VOCABULARY 4

Definitions:

Accede - to give consent, approval, or adherence

Brandish - to shake or wave, as a weapon

Comprise - to include or contain, consist of

Deft - dexterous, nimble, skillful, clever

Destitute - deprived of, lacking food, clothing and shelter

Explicit - cleverly developed or formulated

Extirpate - to remove or destroy totally, do away with

Inopportune - inappropriate, inconvenient, untimely

Ironic - using words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning, mockery

Musty - having an odor or flavor suggestive of mold, as old buildings, stale food, dull

Officious - volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed

Ominous - being or exhibiting an omen, foreshadowing evil

Pinnacle - an upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress

Premeditated - to think about and revolve in the minded beforehand

Rampant - flourishing or spreading unchecked

Solace - to give comfort to in grief or misfortune

Stately - a marked by lofty or imposing dignity

Supple - compliant often to the point of obsequiousness

Suppress - to put down by authority of force, subdue

Venal - capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration

Sentences:

I acceded with Dr. Preston's view on Syria, but our ideas about handling the situation were very different.

In order to frighten the children, the actor brandished his sword.

The cake for Julio was comprised of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.

Using my deft mind, I was able to deduce the riddle before time had run out.

Lately there have been an increase of donations at the food drive for those that are destitute of necessities.

Thanks to modern technology we are able to maintain our children from watching explicit material.

In order to move on with my life, I extirpated all the photos I had of Harry Styles.

Some people might consider throwing a tantrum in the store is inopportune.

Don't you think it's ironic that she won the lottery, but lost her ticket.

As I passed by the kitchen I noticed a musty scent near the bread.

While I was in Las Vegas, an escort kept offering her officious services.

Mount Everest is the Earth's highest mountain, with a pinnacle peak of 8,848 meters.

After premeditating, Beyonce was ready to perform at her sold out concert.

The popularity of The Dark Knight series have increased rampantly.

After my uncle passed away, we solaced my aunt during these hard times.

Justin Timberlake looked rather stately in his suit and tie.

After taking orders from others, I just became supple and did whatever I was told.

In order to suppress my cravings, I just ate bread and water.

I don't usually take orders from people, but I'm quite venal when there is food involved.