English Vocab Test by Bradylee McGeough https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069 English Vocab Test en-us 2017-05-16 17:41:03 UTC 2026-01-24 03:35:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Doubleheart.png Christian christian3615 https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160239 Concurrent - Simultaneous (At the same time)
Example - "The group members were concurrently working on their project."

Incursion - An attack on or an invasion of enemy territory; a raid
Example - "The American army was responsible for the incursion on Al Qaeda territory."

Recourse - A turning to someone or something for aid or support
Example - "I had way to much to drink tonight, my only recourse is to take an Uber."]]> 2017-05-16 17:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160239 Catherine https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160260 Flaunt (verb): To show off in order to impress others; display boastfully.
- The girl flaunted her new gold watch, reveling in all the attention she received.

Furtive (adjective): Done quickly and with stealth; sly
- Mariam furtively stole one of my french fries at the lunch table.

Elucidate (verb): To make clear or plain. To give an explanation that makes something clear 
- Often teachers are asked to elucidate their instructions, however simple they may originally be.
]]> 2017-05-16 17:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160260 Mohamed https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160294 Belated-  adjective 
tardy too late. 
Lorraine sent a belated birthday card to a friend nad already passed.
Foregone- adjective 
having gone before, past, previous. 
The nomination of the popular politician was considered a foregone conclusion. 
Expire-verb 
To come to an end ; terminate; die. 
Harold hurried to renew his magazine subscription before it expired.

]]> 2017-05-16 17:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160294 Imani https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160319 Censure
- An expression of blame or disapproval
Example: Linda censure her younger brother for breaking her camera.
Malign
- To speak evil of tell lies.
Example: Carrie maligned her former best friend to anyone who would listen
Scoff
- To make fun of or mock
Example: Years ago people 6 at "horseless carriages," or early automobiles.]]> 2017-05-16 17:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160319 Isaac https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160332
Dogmatic (adjective): Expressing belief or opinion as if it were a fact; excessively positive or emphatic.
-  Carl's dogmatic statements about his ability to snowboard angered the crowd.

Pensive (adjective): Dreamily, and often sadly, thoughtful.
- Bill becomes pensive when people mention his deceased mother.

Enthrall (verb): To captivate, hold spellbound, charm.
- Alex enthralled Sofia with his witty remarks. ]]> 2017-05-16 17:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160332 Isa https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160359 Legitimate:
a. Authentic; genuine; real
b. Being or acting in accordance with the law.

-He proved that he was a legitimate opera star by showing us the reviews of his performances

Mediocre:
a. Of moderate to low quality; ordinary; average.

-Diane's speech was only mediocre; she certainly did not try as hard as she usually does.

Prescribe:
a. to order or recommend the use of a remedy or treatment
b. to set down as a rule or guide; dictate.

-The coach prescribed ice packs foe Joe's bruised ankle. 

]]> 2017-05-16 17:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160359 Lukas https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160389 Illicit - (Adjective) Not permitted by custom or law; illegal

Vile - (Adjective) A. unpleasant; disgusting. B. miserable; wretched. C. morally low or base.

Ludicrous - (Adjective) Laughable because of an obvious absurdity or ridiculousness.

1) Because of the drug dealer's illicit dealings, he was immediately arrested and brought to court.

2) The boar is usually described as a vile creature, because its eating habits are seen as disgusting and unpleasant.

3) The entire class laughed at the student stating ludicrous facts at a presentation about the Cold War.]]> 2017-05-16 17:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160389 Inge https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160479
Dissuade: to discourage or keep someone from a purpose or course of action
Ex: she tried to dissuade him from going to that university

Red herring: something that draws attention away from the matter at hand
Ex: during the debate, Luke started talking about his homework, and his red herring drew attention away from the matter at hand

Finesse: delicacy and refinement of performance, execution, or workmanship
Ex: she showed such finesse in the national dancing competition that she is now asked to perform at multiple places all over the world]]> 2017-05-16 17:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160479 Tishiara https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160903
Antiquated: old and no longer useful or suitable outmoded.
- At the car museum,Maureen and i learned about the antiquated practice of starting and automobile by hand cranking it.

Centenarian: one who lives one hundred or more years
- In our little town of scarborough falls,we are fortunate to have three centenarians.

Parental : characteristics of a mother or father.
- small children requiere a great deal of parental guidance.]]> 2017-05-16 17:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172160903 Mariam https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172161202 Flagrant (Adj): Extremely or deliberately noticeable

- Her dress was the most flagrant one in the room

Instill (Verb): To introduce gradually

- The democratic way of thinking is instilled in most American people from a young age.

Explicit (Adj): Expresses clearly and precisely, without any possibility of misunderstanding 

- This research paper is explicitly written, I didn't have any questions over the subject. 

]]> 2017-05-16 17:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172161202 Ciara https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172161511 Hamper:To prevent the free movement ,action, or progress of;limit
Ex: Noahs tight pants hampered his ability to walk

Procrastinate: To put off doing something until future time
Ex: He procrastinated about doing homework

Scuttle: To run hastily; scurry
Ex: the mouse scuttled across the boardwalk]]> 2017-05-16 17:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172161511 bob the dude(soli) https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172161866 foregone: having gone before; past; 
previous: alex had to forgo a tough trial to enter the millatrty 


expire: to come to an end; terminate; die. : all the meat in the supermarket was expired

respite: a short time of rest or relief ;  a  postponement or delay mr.bob is tired he needs a respite ]]> 2017-05-16 17:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172161866 shukeea https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172161947 Devious (adjective) : Done in an underhanded manner

example:the young child quickly learned devious methods for getting attention.

veracity (noun): devotion to the truth: honesty

Example: The veracity of his testimony was supported by other witnesses

geopolitics (noun): they study of the relationship between geography  and politics



]]> 2017-05-16 17:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172161947 Sarah's words https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172163467 1. Broach: to talk or write about for the first time]]> 2017-05-16 17:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172163467 Sarah's words https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/jd13coxki069/wish/172723465 1. Broach:
a. To talk or write about for the first time 
2. Convene:
a. to assemble, usually for an official or public purpose; meet formally
3. Debut:
a. The beginning of a career or other course of action
b. A first public appearance, as of an actor on a stage
c. The formal presentation of a young woman to society
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