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Vocabulary List #2. Quiz is Friday, September 20 . Impartial. Adjective Not favoring one side more than another. dire. Adjective Dreadful; terrible. fervent. Adjective Having or showing great intensity. discreet. Adjective Showing good judgment; cautious. vigilant. Adjective
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Vocabulary List #2 Quiz is Friday, September 20
Impartial • Adjective • Not favoring one side more than another
dire • Adjective • Dreadful; terrible
fervent • Adjective • Having or showing great intensity
discreet • Adjective • Showing good judgment; cautious
vigilant • Adjective • Alert and watchful for danger or trouble
solace • Noun • Relief from sorrow or disappointment
antiquity • Noun • An ancient time(s)
ubiquitous • Adjective • Seeming to be everywhere at once
futilely • Adverb • Uselessly
apex • Noun • The highest point; climax
Many debate whether the judging was fair and impartial in the George Zimmerman trial.
The circumstances are now more dire than ever for the college graduates trying to find jobs.
The president gave a fervent speech that called for tolerance and compassion for those who are different.
With a discreet gesture, she signaled to her husband that she was ready to leave the party.
When traveling through a foreign city, tourists should be extra vigilant against theft.
The kind words brought a little solace to the grieving widow.
Cell phones have become ubiquitous, and people aren’t impressed by the sight of one.
The high school dropout futilelyapplied for jobs that required a diploma.
She reached the apex of fame, only to find it wasn't what she expected.