7Vocabulary Lesson 2

Iskills 2B

Corpse (n): a dead body, usually of a person

When given all the data about a corpse, the police were able to solve the murder.

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Conceal (v): hide After the sinister man killed the

woman, he concealed her corpse in the woods.

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Dismal (adj): dark, gloomy, depressing

The woods where the bride was concealed was dismal and dark.

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Frigid (adj): very cold The far north is known for its frigid

winters.

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Inhabit (v): live in

The Inuit, a kind of Native American, live in the most frigid parts of Alaska and Canada.

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Numb (adj): without the power of feeling; deadened

The Inuit know how to keep their fingers from getting numb in frigid weather.

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Peril (n): danger

When the weather is frigid, you are in peril of getting frostbite if you don’t dress warmly.

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Recline (v): lie down; stretch out; lean back

It feels good to recline on the couch after a long day.

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Shriek (n): a scream (v): scream

She shrieked loudly when she discovered the concealed corpse.

Her shrieks could be heard for miles!

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Sinister (adj): evil, wicked; dishonest; frightening

Only a very sinister man would murder someone and then try to conceal his crime.

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Tempt (v): try to get to do something; test; invite

I am always tempted by chocolate cake.

If someone tries to tempt you to break the law, tell him no!

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Wager (n): a bet (v): to make a bet

He lost his wager on the football game, and now he has no money.

He wagered all his money on the game and now he is broke.

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Bibliography for definitions

MLA Style

Bromberg, Murray. 504 Absolutely Essential

Words. 5th ed. Hauppauge:

Barron’s Educational Series. 2005.