Vocabulary Jallway

Lambaste - Verb Attack, usually with

words, criticize.

John scornfully lambasted his dog for urinating on his new, freshly purchased carpet.

Impasse - Noun A situation in which

no progress is possible.

As Judy argued with the judge, she realized that she reached an impasse in the case and haltered with her argument.

Jargon – Noun Slang

As Ms. Holly, a new substitute teacher, was casually walking down the hallway, she heard jargon which she never heard before at her old school.

Deter - Verb Prevent, block

As Monica was wheeling down the court and preparing to take a shot, Joe came and swiftly deterred her shot.

Tenuous - Adjective Weak, thin

Some people struggle on the tenuous line between reality and the dream world.

Vigorous - Adjective Energetic, powerful

After drinking 3 cans of red bull, John vigorously ran15 laps around the track without even becoming winded.

Amity - Noun Friendship

Jess, Sam, and Jen became best friends in preschool and have had a strong amity ever since.

Gravitas – Noun High seriousness

Mrs. Caroline, the most strict teacher at Bellview High, scolded the class for shuffling in the seats.

Emphatic - Adjective Assertive, confident

When I saw the questions on the test, I was emphatic that I would pass because I had been up all night studying.

Vehement - Adjective Showing strong

feeling, passionate

Since Kevin worked out hard and constantly and hard he had a vehement attitude towards body building.

Preeminent - Adjective Superior, outstanding,

above the rest

When it comes to animals in the wild, the lion is the preeminent animal because of the way they rule the kingdom.

Resurgence - Noun Rebirth

Over the past couple of centuries, there has been a resurgence of the capability of the modern day cell phone.