Word: Rebuke Part of speech (n/v/adj/adv): Verb

Definition: To scold; criticize Picture:

Synonym:

1. Reprimand
2. Reproach
3. Scold
4. Admonish
5. Repove
6. Remonstrate with
7. Chastise
8. Chide
9. Upbraid
10. Berate

Example sentence: When the cops showed up at Sarah’s party, they rebuked her for disturbing the
peace.

Your example: Even one minute's lateness would earn a stern rebuke.

Word: Sanctity Part of speech (n/v/adj/adv): Noun

Definition: The quality of state of being hold; Picture:

very important, or valuable

Synonym:

1. Holiness
2. Godliness
3. Sacredness
4. Blessedness
5. Saintliness
6. Sancitude
7. Spiritually
8. Piety
9. Piousness
10. Devoutness

Example sentence: The sanctity of the elderly nun shone through in her every word and gesture.

Your example: I believe in the sanctity of human life.

Word: Pall Part of speech (n/v/adj/adv): Verb

Definition: To become dull : to no longer be Picture:

enjoyable or interesting

Synonym:

1. Spoil
2. Take the enjoyment/ pleasure out of
3. Cast a shadow over
4. Overshadow
5. Envelop in gloom
6. Darken
7. Cloud
8. Put a damper on
9. Dar
10. Blight

Example sentence: He found that his retirement hobbies began to pall after a couple of years.

Your example: I was interested in playing sports again, I hope it won’t become pall soon.

Word: Reckon Part of speech (n/v/adj/adv): Verb

Definition: To believe something is true or Picture:

probable.

Synonym:

1. Believe
2. Think
3. Conclude
4. Guess
5. Supposed
6. Assume
7. Conjecture
8. Consider
9. Figure
10. Imagine

Example sentence: I reckon that we'll have to leave early. Do you reckon you'll be able to go to the
grocery store after work? We'll have to leave early, I reckon

Your example: I reckon our dinner reservation is at 5:30.

Word: Torrid Part of speech (n/v/adj/adv): Adjective

Definition: Extremely hot Picture:

Synonym:

1. Hot
2. Sweltering
3. Scorching
4. Boiling
5. Parching
6. Sizzling’
7. Roasting
8. Blazing
9. Burning
10. Blistering

Example sentence: When we lived in Arizona, we endured the dry, torrid summers

Your example: It was so torrid not even a pool could cool us off.