1. Word of the Day Set 7
Water for Elephants

2. Menagerie (Noun)
Definition: A place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
Sentence: The zoo has a menagerie of exotic animals.

3. Oblivious (Adjective)
Sentence: The couple acted oblivious to the mess their child made in the restaurant.
Definition: Not conscious of something, especially what is happening around you

4. Querulous (Adjective)
Definition: Often complaining, especially in a weak high voice.
Sentence: During the plane trip, a querulous lady did nothing but criticize the flight attendants.

5. Scrutiny (Adjective)
Sentence: Because politicians represent the people, they are always under a lot of scrutiny.
Definition: The careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it

6. Surreptitious (Adjective)
Definition: Done secretly, without anyone seeing or knowing.
Sentence: The dog has his surreptitious ways of stealing table scraps.

7. Sentence: The decrepit car refused to start.
Decrepit (Adjective)
Sentence: The decrepit car refused to start.
Definition: In very bad condition because of being old, or not having been cared for, or having been used a lot.

8. Conspicuous (Adjective)
Definition: Very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted.
Sentence: When Mark wore jeans to the formal party, he was very conspicuous.

9. Desultory (Adjective)
Sentence: After losing the big game, they could only give their opponents a desultory cheer.
Definition: Without a clear plan or purpose and showing little effort or interest.

10. Providence (Noun)
Definition: An influence that is not human in origin and is thought to control people's lives.