1. VOCABULARY LIST #8

2. Definition tendency or preference Sentence Much against his inclination, he was forced to resign. Examples inclination to sing Inclination to improve 1. inclination

3. Definition having to do with local or city government Sentence We golfed in a tournament the municipal golf course last weekend. Examples municipal building municipal swimming pool 2. municipal

4. Definition piece of machinery or equipment Sentence The firefighter prepared his safety apparatus for the next call. Examples playground apparatus scuba diving apparatus 3. apparatus

5. Definition wide view Sentence The panorama comprises a series of photographs taken over a short period of time. Examples a mountain panorama panorama of Chinese history 4. panorama

6. Definition great misfortune Sentence The city of Gaza was shaken by a calamity unparalleled in its history. Examples a serious calamity sudden calamity 5. calamity

7. Definition make fun of Sentence She ridiculed the seriousness of his expression. Examples to ridicule clumsiness ridicule a joke 6. ridicule

8. Definition hot and moist Sentence The tornado came after a sultry day and was preceded by some lightening and hail. Examples sultry summer day sultry sauna 7. sultry

9. Definition lose, give up Sentence Some people forfeit the right to be taken seriously. Examples forfeit a game forfeit a payment 8. forfeit

10. Definition one’s fate or fortune Sentence Many believe that humanity’s destiny lies with the stars. Examples predict a destiny school’s destiny 9. destiny

11. Definition pleasant and agreeable Sentence The students presented guests with an amiable greeting upon their arrival. Examples amiable friend amiable gathering 10. amiable

12. Definition betrayal of one’s country Sentence Seventy opposition leaders were charged with treason. Examples hanged for treason 11. treason

13. Definition swing around or rotate Sentence Marines swivel around and walk backwards every ten steps or so. Examples a swivel chair a swivel shelf 12. swivel

14. Definition disturbance, violent movement Sentence Between classes, there is often much commotion in the hallway. Examples a noisy commotion commotion on the street 13. commotion

15. Definition poisonous Sentence Some indoor plants are known to be toxic to dogs. Examples the toxic spray toxic chemical 14. toxic

16. Definition eat very hungrily Sentence Fire devoured the old museum. Examples devour your lunch devour minds 15. devour

17. Definition list of ancestors for an animal or person Sentence To keep the pedigree line pure, importing of horses is banned. Examples dog with a pedigree pedigree of a word 16. pedigree

18. Definition customary Sentence The couple have planned a traditional wedding. Examples traditional reunion traditional Christmas 17. traditional

19. Definition exclusive control Sentence The courts could no longer be used to enforce the company’s monopoly. Examples business monopoly land monopoly 18. monopoly

20. Definition govern or rule harshly Sentence The harder you fight to oppress, the more you will fail. Examples oppress minorities oppress citizens 19. oppress

21. Definition rude, sassy Sentence The student was kept late for impudent behavior. Examples impudent answer impudent cashier 20. impudent

22. Definition ability to move or be moved Sentence Heavy scar tissue could limit the mobility of his legs. Examples people with mobility city with mobility 21. mobility