Unit Three Vocabulary Week Six

anemic (adjective) weak/pale Many children around the world are anemic due to poor nutrition. .

brogue (noun) a strong accent If I met a leprechaun, I would expect him to have an Irish brogue.

cadence (noun) tempo During basic-training, the drill instructor had his troops run in double-time cadence.

concourse (noun) a broad thoroughfare The airport concourse seemed to stretch into infinity.

Despondence (noun) hopelessness Sherman’s inability to find a job left him in a state of despondence.

Furrow (noun/verb) wrinkle When Max is thinking he likes to furrow his brow.

liniment (noun) ointment or lotion used for pain relief I use liniment on my aching muscles.

Mercantile (adjective/noun) of or relating to commerce (adj.) a general store (noun) I bought my canning supplies from a mercantile.

pittance (noun) a meager amount The tightwad left the waitress on a pittance of a tip.

stolid (adjective) emotionless Spock was known for his stolid demeanor.