Important Words to Understand

Citizens of the USA have unalienable rights. What does unalienable mean?

Each animal was seared with a mark. What does seared mean?

The War Hero was in captivity for 5 years. What does captivity mean?

The urgency of the situation required the paramedics to run. What does urgency mean?

To many a church is a hallowed place. What does hallowed mean?

The students languished the last period of the day. What does languished mean?

The student showed much discontent about his low score. What does discontent mean?

The abandoned hotel is a desolate place. What does desolate mean?

The flowers were withering in the sunlight. What does withering mean?

The rowdy children were exiled out of the library. What does exiled mean?

The prosperity of the business depends on the profits made. What does prosperity mean?

The police officer restrained the criminal with manacles. What does manacles mean?

The tranquility of the early morning is my favorite time of day. What does tranquility mean?

The children came to school with insufficient school supplies. What does insufficient mean?