Vocabulary Lesson Three Definitions
1. Archaic (adj): Her father’s archaic ideas about curfews often frustrated Jen when
she wanted to stay out late.
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2. Dulcet (adj): The singer’s dulcet voice made him a top contender in the singing
competition.
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3. idyllic(adj): The idyllic setting of our picnic was soon destroyed by a violent storm.
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4. lithe (adj): The gymnast’s lithe movements made her difficult routine look easy.
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5. patronizing (adj): Despite his patronizing treatment of his employees, the foreman
was still well-liked.
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6. scapegoat (n): Since he was often absent, Andy was the perfect scapegoat to blame
whenever anything went wrong in the office.
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7. usurp (v): In Macbeth, the title character usurps the throne of Scotland from the
rightful king.
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8. vacillate (v): The student vacillated between the two schools he had been accepted
to.
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