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Explore Descriptive Vocabulary: Dilapidated, Ambiance, and More

Dive into an enriching collection of vocabulary words with definitions and context. This set includes "dilapidated," describing a deteriorated state, and "ambiance," referring to the mood of a location. Learn how to use adjectives like "congenial" and "rapacious," along with verbs like "emanate" and "compensated." Each entry is accompanied by illustrative examples to enhance understanding. Perfect for writers, students, or anyone looking to expand their lexicon while enjoying the nuances of the English language.

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Explore Descriptive Vocabulary: Dilapidated, Ambiance, and More

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  1. English Flash Cards Madison Miller

  2. Dilapidated ADJ.

  3. In disrepair, partly ruined or decayed.The old, haunted house was dilapidated.

  4. Ambiance http://www.ihomee.com/scholl-2-awesome-aspen-residence-by-studio-b-architects/scholl-photo-09/ NOUN

  5. The mood or atmosphere of a place. • I much enjoyed the ambiance of the lodge as I sat and sipped hot, black coffee.

  6. Congenial ADJ.

  7. Agreeable, Friendly I was being congenial and shook the man’s hand.

  8. Rapacious ADJ.

  9. Grasping or covetous, voracious I was rapacious and took the toy.

  10. Threshold NOUN

  11. Gate door or boundary I stepped through the threshold of the house slowly watching for crumbs and dirt.

  12. Tantalizing ADJ.

  13. Possessing a quality that causes interest or desire The tantalizing thought made my mouth water; I wanted ice cream so badly.

  14. Emanate VERB

  15. To emit, come out from I saw the worm emanate from the apple and forcefully threw it to the ground.

  16. Compensated Verb

  17. Reimbursed, paid back I compensated my mom by making dinner because she always does work around the house.

  18. Dapper ADJ.

  19. Neat and stylish in appearance I saw Tori in her dapper wedding gown, and I cried with tears of joy from seeing her so beautiful.

  20. Boisterous ADJ

  21. Noisy, Rowdy The cat let out a boisterous meow.

  22. Beckoned Verb

  23. Summoned or signaled I beckoned the passing plane while on the Titanic, but it did not see me.

  24. Brandishing Verb

  25. Shaking or waving in a threatening manner Brandishing my sword, I faced my opponent in a duel.

  26. Dingy ADJ.

  27. Dirty, unclean I walked into the dingy house that was covered in filth.

  28. Unearthed VERB

  29. Dug up or discovered I unearthed and old bone from 600 BC.

  30. Reclusive ADJ.

  31. Solitary, hidden from society I seemed to have fallen into a reclusive hole; I was so lonely all by myself.

  32. Unseemly ADJ

  33. Inappropriate It is unseemly to talk while the teacher is talking.

  34. Tenuously ADV

  35. Weakly I tenuously clung to my diet plans after I shoved one bite of a Big Mac in my mouth. I used all my willpower to not eat the rest of the burger.

  36. Contorted ADJ

  37. Violently Twisted I felt as contorted as a pretzel after I tried being a contortionist.

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