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Vocab Power Point. By Carter. Confiscators . Someone who confiscates The confiscators came and took my watch. Sinister. Something evil The sinister-looking forest probably contained robbers . Futile. Something that is useless It was futile to try and argue with John. Dignity.
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Vocab Power Point By Carter
Confiscators Someone who confiscates The confiscators came and took my watch
Sinister Something evil The sinister-looking forest probably contained robbers
Futile Something that is useless It was futile to try and argue with John
Dignity A feeling of self-pride My dignity was hurt when I said something incorrect
Fruitless Futile It is fruitless to plant trees in winter
Internment Confinement Many Japanese-Americans were interned during WWII
Hostility Severe dislike of someone or something My sister was hostile when I burnt her stuffed animal
Subordinate Under the authority of a superior At the office, the boss controls many subordinates
Aggravated Very annoyed I was aggravated when my sister destroyed my school project
Intangible Untouchable/ghost-like The intangible specter floated down the hallway.
Promenade A stroll or walk The man promenaded down the sidewalk
Pacify To subdue I pacified the enemy, so they are no longer a threat
Oblivion Being completely forgotten or unknown The old building had fallen into oblivion
Sustenance The sustainment of life The sustenance of birds is worms
Subdued Restrained The police subdued the man with pepper spray
Lethargy Incredibly tired My sister is lethargic in the morning
Assented Agree I assented with the decision to lay in bed all day
Capitulate Give up I capitulated when I had lost the game
Assertive Confidently aggressive I was assertive while talking to my dad about school
Authentic Genuine I found out that I had an authentic gold dollar