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Developmental Vocab 2

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  1. fragile
    easily broken or damaged or destroyed
    Raw eggs are more fragile than hard-boiled ones.
  2. vast
    unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
    Although she had a vast collection of sweaters in her closet, Joy couldn't find one to match her green jeans.
  3. swagger
    walk with a lofty proud gait
    After scoring the winning touchdown, the quarterback swaggered to the sideline.
  4. vivid
    having striking color
    Savannah can't read horror stories because with such a vivid imagination, the stories seem real to her.
  5. soothe
    cause to feel better
    When the baby wouldn't stop crying, his mom rocked him gently to soothe him.
  6. glutton
    a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
    Even though he is think, Joe is a total glutton when it comes to food. He can eat an entire pizza in one sitting.
  7. irate
    feeling or showing extreme anger
    The teacher was irate when not one of her students turned in their homework.
  8. prompt
    according to schedule or without delay
    Emily never keeps people waiting. She is always prompt.
  9. dictator
    a ruler who is unconstrained by law
    Hitler was a dictator. He ruled his people with total control and power.
  10. intoxicated
    stupefied or excited by a chemical substance
    It is a crime to drive a car while intoxicated. The smell of the flowers was so intoxicating, it made me feel dizzy.
  11. palatial
    relating to or being a large and stately residence
    After winning the lottery, Jack bought a 25 acre estate with a palatial mansion and gardens.
  12. omen
    a sign of a thing about to happen
    Mary wondered if her dream about passing her driver's test was a good omen. The dark gray clouds were a bad omen. They were a warning of the storm coming our way.
Created on 九月 10, 2013 (updated 九月 10, 2013)

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