Days 1 & 2 Vocabulary week 9
IMPRESARIO Part of Speech: Noun Definition: One who presents a cultural series, organizer, show producer Sentence: Shakespeare was the impresario of the Globe Theater.
EXTORTION Part of Speech: Noun Definition: Getting money by threats Sentence: He was found guilty of extortion and faces 20 years in prison.
ADVERSE Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Unfavorable, harmful Sentence: Drinking too much caffeine may cause the adverse effect of sleep loss.
ASSET Part of Speech: Noun Definition: a valuable thing to have Sentence: Her flexibility was an asset in the dance competition.
BIGOT Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A narrow-minded, prejudiced person Sentence: Because Sally is very narrow-minded, many considered her to be a bigot.
BLATANT Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Disagreeably loud, very showy Sentence: Many celebrities express themselves with blatant styles of dress.
ENTOURAGE Part of Speech: Noun Definition: Group of attendants Sentence: A large entourage followed Prince William and Catherine on their wedding day.
Virulent Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Full of hate, harmful Sentence: Aids is a virulent virus.
VENOM Part of Speech: Noun Definition: Poison, spite, malice or words that are harmful or malicious Sentence: The venomous gossip ruined her reputation.
SPEW Part of Speech: Verb Definition: Throw up, vomit, spit out, eject Sentence: The monster breathed fire and spewed poisonous gas at the people.
IDIOM: TO SPILL THE BEANS Meaning: To give away a secret Don’t tell him about the surprise party; he will spill the beans.
IDIOM: To Keep a Stiff Upper Lip Meaning: To be courageous in the face of trouble She kept a stiff upper lip when her parents told her they were getting a divorce.