HON ENGL 4 Vocab #11

(adj) characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice

(verb) stop or interrupt (someone) and detain them in conversation or trouble them in some other way

(adj) inactive; unused

(adj) old-fashioned or outdated

(adj) not important or significant

(verb) raise (a sensitive or difficult subject) for discussion

(adj) engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

Through years of practice, she managed to _____________ her skills as a violinist to a level of unparalleled perfection.

(verb) refine or perfect (something) over a period of time

After years of hard work, her dream of becoming an author finally reached ___________ with the release of her novel.

The __________ fields awaited the next planting season, with no crops to be seen for miles.

phobia

The _____________ of the small coastal town enjoyed the peaceful, seaside life.

point

(verb) leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest

(noun) the restoration of friendly relations

His _________________ attire, complete with a top hat and pocket watch, made him stand out in the modern city.

tion

The ___________ student sat in the library, lost in thought, contemplating the complexities of the universe.

vest

father

He would often _________ his coworkers in the hallway, engaging them in long conversations to avoid doing any real work.

(noun) the point at which a plan or project is realized

The billionaire's _____________ mansion featured gold-plated everything and a collection of sports cars in the driveway.

She decided to _______________ the topic of a salary increase with her boss during the meeting, despite her nervousness.

true

pop

The thief decided to ___________ from the crime scene just as the police arrived, disappearing into the night.

(adj) arrogantly superior and disdainful

(adj) causing one to feel drained of energy or vitality

(noun) an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place

(adj) certain to happen; unavoidable

put

blood

weight