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Hot Words #31 - #36. Created by Carley Cooke Ms. Beltran loves period 1 the most. Contrite. Adjective Thoroughly sorry Sincere Although she was not caught, my friend was contrite after she cheated on the math exam. Credulous. Adjective Gullible Ready to believe without proof
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Hot Words #31 - #36 Created by Carley Cooke Ms. Beltran loves period 1 the most
Contrite • Adjective • Thoroughly sorry • Sincere • Although she was not caught, my friend was contrite after she cheated on the math exam.
Credulous • Adjective • Gullible • Ready to believe without proof • She was so credulous that she willingly believed the fire alarm had gone off without her knowing.
Denounce • Verb • To speak against, publicly • After denouncing his family in the middle of the store, the outraged boy stormed off in a huff, knocking down a pyramid of apples as he left.
Depravity • Noun • Corruption • Wickedness • The later years of the ruling of Marie Antoinette will always be remembered as one of the greatest depravities of all time.
Derision • Noun • Contempt • Ridicule • The boy eventually became depressed after being the victim of such derision for so long.
Desecrate • Verb • To disrespect or to deface something sacred • After loudly desecrating the pope’s hat, it was clear that it was a mistake to bring my friend to mass.