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1 Days 1 & 2 Vocabulary week 9

2 IMPRESARIO Part of Speech: Noun Definition: One who presents a cultural series, organizer, show producer Sentence: Shakespeare was the impresario of the Globe Theater.

3 EXTORTION Part of Speech: Noun Definition: Getting money by threats Sentence: He was found guilty of extortion and faces 20 years in prison.

4 ADVERSE Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Unfavorable, harmful Sentence: Drinking too much caffeine may cause the adverse effect of sleep loss.

5 ASSET Part of Speech: Noun Definition: a valuable thing to have Sentence: Her flexibility was an asset in the dance competition.

6 BIGOT Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A narrow-minded, prejudiced person Sentence: Because Sally is very narrow-minded, many considered her to be a bigot.

7 BLATANT Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Disagreeably loud, very showy Sentence: Many celebrities express themselves with blatant styles of dress.

8 ENTOURAGE Part of Speech: Noun Definition: Group of attendants Sentence: A large entourage followed Prince William and Catherine on their wedding day.

9 Virulent Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Full of hate, harmful Sentence: Aids is a virulent virus.

10 VENOM Part of Speech: Noun Definition: Poison, spite, malice or words that are harmful or malicious Sentence: The venomous gossip ruined her reputation.

11 SPEW Part of Speech: Verb Definition: Throw up, vomit, spit out, eject Sentence: The monster breathed fire and spewed poisonous gas at the people.

12 IDIOM: TO SPILL THE BEANS
Meaning: To give away a secret Don’t tell him about the surprise party; he will spill the beans.

13 IDIOM: To Keep a Stiff Upper Lip
Meaning: To be courageous in the face of trouble She kept a stiff upper lip when her parents told her they were getting a divorce.

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