Vocab Test #2 (Compound Sentences) Flashcards
(10 cards)
Admonish
To counsel (another) against something to be avoided or warn that something is dangerous v. The boy chose to admonish his friends against going into the woods, but the boy's friends chose to go to the woods anyway.
Akimbo
Placed in such a way as to have hands on the hips and elbows out
v.
The superhero stood akimbo at the edge of the building surveying, so the thieves knew not to rob the bank then.
Lassitude
A state or feeling of weariness, diminished energy, or listlessness
n.
On Monday morning the students were feeling a great deal of lassitude, so the teacher decided not to have class then.
Licentious
Lacking moral restraint, especially in sexual conduct
adj.
The licentious men decided to go clubbing last minute, for they saw the line to the club was full of other licentious people.
Muse
A source of inspiration
n.
The man was the ideal muse for the artist, yet she still produced unpopular pieces.
Pecuniary
Of or relating to money
adj.
The pecuniary situation that Dave was in definitely wasn’t ideal, but he figured out a way to balance his budget to fix it.
Plight
A situation, especially a bad or unfortunate one
n.
The plight of the tribe cause great anguish, but the chief found many ways to keep morale high.
Presumptuous
Going beyond what is right or proper; excessively forward.
adj.
The presumptuous child was getting on her parents’ nerves, for she would not stop guessing what was hidden underneath the wrapping paper of her Christmas gifts.
Subversive
Intending or intended to subvert on established order, especially to undermine or overthrow an established government.
adj.
The subversive group of advocates would not stop picketing in front of the White House, so the FBI was called upon to remove them from the premises.
Vacuous
Lacking intelligence; stupid or empty-heading
adj.
The vacuous set of students would not pay attention to the teacher’s lecture, so they failed their test.
