22.Words are like leaves, & when they most abound; Much fruit of sense is rarely found. Flashcards
Warden
Keeper; guard; person in charge of a prison.
a. The warden found himself facing two hundred defiant prisoners.
b. A cautious warden always has to anticipate the possibility of an escape.
c. When the journalists asked to meet with warden Thomas, he sent word that he was sick.
Acknowledge
Admit to be true.
a. The experts reluctantly acknowledged that their estimate of food costs was not accurate.
b. District Attorney Hogan got the man to acknowledge that he had lied in courte.
c. “I hate living alone,” the bachelor acknowledged.
Justice
Just conduct; fair dealing.
a. Daniel Webster abandoned any hope for justice once he saw the jury.
b. Our pledge to the flag refers to “liberty & justice for all”.
c. The warden acknowledged that justice had not been served in any case.
Delinquent
An offender; criminal; behind time.
a. The youthful delinquent tried to avoid going to jail.
b. All delinquent are banned from Student Council @ school.
c. If you are delinquent in paying your dues, you will be dropped from membership in the club.
Reject
Refuse to take, use, believe, consider, grant, etc.
a. When Sylvester tried to join the army, he was hoping the doctors would not reject him because of his eyesight.
b. The reform bill was unanimously rejected by the Congress.
c. When his promotion was rejected by the newspaper owner, the editor was thoroughly bewildered.
Deprive
Take away from by the force.
a. The poor man was deprived of a variety of things that money could buy.
b. We were deprived of a good harvest because of the lack of rain.
c. Living in rural area, Besty was deprived of concerts & plays.
Spouse
Husband or wife.
a. When a husband prosper in his business, his spouse benefits also.
b. The woman & her spouse relieved each other throughout the night @ their child’s bedside.
c. “May I bring my spouse to the office party?” Dorinda asked.
Vocation
Occupation; business; profession; trade.
a. Red Smith’s vocation was as a journalist for the Times.
b. Hiroko’s vocation turned into his life’s career.
c. It is difficult to pick an appropriate vocation when you are in elementary school.
Unstable
Not firmly fixed; easily moved or overthrown.
a. Some unstable people may panic when they find themselves in trouble.
b. I could detect that drinking glass was unstable & about to fall.
c. Cathy’s balance became unstable because she was very weary(tired).
Homicide
A killing of a human being by another; murder.
a. The police were baffled as to who was responsible for the homicide.
b. It took a crafty person to get away with that homicide.
c. News of the homicide quickly circulated through our vicinity.
Penalize
Declare punishable by law or rule; set a penalty for.
a. The Detroit Lions were penalized fifteen yards for their rough play.
b. We were penalized for not following tradition.
c. Mrs. Robinson penalized us for doing the math problem in ink.
Beneficiary
Person who receives benefits.
a. I was the beneficiary of 8000$ when my grandfather died.
b. When the paintings were sold, the millionaire’s niece was the beneficiary.
c. My brother was the beneficiary of excellent advice from his guidance counselor.
