vocab for English test
Presage | Noun/Verb | A sign or warning of a future event; to foreshadow | The dark clouds were seen as a presage of an incoming storm. |
Rouse | Verb | To awaken; to stir up or excite | The loud noise didn't rouse the sleeping dog. |
Feign | Verb | To pretend; to fake | She feigned illness to avoid going to school. |
Unwieldy | Adjective | Difficult to handle or manage because of size or complexity | The antique furniture was beautiful but unwieldy to move. |
Loathsome | Adjective | Causing feelings of disgust or hatred | The prisoner's crimes were so loathsome that they shocked the entire community. |
Confound | Verb | To cause confusion or surprise by acting against expectations | The magician's tricks often confound his audience. |
Transgression | Noun | An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct | His transgression of the company's policies led to his dismissal. |
Perverse | Adjective | Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way | His perverse sense of humor often offended those around him. |
Entreat | Verb | To earnestly request or ask for something | She entreated him to reconsider his decision. |
Rancor | Noun | Bitter resentment or ill will; deep-seated animosity | Despite their past disagreements, there was no rancor between them now. |
Chide | Verb | To scold or rebuke mildly; to express disapproval | She chided her son for not completing his homework on time. |
Fickle | Adjective | Likely to change frequently, especially in opinions or affections | Her fickle nature made it hard to predict her reactions. |
Purged | Verb | To get rid of whatever is impure or undesirable; cleanse | The company purged all outdated files from its database. |
After the purge of the pump,as epic head quarters exhaled a sigh of relief, the Fortnite community distinguished all the anger within them, which caused epic games to be in Betwix, not knowing what to do.
The rousing speech the valedictorian delivered woke the students' hearts, inspiring them to action.
michael had to feign that he understood the vocabulary words during Ms. Laquinta’s class, causing him to hide his true emotions behind a fake face.
The unwieldy mobility made it difficult to navigate through the Fortnite map causing frustration for all players.
The loathsome creature slithered through the shadows, leaving a trail of fear in its presence.
The complex calculus equations seemed to confound even the most profound students leading to confusion in the students’ minds.
His repeated transgressions against the law eventually caught up with him, resulting in a long prison sentence.
She humbly entreated the council for mercy, hoping they would consider her plea with compassion.
The rancor between the montagues and Capulets has kept the viewers curious since the start of the novel because of all the hatred and resentment.
The teacher had to chide the students for their lack of respect, reminding them of the importance of discipline.
Her fickle nature made it hard for him to predict her moods, keeping him on edge in their relationship.
Presage | Noun/Verb | A sign or warning of a future event; to foreshadow | The dark clouds were seen as a presage of an incoming storm. |
Rouse | Verb | To awaken; to stir up or excite | The loud noise didn't rouse the sleeping dog. |
Feign | Verb | To pretend; to fake | She feigned illness to avoid going to school. |
Unwieldy | Adjective | Difficult to handle or manage because of size or complexity | The antique furniture was beautiful but unwieldy to move. |
Loathsome | Adjective | Causing feelings of disgust or hatred | The prisoner's crimes were so loathsome that they shocked the entire community. |
Confound | Verb | To cause confusion or surprise by acting against expectations | The magician's tricks often confound his audience. |
Transgression | Noun | An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct | His transgression of the company's policies led to his dismissal. |
Perverse | Adjective | Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way | His perverse sense of humor often offended those around him. |
Entreat | Verb | To earnestly request or ask for something | She entreated him to reconsider his decision. |
Rancor | Noun | Bitter resentment or ill will; deep-seated animosity | Despite their past disagreements, there was no rancor between them now. |
Chide | Verb | To scold or rebuke mildly; to express disapproval | She chided her son for not completing his homework on time. |
Fickle | Adjective | Likely to change frequently, especially in opinions or affections | Her fickle nature made it hard to predict her reactions. |
Purged | Verb | To get rid of whatever is impure or undesirable; cleanse | The company purged all outdated files from its database. |
After the purge of the pump,as epic head quarters exhaled a sigh of relief, the Fortnite community distinguished all the anger within them, which caused epic games to be in Betwix, not knowing what to do.
The rousing speech the valedictorian delivered woke the students' hearts, inspiring them to action.
michael had to feign that he understood the vocabulary words during Ms. Laquinta’s class, causing him to hide his true emotions behind a fake face.
The unwieldy mobility made it difficult to navigate through the Fortnite map causing frustration for all players.
The loathsome creature slithered through the shadows, leaving a trail of fear in its presence.
The complex calculus equations seemed to confound even the most profound students leading to confusion in the students’ minds.
His repeated transgressions against the law eventually caught up with him, resulting in a long prison sentence.
She humbly entreated the council for mercy, hoping they would consider her plea with compassion.
The rancor between the montagues and Capulets has kept the viewers curious since the start of the novel because of all the hatred and resentment.
The teacher had to chide the students for their lack of respect, reminding them of the importance of discipline.
Her fickle nature made it hard for him to predict her moods, keeping him on edge in their relationship.
