Accede (v.)
I was hoping
that my
parents would
accede (accept)
to my
demands of a
higher
allowance.
The prince was
anxiously
awaiting his
opportunity to
accede
(accelerate) to
the throne.
Brandish (v.)
The angry clown was seen brandishing
(waving) the gun at the crowd.
Comprise (v.)
The game was comprised (made up of)
multiple turnovers and exciting plays.
Deft (adj.)
Part of Michael Jordan’s greatness was
his deft (skillful) adaptation of his
game as he aged.
Destitute (adj.)
The destitute (poor) man lived in squalid
conditions.
 On
page 77-78, complete
sentences #5, 7, 8, 12, 15
Explicit (adj.)
The tour guide gave his audience explicit
(clearly explained) directions on how to get
back to the hotel from the Liberty Bell.
Extirpate (v.)
The police attempted to extirpate (expire/ remove
completely) the drug trade that was occurring in
their city.
Inopportune (adj.)
The media attempted to interview the man at the
most inopportune (ill-timed) moment; he was still in
the middle of drowning!
Ironic (adj.)
No one expected a person to drive his car
into the sign that thanked him for driving
carefully, how ironic!
Ironic (adj.)
Musty (adj.)
We washed the towels 100 times, but the musty
(moldy) odor was too strong to extirpate.
On page 77-78, complete
sentences #1, 3, 4, , 11 & 18
Officious (adj.)
The officious (pushy/overbearing) salesperson
followed us around the lot trying to get us to buy
one piece of junk after another.
Ominous (adj.)
The ominous (threatening) sky hung over the
island as if it deserved to be stormed upon.
Pinnacle (n.)
The pinnacle
(peak) of Mount
Everest looms
29,035 feet above
sea level.
The pinnacle of
Lady Gaga’s career
occurred when she
released the song
“Poker Face.”
Premeditated (adj.)
Because he had planned it months ahead of
time, the jury found the man guilty of
premeditated (deliberate) murder.
Rampant (adj.)
The rats were running rampant (wild)
across the city streets.
On page 77-78, complete
sentences #2, 9, 13, 16 & 19
Solace (n.)
After a rough
day at school,
the boy
appreciated
the solace
(comfort) that
a hug from
his puppy
provided.
The blanket
solaced him
when he was
feeling
insecure.
Stately (adj.)
Martin Luther King is known for the stately
(dignified) manner with which he addressed even
the most disrespectful opponents.
This is a stately
manner.
Supple (adj.)
The gymnast
stretched for two
full hours every day
to be sure that her
body remained
supple (flexible)
during competition.
Suppress (v.)
Despite the man’s warnings, the dog was
unable to suppress (stop/press down)
laughter.
Venal (adj.)
The venal (corrupt)
police officer took bribes
from criminals and then
looked the other way
while they committed
their crimes.
Complete the remaining sentences for

solace

stately

supple

suppress

venal
On page 77-78, complete sentences #6, 10, 14, 17 & 20