Vocabulary #5
1. shenanigans- a devious trick used especially for an underhand purpose
The hooligans shenanigans were annoying the neighbors.
2. ricochet- something (such as a bullet or stone) that ricochets off a surface
Luckily for the soldier, the bullet only ricocheted of his helmet.
3. schism- a division among the members of a group that occurs because they disagree on something
The team had a schism when they couldn't decide between tacos and hamburgers for dinner.
4. eschew- to avoid (something) especially because you do not think it is right, proper
They now eschew the violence of their past.
5. plethora- a very large amount or number
They had a plethora of turkey at thanksgiving.
6. ebullient- lively and enthusiastic
All the students were ebullient when they heard they are going to Disneyland.
7. garrulous- tending to talk a lot : very talkative
The garrulous woman bragged about her children for 4 hours straight.
8. harangue- a forceful or angry speech
He delivered a long harangue about the evils of popular culture.
9. interdependence- depending on oneself
The young man was interdependent after his parents were killed by Voldemort.
10. capricious- changing often and quickly; especially : often changing suddenly in mood or behavior
The workers were at the mercy of a capricious boss.
11. loquacious- liking to talk and talking smoothly and easily
Morgan Freeman is a loquacious man, making him perfect for narration.
12. ephemeral- lasting a very short time
Although it is the most exciting rollercoaster at the park, it is an ephemeral one.
13. inchoate- not completely formed or developed yet
The inchoate teens were ruining their brains by drinking underage.
14. juxtapose- to place (different things) together in order to create an interesting effect
I saw two billboards juxtaposed together.
15. perspicacious- having or showing an ability to notice and understand things that are difficult or not obvious
He was perspicacious hunter, having the ability to spot tracks before anyone else.
16. codswallop- nonsense
Although what he said made sense, he was just full of codswallop.
17. mungo- reclaimed wool of poor quality and very short staple
The itchy sweater was mungo.
18. sesquipedalian- having many syllables
The lady's name was of a sesquipedalian nature.
19. wonky- unsteady
It seemed sturdy from afar, but the bridge looked extremely wonky once we got closer.
20. diphthong- two vowel sounds joined in one syllable to form one speech sound
The hooligans shenanigans were annoying the neighbors.
2. ricochet- something (such as a bullet or stone) that ricochets off a surface
Luckily for the soldier, the bullet only ricocheted of his helmet.
3. schism- a division among the members of a group that occurs because they disagree on something
The team had a schism when they couldn't decide between tacos and hamburgers for dinner.
4. eschew- to avoid (something) especially because you do not think it is right, proper
They now eschew the violence of their past.
5. plethora- a very large amount or number
They had a plethora of turkey at thanksgiving.
6. ebullient- lively and enthusiastic
All the students were ebullient when they heard they are going to Disneyland.
7. garrulous- tending to talk a lot : very talkative
The garrulous woman bragged about her children for 4 hours straight.
8. harangue- a forceful or angry speech
He delivered a long harangue about the evils of popular culture.
9. interdependence- depending on oneself
The young man was interdependent after his parents were killed by Voldemort.
10. capricious- changing often and quickly; especially : often changing suddenly in mood or behavior
The workers were at the mercy of a capricious boss.
11. loquacious- liking to talk and talking smoothly and easily
Morgan Freeman is a loquacious man, making him perfect for narration.
12. ephemeral- lasting a very short time
Although it is the most exciting rollercoaster at the park, it is an ephemeral one.
13. inchoate- not completely formed or developed yet
The inchoate teens were ruining their brains by drinking underage.
14. juxtapose- to place (different things) together in order to create an interesting effect
I saw two billboards juxtaposed together.
15. perspicacious- having or showing an ability to notice and understand things that are difficult or not obvious
He was perspicacious hunter, having the ability to spot tracks before anyone else.
16. codswallop- nonsense
Although what he said made sense, he was just full of codswallop.
17. mungo- reclaimed wool of poor quality and very short staple
The itchy sweater was mungo.
18. sesquipedalian- having many syllables
The lady's name was of a sesquipedalian nature.
19. wonky- unsteady
It seemed sturdy from afar, but the bridge looked extremely wonky once we got closer.
20. diphthong- two vowel sounds joined in one syllable to form one speech sound
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