Vocabulary D Unit 1

The librarian had to admonish the noisy students several times before they would settle down. Verb: to caution or advise against something; to scold mildly; to remind of a duty Syn: reprimand

Ancient caravans passing through desolate areas were sometimes attacked by brigands. Syn: outlaw Noun: a bandit, robber, highwayman

Under certain circumstances, the US government has the right to commandeer private property. Verb: to seize for military or official use Sy Syn: expropriate

The bus was filled to capacity with holiday shoppers carrying large and cumbersome packages. Adj: clumsy, hard to handle; slow-moving Syn: ponderous, difficult

During the crisis the president found himself caught in a painful dilemma. Noun: a difficult or perplexing situation or problem Syn: predicament, quandary

Time had effaced almost all the signs of the struggle that took place on that famous battlefield. Verb: to wipe out; to keep oneself from being noticed Syn: blot out, expunge

My genetic makeup seems to predispose me to colds and sore throats. Verb: to incline to beforehand Syn: tending to, liable to

Severe illness forced me to relinquish my role in the school play. Verb: to let go, give up Syn: surrender

Manufacturers who make spurious claims for their products may face fines or lawsuits. Adj: not genuine, not true, not valid Syn: fraudulent, bogus

Sometimes the unbridled enthusiasm of sports fans can get out of control. Adj: uncontrolled, lacking in restraint Syn: unrestrained