30.You cram these words into mine ears against The stomach of my sense. Flashcards
Depict
Represent by drawing or painting; describe.
a. The artist & the author both tried to depict the sunset’s beauty.
b. Mr. Salinger depicted the juvenile character with great accuracy.
c. Al Pacino said he would depict a different kind of Shylock.
Mortal
Sure to die sometime; pertaining to man; deadly; pertaining to or cause death.
a. We must live with the knowledge that all living creatures are mortal.
b. His rash/too quick without thinking/impulsive venture brought him to a mortal illness.
c. The two monarchs were mortal enemies.
Novel
New; strange; a long story with characters & plot.
a. The architect created a novel design that pleased everyone.
b. The novel plan caused some unforeseen problems.
c. Robert was commended by his teacher for the excellent report on the American novel, The Grapes of Wrath.
Occupant
Person in possession of a house, office, or position; resident.
a. A feeble old woman was the only occupant of the shack.
b. The will disclosed that the occupant of the state was penniless.
c. The occupant of the car beckoned us to follow him.
Appoint
Decide on; Set a time or place; choose for a position; equip or furnish.
a. The library was appointed as the best place for the urgent meeting.
b. Though Mr. Thompson was appointed to a high position, he did not neglect his old friends.
c. The occupant of the well-appointed guest room considered himself quite fortunate.
Quarter
Region; section; (quarters) a place to live in; to provide a place to live.
a. The large family was unaccustomed to such small quarters.
b. Ellen moved to the French quarter of our city.
c. The city quartered the paupers in an old school.
Site
Position or place (of anything).
a. The agent insisted that the house had one of the best sites in town.
b. We were informed by our guard that a monument would be built on the site of historic battle.
c. For the site of new school, the committee preferred an urban location.
Quote
Repeat exactly the words of another or a passage from a book; that is, sth that is repeated exactly; give the price of; a question.
a. She often quotes her spouse to prove a point.
b. The stockbroker quoted a gold “ a dollar off yesterday’s closing price.
c. Biblical quotes offer a unique opportunity for study.
Verse
A short division of a chapter in the bible; a single line or a group of lines of poetry.
a. The verse from the Bible that my father quoted most frequently was, “Love thy neighbor as thyself”.
b. Several verses of a religious nature were contained in the document.
c. Though it is not always easy to comprehend, Shakespeare’s verse has merit that is worth the toil.
Morality
The right or wrong of an action; virtue; a set of rules or principles of conduct.
a. The editor spoke on the morality of “bugging” the quarters of a political opponent.
b. We rarely consider the morality of our daily actions, though that should occupy a high position in our thinking
c. Kenny’s unruly behaviour has nothing to do with his lack of morality.
Roam
Wander; go about with no special plan or aim.
a. In the days of wild west, outlaws roamed the country.
b. A variety of animals once roamed our land.
c. The bachelor promised his girlfriend that he would roam no more.
Attract
Draw to oneself; win the attention & liking of.
a. The magnet attracted the iron particles.
b. Adventure was the thrill that attracted the famous mountain climber to the jagged peak. The broken bottle’s jagged edge.
c. A glimpse into the brightly colored room attracted the children’s attention.
