vocab8 a (9th)
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Vocabulary 8A
Dank
Lacerate
Aristocrat
Feudal
Debacle
Imprudent
Surmount
Grisly
Scruples
Sallow
Zealous
Cower
Dank
adjective
unpleasantly cool and humid.
The dank, dreary night made the house seem eerie and oppressive.
Lacerate
verb
cut or tear irregularly
The man had several deep lacerations on his face, where he was cut brutally in the knife fight.
Aristocrat
noun
a member of the aristocracy or noble/upper class
The aristocrat was ugly, but well dressed, with a well-tailored suit that fit his thin, wiry frame perfectly.
Feudal
adjective
Adjective form of Feudalism: a system of government in medieval times where knights ruled over serfs.
In Feudal times, the serfs did all the work, while the knights protected them from outside threats.
Debaclenoun
a sudden and violent collapse.
After the debacle with the eggs, I decided to switch permanently to cereal for breakfast.
Imprudent
adjective
not prudent or wise
Fighting at school is imprudent.
Surmount
Verb
deal with successfully; scale to the top of.
The mountain seemed large and difficult, but the rock climber surmounted it with ease.
Grisly
adjective
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror.
A grisly scene met the crime scene investigators.
That’s Grizzly Bear to you!
Scruplesnoun
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
The petty thief showed no scruples as she shot the old man behind the convenience store cash register.
Sallow
adjective
unhealthy looking
The sick, sallow face of the invalid peered out under a baseball cap.
Zealous
adjective
marked by active interest and enthusiasm.
The king’s zealous envy of his neighboring kingdom led to a war between the two territories.
Cower
verb
show submission or fear
The stray cat cowered in the corner in fear.