vocabulary unit 7d pp. 84 - 86. adieu (int.) farewell! (n.) a farewell / goodbye i never leave a...
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Vocabulary Unit 7Dpp. 84 - 86
ADIEU
(int.) Farewell!
(n.) a farewell / goodbye
I never leave a party without first thanking and saying my adieus to the host and hostess.
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ADVENT
n.
an arrival / coming into existence of a notable person, thing, or event
The launch of MTV in the 1980’s marked the advent of the music video age.
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APEX
n.
the top / highest point
The apex of any Olympic athlete’s career is bringing home the gold.
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BOGUS
adj.
false / counterfeit
Con artists may carry bogus credentials or counterfeit money.
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INTERIM
(n.) the time between
(adj.) temporary
In the interim, I’ll just keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best.
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MALIGN
(v.) to speak evil of
(adj.) evil
In every school, there are gossips who are only too willing to malign their peers.
S: (v.) badmouth(adj.) wicked
A: (v.) praise(adj.) kind
MEANDER
(v.) to wander about
(n.) sharp turn / twist
When I travel, I like to meander through unfamiliar towns and cities.
S: (v.) ramble, roam
Lombard Street in San Francisco
METROPOLIS
(n.) a large city; the chief city of an area
According to 2010 population statistics, Cincinnati is the 62nd largest metropolis in the U.S.
S: megalopolis
A: villageWhich metropolis is bigger: NYC or LA?
SPRIGHTLY
(adj.) lively, full of life; spicy, flavorful
Though Betty White is 90 years old, she is a sprightly and spirited actress.
S: peppy
A: morose
TIRADE
(n.) a long, angry speech, usually very critical
Parodies of Hitler ranting and raving were popular on You Tube a couple years back.
S: diatribe