Vocabulary in Context 1

If parents show APATHY toward their children's education, how can we expect the students to show interest?

Typewriters have almost become OBSOLETE, but there has been a resurgence of interest in them as vintage relics.

When you write a report, your statement of purpose should be CONCISE. State your point clearly in as few words as possible.

My best friend SQUANDERED all his money; his gambling wasted his earnings.

My sister is VIVACIOUS; in fact, everyone at the party admired her lively personality.

Carol survived freshman year despite various ADVERSE events. For instance, she missed two weeks of class because of strep throat and had her computer stolen before finals.

I am having ACUTE pains in my chest now, but an hour ago all I felt was a dull ache.

To reach a SOUND conclusion about an issue, you must carefully consider all the facts involved.

The newlyweds agreed to be very FRUGAL in their shopping because they wanted to save enough money to buy a home.

Because the nicotine in cigarettes is harmful, many people favor STRINGENT laws against their sale.

The coach takes every opportunity to CENSURE his players, yet he ignores every chance to praise them.

Don't tell my sister where I'm going. She loves to DIVULGE secrets.

The chef hates a dirty kitchen. If the kitchen isn't IMMACULATE at the end of the day, he insists we stay late to finish cleaning.

A temporary cough is nothing to worry about, but a CHRONIC one can be a sign of serious illness.

I have seen such POIGNANT scenes as a homeless man caring for a little dog and a woman growing a patch of flowers in an abandoned lot.

My boss is so OBSTINATE that once she makes up her mind, nothing any of her salespeople say can change it.

Although Alex usually looks UNKEMPT, he had a very neat appearance at his job interview.

Friends tried to DISSUADE ninety-year-old Mrs. Kellen from attending her son's trial, but she went anyway to show her support.

The DEBRIS in the stadium stands included numerous paper cups, ticket stubs, and popcorn.

We began the picnic in spite of such OMINOUS signs as dark clouds and a falling temperature.

What we need is an INNOVATIVE idea. All I've heard so far are the same old ones.

While Luis is hardworking, his INDOLENT brother spends most of his time watching TV or playing video games.

Paula was suspended from school because of several INFRACTIONS of the rules, including fighting and skipping class.