VocabularyGroup 20

overpowero vuhr pau uhr

V rule

To overtake or overcome

When we opened the garage door, we were overpowered by the stench of the rotting meat in the trash bin.

tyranttie ruhnt

Nrule

A ruler who misuses absolute power

When the usurper killed the rightful king and crowned himself, he became a tyrant and oppressed all the people in the land.

vanquishvang kwish

Vrule

To conquer or overcome

Victor vanquished his phobia of flying by taking a skydiving class.

briefbreef

Atime

short

When the weather is bad, T.V. stations always interrupt the normal programming to provide brief updates.

coincideko uhn side

V time

1) To happen in the same time or place or 2) to agree

Our views on most issues coincide, but we disagree strongly on the issue of welfare.

constantkahn stuhnt

A time

Unchanging or regular

The constant ticking of the grandfather clock keeps me awake at night.

existig zist

V time

To be, occur, happen, or have life

The question of whether ghosts really exist is hard to prove since, they are said to have a spiritual rather than a physical existence.

lingerling guhr

V time

To be slow to quit, leave, act, or move

Reluctant to return to my homework, I lingered over my coke and cookies longer than I should have.

outmodedaut moe ded

A time

No longer in style or use

The old DOS 3.0 computer operating system is completely outmoded by today’s standards.

perpetualpuhr pe chuh wuhl

A time

Lasting forever

My grandmother willed me an annual sum of $500 as a perpetual gift; I will get that same amount every year forever.