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Vocabulary #13

Vocabulary #13. Ardent. Adjective In spite of Miriam’s ardent praise of Walter, I was not convinced of his ability. Intensly eager; passionate. Assail. Verb Critics assailed the book when it first appeared but the reading public loved it.

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Vocabulary #13

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  1. Vocabulary #13

  2. Ardent • Adjective • In spite of Miriam’s ardent praise of Walter, I was not convinced of his ability • Intensly eager; passionate.

  3. Assail • Verb • Critics assailed the book when it first appeared but the reading public loved it. • To attack violently or verbally; To trouble in the mind.

  4. Asset • Noun • The late Mr Kim’s assets include a valuable stamp collection. • A quality that can be used to advantage; Anything owned that is of value and can be

  5. Barter • Verb • Money was of little use for the Pilgrims and the Native Americans, so they bartered for goods. • To exchange goods or services without the use of money.

  6. Bonanza • Noun • The musical “Cats” was a Bonanza for the estate of T.S Elliot, as he wrote the book of poems the play was based on. • A source of great wealth; something that brings great wealth.

  7. Contagious • Adjective • They say that laughter is contagious. • Able to be passed from one person to another.

  8. Contemplate • Verb • While still playing basketball, Michael Jordan contemplated becoming a professional baseball player. • To give careful thought to; to ponder.

  9. Deter • Verb • A “Keep Off” sign acts as a deterrent against trespassers. • To discourage or prevent from taking action.

  10. Flair • Noun • Some say that the singer Michael Jackson had a flair for dance. • A natural gift or ability; talent.

  11. Forfeit • Verb • If you leave the concert before it ends, you forfeit the right to return. • To be forced to give up or lose.

  12. Innovation • Noun • Adding sound to movies was an innovation that changed the film industry. • Something new; a new way of doing something.

  13. Mania • Noun • The trendy new game caused a mania in toy stores. • An intense or extreme enthusiasm or excitement.

  14. Stymie • Verb • I was stymied by the snow storm when I tried to go to Duluth. • To make difficult for or find problems with.

  15. Synonymous • Adjective • The company boasts that its name is synonymous with quality. • Alike or close in meaning, closely related.

  16. Wrangle • Verb • Sue and Mario wrangled over whose turn it was to cut the grass. • To quarrel in a noisy or angry way.

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