Vocab. Review I

Abrupt: The meeting ended abruptly, leaving everyone in confusion.

Benign: The tumor was found to be benign.

Circumvent: They found a loophole to circumvent the new law.

Intolerable: The heat in the desert was nearly intolerable for the travelers.

Turbulent: The plane experienced turbulent air, causing the passengers to feel uneasy.

Contemporary: She enjoys reading contemporary novels, not the classic ones.

Collide: The two cars were about to collide at the busy intersection.

Agile: The cat was agile enough to climb the tree quickly.

Frail: Although frail, the elderly woman lived independently.

Alter: The chef decided to alter the recipe slightly.

Acclaim: The scientist received acclaim for her groundbreaking research.

Heyday: The heyday of the factory was in the early 20th century.

Ascertain: The doctor will ascertain the cause of her symptoms.

Haphazardly: The books were piled haphazardly on the desk.

Valid: This ticket is only valid for today’s performance.