Lesson 30 Flashcards
depict
represent by drawing or painting; describe
a.The artist and the author both tried to depict the sunset’s beauty.
b. Mr. Salinger depicted the juvenile* character with great accuracy.*
c. The extent of the disaster* can scarcely* be depicted in words.
mortal
sure to die sometime; pertaining to man; deadly; pertaining to or causing death
a. We must live with the knowledge that all living creatures are mortal.
b. His rash* venture* brought him to a mortal illness.
c. The two monarchs* were mortal enemies.
novel
new; strange; a long story with characters and plot
a. The architect* created a novel design which 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
a. A feeble* old woman was the only occupant of the shack.
b. The will disclosed* that the occupant of the estate 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.
Though Mr. Thompson was appointed to a high position, he did not neglect* his old friends.
The occupant* of the well-appointed guest room considered* himself quite fortunate.*
quarter
region; section; (quarters) a place to live; 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 guide* that a monument would be built on the site of the historic battle.
c. For the site of the new school, the committee preferred an urban* location.*
quote
repeat exactly the words of another or a passage from a book; that is, something that is repeated exactly; give the price of; a quotation
a. She often quotes her spouse* to prove a point.
b. The stockbroker quoted gold at 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 which my father quoted* most frequently* was, “Love thy neighbor as thyself.”
Several verses of a religious nature were contained in the document.*
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
The editor* spoke on the morality of “bugging” the quarters* of a political opponent.*
We rarely consider* the morality of our daily actions though that should occupy* a high position in our thinking.
Kenny’s unruly* behavior has nothing to do with his lack* of morality.
roam
wander; go about with no special plan or aim
a. In the days of the 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.
attracts
draw to oneself; win the attention and liking of .
a. The magnet attracted the iron particles.
b. Adventure water i rich aricated the famous mountain dimber to the jagged* peak.
c. A glimpse* into the brightly colored room attracted the children’s attention.
