ENG 101 Lecture 19: List 1 Vocab Words
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1. formidable-adj. -inspiring admiration, awe, or fear- at the meet, the gymnast realized that the power tumbler on floor was a formidable competitor. 2. guile-n. -skillful slyness;craftiness-the fox is known for its guile, because of it"s ability to sneak up on it"s prey. 3. indifferent-adj. -having no interest in or concern for-maggie is indifferent to where her family eats dinner every night, since she brings along her own food anyway. 4. entreat-v. -to ask earnestly;beg-i entreat you to listen to my words more carefully,so that i feel heard and appreciated. 5. avenge-v. -to take revenge on behalf of-john wanted to avenge the death of his son, who died in a car accident, so he was going to kill the drunk driver. 6. whim-n. -a sudden impulse or notion;fancy-on the way home from school, on a whim, lacey stopped at city bakery to get a bagel.
