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This collection encompasses a variety of vocabulary words with definitions and illustrative sentences showcasing their meanings in context. Each term—from "aplomb" to "turbid"—is exemplified, demonstrating its usage in a clear and meaningful way. These sentences not only help in understanding the words but also provide insight into their application in everyday language. By exploring these terms, readers can expand their vocabulary and enhance their language skills effectively.
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1. Aplomb: poise • “The Miss Universe contestant walked across the stage with aplomb.”
2. Apogee: 1. point farthest from the earth; 2. high point • The moon at its apogee is 252,522 miles. • The moon at its perigee (closest point) is 222,229 miles. • The differences have an effect on gravitational pull on ocean waves.
3. Bolus: 1. soft mass of chewed food; 2. large pill • “If you eat with your mouth open, people will see your bolus.” • “The veterinarian gave my dog abolus for his treatment.”
4. Comatose: in a sleeplike state • “After his car accident, the man lay comatoseon the hospital bed.”
5. Dissipate: 1. spend wastefully; 2. disperse; 3. vanished • “The son dissipated his family’s estate.” • “The fumes soon dissipated from the room.” • “After the riot police arrived, the mob quickly dissipated.”
6. Fecund: fertile • “The soil is most fecund during the spring months.”
7. Iconoclastic: given to attacking beliefs and customs • “Arthur Miller, an iconoclastic author, was accused of being a communist.”
8. Incubus: 1. nightmare; 2. burden • “The child awoke from his scary incubus.” • “The President carries a difficult incubus of office.”
9. Longevity: long life • My nintety year-old grandmother proves that we have longevity in my family.”
10. Mince: 1. chop finely; 2. choose carefully for a polite effect • “I minced the onions for the spaghetti sauce.” • When I was asked to explain why I was speeding, I minced my words.”
11. Mincing: affectedly dainty • “The ballerina danced with a mincing step.” • “The running back used mincing steps to elude the linebacker.”
12. Obdurate: stubborn • “My mother and I often clash because we both have obdurate personalities.”
13. Patina: 1. surface appearance; 2. greenish film • “My car has a shiny patina after I wax it.” • “The Statue of Liberty appears green due to its patina.”
14. Pusillanimous: fainthearted; cowardly • “The Lion in The Wizard of Oz is known for his pusillanimous character.”
15. Risible: arousing laughter • “The comedian’s risible delivery makes all his jokes funny.”
16. Sedulous: diligent; hardworking • “The sedulous handyman never lacked business.”
17. Sycophantic: servilely flattering • “In an effort to please his boss, the worker made many sycophantic compliments.”
18. Turbid: muddy • “The water in Stones River becomes very turbid after heavy spring rains.”
Assignment • Show mastery of each vocabulary word by writing a sentence that demonstrates its meaning. • Underline the vocabulary word in the sentence. • Skip lines between sentences.
