Vocabulary Words World Literature Night Week 6

Reprieve To kids, snow days are wonderful events because they allow them a reprieve from school.

Reprieve Definition: n.—a relief from harm or discomfort; cancellation or postponement of a punishment Synonyms: respite, pardon Antonyms: continuation

Notorious Unfortunately, one of the country’s most notorious criminals is up for parole next week.

Notorious Definition: adj.—famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed Synonyms: infamous, ill-famed Antonyms: unknown

Emaciated Because the puppy had been neglected for weeks, it was now so emaciated that its bones were visible through its skin. totter

Emaciated Definition: n—abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food. Synonyms: gaunt, thin, scrawny Antonyms: fat

Wallow Ever since April lost her job, she has done nothing but wallow in self-pity.

Wallow Definition: v.—to indulge in an unrestrained way Synonym: bask, enjoy, luxuriate Antonym: ignore, neglect

Crucible Boot camp is a crucible for new recruits in the military.

Crucible Definition: n.—a difficult trial or test Synonyms: ordeal, trial, suffering Antonyms: n/a

Verge Illegal poaching has brought tigers to the verge of extinction.

Verge Definition: n.—an extreme limit beyond which something specified will happen Synonyms: threshold, brink, edge Antonyms: center, interior

Sage When young Jedi have questions, they often seek advice from their sage, Yoda.

Sage Definition: n.— a profoundly wise person Synonyms: mentor, scholar, mahatma Antonyms: student, amateur

Incentive Bonus payments provide many employees an incentive to work harder.

Incentive Definition: n.—a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something Synonyms: enticement, stimulus Antonyms: discouragement, hinderance

Inflection When Henry’s inflection kept changing during his speech, we knew he was nervous.

Inflection Definition: n.—an alteration in tone or pitch Synonyms: pronunciation, timbre Antonyms: monotone

Delude Although Mary has no vocal talent, her parents have allowed her to delude herself into believing she is a great singer.

Delude Definition: v.—to be dishonest with; to mislead Synonyms: deceive, fool, dupe Antonyms: be honest