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Vocabulary 8. barrage. an overwhelming quantity of explosion (as in words, criticism, etc.). Part of Speech—NOUN. Sentence : After the accident, I was bombarded with a barrage of questions by the FBI. complacent.
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barrage • an overwhelming quantity of explosion (as in words, criticism, etc.) Part of Speech—NOUN Sentence: After the accident, I was bombarded with a barrage of questions by the FBI.
complacent -pleased, especially with yourself; self-satisfied often without awareness of problems that arise. Part of Speech—ADJECTIVE Sentence: The voters are too complacent to change the government.
corroborated • to make certain; confirm. Sentence: He corroborated my story about the robbery. Part of Speech—VERB
expeditious • quick; prompt. Sentence: He was expeditious in getting to my house in his new car. Part of Speech—ADJECTIVE
extolled • to praise highly. Sentence: She extolled the beauty of the waterfall. Part of Speech—VERB
fastidious • excessively critical or demanding; hard to please. Part of Speech—ADJECTIVE Sentence: The little boy is fastidious when it comes to food he likes.
formidable • casing fear, apprehension, or dread; awesome in strength; having feelings of admiration. Part of Speech—ADJECTIVE • Sentence: • My father’s presence is formidable to me. I admire him and respect him.
indiscernible • cannot be seen or understood clearly; imperceptible. Part of Speech—ADJECTIVE • Sentence: • Hidden under branches and moss, the wall was indiscernible.
irrefutable • that cannot be refuted (proved false) or disproved. Part of Speech—ADJECTIVE • Sentence: • There is irrefutable proof that he committed the crime.
mandate • a command or authorization to act in a particular way on a public issue. Part of Speech—NOUN • Sentence: • There is a mandatethat everyone must have their shots.
treacle • unrestrained sentimentality; being sentimental. Part of Speech—NOUN • Sentence: • The movie plot was of the most shameless treacle; I was not afraid of crying.
tremulous • timid; fearful. Sentence: I tremulous feelings about spiders are never going to go away. Part of Speech—ADJECTIVE
tribulations • grievous trouble; severe trial or suffering. Part of Speech—ADJECTIVE • Sentence: • Learn from her tribulations and do not smoke.
viable • physically fitted to live; able to live and grow. Part of Speech—ADJECTIVE • Sentence: • My plant is finally viable because it has deep roots.
vicarious • suffered in place of another. Taking place of another person or thing. Part of Speech—ADJECTIVE • Sentence: • I live vicariously through my children—I give to them before I give to myself.
Homework • Write 1 sentence for each vocabulary word: Due: Friday. • Vocabulary quiz on Friday.