Vocabulary Words World Literature Night Week 7 Indifference

Vocabulary Words World Literature Night Week 7

Indifference As political aides, we are going door-todoor in hopes of ending indifference and getting voters to come out to the polls.

Indifference Definition: n. —lack of interest, concern, or sympathy. Synonyms: apathy l Antonyms: eagerness l

Laden Although the suitcase appears laden, I think I can squeeze in one more pair of shoes.

Laden Definition: adj. —burdened; loaded down. l Synonyms: encumbered, taxed l Antonyms: light, empty

Dregs Some people cruelly think homeless people are the dregs of society and do not realize that one day they too could be down-and-out.

Dregs Definition: n—sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid; the least wanted part of anything (usually people) Synonyms: residue, deposits, riffraff Antonyms: n/a

Ensue After Greg insulted Larry, everyone thought a fight would ensue in the schoolyard.

Ensue Definition: v. —to follow as a consequence; start to happen; come to pass l Synonym: result, occur, befall l Antonym: cease, repress

Maul I would never go near a bear, even in captivity, for fear that it would maul me with its huge teeth and claws

Maul Definition: v. —to injure by a rough beating, shoving, or the like; bruise: l Synonyms: mangle, abuse l Antonyms: protect, help

Vitality The fitness trainer was a perfect picture of health and vitality.

Vitality l Definition: n. — physical strength or mental vigor Synonyms: energy, spirit l Antonyms: lethargy, enervation l

Prostrate Kevin’s snow angel did not come out well because he laid prostrate on the ground instead of on his back

Prostrate Definition: v. —lying face downward l Synonyms: reclining, prone l Antonyms: upright,

Feeble My mom didn't want to hear my feeble excuses about why I was late.

Feeble Definition: adj. —pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness l Synonyms: lame, frail, decrepit l Antonyms: fit, capable

Unprecedented The Internet has erased distance and given people unprecedented access to each other.

Unprecedented Definition: adj. —without previous instance; never before known or experienced l Synonyms: novel, unique, remarkable l Antonyms: common, ordinary

Contemplate Before making a bad decision, take some time and contemplate the consequences of your actions.

Contemplate Definition: v. —to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about l Synonyms: meditate, study, ponder l Antonyms: forget, disregard