8th vocab 13

Define the word implore.

Ex: The children lined the streets, imploring strangers for help.

• to wish

• to ignore

• to beg, plead

• to create, make

Define the word mandatory.

Ex: It is mandatory that students take two years of Math.

• required by the authority

• flexible

• optional

• self-explanatory

Define the word pensive.

Ex: One cautious and pensive, the other quick and outspoken.

• thoughtful, thinking it through

• rash, quick

• intelligent

• loud

Define the word reprieve.

Ex: The court cases all have to be rescheduled, giving the accused a reprieve until the judge returns.

• overdue

• anxiously waiting

• to give a clean slate

• to delay impending punishment

Define the word shrewd.

Ex: He was a shrewd politician and made the most of that situation.

• judgemental

• mean and selfish

• sharp and cagey

• opinionated

Define the word succinct.

Ex: "No." was the coach's succinct response.

• long winded

• concise, condensed

• determined

• impulsive

Define the word benign.

Ex: The conversation was pretty benign, everyone kept fairly calm.

• not harmful

• complicated

• numerous

• hard to remove

Define the word formidable.

Ex: The other team proved to be a formidable opponent.

• gentle and kind

• annoying and irritating

• tough and powerful

• continuous

Define the word usurp.

Ex: It would be very difficult for her to come and usurp power at this point.

• to redefine the position

• to increase to an unnecessary level

• to give away to those in need

• to take over by force without legal right

Define the word aloof.

Ex: He stood aloof from the battle, watching it play out at a distance.

• making all the decisions

• disinterested, detached

• deeply involved

• fooling others into a way of thinking