Vocab for high school students 12

immaculate (adj.)

spodess; without a stain; absolutely clean

The curtains were spotless; the tablecloth was immaculate, too.

reconcile (v.)

cause to be friends again

It was a surprise to see that Alison and Jerry are friends again. I wonder who reconciled them.

stamina (n.)

strength; vigor; endurance

Swimming the English Channel is a feat that requires considerable stamina.

volition (n.)

act of willing or choosing; will; accord

Did your employer dismiss you, or did you leave of your own volition?

alternative (n.)

choice; one of two or more things offered for choice

If I were given the choice of making either an oral or a written report, I would pick the second alternative.

blunder (n.)

mistake or error caused by stupidity or carelessness

Have you ever committed the blunder of mailing a letter without a postage stamp?

controversy (n.)

dispute; quarrel; debate; strife

The Republicans and the Democrats have been engaged in a controversy over which party is responsible for the increased

taxes.

custody (n.)

care; safekeeping; guardianship

The treasurer has custody of our club’s financial records.

dispel (v.)

drive away by scattering; scatter; disperse

The two officers were commended for their skill in dispelling the mob and preventing violence.