Chapters 16-20 Vocabulary
Please make three different posts of three different vocabulary words from chapters 16-20 of Frankenstein. You must post the words, the part of speech, and the definition:
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REMORSE: (n,) a gnawing regret arising from a sense of guilt.
In addition, you must reply to three others students' vocabulary words with a sentence of your own written in context:
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The young boy felt remorse after he was caught stealing from the candy store.
This is due Monday by class time.
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REMORSE: (n,) a gnawing regret arising from a sense of guilt.
In addition, you must reply to three others students' vocabulary words with a sentence of your own written in context:
ex.
The young boy felt remorse after he was caught stealing from the candy store.
This is due Monday by class time.
Poignant (adj)- evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
ReplyDeleteThe girl became poignant when remembering things about her grandfather.
DeletePalpitate (verb)- heart beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly; shake or tremble
ReplyDeleteAfter the runner finished his race, his heart felt as if it were palpitating.
DeleteThe old man suffered from heart palpitations.
DeleteMalicious (adj)- characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm
ReplyDeleteThe robber acted in a very malicious behavior.
DeleteThe malicious man tried to steal the old lady's pursue while she was walking down the street.
DeleteMalice (n) a desire to hurt or harm others
ReplyDeleteIt was clear that Katie acted out of malice when she hit her dog.
DeleteThe little boy got put in timeout because he malice a little girl at a playground.
DeleteSuccor (n) assistance or support in times of hardship
ReplyDeleteThe succor from her friends made grieving her loss much easier.
DeleteThe boy was a succor to his teammate in his time of need.
Deletesedulous (adj) hard working
ReplyDeleteThe sedulous workers look sweaty and worn out.
DeleteEven though my daddy is a sedulous worker, he never gets tired.
DeleteThe sedulous landscaper refused to leave until his work was done.
DeleteSpurn (v) reject with disdain; scorn
ReplyDeletenaught (n) nothing
ReplyDeleteHe was disappointed that he got naught for Christmas.
DeleteSince the kid failed his test, he was punished to sit in his room and do naught.
DeleteHe was surprised to open the bag of chips and find naught.
DeleteThe girl was so bad during her birthday that she got naught.
DeleteMy little nephew was bad, so he didn't get naught for his birthday.
DeleteImprudent (adj)
ReplyDeletecareless
Some students do not do their work and some might say they are imprudent.
Delete"I feel imprudent if you come to school in uniform or not," says Ms. Bush.
DeleteA better definition is:
Delete"not showing care for the consequences of an action"
tenement (n) a run-down and often overcrowded apartment house, esp. in a poor section of a large city
ReplyDeleteSince he did not have much money to spare, he was forced to live in a tenement.
DeleteAlthough she lived in a tenement, she never found herself to be ungrateful.
Deletemyriad (n) - immense number, multitude
ReplyDeleteWhen Lil Wayne goes to Dillards, he purchases Trukfit by the myriad
DeleteScorn (n)
ReplyDeletecontempt, disdain, bitter hatred
Her parents always scorned her for not doing chores.
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ReplyDeletehovel (n)- an open shed or shelter
ReplyDeleteThe run away dog hid in the hovel during the storm.
DeleteDuring the storm, some people decided to seek shelter in the hovel.
DeleteThe horses ran in the hovel, when they heard the loud noise.
Deleterespite (n) - an interval of relief
ReplyDeleteAfter a strenuous day at work, Ethan needed respite.
DeleteThe good news about college was a huge respite to many of the seniors.
DeleteBestow (v.)- to give as a gift.
ReplyDeleteThor bestow his powers down to his son.
DeletePretension (n)-1. the quality of being arrogant, snobbishness
ReplyDelete2. a false claim; an allegation of doubtful value
The pretension against the so called criminal gave him a bad reputation.
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ReplyDeleteAppease (.v.)- To satisfy, placate, calm, pacify.
ReplyDeleteThe mother appeased the baby needs, and he quickly went to sleep.
Deletesuppress (v)- to hold back, restrain
ReplyDeleteBen just barely suppressed his anger when his sister embarrassed him in public.
DeleteThe government sometimes suppress people at diplomatic meetings.
DeleteLaquinta friends had to suppress her from fighting Shaniqua.
DeleteVestige (n.)- Trace, remnant.
ReplyDeletebase (adj)- lacking qualities of higher mind or spirit
ReplyDeleteConcede (v)
ReplyDeleteadmit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
Repugnance (n): Intense disgust
ReplyDeleteThat bug is just full on repugnance.
DeleteInsurmountable (adj): Too great to be overcome
ReplyDeleteImpediment (n): A hindrance or obstruction in doing something
ReplyDeleteGlut(v)- eat and drink to excess
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DeleteProfound (adj): having intellectual depth;difficult to understand; extending far below the surface; all encompassing.
ReplyDeleteRedress(n)- relief from wrong or injury.
ReplyDeleteWantonly(adv)- Without discipline, without restraint, recklessly
ReplyDeleteThe wantonly boy is always getting into more trouble.
DeleteEndow(v)- to furnish with an income or grant; to provide with something naturally or freely
ReplyDeleteBalminess(n)- mildness; soothing.
ReplyDeleteThat bath i took this morning was balminess
DeleteThe spa I am going to promised a balminess relaxation.
DeleteGesticulation (n): the act of making gestures; an expressive gesture.
ReplyDeleteGall(n)- bitterness; careless nerve
ReplyDeleteShe was acting gall and their tournament.
DeleteMy mother shows gall towards her ex husband.
Deleteardently (adv)- passionately,enthusiastically, fervently
ReplyDeleteSally attend each one of the tiger game ardently cheering for them.
Deletemonotony (n)- tedium, dull sameness
ReplyDeleteTumult(n)- State of confusion; agitation
ReplyDeleteAfter the four-wheeler accident I was tumult, I didn't know what happened.
DeleteDeformity(n)- disfigurement, the state of being mishapen
ReplyDeleteEpithet(n)- an abusive word or phrase; a descriptive term or phrase substituted for a real name.
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ReplyDeleteConsolation- N. something providing comfort for a loss or hardship
ReplyDeleteHer best friend was her consolation, while she was grieving her grandfather's death.
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ReplyDeletePrecipitous (adj): extremely steep
ReplyDeleteGod, that mountain is precipitous.
DeleteThe hill ahead of us is precipitous.
Deleteincessant(adj) - continous, never ceasing
ReplyDeleteThe incessant movie never seemed to end.
DeleteConsternation- N. amazement or distress the leads to confusion
ReplyDeleteAlleviate (v.) - to relieve, improve partially
ReplyDeleteThe medicine will alleviate the pain, the doctor said so.
DeleteThe doctor told her that exercising would alleviate her cramps.
DeleteSyndic (n.)- government official
ReplyDeleteshe said went she grew up she wanted to be a Syndic.
DeleteBenefactor- N. someone giving aid or money
ReplyDeleteMy parents have been my benefactors my senior year.
DeleteFema is a benefactor for those in need of financial aid.
DeleteInduce(v.)-to persuade; bring about
ReplyDeleteHe induced the girl to do drugs with him.
DeleteNext time we talk to your mom, induce her about sleeping over at my house.
DeleteAnguish(n)- severe mental or physical pain or suffering
ReplyDelete(v)- be extremely distressed about something
Exile(n.)-The state or period of time where one is forced or volunteers to live outside of their country of origin.
ReplyDeleteResolve(v.)-to determine or to make a firm decision about.
ReplyDeleteThe principle resolved the confusion between the two girls.
Deletecomply- (v) to yield or agree, to go along with
ReplyDeleteThe teacher complied to push the test back.
DeleteThe victim was forced to comply with the robber.
Deleteentreat- (v) to plead, beg
ReplyDeleteThe class entreated for a curve on the last trig test.
DeleteApprehend(v)- arrest someone for a crime; to understand or perceive
ReplyDeleteLoiter- (v) to stand around idly
ReplyDeleteThe kids outside of Walmart seem to just loiter around.
Deleteinanimate- (adj) not alive, lacking energy
ReplyDeleteMalignity (n.)- evil or aggressive malice
ReplyDeleteabject- (adj) miserable, pitiful
ReplyDeleteDenise looked at Wiley with an abject look on his face.
DeleteBedew (v)- cover or sprinkle with drops of water or other liquid
ReplyDeletefeint(n)- a trick; false impression
ReplyDeleteconsole- (v.) to alleviate grief and raise the spirits of, provide solace.
ReplyDeleteFriends of Amanda consoled her after the death of her great-grandfather.
Deletedissipate-(v.)to scatter; to pursue pleasure to excess
ReplyDeleteDiscourse(n.)-the verbal interchange of ideas; a formal ,orderly,and extended expression of thought.
ReplyDeleteimpose(v)- to inflict, force open
ReplyDeleteTransitory- (adj.) short-lived, existing only briefly.
ReplyDeletevengeance (n)- punishment inflicted in retaliation; vehemence
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ReplyDeletevisage-(n.)the appearance of a person or place
ReplyDeletedilatory(adj)- slow, tending to delay
ReplyDeleteImpregnable(adj.)- totally safe from attack, able to resist defeat .
ReplyDeleteindulge (v) to give in to a craving or desire
ReplyDeleteThe pregnant woman indulged pints of ice cream.
Deleteexertion (n) vigorous action or effort
ReplyDeleteProfound- (adj.) having intellectual depth; difficult to understand; extending far below surface; all encompassing.
ReplyDeleteWhen the sub walked into the room there was a profound silence.
DeleteAugment(v)-to expand,extend
ReplyDeleteenkindle-(v.)to set fire to or ignite; excite or inspire
ReplyDeleteThe author enkindled in her spirit with her book.
Deleteimpotence(adj)-unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless
ReplyDeleteaugment(v)- to expand, extend
ReplyDeleteQuint lost his deposit so, the office augment their the deadline.
Deletesolemn (adj) deeply serious; somberly impressive
ReplyDeleteThe father was solemn as he looked at his son sternly.
Deletedisperse (v) - to break up, scatter
ReplyDeleteAfter the fight started everyone disperse away from the movie theatre.
DeleteThe burglars dispersed as the cop cars came near.
DeleteChris had to disperse the fight between KJ and Jeremy over the twinkies.
DeleteDetrimental(adj.)- causing harm or injury.
ReplyDeletesanguinary(adj)-cruel, bloodthirsty
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ReplyDeletekindle(v) - to set fire to or ignite.
ReplyDeleteChris and Collin like to kindle anything they can find.
DeleteChris likes to kindle things that will blow up.
DeleteMalignity(n)-evil or aggressive malice
ReplyDeleteExoridium (n): an introduction
ReplyDeleteharrowing (v): agonizing; distressing
ReplyDeleterequisition (n) the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
ReplyDeleteextort(v) - to obtain something by threats or force
ReplyDeleteChris extorted the Kool- Aid from Jeremy's house by attacking him in his bed.
Deleteanimation (n) - the quality or condition of being alive, spirited, active, or vigorous
ReplyDeletesanguinary(adj- involving or causing much bloodshed
ReplyDeleteindolence (adj); laziness
ReplyDeletemischief (n) a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
ReplyDeleteorb(noun)-a spherical body; a globe.
ReplyDeleteKevin's head is shaped like an orb.
DeleteThe players use Kevin's orbed shaped head for a basketball.
Deletedesolate(v) - to lay waste or make wretched
ReplyDeleteAs soon as Chris leaves a room, it looks desolate.
DeleteWhen Pancho leaves Taco Bell, it looks desolate.
Deleteunderwood (n)- small trees and shrubs growing beneath taller timber trees.
ReplyDeleteKevin Batiste is considered the underwood of Chris Graves's Empire.
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ReplyDeleterecompense(n.)- something given as a means of compensation or returned in kind
ReplyDeletehe was recompensed for the wasted time.
Deletecompensate(v.)- to repay or reimburse
ReplyDeleteIf you want to ride with me on senior trip, you must compensate me! Pay me!
DeleteKevin didn't have enough money to pay for his meal so the man said he can compensate by washing dishes.
DeleteThe tree little pigs were imprecated by the wolf
ReplyDeletetranquillity (n)- the quality or state of being tranquil; calm
ReplyDeleteprecipitate (v) - to throw, usually from a great height; to bring about abruptly
ReplyDeleteThe quarterback precipitated the ball to Kj, then he dropped the pass.
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ReplyDeletedreadful (adj)- causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness; extremely bad or serious
ReplyDeleteThe accident was very dreadful
DeleteKevin Ware's injury was very dreadful.
Deletesufficient(adj)- enough;adequate
ReplyDeleteI have a sufficient amount of hair.
Deleteseizing(n)- A length of cord or rope used for fastening or tying.
ReplyDeletesuppress (v) to hold back
ReplyDeleteThese very aggressive people cannot suppress me.
Deleteobstructed(v)-Prevent or hinder (movement or someone or something in motion)
ReplyDeleteexort (v) - to obtain something by threats or force
ReplyDeletedeformed (adj) - disfigured, spoil
ReplyDeleteencompass(v)- to include, cover, take in
ReplyDeletehypocrite (n.)- person claiming beliefs or virtues he or she doesn't really posses
ReplyDeletemultitude (n.)- the state of being many
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