12 CP Vocab Week 4

1. 12 CP Vocab Week 4

2. scapegoat • Noun • One who bears the blame for an offense • “Andy was frequently absent, so he was the perfect scapegoat for the other workers to blame for their own mistakes.”

3. atelier • Noun • An artist or designer’s workshop • “The painter converted his garage into an atelier to work on his creative masterpieces.”

4. axiom • Noun • A universal truth; an established rule • “According to some people, the most important axiom of all is, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

5. dulcet • Adjective • Melodious, pleasing to the ear • “The opera singer’s dulcet voice earned her a prominent place in the upcoming production.”

6. usurp • Verb • To take over; to seize power • “The Duke tried to usurp Queen Elizabeth, but was defeated with the help of the people of England.”

7. patronizing • Adjective • Treating with condescension; acting superior • “Despite his patronizing treatment of the employees, the foreman was still well liked.”

8. archaic • Adjective • No longer current or applicable; antiquated • “Some states still have the archaic laws that regulate horse-and-buggy traffic.”

9. vacillate • Verb • To waver, to sway indecisively • “For years Bobby vacillated between liking one band and then another.”

10. talisman • Noun • A magical charm or superstitious object for protection or luck. • “The wizard claimed that no harm would come to anyone holding the talisman.”

11. rife • Adjective • Abundant; prevalent • “Be careful while shopping because that part of the city is rife with crime.”