Knowsys Vocabulary Group 23
Group: _ addict aˈ dikt NHEALTH a person who is slavishly devoted to something else As an admitted addict, Allen knew he did not have the will power and self control to stop smoking cigarettes all my himself. addiction, addictive 7 th
Group: _ epidemic e pə deˈ mik N HEALTH something contagious or that affects a large number of individuals within a region at the same time Every winter there is a flu epidemic, affecting thousands of people in our region. 7th
Group: impunity im pyüˈ nə tē NHEALTH exemption from harm or punishment Many teenagers seem to think they have impunity so nothing and no one can ever truly harm them.
Group: _ plague plāg N HEALTH 1) A widespread disease that results in many deaths or 2) a widespread evil In the Middle Ages, the bubonic plaque, known as the Black Death, killed millions of people around the world. 7 th
Group: _ toxic täkˈ sik AHEALTH poisonous The toxic waste from the plant seeped into the underground water system and contaminated the drinking water. 7th
Group: unscathed un skāthdˈ AHEALTH Not harmed or injured Amazingly, the woman survived the terrible accident unscathes; she did not even get a single scratch! scathing 7 th
Group: kindle kinˈ dəl V NATURE 1)to light, 2) to start, or 3) to stir up The movie trailer kindled the public’s interest in the film and produced buzz about the film long before it ever premiered. kindling 7 th
Group: omen ōˈ mən N NATURE A sign of something good or bad about to happen Surprisingly, rain on one’s weddng day is said to be an omen of a long and happy marriage. ominous 7th
Group: _ orbit orˈ bit V NATURE to circle The earth orbits the sun once every days. orbital 7th
Group: smolder smōlˈ dər V NATURE To burn slowly and without flame Sam failed to put the campfire out fully; as a result, the fire smoldered until some dry leaves fell on it and burst into flames. smoulder 7th
Group: sphere sfir N NATURE 1) a rounded body in the shape of a globe or 2) a particular social arena Sally’s social sphere is small because she does not make the effort to get to know other people. spherical 7th
Study!! Your Group 23 quiz is Friday, May 3 rd.