Vocabulary Week 5, Chapter 2

Curt (adj.) The salesman was so ____ when selling his odorless diapers to Beyonce that the pop star slammed the door in his face. curt Abrupt, often rude, speech

Demoralize (v.) The Chargers’ heartbreaking losses have ____________ Mr. Engstrand so badly that he now wonders if they are even worth supporting. demoralized Discourage, to feel defeated

Dilemma (n.) Not being able to get a job because you failed to graduate high school is a _________ you do not want to have. dilemma Difficult situation or decision

Inclination (n.) People who are intoxicated have an __________ towards doing stupid things. inclination Tendency to do something

Irate (adj.) I was _____ after finding out that my brother broke into my house and shaved my cat. irate Furious, very angry

Retort (v.) The prosecutor ________ immediately when the defense lawyer tried to malign her client. retorted To answer or reply sharply and quickly

Sabotage (v.) Some students ________ their opportunities for success by not trying and quitting easily. sabotage To ruin, do harm to on purpose

Subsequent (adj.) After failing his first dunk, Michael Jordan practiced and made this magical dunk on his ___________ attempt. subsequent Following or next

Wary (adj.) Be _____ when dealing with armed warriors who live for battle! wary Cautious, careful

Zeal (n.) Kobayashi’s _____ for eating hot dogs and winning is shown by his intense concentration and work ethic during competition. zeal Passion, devotion