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Lesson Fourteen

Lesson Fourteen. English I. jaded. Definition. Example. Even the sun did not cheer our jaded spirits as we trudged through the snow. ( adj ) worn out; dulled, as from overindulgence syn : tired, wearied ant: fresh. jargon. Definition. Example.

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Lesson Fourteen

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  1. Lesson Fourteen English I

  2. jaded Definition Example Even the sun did not cheer our jaded spirits as we trudged through the snow. (adj) worn out; dulled, as from overindulgence syn: tired, wearied ant: fresh

  3. jargon Definition Example While the jargon of the musicians first amused Sara, she later became irritated with its constant use. (n) vocabulary distinctive to a particular group of people syn: dialect, language

  4. judicious Definition Example A judicious manager should treat everyone the same way and not show favoritism. (adj) showing sound judgment syn: wise, careful ant: unwise, impractical, unsound

  5. kindred Definition Example The boy and his dog were kindred spirits who spent the day running and jumping in the woods. (adj) related by birth; of like nature syn: similar

  6. knead Definition Example It is easier to knead bread dough with an electric mixer than by hand. (v) to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture syn: squeeze, rub, press

  7. lacerate Definition Example Harsh criticism can cut into one’s pride just as easily as a sharp knife can lacerate the skin. (v) to tear (flesh) jaggedly syn: tear, mangle, maim

  8. lackadaisical Definition Example The workers, usually lackadaisical by late afternoon, suddenly moved with great energy. (adj) uninterested, listless syn: spiritless, languid ant: enthusiastic, inspired

  9. lackey Definition Example I will not deal with a lackey; I’ll talk to the boss or no one. (n) slavish follower

  10. laggard Definition Example If you continue to be such a laggard, you’ll never get out of school. (n) a slow person, especially one who falls behind syn: loiterer

  11. lament Definition Example Thousands of devoted fans lamented the death of the popular singer. (v) to mourn syn: grieve ant: rejoice

  12. lampoon Definition Example The lampoon he wrote in the school newspaper angered the football coach and the principal. (n) a written satire used to ridicule or attack someone syn: parody, caricature

  13. languish Definition Example When one becomes depressed, it is easy to languish and lose all hope. (v) to become weak or feeble syn: wither, fade ant: thrive

  14. lateral Definition Example The quarterback made a lateral pass to the fullback. (adj) to the side syn: sideways

  15. lax Definition Example Don’t become too lax in your studies, or you’ll fail. (adj) careless or negligent syn: slack, neglectful ant: careful, meticulous

  16. lethal Definition Example Because the fumes from the lethal gas were overpowering, many people collapsed. (adj) deadly, fatal

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