Mrs. Fitz Vocab Week 6

The online user was anonymous. My mom told me to browse the library for interesting books. The villain in the play tried to dupe the hero out of his money. The social network was looking to hire a creative person with a dynamic personality. The team of doctors and researchers worked tirelessly to eradicate the disease. Nothing could frustrate our plans to storm the fort. Millions of poor people face the grim prospect of hunger. The young performer stole the show with her inimitable charm. The boards and cinder blocks are only a makeshift until the bookcase arrives. During times of economic hardship, many people have only a marginal standard of living. Curiosity about the pending trial builds with each day. The doctor was quick to prescribe complete bed rest. The critics saw a preview of the new movie. Some famous authors are prominent figures in society. My parents stayed at a quaint old inn in Stowe, Vermont. The attorney called the reluctant witness to the stand. When the factory closed and other work was scarce, many people were forced to scrimp. The unsuspecting spy was caught in a snare set by the other side. The voters had the utmost regard for her ability as a leader. History is filled with examples of violent rulers taking vengeance on their enemies.

anonymous

unnamed, without the name of the person involved (writer, composer, etc.); unknown; lacking individuality or character

browse

to nibble, graze; to read casually; to window-shop

dupe

a person easily tricked or deceived; to deceive

dynamic

active, energetic, forceful

eradicate

to root out, get rid of, destroy completely

frustrate

to prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; to cause feelings of discouragement

grim

stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruel

inimitable

not capable of being copied or imitated

makeshift

a temporary substitute for something else; crude, flimsy, or temporary

marginal

in, at, or near the edge or margin; only barely good, large, or important enough for the purpose

pending

waiting to be settled; until

prescribe

to order as a rule or course to be followed; to order for medical purposes

preview

something seen in advance; to view beforehand

prominent

standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known

quaint

odd or old-fashioned in a pleasing way; clever, ingenious; skillfully made

reluctant

unwilling, holding back

scrimp

to handle very economically or stingily; to supply in a way that is small, short, or scanty

snare

to trap, catch; a trap or entanglement

utmost

greatest, highest, farthest; the extreme limit

vengeance

punishment in return for an injury or a wrong; unusual force or violence