Vocabulary Lists

List #6:

From The Crucible

1.       perjury: deliberate giving of false testimony under oath (n)

The judge reminded the witness that he was under oath and if he committed perjury, he
would have to serve some jail time.

2. trepidation: a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen (n)
It was with trepidation that Mary Warren began to give her new testimony; she was
rightfully nervous about what Abigail might do to her.

3.    dissemble: to conceal or disguise one’s true feelings; to hide under a false pretense (v)
When confronted about their human rights record, the Chinese government typically
dissembles.

4.      agape: astonished; amazed (adj)

She stood there agape at the tremendous amount of damage caused by the storm.

5.      excommunication: exclusion from the rights of church membership (n)

He was at risk of excommunication for expressing such heretical beliefs.

6.     crucible: an extremely difficult experience or situation; a severe test or trial (n)

Coronavirus has been a true crucible to humanity.

7.      predilection: preference, partiality (n)

We went to see Scream because he had a predilection for horror films.

8.      intimation: insinuation, hint, implication (n)

Due to the increase in the number of covid cases, there were lots of intimations earlier
in the year that school would go in lockdown.

9. adamant: refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind. (adj)

The toddler was adamant about not eating his vegetables regardless of the desperate
mother’s pleas.

10. immaculate: perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; perfect (adj)

The groom’s immaculate white suit was a sight for sore eyes.

Quiz: Mon Feb 15

List #7:
 1. abduct (v.) to kidnap, take by force
During their holy festival, the king’s ancient enemies abducted the beautiful Princess
Kristiana from her castle chamber.

2. bereft (adj.) devoid of, without

An entire village was bereft of food and medical supplies after the tsunami.

3. iridescent (adj.) showing rainbow colors

There was an eerie iridescent glow coming from the site of the UFO crash

4. judicious (adj.) having or exercising sound judgment

Spending your grocery money on a quick trip to the amusement park is not very
judicious at all.

5. repentant (adj.) penitent, sorry

Not being repentant in the least, her dad simply threatened to keep her grounded.

6. reclusive (adj.) solitary, shunning society

The reclusive clan moved back into the deep woods, away from every human being.

7. scintillating (adj.) sparkling

The country singer's scintillating rhinestone costume blinded everybody in the front
row.

8. stupefy (v.) to astonish, make insensible

Monica’s incredible talents tend to stupefy all who see her, rendering them speechless.

9. travesty (n.) a grossly inferior imitation

"That verdict was nothing short of a travesty of justice!" screamed the defense attorney.

10. mendacious (adj.) having a lying, false character

His mendacious reputation caused everyone to turn down his offer to go into business
with him and his brother.

Quiz: Wed Mar 10