English 1: ACT-SAT Vocabulary: Moods & Dispositions
Word
Sentence
Definition from Sentence Context
Name _________________________
Dictionary Definition*
Seeing both positive and
negative effects of video
Ambivalence
games on children, the
(n.)
researchers had
ambivalence about the
issue.
The amorous rabbits mate
several times a year, creating
Amorous
surges in the local rabbit
(adj.)
population.
Apathy
(n.)
Despondent
(adj.)
Euphoria
(n.)
The kids’ apathy toward
learning stood in stark
contrast to the teacher’s
enthusiasm and dynamic
energy.
The counselor, concerned
about the number of
clinically depressed students
in the area, was told to keep
an eye out for any kids with
a despondent disposition.
After scoring the winning
field goal in the
championship game, the
kicker was in a state of
euphoria for the rest of the
weekend.
*To obtain the definition, use Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English at http://www.ldoceonline.com/.
Word
Indifferent
(adj.)
Lachrymose
(adj.)
Resilient
(adj.)
Taciturn
(adj.)
Timorous
(adj.)
Sentence
Definition from Sentence Context
Dictionary Definition*
The indifferent girl
had no opinion about
her dinner options:
steak or chicken.
Due to the unexpected
and catastrophic
tornado, the
lachrymose
townspeople would
start crying
unexpectedly.
Everyone is hoping
that the economy will
prove resilient
following the recent
recession.
The new student was
so taciturn that most
students just assumed
that he either didn’t
want to be their friend
or he didn’t speak
English.
The timorous child
hid behind his mother
whenever he met new
people.
*To obtain the definition, use Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English at http://www.ldoceonline.com/.