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1128 vocabulary journal (week12)
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1. attorney  (n.)  KK[əˋtɝnɪ]
A person who is given the power to act on behalf of another in business or legal matters
He became a prominent attorney.
Synonyms: lawyer, attorney-at-law
 
 
2. delinquent  (adj.)  KK[dɪˋlɪŋkwənt]
Late in paying money that is owed
He is delinquent in paying his rent.
 
 
3. warrant  (n.)  KK[ˋwɔrənt]
A legal document that is signed by a judge and gives the police authority to do something
The police must obtain a warrant from a judge in order to search a house.
Synonyms:sanction, authorization, certificate
 
 
4. stamina  (n.)  KK[ˋstæmənə]
The physical or mental strength that enables you to do something difficult for long periods of time
It takes a lot of stamina to run a marathon.
 
 
5. censure  (n.)  KK[ˋsɛnʃɚ]
Strong criticism
He received a public censure for his dishonourable behavior.
Synonyms: reproach, denounce, criticize, condemn
 
 
6. strip  (v.)  KK[strɪp]
To take away property or honours from somebody
It was wrong of him to strip his daughter of the right to education.
Synonyms: remove, uncover, bare
 
 
7. soggy  (adj.)  KK[ˋsɑgɪ]
Wet and soft,usually in a way that is unpleasant
We squelched over the soggy ground.
Synonyms: damp, soaked, saturated
 
 
8. summon  (v.)  KK[ˋsʌmən]
To order someone to come to a place
The queen summoned him back to the palace.
Synonyms:call, conjure
 
 
9. secluded  (adj.)  KK[sɪˋkludɪd]
Private and not used or seen by many people
We looked for a secluded spot in the park to have our picnic.
Synonyms: concealed, hidden, covered, obscured, secret, undisturbed
 
 
10. glade  (n.)  KK[gled]
A grassy open space in a forest
I left the gay saloons of New York for the green glades of the country.
 
 
11. penalty  (n.)  KK[ˋpɛn!tɪ]
Punishment for breaking a rule or law
There are now stiffer penalties for drunken drivers.
Synonyms: sentence, condemnation, chastening
 
 
12.reverend  (adj.)  KK[ˋrɛvərənd]
The tittle of a member of the clergy that is also sometimes used to talk to or about one
Even the most reverend judges can make a bad decision.
 
 
13. bust  (v.)  KK[bʌst]
To break something
I bust my camera.
 
 
14. whine  (v.)  KK[hwaɪn]
To complain in an annoying,crying voice
Some people are always whining about trifles.
 
 
15. beacon  (n.)  KK[ˋbikn]
a source of light or inspiration
The philosopher's thinking was the beacon to many young people.
Synonyms: light, illuminant, lamp
 
 
16. deign  (v.)  KK[den]
to condescend to give or offer
The duchess deigned to shake my hands.
Synonyms: condescend, stoop
 
 
17. rookie  (n.)  KK[ˋrʊkɪ]
a first-year participant in a major professional sport
There are three rookies in the starting lineup.
Synonyms: abecedarian, apprentice
 
 
18. prodigy  (n.)  KK[ˋprɑdədʒɪ]
A young person who is unusually intelligent or skillful for their age
He was a mathematical prodigy.
Synonyms:marvel, wonder, miracle
 
 
19. trigger  (v.)  KK[ˋtrɪgɚ]
something that acts like a mechanical trigger in initiating a process or reaction
His action has triggered off a crisis.
Synonyms: actuate, crank (up)
 
 
20. imbue (v.)  KK[ɪmˋbju]
To fill somebody/something with strong feelings,opinions or values
A feeling of optimism imbues her works.
 
 
21. cutesy  (adj.)  KK[ˋkjutsɪ]
Too pretty or attractive in a way that is annoying or not realistic
She is trying to get away from her cutesy girl-next-door image.
 
 
22. rapture  (n.)  KK[ˋræptʃɚ]
an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
He fell into raptures over classic music.
Antonyms: depression
 
 
23. whim  (n.)  KK[hwɪm]
a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind
She is always full of whims and fancies.
Synonyms:fancy, notion, fad, caprice
 
 
24. maniac  (n.)  kk[ˋmenɪ͵æk]
a person characterized by an inordinate or ungovernable enthusiasm for something
He's a complete maniac when he's playing football.
Antonyms: nonfan
 
 
25. void  (adj.)  KK[vɔɪd]
not occupied
The position of secretary is void.
Synonyms: hiatus, hole, lacuna, space, gap