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Vocabulary Chapters 20-Epilogue
Word
1. scurrilous
Definition
Example Sentence
I had to cover my ear to keep from hearing the harsh
language of the scurrilous sailor.
2. vigilant
My father kept a vigilant watch on the clock awaiting my
return from my date.
3. ashen
His face went ashen with fear when he came head to
head with a grizzly bear while hunting in the forest.
4. exorbitant
The newest model of the Mercedes-Benz costs an
exorbitant amount of money.
5. sodden
Having left my shoes outside overnight in the storm, I
awoke to find them sodden and unable to wear.
6. entourage
George Washington returned to town in a horse-drawn
carriage, followed by an entourage of close admirers.
7. harrumph
Feeling that she deserved everyone’s full attention the
girl harrumphed arrogantly.
8. trundle
The farmer trundled his produce to market in a rickety
wagon.
9. cooperage
You will find father down at the cooperage awaiting the
repair of our broken whiskey barrel.
10. wraith
There is an old legend that everyone year on
Halloween night you can see the wraith of Mr. Henry
walking the streets.
11. feign
Not wanting to go to school and take my test, I tried to
feign a sore throat, but my mom didn’t fall for my plan
and made me go to school.
Sentence