1. Verbal Advantage Unit 1.4

2. manifold—adj Dad can find manifold uses for duct tape. It’s nuts how many things he can do with it!

3. manifold—adj many and varied; having multiple forms

4. pliant—adj Palm trees don’t break easily in heavy storms due to the pliant nature of their trunks.

5. pliant—adj bending easily; flexible

6. retort—VERB “You is ugly,” the boy said. It took every ounce of strength within Alice not to stoop to his level and retort, “At least my speech is grammatically correct.”

7. retort—VERB To reply or answer in a biting or witty manner

8. retort—NOUN The political debate was filled with a slew of witty retorts between the candidates.

9. retort—NOUN A quick reply, especially one that turns the first speaker's words to his or her own disadvantage

10. obstinate—adj The obstinate teenager ignored school policies and therefore ended up being suspended.

11. obstinate—adj Stubborn; unwilling to yield in an argument or be persuaded

12. lacerate—verb Your cruel words have lacerated my heart. Chopping vegetables for dinner, I accidentally slipped and lacerated my finger tip.

13. lacerate—verb To rip, cut or tear something (physically or emotionally)

14. omnipotent—adj In feudal times, the king was an omnipotent man who could take away a life or grant freedom at his whim.

15. omnipotent—adj having absolute, unlimited power (usually used to describe a divine power)

16. unscrupulous—adj The serial killer was an unscrupulous man who did unspeakable things to his victims.

17. unscrupulous—adj having no conscience or morals; wicked

18. renaissance—noun After years of general disinterest in animation, popular culture is experiencing a renaissance of interest in the art form. Under the rule of Tyrone the Wicked, no one smiled, but the crowning of his brother, Marcus, initiated a renaissance of joy through the land.

19. renaissance—noun 1. A revival in the world of art and learning 2. A renewal of life, vigor, interest, etc.; rebirth; revival:

20. Renaissance—Proper Noun The humanistic revival of classical art, architecture, literature, and learning that originated in Italy in the 14th century and later spread throughout Europe. The period of this revival, roughly the 14th through the 16th century, marking the transition from medieval to modern times.

21. genesis-noun The genesis of high school is freshman year.

22. genesis—noun origin or beginning of something Note: The proper noun, Genesis, is the name of the first book of the Old Testament.

23. warrant—NOUN This warrant authorizes the police to arrest you.

24. a writing or document certifying or authorizing something, as a receipt, license, or commission warrant—NOUN

25. warrant—VERB A bad day does not warrant your speaking rudely to those who love you.

26. warrant—VERB to justify or give a reason