1. Unit One Knowsys Vocabulary
Unit Theme: Bad

2. (n.) an act of great cruelty and wickedness 9/11 is one of the greatest atrocities of the 21st century.
atrocity

3. (a. ) 1. having terrible consequences 2
(a.) 1. having terrible consequences 2. urgent or desperate The superhero saved the earth from the dire predicament that threatened to destroy it.
dire

4. (a.) deliberately offensive and shocking The flagrant statement the news anchor made had everyone in shock for days.
flagrant

5. (a.) story, harsh, or unmerciful The inclement weather in the northern United States during the winter drives many people to the more pleasant weather on the Gulf Coast.
inclement

6. irksome (a.) annoying and tedious
The irksome task of cleaning the bathroom always annoyed Irma.
irksome

7. (a.) producing harm or evil With all the bad things happening to her, Melody was sure there was a malevolent spirit haunting her.
malevolent

8. (a.) dependent or uncertain premises The jungle tour guide tried to avoid precarious situations by sticking to the well-known path.
precarious

9. (n.) a retaliation for an injury The judicial system was created in order to prevent individuals from exacting reprisals whenever they are injured by others.
reprisal

10. (a.) bordering on being indecent or improper In Victorian England, it was considered risqué for a woman to show a bare ankle in public.
risqué

11. (a.) inappropriate or improper John and Bill began an unseemly argument at the reception dinner.

12. (a.) deserving contempt or scorn The man was arrested for the despicable treatment of his cat.

13. (a.) not bringing about the desired result My attempts at breaking the boulder with my small hammer were ineffectual.
ineffectual