoughts (being delulu)

“As she sat by the window, watching the raindrops race down the glass, she drifted into a peaceful reverie, recalling fond memories of her childhood.”

Question 16

Pinnacle

Answer 16

the highest point of a geographic structure or achievement

“Reaching the pinnacle of his career, the actor received an Academy Award for his outstanding performance in the film.”

Question 17

Frenzy

Answer 17

WE WILDIN, basically extreme excitement or intense activity

(food frenzy)

Question 18

Cognitive Dissonance

Answer 18

you don’t feel like living in the end because you’re spiraling so you’re trying to shift back and change your beliefs

“Suffering from cognitive dissonance, she found it challenging to continue smoking despite knowing the health risks, so she decided to quit to align her actions with her health-conscious beliefs.”

Question 19

Anguish

Answer 19

basically anxiety or emotional pain

“The sudden loss of her loved one brought her immense anguish, and she spent many months in mourning and trying to come to terms with her grief.”

Question 20

Pensive

Answer 20

someone who is deep in thought and filled with sadness😔

“Sitting by the window on a rainy day, she had a pensive expression as she gazed outside, lost in her contemplation of the world beyond.”

Question 21

Covet

Answer 21

to want something but it belongs to someone else LMAOOO

She couldn’t help but covet her neighbor’s beautiful garden and wished her own yard could be as lush and well-tended.

Question 22

Trite

Answer 22

a overrated, common place, lacking in originality

“His speech was filled with trite and clichéd phrases, making it difficult for the audience to stay engaged or find his message compelling.”

Question 23

Bloodcurdling

Answer 23

something thats horrifying or like hella scary

“The movie’s bloodcurdling scenes of a haunted house and malevolent spirits left the audience in a state of deep unease and fear.”

Question 24

Malaise

Answer 24

a feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease

” After weeks of stress and long working hours, she experienced a persistent malaise, feeling both physically and mentally exhausted.”

Question 25

Morass

Answer 25

complicated or confused situation

morass of debt

Question 26

ideas for bloodcurdling and macabre

Answer 26

Ben was known for his bloodcurdling macabre series of murders.

Question 27

ideas for appall, enthraled, and subdue

Answer 27

His physical features enthralled her, yet his actions were appalling.

She couldn’t subdue the tension between them

Question 28

ideas for debilitated and debacle

Answer 28

She was debilitated after running through the rose garden, getting as far away as possible.

Everything unfolded, and his plan to make her his was a debacle.

Question 29

ideas for morose and ferocity

Answer 29

She was trapped in his abandoned mansion in the middle of nowhere. No one to call, nowhere to go. There she sat near the window, feeling morose as usual.

Rey stated she was ill and did not want to eat. Ben’s blood began to boil as he stood up with ferocity.

Question 30

ideas for covet and cognitive dissonance

Answer 30

Even if this place was the most dreadful place, she had laid her eyes on, she couldn’t help coveting his beautiful rose garden.

After being locked up with him for so long, there were a few delightful gestures once in a while, yet her cognitive dissonance kept lingering that she couldn’t live this life forever.

Question 31

ideas for trite and malaise

Answer 31

Her room had the same design as any of the other rooms. It was trite and unpleasing.

His thoughtful words were unsettling and gave her a malaise warning in her stomach.

Question 32

ideas for anguish and exonerate

Answer 32

After all the years she had spent with him, locked up in this never-ending cycle. She should feel free and relieved, yet a part of her felt anguished that she had to leave him behind. It’s almost like he manipulated her, and now she had some kind of emotional attachment to him.

She exonerated him from all his mistakes.

Question 33

ideas for reverie and morass

Answer 33

She sat down, sweat was glistening on her hair and the roses as she drifted into a peaceful reverie.

The situation was morass, and she couldn’t stop thinking about him.