Vocabulary Test

Astute

• Showing shrewdness and having the ability to notice and understand things clearly

• “She was an astute observer until it came to math class”

Capitulate

• To surrender often after negotiation of terms

• “Although the army was outnumbered, they refused to capitulate.”

Glean

• To gather information or materials bit by bit

• “Even though it was raining, the squirrel gleaned acorns from the grass.”

Envoy

• A person delegated to represent one government in its dealings with another. 

• “Although he speaks french, he is an envoy representing America”

Albeit

• Even though or although

• “He is good at art, albeit blind.”

Beseech

• To request urgently

• “Because it was hot, the child beseeched his mom for water.”

Deprecate

• To express disapproval

• “Because the class failed, the teacher deprecated the students for not studying for the test.”

Dubious

• Unsettled opinion; doubtful or uncertain

• “Although the plan seemed dubious, the kids tried it anyway.”

Recourse

• Source of help or protection

• “The house provided recourse for the family because it was storming.”

Bereft

• Deprived or robbed or possession or use of something

• “Because it rained, the boy was bereft of his chance to play outside.”