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Vocabulary
List One

2. I don’t want to encumber my students with too much work.
(verb) – to burden or weigh down
I don’t want to encumber my students with too much work.

3. My grandmother’s anecdote about the burnt cookies is hysterical.
(noun) – a short narrative of an interesting, or amusing incident
My grandmother’s anecdote about the burnt cookies is hysterical.

4. The edict for cellphones in the classroom is ridiculous.
(noun) – an order made by a person or body or authority
The edict for cellphones in the classroom is ridiculous.

5. Morale (noun) – a sense of common purpose among a group
The morale in the building helps to build a positive vibe for everyone.

6. The university will revoke my scholarship if I cheat on this test.
(Verb) – To cancel or take back
The university will revoke my scholarship if I cheat on this test.

7. Edward has this delusion that he’s a hot-shot model, but he’s not.
(Noun) – A false belief that a person has that defies evidence
Edward has this delusion that he’s a hot-shot model, but he’s not.

8. The board members are going to unfurl the new curriculum today.
(verb) – to unroll or spread out
The board members are going to unfurl the new curriculum today.

9. My grandmother is in anguish over the robberies in her neighborhood.
(noun) – extreme pain or anxiety
My grandmother is in anguish over the robberies in her neighborhood.

10. Pillage (verb) – to rob or steal by force
The pirates are scoundrels; they pillage the sunken ships for treasure that’s not theirs!

11. The convoy brought us safely to the US Embassy.
(noun) – a protective escort
The convoy brought us safely to the US Embassy.