VOCABULARY IN A FLASH 5

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EIKEN GRADE 1
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Although the terrorist is in hiding, he recently held a press conference where he gave a TIRADE about his enemies. a long and angry speech
Before Sarah gives a speech, she always drinks a shot of whiskey to QUELL her nerves. to calm or reduce
She knew ZILCH about camping, so when she was asked to help put up the tent she fumbled with the poles. zero or nothing
A few years ago, the queen celebrated her fifty-year REIGN as the monarch of her country. the timespan during which an individual or government is in power
During a criminal investigation, detectives typically question the OUTLIER because they’re seen as reclusive, lonely, and likely hold a grudge. an outsider
Since food provisions were in SCANT supply, we could only eat once a day. a tiny amount
Rick said this CONDESCENDING remark at work today: "I'm better than all of you!" showing that you are more important than others
According to the records, the GIRTH of Sylvia’s waist was the smallest in the state at only eighteen inches. the distance measured around an object
According to the HELIOCENTRIC theory, the sun is the center of everything in the universe. relating to the sun as the center of the universe
In the ocean, the whale is considered a LEVIATHAN because of its tremendous size. a person or thing that is humongous
Some scientists suggest that because we share similar DNA, the human’s closest PROGENITOR is the chimpanzee. any of a person's direct ancestors; an ancestral form of a species
The smell was completely REPUGNANT to the pregnant woman. repulsive or offensive
Because Daniel did not MASTICATE his food well, he almost choked on a piece of chicken. to chomp with teeth; chew
Your mouth is an ORIFICE through which food and beverages travel into your body. an opening or cavity through which things move
The SPRY old woman runs three miles every morning. full of energy and get-up-and-go
The drug supplement will undergo an independent ASSAY to find out whether or not it actually accomplishes what it claims to do. a test or assessment on something to determine what it contains
There is BEDLAM in the downtown area because all the traffic lights are down. a condition of chaos
In hopes of receiving a BEVY of presents, Hank invited a lot of people to his birthday party. a sizable group of things or individuals
If you believe money is the PANACEA for all difficulties, you will be shocked to learn you cannot purchase happiness with cash. something that will make everything about a situation better
When Mitch learned his fiancée had a dalliance with another man, he cancelled the wedding. a relationship, usually romantic or sexual, that is taken lightly
Seeing an EVOCATIVE picture of my mother brought back fond memories of our last days together. bringing something to mind
When the scientist created the antibiotic, he had no idea how PIVOTAL his creation would become to the world of medicine. of crucial significance
The bully tried to COERCE the small kids into giving him their lunch money. to make someone do something by using force or threats
While the inventor was a tad upset about the INAUSPICIOUS testing of his project, he was smart enough to realize the failed trial was a learning event. unlucky; not likely to be successful
Marc’s ANTERIOR teeth are yellow, although his molars are pearly white. nearer the front
In the racist’s MYOPIC mind, no other race is equal to the white race in terms of superiority. particularly biased in one direction
When my father was wooing my mother, he would DOTE on her by writing her love poems. to be excessively fond of
My grandfather was considered a very influential and wealthy oil MAGNATE. a wealthy and influential business person
As the president’s chief adviser, Richard is PRIVY to many of the executive officer’s deepest thoughts. allowed to share in confidential information
Although the rookie fireman was nervous and scared, he displayed VALOR by rescuing the old man from the fire. courage in the presence of danger
Eric’s family has a high INCIDENCE of death due to their genetic coding. the number of times something happens, usually of something bad
On a sunny side egg, the yolk is bordered by a white PERIPHERY. the area that borders a thing or place; external boundary
She was determined not to be put down or PATRONIZED. to give money or support to someone or something; treat like a child or condescendingly
VIVACIOUS actresses typically get picked for comedic roles where the characters are very active by running around. to be bubbly and energetic
Many people view the sighting of a black cat as a bad OMEN. a sign something is going to occur
n the grand scheme of things, so many of our problems are actually quite INFINITESIMAL, and you shouldn’t waste the energy worrying about them. very small
If Katie had the benefit of HINDSIGHT to perform a background check on her maid, her house would not have been robbed. knowledge that is gained after an event has happened
Rather than BEMOAN his poor luck, Josh decided to look on the positive side of things. to express displeasure
Although he came from a poor family, Charles always acted BOURGEOIS when he was out with his friends. characteristic of the social middle class or relating to one who likes to put on airs
Someone who has Tourette syndrome is considered INCONTINENT because they have little to no control over repeated words or sudden movements. inability to control ones actions or hold back from something desired
It is unsafe to smoke a cigarette while at a gas station because gasoline is extremely COMBUSTIBLE and could explode. something that is susceptible to igniting or being caught on fire
As a defensive measure, some lizards can CAMOUFLAGE by changing colors to blend into their environments. a means or attempt to conceal something
The legislative portion of the United States government is BICAMERAL and consists of two bodies of lawmakers - senators and representatives. having two distinct compartments or chambers
Through a MIMICRY, a toddler will often imitate his parents’ actions. the act of mirroring an action or behavior
Because some doctors OPINE red wine is good for the heart, my grandmother enjoys several glasses of wine each day. to give an opinion
Everyone was pleased to learn the actor would REPRISE his role as the captivating pirate. to repeat something
After not reaching an agreement, the two parties decided to go to court to LITIGATE the settlement. to participate in legal actions
I am under a time CONSTRAINT due to my heavy workload. a limitation or restriction
Jim’s WANTON disregard for others was obvious when he drove home drunk. having no concern for the rights, feelings, or safety of others
After driving through the desert all day, Jack welcomed the RESPITE of an air-conditioned hotel room. brief interval of rest or relief
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