Vocabulary List 5 Flashcards
N) an action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
V) offend the modesty or values of.
Sentence: Due to the student’s affront, disobedient actions, and many class disruptions, she was asked to leave the class
affront
Adj) unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before.
Sentence: As the performance showed little creativity or extravagance, the judges remained blasé, and the performance did not score well in the competition
blasé
V) persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
Sentence: With many kind remarks and subtle gifts, a day off seeming increasing closer to reach, and the man was able to persuade his boss.
cajole
Adj) bad-tempered or irritable.
Sentence: Due to a lack of sleep, long hours of work, and a household of screaming children, the single mother was exhausted.
choleric
Adj) very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Sentence: With long hours of work, tedious craftsmen ship, and ambitious goals in mind, the fastidious student turned in her final project.
fastidious
V) restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.
Sentence: A hand book of rules and restrictions, teachers standing at every corner, and busy schedules encumbered students from originality or creativity.
encumber
Adj) lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.
Sentence: Because so many feckless parents are raising children these days, we shouldn’t be surprised at the number of irresponsible teenagers.
feckless
Adj) looking or sounding sad and dismal.
Sentence: After losing her dog the previous day, the child remained lugubrious until her dog returned home.
lugubrious
N) a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.
Sentence: When the professional swimmer finished with the same time as the last time, he though he had reached an impasse
impasse
Adj) referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way.
Sentence: Due to the lack of maturity among high school boys, many ribald joke were told throughout the field trip
ribald
