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WTG Lesson 8

Terms in this set (15)

antidote
1. a substance or treatment given to oppose the effects of poison
- When he was bitten by the snake, he needed an antidote for the poisoness venom.
2. something that works to correct or cure a bad or evil condition
- Sports is always a great antidote to keep me happy and healthy.
bedlam
great confusion and disorder
- When the teacher came back to the classroom after her break, it was complete bedlam in the room.
designate
1. to show by a mark, sign or symbol
- Green on the globe designates land.
2. to call by a certain name, term, or title
- The word 'boss' designates the person who is in charge.
3. to select or appoint for a certain purpose or duty; to appoint
- The teacher appointed someone to be in charge when she left the classroom.
ethical
relating to what is right or wrong in behavior; agreeing with the rules of society or of a particular group; moral
- She had also been ethical, she never broke a rule or lied.
extensive
large in area, amount, effect, influence, and so on
- The extensive building made everything by it look like a bug.
indispensable
absolutely necessary; essential
- Food is indispensable in every living things life.
medieval
like or having to do with the Middle Ages, the time from about A.D 500- 1500
- Knights and kings and queens all started in medieval times.
oust
to force to leave; to drive out
- They had a vote to oust him off of the team since he never showed up to practice.
preposterous
so against truth, reason, or common sense as to be ridiculous
- Her preposterous idea was to turn all of the school uniforms pink.
seep
to leak, drip, or flow out slowly; to ooze
- The storm was so bad that we all hoped the water wouldn't deep into the basement.
spunk
courage, enthusiasm, and determination
- Her spunk overcame her sprained arm during baseball season.
succumb
1. to give in under pressure or force; to yield; often used with 'to'
- She succumbed to the smell of the cookies.
2. to die
- Sadly, millions of people succumb from hunger.
vanity
extreme concern with, or pride in, one's appearance, abilities, possessions, and so on
- His vanity made him think that everyone everywhere noticed him.
vigilant
staying watchful for danger or trouble; alert
- The guards had to be vigilant to watch over the castle.
witticism
a clever and amusing remark
- He always came up with witticisms, no matter what the subject during class which made everyone laugh.
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