Vocabulary Terms Fourth quarter

Weeks 4.1 – 4.3 (3/21 – 4/3)

OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term. appease Def: (v.) to make someone calmer, happier, or less angry by giving or saying something desired Ex: A simple apology will appease my wounded pride and make me feel better. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

remorseful Def: (adj.) sorry; regretful; guilt-ridden Ex: the defendant was remorseful for what he had done. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

defensive Def: (adj.) very anxious to challenge or avoid criticism Ex: When asked why he was out so late, he gave a defensive response to his mother. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

colloquial Def: (adj.) informal; casual; familiar Ex: one should not speak to an interviewer in a colloquial tone. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term. cynical Def: (adj.) distrustful or scornful of motives/virtues of others; mocking; sneering Ex: After Jane’s husband left her for another woman, she became cynical of love. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

impartial Def: (adj.) unbiased; neutral; objective Ex: The impartial moderator managed the debate and did not show favoritism to either politician. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

reverent Def: (adj.) showing deep respect and esteem Ex: she gave her boss a reverent greeting. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

skeptical Def: (adj.) doubting; disbelieving; unconvinced Ex: Skeptical investors refuse to invest money without a guarantee. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

witty Def: (adj.) clever; quick-witted; entertaining Ex: Robert’s attempt at a witty comeback fell flat, without evoking any kind of laughter. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

candid Def: (adj.) truthful; honest; straightforward Ex: because they had established trust, the student cold be candid with her guidance counselor. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

Weeks 4. (4/26 – )

malevolent Def: (adj.) having or showing a wish to do evil to others Ex: In the dark, I could just barely see the glint of his malevolent eyes. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term. morbid Def: (adj.) an unusual and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease Ex: in A series of morbid events, people’s chickens and pets were found mutilated. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

intimidate Def: (v.) frighten someone, especially in order to make them do what one wants Ex: He tries to intimidate his rivals. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

compromise Def: (v.) settle a dispute by mutual agreement Ex: in the end we compromised and resolved the issue. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

integrity Def: (adj.) the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles Ex: atticus was considered to be a man of integrity. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

reinforce Def: (v.) strengthen or support Ex: I sought to reinforce my position. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

afflicted Def: (adj.) suffering, distressed, or impaired Ex: He was afflicted with ringworm. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

confined Def: (adj.) restricted; cramped Ex: Mrs. Dubose was confined to a wheelchair. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

unanimous Def: (adj.) in complete agreement Ex: it was a unanimous vote. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.

tedious Def: (adj.) boring; unpleasant Ex: watching paint dry seems tedious. OYO: Now write your own sentence using this term.