Vocabulary List #5

Some children like to _________ the dog by poking sticks at it through the fence and yelling.

calm; peaceful; serenity

My papa said that a _________ like myself should not be out late at night because I'm too young

A young girl or young woman

brief rude reply; quick come-back

Antonym = put together; new

a cruel and oppressive ruler

They caught the girl and soon rounded up her __________; all would be punished for the crime.

Synonym = agree; settle

Antonym: comfort

I won't buy from that ________ now that I know he buys many of his items from child laborers.

The angry mob chanted with _________________ as they passionately demanded no taxes!!!

A safe place; a sacred place

make a deal; bargain; try to reach an agreement through discussion

intense feelings and energy; acting with passion

The best part of being up at sunrise is the __________ of the empty beach and the calm waves.

worn; showing sign of neglect

to cause physical or mental suffering

synonym: passion; excitment

beg; plead; ask in an emotional way

You lied about having a sick mother; what a __________ act that proves you are dishonorable!

antonyms = expansive; talk story

a person who is working with someone to commit a crime; 2 people engage in conspiracy together

a person who buys and sell items for profit

betraying your country

His ________ reply to his mother made her angry and he was lectured about his rude behavior.

Coldly determined; hard

Synonyms = determined; brutal

Please sir, I __________________ you to please let me keep my dog as I cannot live without him!

lacking values; indecent; no following laws of honor