Vocabulary Group 11

sinister si nus tur Agood/bad Evil or disastrous The criminal’s sinister plan was discovered by the hero.

discreet di skreet Agood/bad Modest or careful In the store, the surveillance cameras are very discreet.

convenient kun veen yunt Agood/bad Comfortable, suitable, or nearby The hotel was in a very convenient location close to the city.

beneficial be nuh fi shul Agood/bad helpful Math tutoring has been very beneficial for me; my grades are improving.

appropriate uh pro pre ut Agood/bad Fitting or suitable Do not ask your questions now, wait for the appropriate time at the end of the lesson.

unruly un roo lee Abother Not easy to rule, manage, or control Mrs. Hall’s first period class is unruly because so many kids misbehave.

gripe grip vbother To grumble and complain The students always gripe about having too much homework.

aggravate a gruh vate Vbother 1) To make worse or 2) to annoy The child’s constant scratching aggravated the rash making it itch even worse.