Vocabulary List 1-15: meanings, parts of speech, and usage

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• Vocabulary Lists You are responsible for learning the following words. To receive homework credit, each vocabulary entry should be handwritten in your notebook or on flashcards. Each entry should include the word, part of speech, definition, and 1-2 sentences that use the word. Quizzes will be a mixture of usage and definition. • List 1 1. Abject - Part of speech: adjective - Definition: extremely bad, miserable, or degrading. - Sentences: The refugees lived in abject poverty. Her abject apology did little to repair the damage. 2. Brandish - Part of speech: verb - Definition: to wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement. - Sentences: The knight brandished his sword before the battle. She brandished the letter in front of everyone. 3. Capricious - Part of speech: adjective - Definition: given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. - Sentences: His capricious nature made it difficult to predict his actions. The weather in the mountains is often capricious. 4. Deference - Part of speech: noun - Definition: humble submission and respect. - Sentences: She showed deference to her elders. The students paid deference to the ...