Vocabulary Words World Literature Night Week 3

Beadle The beadle will perform the opening prayer since the rabbi is running late.

Beadle Definition: n.—caretaker of a synagogue; a minor parish official Synonyms: functionary, official

Penury Billy foolishly went from a lifestyle of wealth and privilege to one of penury and starvation.

Penury Definition: n.—extreme poverty Synonyms: destitution, dearth Antonyms: wealth, affluence

Esteem Sharon hoped to earn the esteem of his peers. With hard work and dedication, Sharon hoped to earn the esteem of his peers.

Esteem Definition: v.—respect and admiration; the condition of being honored Synonyms: honor, revere Antonyms: despise, dishonor

Rescind When the college became aware Henry had been using steroids, they chose to rescind his football scholarship. totter

Rescind Definition: v—to take back or cancel; to take away Synonyms: repeal, revoke, void Antonyms: continue, keep, validate

Surreal Salvadore Dali continues to be known for his surreal artwork that displays out of the ordinary images.

Surreal Definition: adj.—having a disorienting or dreamlike quality, unreal Synonym: bizarre, weird, freakish Antonym: real

Despair Bankrupt, out of work, and no relief in sight, the man felt himself overcome with despair.

Despair Definition: n.—the state in which all hope is absent or lost Synonyms: anguish, despondency, gloom Antonyms: hope, joy

Dispersed After the Braves’ game, it took quite a while before the huge crowd had finally dispersed.

Dispersed Definition: v.—distributed or spread out over a wide area Synonyms: scattered, diffused Antonyms: collect, unite

Edict Because of increased accidents, most states have an edict that forbids texting while driving.

Edict Definition: n.—an order made by a person or body of authority Synonyms: decree, order, proclamation Antonyms: request

Prominent Many of Hollywood’s prominent actors will be at the charity fundraiser tomorrow.

Prominent Definition: n.—famous or in a position of importance Synonyms: distinguished, respected, popular Antonyms: ordinary, unknown, unimportant

Bleak At the funeral, the widow looked bleak and lost. .

Bleak Definition: adj.—not hopeful or encouraging; offering little or no hope Synonyms: grim, dreary, dismal Antonyms: cheerful, friendly