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1226 vocabulary journal (week16)
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1. sublime  (adj.)  KK[səˋblaɪm]
excellent in a way that makes you feel extremely happy
He is a man of sublime virtue. 
synonyms: noble, majestic, grand, great, distinguished


2. peculiarity  (n.)  KK[pɪ͵kjulɪˋærətɪ]
something that is a feature of only one particular place, person, or situation
We noticed the peculiarity of his manner at once.

 
3. banquet  (n.)  KK[ˋbæŋkwɪt]
a formal dinner for many people on an important occasion
A banquet was given in honor of the visiting President.


4. grand  (adj.)  KK[grænd]
a grand building, occasion etc is very impressive
He lives in a grand house.

 
5. witty  (adj.)  KK[ˋwɪtɪ]
using words in a clever and amusing way


6. blunder   (v.)  KK[ˋblʌndɚ]
to make a big mistake, especially because you have been careless or stupid
He has blundered again.

 
7. clash  (v.)  KK[klæʃ]
if two armies, or groups of people clash, they suddenly start fighting each other
The car clashed against the wall.

 
8. dreary  (adj.)  KK[ˋdrɪərɪ]
not interesting or cheerful
It was a dreary day, cold and without sunshine.

 
9. coarse  (adj.)  KK[kors]
having a rough surface that feels slightly hard
My clothes were made of coarse cloth.


10. slumber  (n.)  KK[ˋslʌmbɚ]
sleep
He awoke from a deep slumber.
11. compliment   (n.)  KK[ˋkɑmpləmənt]
a remark that expresses admiration of someone or something
It's the nicest compliment I've ever had.

 
12. complement  (n.)  KK[ˋkɑmpləmənt]
someone or something that emphasizes the good qualities of another person or thing
Homework is a necessary complement to classroom study.

 
13. pent-up  (phr.)
pent up emotions are not freely expressed

14. sluggish  (adj.)  KK[ˋslʌgɪʃ]
moving or reacting more slowly than normal
I feel very sluggish.
15.  ambush  (n.)  KK[ˋæmbʊʃ]
a trap in which concealed persons lie in wait to attack by surprise
Many soldiers were killed in the ambush.
 

16. anecdote  (n.)  KK[ˋænɪk͵dot]
a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
He told us all sorts of humorous anecdotes about his childhood.
Synonyms:story,tale
 
17. articulate  (adj.)  KK[ɑrˋtɪkjəlɪt]
expressing oneself readily, clearly, or effectively
The baby is beginning to form articulate words and phrases.
Synonyms:eloquent,fluent,silver-tongued,well-spoken
  

18. beckon  (v.)  KK[ˋbɛkn]
to summon or signal typically with a wave or nod
He beckoned to me from across the street.
Synonyms:motion,flag,gesture,singal,wave
 

19. auction (n.)  KK[ˋɔkʃən]
a sale of property to the highest bidder
They sold the furniture by auction.
 

20. autonomy  (n.)  KK[ɔˋtɑnəmɪ]
the quality or state of being self-governing; especially: the right of self-government
The territory has been granted autonomy.
Synonyms:free will, self-determination
 
 
21. blunder  (n.)  KK[ˋblʌndɚ]
a gross error or mistake resulting usually from stupidity, ignorance, or carelessness
He committed an astonishing blunder.
(vi.)He has blundered again.
(vt.)He blundered out a secret.
Synonyms:error.oversight.inaccuracy.omission


22. plague (n.)  KK[pleg]
an epidemic disease causing a high rate of mortality
The country was hit by a plague of natural disasters that year.
Synonyms:pest.pestilence

 
23. strife  (n.)  KK[straɪf]
bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension
What is the major cause of the labour-management strife?
Synonyms:conflict.disaccord.dissension.discord

 
24. intrigue  (n.)  KK[ɪnˋtrig]
the practice of engaging in secret schemes
It is said that he is a master of intrigue.
Synonyms:scheme.conspiracy

 
25. abdicate  (v.)  KK[ˋæbdə͵ket]
to leave the position of being a king or queen
The king was forced to abdicate. 
synonyms: renounce, resign, relinquish, abandon