Vocabulary Words for this Week: List Sixteen
1.
ambiguous (adj.) Having an unclear or double meaning
2.
avarice (n.) too much passion for getting and keeping riches.
3.
bewilder (v.) to confuse someone’s judgment or perception of something.
4.
crass (adj.) course, thick, or rough in nature or behavior.
5.
deplete (v.) to reduce or lessen by using, exhausting, or wasting.
6.
extol (v.) to praise in the highest terms
7.
frivolous (adj.) of little importance; not serious
8.
gullible (adj.) easily deceived, fooled, or persuaded.
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impious (adj.) not respectful; not religious.
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insipid (adj.) Without flavor; tasteless; also, uninteresting, dull, or lifeless.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from your vocabulary list:
1. Many people stereotype blondes, saying they are ______________________ and fall for anything.
2.
The offensive coach’s goal was to do his best to ___________________________ the other team’s defense.
3. Many music stars are accused of having way too much ________________________ for wealth and fame.
4. Because my father is ______________________ throughout the year, we usually have enough money to take at least a five-day vacation.
5. When I was little, my mother told me that it is _________________________ that I respect my elders.