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Vocab

This vocabulary exploration focuses on a selection of impactful words that enhance communication. We examine terms such as "lambaste," meaning to criticize harshly, and "impasse," describing a situation with no progress. Other words like "jargon" highlight the slang that can cause confusion, while "deter" emphasizes the importance of prevention. The discussion also covers adjectives like "tenuous" and "vigorous," showcasing the range of emotional expressions they convey. This enriching vocabulary journey aims to familiarize you with essential words to improve your language skills.

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Vocab

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  1. Vocab BY: Kia W.

  2. LAMBASTE • Verb • attack, usually with words, criticize, usually harshly • Little sally was very upset while watching her mother lambaste her dad for staying out too late.

  3. Impasse • Noun • A situation in which no progress is possible. • Mikes car broke down in the middle of nowhere, cars passed him constantly as this impasse got worse.

  4. Jargon • Noun • Slang • As Alison and Miley spoke about her beautiful hair, Alison’s grandfather was puzzled by the jargon they were using.

  5. Deter • Verb • Prevent, block • People who care about others well being make signs such to deter adolescent from drinking.

  6. Tenuous • Adjective • Weak, thin • Tiffany left her fiancé at the alter because of the tenuous relationship they were having, she needed to be free of it.

  7. Vigorous • Adjective • Energetic, powerful • The young kids were so vigorous because of their new bed set, they played all day until it was time to go to bed.

  8. Amity • Noun • Friendship • The amity between these girls had been broken after a boy came in the picture.

  9. Gravitas • Noun • High seriousness • Diddy’s gravitas attitude could be the fuel that helps his career.

  10. Emphatic • Adjective • Assertive, confident • Carrie Bradshaw looked very emphatic as she walked down the street in her new outfit.

  11. Vehement • Adjective • Showing strong feeling • Traci and Claire's first kiss was vehement compared to the way they kissed their old lovers.

  12. Preeminent • Adjective • Superior, outstanding, above the rest • Mikes grades were preeminent so his mother took him out to eat that night.

  13. Resurgence • Noun • Rebirth • People in church spoke about the resurgence of Jesus every Sunday.

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