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JGMS Vocabulary 1 and 2

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  • A Buccaneer is
    dour
    gallant
    abhorrent
    indignant
  • flourishing or spreading unchecked (especially if unpleasant)
    rampant
  • in an intense manner
    vehemently
  • Which of these is a compound sentence?
    I went to the store before getting a haircut.
    In the face of pain, there are no heroes.
    For sale, baby shoes, never used.
    I like coffee, and Mary likes tea.
  • to criticize harshly
    berate
  • What is an antonym for dour?
    hastily
    cheerful
    contemptuous
    Argus-eyed
  • practical knowledge
    savvy
  • What makes a compound sentence?
    A sentence with more than two verbs.
    A sentence with two or more independent clauses.
    A sentence with the word "and" in it.
    A sentence with more than two nouns.
  • a strong feeling of repugnance or disgust
    abhorrence
  • to fall or drop straight down at high speed
    plummet
  • ill-tempered, combative
    ornery
  • feeling or showing anger at something seen as unjust
    indignant
  • what word is on a continuum with apprehensive?
    passionately
    helpful
    concerned
    timid
  • brave and heroic
    gallant
  • What is an antonym for audacity?
    directly
    politeness
    braveness
    distracted
  • which word is on a continuum with savvy?
    fierce
    knowledgable
    watchful
    hastily
  • The Latin phrase on Bedford's flag is "Vince Aut Morire." What does it mean?
    I am not led, I lead
    Conquer or Die
    From hardship, victory
    He conquers who conquers himself
  • to take pleasure or delight in
    revel
  • excessively eager, enthusiastic, or fervent
    overzealous
  • Relentlessly severe, stern or gloomy in manner or appearance
    Dour
  • full of light; reflecting a lot of light
    lustrous
  • which word is on a continuum with ornery?
    discourteous
    cover
    frolic
    soar
  • reckless boldness
    audacity
  • tear or make deep cuts in flesh
    lacerate
  • What is a synonym for audacity?
    slyness
    meanness
    sleekness
    boldness
  • What is a synonym for promptly?
    slowly
    immediately
    meekly
    narrowly
  • Both the seller and the buyer were savvy; the price was
    high.
    rampant.
    fair.
    low.
  • alertly watchful, especially to avoid danger
    vigilant
  • Open dislike for someone or something considered untrustworthy
    contempt
  • Bitcoin plummeted in value, but the dollar
    increased.
    dropped.
    varied.
    decreased.
  • to wave or display in an aggressive or showy manner
    brandish
  • nervous that something bad will happen
    apprehensive
  • immediately, with little or no delay
    promptly
  • which word is on a continuum with abhorrence
    interested
    full of dread
    overzealous
    adoration
  • The Bedford bus promptly arrived at 7:20, but the Hanscom bus was
    speedy.
    late.
    vigilant.
    dour.