Lifelink Vocabulary 2011 [W2:D2]

Aspersion (noun) An unfavorable or damaging remark; slander. "Many people feel comfortable throwing around aspersions about people on Twitter because they can not be seen." A curse; an expression of ill will. "Diane spitefully whispered an aspersion to her competition at the auditions." Sentence: 2. Fabricate (verb) to make/create/invent in order to deceive. "Saraya fabricated a huge story to get herself out of jury duty." construct by combining or assembling diverse, typically standardized parts. "Julie learned how to fabricate jewelry out of items found on the beach." Sentence: 3. Inimical (adj.) adverse; unfavorable; antagonistic. "The staff at the Department of Motor Vehicles can prove to be inimical during the lunch hour rush." Sentence: 4. Defile (verb) to make unclean; impure. "The BP oil spill defiled the water, shore lines and wildlife of the Gulf of Mexico." To make vulgar or coarse; to sully (a reputation, for example). "Mark defiled the movie poster by drawing a mustache on the heroine and horns on her co-star." Sentence:

5. Eschew (verb) to abstain or keep away from; shun; avoid. "Some students may attempt to eschew their math or writing responsibilities. However, this practice will not remain unnoticed." Sentence: