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Vocabulary

Dive into an enriching selection of vocabulary words that will elevate your language skills. Explore the meanings of terms like "lambaste," "impasse," and "jargon," and learn how to utilize them in everyday situations. Delve into words such as "tenuous," "vigorous," and "gravitas," which add depth to your communication. Understand the nuances of "emphatic," "vehement," and "preeminent," while discovering the significance of "resurgence." Expand your linguistic repertoire and express yourself more effectively with these powerful words!

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Vocabulary

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  1. Vocabulary Jallway

  2. Lambaste - Verb • Attack, usually with words, criticize.John scornfully lambasted his dog for urinating on his new, freshly purchased carpet.

  3. Impasse - Noun • A situation in which no progress is possible.As Judy argued with the judge, she realized that she reached an impasse in the case and haltered with her argument.

  4. Jargon – Noun • SlangAs Ms. Holly, a new substitute teacher, was casually walking down the hallway, she heard jargon which she never heard before at her old school.

  5. Deter - Verb • Prevent, blockAs Monica was wheeling down the court and preparing to take a shot, Joe came and swiftly deterred her shot.

  6. Tenuous - Adjective • Weak, thinSome people struggle on the tenuous line between reality and the dream world.

  7. Vigorous - Adjective • Energetic, powerful After drinking 3 cans of red bull, John vigorously ran15 laps around the track without even becoming winded.

  8. Amity - Noun • Friendship Jess, Sam, and Jen became best friends in preschool and have had a strong amity ever since.

  9. Gravitas – Noun • High seriousnessMrs. Caroline, the most strict teacher at Bellview High, scolded the class with her ridiculous gravitas for shuffling in their seats.

  10. Emphatic - Adjective • Assertive, confident When I saw the questions on the test, I was emphatic that I would pass because I had been up all night studying.

  11. Vehement - Adjective • Showing strong feeling, passionate Since Kevin worked out hard and constantly, he had a vehement attitude towards body building.

  12. Preeminent - Adjective • Superior, outstanding, above the rest When it comes to animals in the wild, the lion is the preeminent animal because of the way they rule the kingdom.

  13. Resurgence - Noun • Rebirth Over the past couple of decades, there has been a resurgence of the capability of the modern day cell phone.

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