1. Lesson 8 Vocabulary

2. 1. scullery- a small room next to the kitchen
Even though we have a scullery in our kitchen, we do not use it often.
2. ensconced- to place or settle comfortably, snugly
Santa Claus was ensconced in the armchair waiting for the first child to arrive.

3. 3. paddock-a small enclosed field where horses are kept
The family kept the horses in a paddock on the farm.
4. abolished- to do away with completely; to put an end to
The dress code was reinstated after being abolished two years before.

4. 5. resolution- having a fixed firm purpose, determined
Mary made a resolution to do all of her homework and study more.
6. apathy- lack of emotion or interest
Prosecutors were concerned by his lack of apathy in committing the murder.

5. 7. ignominious- shameful; dishonorable Because he divorced his wife and later married her sister, Mark has an ignominious reputation among the townspeople. 8. vengeance- revenge (with great force) When Todd did not get the justice he thought he deserved in court, he got his vengeance by shooting his attacker.

6. 9. irrepressible- impossible to restrain or control
Jason could not control his irrepressible anger.
10. maxim- a concisely expressed principal or rule of conduct
Treating others how I want to be treated is a variation of a maxim I learned as a child.

7. 11. cryptic- having a hidden or unclear meaning
The teacher’s scribbles on the edges of my research paper were cryptic and hard to read. (Ms. Cook )
12. parasitical-living at the expense of others
Freshwater leeches are parasitical in nature, feeding off the blood of fish.

8. 13. acute- severe, sharp
Jake was diagnosed with acute appendicitis.
14. blithely- showing a cheerful disposition; carefree
They blithely carried on chatting, ignoring the customers who were waiting to be served.

9. 15. faction- a group of persons acting together for a common goal.
When the country’s ruling faction started killing off its political rivals, people started to protest outside the capitol building.
16. pretext- a false reason; an excuse
Amy’s pretext for being late to work involves a sick child he does not have.

10. 17. articulate- expressing oneself easily and clearly
The baby is beginning to form articulate words and phrases.
18. restive- restless; uneasy; hard to manage
By 2:55, all of the students had become restive.

11. 19. vivacious-full of life; spirited
The outgoing, vivacious girl became a famous actress.
20. frothing-white bubbles, foam
The sick animal was frothing at the mouth.