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VOCAB Power POINT. By: Sad’e Whittle English 10 May 1,2011. Lambaste. Verb-attack, usually with words, criticize (someone or something)harshly. The coach lambasted the team for t heir lack of effort. IMPASSE.
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VOCAB Power POINT By: Sad’e Whittle English 10 May 1,2011
Lambaste • Verb-attack, usually with words, criticize (someone or something)harshly The coach lambasted the team for their lack of effort.
IMPASSE • Noun- a situation in which no progress is possible, esp. because of disagreement; a deadlock Because my friend hit my brother, we experienced an impasse, which lead me to slap her in the face.
JARGON Even though my mom said that I have to avoid jargon, it is difficult to obey because it is very common among teens. • Noun- slang
DETER • Verb-prevent, block My cousin, who enjoys yelling at us, will not deter us from leaving the house.
TENUOUS • Adj-weak,thin Adam, a very tenuous kid, came to school Very tired which caused him to sleep During class.
VIGOROUS I watched the very vigorous man Hit the girl in her face, because she Dropped his soda. • Adj-energetic, powerful
AMITY My friend and I have and amity Because we respect each like We should. • Noun-friendship
GRAVITAS • Noun-high seriousness My dog has a lot of gravitas because Of the face he makes at the people When they walk in the bar.
EMPHATIC • Adj-assertive, confident My family were emphatic about repeat The trip to Disney because we had fun on The rides.
VEHEMENT • Adj-showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense His kiss was soft, but vehement Because he did it so passionately.
PREEMINENT • Adj-superior, outstanding, distinguished, above the rest King Author was preeminent because He took charge and he was above the Rest of his people.
RESURGENCE • Noun -rebirth It has been an honor being a part Of the resurgence at Lindenwold High school because I feel as though I Made it a better place.