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Vocabra. WEEK 5. intricate. Mrs. Smith crocheted intricate patterns into her afghans. The plot of the book was so intricate that Tina was confused after the first chapter. Definition: complicated; involved; detailed. dank.

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  1. Vocabra WEEK 5

  2. intricate • Mrs. Smith crocheted intricate patterns into her afghans. • The plot of the book was so intricate that Tina was confused after the first chapter. • Definition: complicated; involved; detailed

  3. dank • The basement of the abandoned mansion was dank and dark and full of creepy, crawly creatures. • Frogs need a dank environment in order to survive. • Definition: unpleasantly damp

  4. lackluster • The dogs coat was usually so shiny but it looked lackluster after the dog rolled in the dirt for 10 minutes. • Carrie fired Tony’s band because of their lackluster performance. • Definition: dull; lacking brightness

  5. inaudible • The noise coming from the closet was nearly inaudible but Jeremy thought he heard the sound of a whimpering puppy. • The sound, at 3 AM, was so soft it was almost inaudible but it still scared Rick. • Definition: unable to be heard

  6. dismember • Rachel was pretty sure she could sit through the horror movie. However when the zombies started to dismember a giraffe, she had to leave. • Definition: to cut or tear off the limbs

  7. submerge • Billy submerged his rubber ducky in the bath tub. • Definition: to place under water

  8. lustrous • From the top of the mountain, Harold admired the lustrous light reflected off the ski slopes. • The movie star’s lustrous hair shimmered under the stage lights. • Definition: shiny; glossy

  9. inebriated • The inebriated man was lucky he wasn’t killed when he drove his car into a cement wall. • Johnny never believed the wild stories his inebriated uncle told when he was inebriated. • Definition: drunk

  10. ponder • The old man loved to sit on a park bench all day and ponder the meaning of life. • Grace’s mother sent her to her room to ponder why hitting her little sister was wrong. • Definition: to think deeply or consider carefully

  11. authentic • The man was arrested because the signature on his check was not authentic. • “This is an authentic 1920s hairbrush,” explained the antique dealer. “That’s why I’m charging $60 for it.” • Definition: genuine; real

  12. **compel • Because the evidence was so overwhelming, the jury felt compelled to find Sam guilty. • Because Jane was so nasty customers, her boss was compelled to fire her. • Definition: to force

  13. **genial • Katie is always smiling. She is the most genial person at school. • Conrad is not particularly funny or brilliant but everyone likes him because he is so genial. • Definition: cheerful; friendly

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