Vocab power plus lesson 11

Desiccated

(adj) dried up

when she opened the old scrap book a ——— rose fell to the floor

Cessation

Noun) a stopping, a discontinuity

There was a ——— in the battle, but everyone knew that the shooting would begin

Juxtapose

Verb to place side by side for comparison

to better understand your options ——- the good things with the bad

syn: measure; examine

Elixir

a supposed remedy for all ailments

The old woman has a secret ——- that she claimed would cure a cold in a day

syn: medicine; remedy ; panacea

Scintillate

verb: to sparkle to twinkle; to sparkle intellectually

The lights —— throughout the otherwise drab room

Epitome

Noun-a typical example

As she attended to the comfort of her guests, she was the ——— of southern hospitality

syn: embodiment; archetype

legerdemain

noun - sleight of hand; deception

the magician’s act was an extraordinary feat of ————.

Lachrymose

Adj- tearful, weepy

It was time for Debbie to get over her————- behavior and start smiling again

garulous

adj- talkative

We didnt think that the ——— salesman would ever leave

syn:loqaucious; verbose

Fetish

noun- an object that receives respect or devotion

The totem pole was a —— of the tribe

Syn: charm; talisman

Fissure

Noun- an opening; groove; a split

The earthquake created ——— that swallowed cars and buildings

Languid

adj- sluggish; drooping from weakness

The hot summer day made everyone ———.

syn: listless; feeble; drooping

defile

verb- to pollute; to corrupt

The oil spill ——- the entire bay

Libertime

noun- one who lead an immoral life

He pretended to be righteous during the day; but he was ——- at night.

syn: hedonist; gluttton; epicurean