Week Five (2/19) Flashcards
Word: Caustic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Extremely sarcastic or critical in a bitter way
Sentence: My mom hates when I make caustic comments towards her when I am in a bad mood.
Word: Dissolute
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Given to immoral behavior; Lacking in morals, restraint
Sentence: I never hung out with the dissolute elementary kids who always gotten in trouble for misbehaving.
Word: Ebullient
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Cheerful and full of energy
Sentence: Kara is an ebullient girl, even running on three hours of sleep.
Word: Entourage
Part of Speech: Common noun
Definition: A group of people attending or surrounding an important person
Sentence: Taylor Swift had an entourage of bodyguards surrounding her when leaving the Grammy Awards.
Word: Extol
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To praise enthusiastically, or highly
Sentence: My mom extolled me whenever I finished the school year with all A’s.
Word: Meet
Part of Speech: Common noun
Definition: An organized event at which a number of races or other sporting contests are held
Sentence: I have never attended a Lewisville High School swim meet, although I would love to.
Word: Poignant
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
Sentence: The poignant movie reminded me of my painful childhood, making me cry.
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Word: Resolute
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Very determined, or persistent
Sentence: After coming in first place at the first drum competition, the Lewisville School Drumline was more resolute than ever to have an undefeated season.
Word: Turgid
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Swollen and distended and congested
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Word: Xenophobic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries
Sentence: There are some very cruel and xenophobic people living in the United States.
