Vocabulary in Context

Tim was APATHETIC about school work. until he was held back, now he cares much more.

The TREACHEROUS king turned tricked his followers into poverty and starvation.

The CATACOMBS under Paris are famous for being full of the skeletons of departed citizens.

Athletes such as Muhamed Ali, Mike Tyson, and Rhonda Rousey have made PUGILISM a popular sport.

The house was beautiful and well kept, yet after the Franklyns moved out, it became DERELICT.

Jeff was paralyzed by CLAUSTROPHOBIA, or the fear of small enclosed spaces.

To get Jenn to go out with him, Todd used tickets to see her favorite band to ENTICE her.

The elephant was thirsty soit found some water on a ledge it barely reached with its PROBOSCIS.

The two girls had much DISDAIN for each other, much like cats and dogs.

After the peace treaty talks ended in conflict, both sides knew a SKIRMISH was likely.

Two championships, one MVP, and a Rookie of the Year award were among his many ACCOLADES.

The year Jill finished lastnwas a low point in her career, but winningthe gold was the ZENITH.

Van Helsing knew by the claw marks, fur, and full moon he was dealing with a LYCANTHROPE.

When the criminal was caught with stolen merchandise, they were arrested for LARCENY.

The goody bag had all sorts of stuff. It had candy, toys, games, and other MISCELLANEOUS items.

Compared to the short stories he was used to writing, his new full-length novel was EPIC.

Jim wanted to study CARTOGRAPHY, or the production of maps, ever since his very first vacation.

After she saw how bad she hurt the boys feeling with her unkind words, she was felt REPENTANT.

Carrie was always amazed when shesaw MATADORS, or bullfighters on television. 

Karen was incredibly STUDIOUS, but her sister Jane was very lazy most of the time.