Mr Brunghardt vocab #2

admonition

a firm warning, piece of advice, or mild reprimand given to correct someones behavior

The strict _______ from her basketball coach made her realize how critical it was to show up to practice on time

admonition

lacerations

a jagged or torn wound in the skin or soft tissue, typically caused by blunt force trauma or a tearing mechanism

The paramedic quickly cleaned and bandaged the small ________ on the runners knees after she tripped on the rocky trail

lacerations

atrophy

the partial or complete wasting away, shrinking, or loss of strength of a body part, tissue, or organ

Over time, disuse will cause muscles to ______ and lose their strength

atrophy

blackish

somewhat black or very dark in color

As the storm rolled in, the afternoon sky turned heavy, ______ purple

blackish

crux

the most important, central, or decisive point of an issue, argument, or problem

The ___ of the problem was that no one had double checked the event date before booking the venye

crux

Diversion

the act of turning something away from its original course, purpose, or use

The heavy traffic forced a sudden _____, sending drivers down scenic back roads to bypass the highway construction

diversion

Grotesque

something that is very strange, unnatural, or ugly in a way that is bizarre or frighting

The ancient gargoyle carved into the cathedral roof had a ______ face that seemed to stare down at the street below

grotesque

Hedonistic

A lifestyle, action, or person devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence

Despite knowing he had a major exam the next morning, Liam spent the entire weekend indulging in a _______ marathon of video games, pizza, and late-night movies.

hedonistic

Moribund

being in a dying state, near death, or coming to and end

The once-thriving video rental store stood as a ______ reminder of how quickly streaming services had taken over the entertainment industry.

moribund

Parsonage

A residential house provided by a church for its pastor or minister to live in

The local church built a lovely new _______ right next door for the minister and their family to live in.

parsonage