Please Answer the Corresponding Questions for the Vocabulary Words Listed Below

Junior English Vocabulary Wray List Twelve

Please answer the corresponding questions for the vocabulary words listed below.

1. sadistic (adj.) getting pleasure from inflicting pain on others. Mickey’s sadistic qualities suited him well as the boss of the Jersey mafia. 2. rile (v.) cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritation. My little brother constantly riles me with his wining and poking around my business. 3. rostrum (n.) a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it. The graduation ceremony had to be delayed after the rostrum collapsed. 4. pacifist (n.) someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes. I and thousands of other pacifists marched to oppose the Gulf War. 5. flit (v.) move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart. The hummingbird flitted outside our window, providing a show in light and color. 6. chafe (v.) become or make sore as if by rubbing; feel extreme anger or irritation. My new shoes obviously don’t fit properly; their constant chafing has left me with numerous blisters. 7. inane (adj.) devoid of or lacking intelligence. The defense attorney’s inane closing arguments did nothing to aid the defendant; in fact, his ridiculous remarks actually contributed to the guilty verdict. 8. harrowing (adj.) extremely painful. Pavel’s harrowing escape from the communist nation was an incredible story that had all of us on the edges of our seats. 9. provocative (adj.) serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or controversy. Abortion, prayer in schools, and assisted suicide are all provocative social issues. 10. reciprocal (adj.) interchanged or owed to each other; felt by both sides. We had a reciprocal arrangement with our cousins in which we shared each other’s vacation homes. 11. conscientious (adj.) characterized by extreme care and great effort. Such conscientious work was unusual for Mary, who usually approached her tasks with carelessness and haste. 12. nonchalant (adj.) marked by blithe unconcern. The nonchalant presentation of the class president infuriated the ASB officers, who had placed great trust in her. 13. hemorrhage (n.) the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel. Nina’s father passed away from a hemorrhage in the brain. 14. compulsory (adj.) required by rule. In Oregon, attendance in school is compulsory until the age of 18. 15. lavish (adj.) very generous; characterized by extravagance and profusion. The lavish holiday feast included rack of lamb, roast duck, and numerous sides and desserts.

Please answer the following questions in complete sentences that include the word. Some words from older lists are referenced; utilize the quizlet combined set. 1. How is sadistic behavior enigmatic? 2. What might a teacher do to rile you? 3. What are three places you might see a rostrum? 4. Are you a pacifist? Why or why not? 5. Would a lethargic person flit? Why or why not? 6. Under what circumstances might a person experience chafing that doesn’t involve the skin? 7. Could a book be both arcane and inane? Why or why not? 8. What would be an example of a harrowing Halloween experience? 9. Should a bride wear a provocative dress to her wedding? Why or why not? 10. When might reciprocal aggression be appropriate or necessary? 11. Are you approaching this work conscientiously or not? Why? 12. In what career might it help one to be nonchalant, and why? 13. The U.S. has said to be ‘hemorrhaging jobs’. What does this mean? 14. Should conscientious work be compulsory to earn an A in class? Why or why not? 15. Does asceticism seem lavish or not? Why?