VOCAB 1A Wikispaces词汇表1A wiki空间.pptVIP

VOCAB 1A Highlight the definition on the slide. Picture the word in your head. admonish Verb To scold mildly The lifeguard admonished the children for running on the pool deck. breach Noun An opening or gap The levees in New Orleans were breached due to the huge storm surge during Hurricane Katrina. brigand Noun A bandit, robber, or outlaw Robin Hood is a legendary brigand. He was an outlaw who robbed wealthy travelers as they passed by. circumspect Adjective Careful, cautious When making plans for your future, it is important to be circumspect; you should take time to think about all options. commandeer Verb To seize for military or official use The state trooper commandeered a citizen’s car at the scene of the accident when his vehicle was damaged. cumbersome Adjective Clumsy, hard to handle The bride’s gown was so cumbersome with beads, lace, and ruffles that she could barely fit through the doorway. deadlock Noun A standstill resulting from the opposition of two forces. The jury was in a deadlock; they could not agree if the man was guilty or innocent. debris Noun Scattered fragments, garbage It took days to clean up the debris left on the ground after the tornado. diffuse Verb To scatter freely or widely The scent of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies diffused throughout the entire house. dilemma Noun A difficult or perplexing situation or problem Teens can find themselves in a dilemma when friends want them to do something they are not allowed to do. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *