By: Sad’e Whittle English 10 May 1,2011. Verb-attack, usually with words, criticize (someone or...
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By: Sad’e WhittleEnglish 10May 1,2011
VOCAB Power POINT
Verb-attack
, usu
ally w
ith
words, cri
ticize
(someone or
something)harsh
ly
LambasteThe coach lambasted
the team for
their lack of effort.
Noun- a situation in
which no progress is
possible, esp. because of disagreement; a
deadlock
IMPASSE
Because my friend hit m
y brother,
we experienced an impasse, which lead me to
slap her in the face.
Noun- slang
JARGONEven though my mom said that I
have to avoid jargon, it is
difficult to obey because it is
very common among teens.
Verb-prevent,
blockDETER
My cousin, who enjoys yelling at us, will not deter usfrom leaving the house.
Adj-weak,thin
TENUOUS
Adam, a very tenuous kid, came to schoolVery tired which caused him to sleep During class.
Adj-energetic,
powerful
VIGOROUSI watched the very vigorous manHit the girl in her face, because she Dropped his soda.
Noun-friendship
AMITYMy friend and I have and amity Because we respect each like We should.
Noun-high seriousness
GRAVITASMy dog has a lot of gravitas because Of the face he makes at the peopleWhen they walk in the bar.
Adj-assertive,
confident
EMPHATICMy family were emphatic about repeat The trip to Disney because we had fun onThe rides.
Adj-showing strong
feeling; forceful,
passionate, or intense
VEHEMENT
His kiss was soft, but vehementBecause he did it so passionately.
Adj-superior, outstanding,
distinguished, above
the rest
PREEMINENTKing Author was preeminent becauseHe took charge and he was above theRest of his people.
Noun -rebirth
RESURGENCEIt has been an honor being a partOf the resurgence at LindenwoldHigh school because I feel as though I Made it a better place.