Shostak Unit 4 Picture Associations

Arduous[Arduous] Lifting the heavy boxes during the move was arduous work. Definition: (adj.) hard to do

Auspicious[Auspicious] The day Charlie found the golden ticket proved to be an auspicious occasion. Definition: (adj.) favorable; fortunate

Biased[Biased] Players often feel that referees are biased toward the home team. Definition: (adj.) favoring one side unjustifiably; prejudiced

Daunt[Daunt] The task of asking ones girlfriend to marry may daunt some individuals. Definition: (v.) to overcome with fear, intimidate; discourage

Fated[Fated] In the prologue, we learn that Romeo and Juliet are fated to fall in love and die. Definition: (adj.) determined in advance by destiny

Larceny[Larceny] Many homeowners install security systems to avoid falling victim to larceny. Definition: (n.) theft

Pompous[Pompous] The pompous man turned his nose up at the beggar and walked on. Definition: (adj.) overly self- important in speech or manner; excessively formal

Rectify[Rectify] Before submitting your essays, please be sure to rectify all spelling and grammar errors. Definition: (v.) to make right, correct

Reprieve[Reprieve] Students enjoy the reprieve granted by a snow day. The superintendent of schools reprieved students from school until power was restored. Definition: (n.) a temporary relief or delay; (v.) to grant a postponement

Revile[Revile] Members of the opposing political party continually revile the president in the media. Definition: (v.) to attack with words, call bad names