1. abase
(v.) to humiliate, to degrade
sentence: Sarah's face burned in indignation as she heard her opponent abase her debating tactics and resolution-writing skills.
2. balk
(v.) to stop, block abruptly
sentence: Ms. Boyle balked at her student's request for another extension to the due date.
3. cacophony
(n.) tremendous noise, disharmonious sound
sentence: Sorry to say, but the elementary band created an unbearable cacophony in the recital today.
4. cadence
(n.) rhythm, progression of sound
sentence: The trumpet player used dynamics to emphasize the cadence of the sonata.
OR
The man recited the poem with a very dull cadence.
5. debase (sounds similar to abase but is quite different; I put them together to prevent future confusion)
(v.) to lower the quality or esteem of something
sentence: The sudden gain of wealth debased his austere and moral lifestyle.
CC
1. missive:
(n) a letter or written communication
2. plethora:
(n) an overfullness; superabundance
3. fathom:
(v) to penetrate and come to understand
4. pontificate
(v) to speak about something in a knowing and pompous way, especially when not qualified to do so
5. edify
(v) to instruct and improve, especially in moral and religious knowledge
Example Sentences:
This is absolutely amazing! How would I ever reply to your missive with the same quality....
I mean, i think this will work out really well IF AND ONLY we continue : )
I guess we could, as a young and fresh teenager, blabber and humor ourselves with a plethora of stories.
You know, those boy friend, grade etc.etc. But!!!!
we are shrewd enough to make correct decision to learn vocabs together!!
I'll be frank. You'll fathom my level of anxiety once I tell you a story.
One day, I imagined that I would take an English class with ANDY as a teacher.
He would get up in front of the class and pontificate about the value of life and philosophy (Mr. Spivey's influence).
Well, NO ONE was really edified by his speech, nonetheless he continued.
Phew. That's how my precious 5 minutes of my life were blown away.
Anyways, I'll tell you the definitions!
JJ
1. abase
(v.) to humiliate, to degrade
sentence: Sarah's face burned in indignation as she heard her opponent abase her debating tactics and resolution-writing skills.
2. balk
(v.) to stop, block abruptly
sentence: Ms. Boyle balked at her student's request for another extension to the due date.
3. cacophony
(n.) tremendous noise, disharmonious sound
sentence: Sorry to say, but the elementary band created an unbearable cacophony in the recital today.
4. cadence
(n.) rhythm, progression of sound
sentence: The trumpet player used dynamics to emphasize the cadence of the sonata.
OR
The man recited the poem with a very dull cadence.
5. debase (sounds similar to abase but is quite different; I put them together to prevent future confusion)
(v.) to lower the quality or esteem of something
sentence: The sudden gain of wealth debased his austere and moral lifestyle.
CC
1. missive:
(n) a letter or written communication
2. plethora:
(n) an overfullness; superabundance
3. fathom:
(v) to penetrate and come to understand
4. pontificate
(v) to speak about something in a knowing and pompous way, especially when not qualified to do so
5. edify
(v) to instruct and improve, especially in moral and religious knowledge
Example Sentences:
This is absolutely amazing! How would I ever reply to your missive with the same quality....
I mean, i think this will work out really well IF AND ONLY we continue : )
I guess we could, as a young and fresh teenager, blabber and humor ourselves with a plethora of stories.
You know, those boy friend, grade etc.etc. But!!!!
we are shrewd enough to make correct decision to learn vocabs together!!
I'll be frank. You'll fathom my level of anxiety once I tell you a story.
One day, I imagined that I would take an English class with ANDY as a teacher.
He would get up in front of the class and pontificate about the value of life and philosophy (Mr. Spivey's influence).
Well, NO ONE was really edified by his speech, nonetheless he continued.
Phew. That's how my precious 5 minutes of my life were blown away.
Anyways, I'll tell you the definitions!