UNIT 4

Associated with or connected Affiliated Adjective Associated with or connected 1

“I would never be affiliated with someone who thinks that Pepsi is better than Coke.” 1

To learn or discover with certainty Ascertain Verb To learn or discover with certainty 2

“From your writing, I have ascertained that you like Pepsi more than Coke.” 2

To arrive at a new stage or level Attain Verb To arrive at a new stage or level 3

“I attained a new level of culture when I tried the Coke flight at the World of Coke in Orlando.” 3

To leave or give in a will after one’s death Bequeath Verb To leave or give in a will after one’s death 4

“If I knew the secret Coke recipe, I would bequeath it to you after I died so that you could continue making the excellence.” 4

Powerfully persuasive Cogent Adjective Powerfully persuasive 5

“After Josh’s particularly cogent speech, I decided I would try Pepsi after all.” 5

To come together to form a single product Converge Verb To come together to form a single product 6

“Everyone converged on the restroom to check on me after Josh made me try Pepsi.” 6

To move away from each other Disperse Verb To move away from each other 7

“After everyone checked on me in the bathroom, they quickly dispersed so as not to hear the sound of me returning my Pepsi to the world.” 7

The condition of being honored Esteem Noun The condition of being honored 8

“I never have before, nor do I now hold Pepsi in high esteem.” 8

Remove by erasing or crossing out Expunge Verb Remove by erasing or crossing out 9

“I hope that Coke knows I was only trying to be cordial in trying Pepsi and will expunge my guilt.” 9

Finite Adjective Bounded or limited 10

“I only have a finite number of sentences that I can make about Coke.” 10

Invulnerable Adjective Immune from attack 11

“My love for Coke is invulnerable to Pepsi’s sly ways.” 11

Wishing evil upon others Malevolent Adjective Wishing evil upon others 12

“My malevolent attitude continues for people who try to make me drink Pepsi.” 12

Cool or confident; unconcerned Nonchalant Adjective Cool or confident; unconcerned 13

“Trey nonchalantly brought up Pepsi in the conversation today.” 13

Omniscient Adjective All-knowing 14

“Because I’m not omniscient, I couldn’t know that he would trigger me by talking about it.” 14

An answer to all problems; a cure-all Panacea Noun An answer to all problems; a cure-all 15

“If Trey would stop talking about Pepsi, it would be a panacea to all of the world’s ills.” 15

Very attentive to details so as not to do wrong Scrupulous Adjective Very attentive to details so as not to do wrong 16

“If Brantley/Brayden were more scrupulous, he wouldn’t talk about Pepsi so much.” 16

To avoid responsibility; to keep out of sight Skulk Verb To avoid responsibility; to keep out of sight 17

“It’s like Pepsi is skulking in the shadows, waiting to ambush you.” 17

Supercilious Adjective Arrogant superiority 18

“Paige is so supercilious when she talks about Pepsi and degrades Coke 18

Beyond what is natural or normal Uncanny Adjective Beyond what is natural or normal 19

“I’ve never seen someone love Pepsi so much; it’s uncanny!” 19

Easily excused or forgiven Venial Adjective Easily excused or forgiven 20

“Your love of Pepsi is venial, so I’ll forgive you this time, but just remember that in the future.” 20