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Vocabulary Words for this Week: List Nine
1.
brevity (n.) shortness; momentary.
2.
concise (adj.) expressing much in a few words; to the point; terse.
3.
demure (adj.) sober or serious in manner; modest.
4.
deteriorate (v.) to lower in quality or value; to wear away.
5.
divulge (v.) to tell; reveal; to make public.
6.
enlightened (adj.) free from ignorance or false ideas; possessing sound understanding.
7.
recoil (v.) to spring back, shrink.
8.
recoup (v.) to make up for, regain.
9.
relentless (adj.) unyielding, harsh, without pity.
10. squander (v.) to spend foolishly, waste.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from your vocabulary list:
1. The value of Cincinnati Bengals’ jerseys will __________________ now that they
have lost to the mighty Pittsburgh Steelers.
2. The _________________ of Carson Palmer’s (Bengals’ quarterback) playing
yesterday was due to an injury: he was out of the game within two minutes of playing.
3. After a few tough games in the middle of the season, the Pittsburgh Steelers have
begun to __________________. Now, they are a tough playoff contender.
4. Do not ___________________ all of your Christmas money! You might need it fort
things later this year.
5. Please do not _________________ this information to anyone else: it is private!
For homework, write ten vocabulary sentences using each word.