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Vocabulary . Jallway. Lambaste - Verb. Attack, usually with words, criticize. John scornfully lambasted his dog for urinating on his new, freshly purchased carpet. Impasse - Noun.
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Vocabulary Jallway
Lambaste - Verb • Attack, usually with words, criticize.John scornfully lambasted his dog for urinating on his new, freshly purchased carpet.
Impasse - Noun • A situation in which no progress is possible.As Judy argued with the judge, she realized that she reached an impasse in the case and haltered with her argument.
Jargon – Noun • SlangAs Ms. Holly, a new substitute teacher, was casually walking down the hallway, she heard jargon which she never heard before at her old school.
Deter - Verb • Prevent, blockAs Monica was wheeling down the court and preparing to take a shot, Joe came and swiftly deterred her shot.
Tenuous - Adjective • Weak, thinSome people struggle on the tenuous line between reality and the dream world.