MORE VOCABRA 13

Ms. Arriaga warned Gilbert that any subsequent tardies would mean detention.

After Jack failed his algebra test, he hired a tutor and did better on subsequent tests.

Definition: coming after; following

subsequent

Paige was ambitious about making the Olympic team, so she practiced her swimming seven hours every day.

Mr. Hart is an ambitious man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

Definition: determined; eager for power, wealth or success

“I don’t want to go anywhere near that guy passing out racist literature,” said Lou. “He’s the worst bigot I’ve ever seen.”

“We can’t have a bigot like that working here!” cried Mr. Spears. “We have to work with people of all ages and ethnic groups!”

Definition: a very prejudiced person

“I’m enchanted with the idea of a costume party!” said Miss Dawson with a smile.

Mr. Ashton was pleased to see how enchanted his daughter was with the ballet at the performing arts center.

Definition: charmed or delighted

If you don’t have gills, then scuba gear is essential for breathing underwater.

Aunt Lydia always said that a pound of butter is essential for a decent batch of oatmeal cookies.

Definition: absolutely necessary

Since clues at the scene of the crime were sparse, the detectives knew she would have trouble solving the case.

The population in Wyoming is sparse.

Definition: few and far between; not dense or crowded

Donald decided to wager on getting the check in time to pay the bill.

Margaret and Daisy wagered a chocolate shake on who would be first to get a date to the prom.

Definition: to bet

Instead of going with the expensive name-brand jeans, Haley was frugal and brought the lesser-known brand.

Joe and Mick were frugal with their allowances because they were saving money to go to the big game at the stadium.

Definition: thrifty

Shelly loved to haggle over the price of things at garage sales.

“Stop haggling over the details and just sign the contract,” the salesman said.

Definition: to bargain over something or argue in an attempt to come to terms

The demented professor drank the green, bubbling liquid in the beaker.

Zoe thought her sister was demented to go out with a conceited and inconsiderate guy like Roger Simms.

Definition: insane

Victor couldn’t believe his sister had the gall to bring a hamburger to the vegetarian picnic.

“How can you have the gall to ask me out again right after you stood me up?” cried Eleanor.

Definition: rude boldness

Laughing at an injured puppy is a pretty callous thing to do.

“Maybe it’s callous, but I really hope my sister doesn’t get to play the role of Cinderalla,” Jody said.

Definition: unfeeling; insensitive