Vocabulary Homework Week 3.4

Front

What does the word 'dire' mean?

Back

hopeless and dangerous or fearful.

Front

What does the word 'diminish' mean?

Back

to become smaller in scope or degree.

Front

What does the term 'dismay' mean?

Back

hopelessness, stress, or consternation.

Front

What is 'discord'?

Back

disagreement.

Front

What does 'disdain' refer to?

Back

a lack of respect and strong dislike (toward something or someone).

Front

Use 'dire' in a sentence.

Back

The hikers were in a dire situation when they realized they were lost.

Front

Use 'diminish' in a sentence.

Back

The sound of the music began to diminish as we walked away.

Front

Use 'dismay' in a sentence.

Back

To her dismay, she found out that the meeting was canceled.

Front

Use 'discord' in a sentence.

Back

There was discord among the team members about the project direction.

Front

Use 'disdain' in a sentence.

Back

He looked at the messy room with disdain.