HO English Night 2 Vocab

Irrevocable

(adj) impossible to change. “Once Alexa bought the ticket, it was irrevocable.”

Pious

(adj) religious or faithful. “Elie if more pious than his dad.”

Imperative

(adj) necessary or essential. “It’s imperative that you study for the math final.”

Elude

(verb) to avoid or escape. “He was able to elude the bank before the cops showed up.”

Altruistic

(adj) unselfish; devoted to helping others. “The nurses are altruistic when they help take care of the sick and elderly.”

Wizened

(adj) aged, wrinkled, or lacking vitality. “As the years go by, I see my mom developing a wizened face.”

Meek

(adj) lacking strength, spirit or courage. “The sight of the sick patients having meek spirits makes me very upset.”

Dissipate

(verb) to cause to move widely apart or split up. “The rain dissipated when the sun came out.”

Benediction

(noun) a blessing for goodness and wellbeing. “The priest raised his hands in a gesture of benediction over the newlyweds.”

Veritable

(adj) true, authentic or real. “The defense attorney presented veritable proof that completely cleared her client's name."

Delude

(verb) to mislead or trick. “He was completely deluded by her lies and gave her his life savings."