Vocabulary- Week of March 20th

This is a presentation on the 10 unknown words.I hope you enjoy this presentation.

Slake

Definition: to cool or refresh

Example: I slaked my thirst with water.

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Lurch

Definition: A sudden roll to one side

Example: I lurched while the boat was bumping.

The boat below has lurched to its behind!

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Penetrate

Definition: To pass through something

Example: It penetrated the door.

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Clamor

Definition: An uproar; a protest

Example: The workers clamored against their unfair employer.

Scoundrel

Definition: villain

Example: The superhero fought the villain.

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Monotony

Definition: lack of variety

Sentence: There's a monotony of fruit at this supermarket.

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Banshee

Definition:the spirit of a dead woman

Sentence:The man, wearing his wife's death, saw a banshee.

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Tarry

Definition: To wait

Sentence: I tarried until my train came.

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Inclement

Definition:Severe, harsh weather

Sentence:The inclement weather prevented the boat from continuing.

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Stalwart

Definition: strong

Sentence: The stalwart man lifted many heavy weights.

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Vocabulary 3-22-12

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Muokkaa otsikon tekstimuotoa napsauttamalla

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