1. Advancing Vocabulary Skills Third Edition (Chapter 17)
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2. Word: exhort Definition: to urge with argument
or strong advice; plead earnestly
Part of Speech: verb
Link: argument
Derivatives: exhorts,
exhorted, exhorting
Sentence: He tried to exhort the bag away from him with a huge argument to distract him.

3. Word: flamboyant Definition: very showy; strikingly bold
Part of Speech: adjective
Link: ostrich
Derivative: flamboyantly
Sentence: The ostrich was so flamboyant when he put his wings up to show off.

4. Word: foible Definition: a minor weakness
or character flaw; a minor fault
in behavior
Part of Speech: noun
Link: sword guild
Derivative: foibles
Sentence: The sword guild thrives on foibles, minor weaknesses, to take advantage of their opponents. A foible is also a part of the sword between the middle and the point.

5. Word: innocuous Definition: harmless; inoffensive
Part of Speech: adjective
Link: innocuous,
harmless dog
Derivatives: innocuously,
innocuousness
Sentence: Goldie my innocuous, harmless dog looks so peaceful here with the flowers around her head.

6. Word: magnanimous Definition: noble in mind and
spirit; especially generous in
forgiving
Part of Speech: adjective
Link: extremely
generous
Derivatives: magnanimously,
magnanimousness
Sentence: The football player used his status in a magnanimous way. He was extremely generous in donating his extra time to working with the orphanages.

7. Word: masochist Definition: a person who gains
satisfaction from suffering
physical or psychological
pain
Part of Speech: noun
Link: Houdini:
magician or
masochist?
Derivative: masochists
Sentence: Was Houdini a magician or a masochist? Did he just enjoy inflicting pain on himself, or what?

8. Word: meticulous Definition: extremely careful
and exact; showing great
attention to details
Part of Speech: adjective
Link: meticulous
housekeepers
Derivatives: meticulously,
meticulousness
Sentence: The meticulous housekeepers had to get every speck of dust or they could not relax and enjoy the day.

9. Word: rancor Definition: intense hatred or
ill will; long-lasting resentment
Part of Speech: noun
Link: ill will
Derivative:
Sentence: The rancor between the Capulets and the Montagues resulted in the death of their children: Romeo and Juliet. There had been ill-will in their families for as long as anyone could remember.

10. Word: recrimination Definition: an accusation made
in response to an accuser;
countercharge
Part of Speech: noun
Derivative: recriminations
Link: responsive
accusation
Sentence: Igor made a responsive accusation when he gave Dr. Frankenstein the normal brain on Christmas morning. Dr. Frankenstein was filled with recrimination for the rude gift.

11. Word: repugnant Definition: offensive; distasteful; repulsive
Part of Speech: adjective
Derivative: repugnantly
Link: obnoxious grub
Sentence: On “Fear Factor” you never know what type of repugnant stunt or type of obnoxious grub they will make you eat!