week thirty three 1100 words
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WEEK 33 DAY 1
NEW WORDS
complacent
somber
debilitate
impetuous
occult
AT A LOSS
With the trivial* sum of five dollars in his pockets, Robert Lacy was feeling far from complacent about the future. In fact, it was his somber estimate that no matter how frugal* he was, his money would run out before the next day. He owed $3.50 in debts to friends; with the remainder he would have to eat enough to maintain his strength. Hunger would debilitate him to the point where he could not continue his fervid* search for Evelyn. There was no hope of an impetuous stranger suddenly thrusting money upon him. There was still less solace* for him in the hope that, after all this time, he might develop the occult power that would give him a mental Image of where Evelyn could be found.
Sample Sentences Use the new words in these sentences.
- The guard was so about the danger of escape that he gave the prisoner only a cursory* Inspection.
- We should be prudent* 1n our play or work during very hot weather, because the sun has the power to enervate" and those that scoff* at its effects.
- He looked for a propitious* moment to exhibit his abilities.
- The deleterious* results of his Irate* outburst put the previously jocose* audience 1n a mood.
- They were so moved by the idyllic* setting, they exchanged surreptitious,* kisses.
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TODAY'S IDIOM
to hit the nail on the head-to state or guess something correctly
When Charlie said there were 3,627 beans in that Jar, he hit the nail on the head.
WEEK 33 DAY 2
NEW WORDS
discreet
foment
glean
quarry
slovenly
MAKING PLANS
Robert had arrived In New York a week earlier. He had begun by asking discreet questions of Evelyn's former landlord. There was no need to foment opposition at the very beginning. The landlord was recondite.* and all Robert had been able to glean from the cryptic* replies was that Evelyn had moved to a residence that catered to single women. Robert was in a hapless* situation; in this Immense city his quarry could be hiding in one of dozens of such places. This would obviate* the possibility of his dashing from one place to another in an Impetuous* manner. His search, while it had to be concluded with celerity.* could not be earned out in such slovenly fashion. He required a succinct* and meticulous* plan.
Sample Sentences Use the new words in these sentences.
- In order to trouble, they fabricated* a deplorable* and blatant" untruth.
- She loathed* doing menial* tasks. and she did them in a manner.
- Although It seemed Inane.* they sought their in the midst of rustic* surroundings that were not its natural habitat*.
- Despite the plethora* of offers to write her life story, the recently divorced movie queen kept a silence.
- The reporters could not anything from her servants.
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TODAY'S IDIOM
on the dot-exactly on time
Despite his having taken forty winks.* he got to his appointment on the dot.
WEEK 33 DAY 3
NEW WORDS
abjure
reproach
penitent
evanescent
tantamount
A NEWSPAPER AD
On the premise* that Evelyn knew she was being sought, Robert's first step was to abjure fruitless* searching and place an ad in the leading morning newspaper. He would Importune* in a most careful way for her return. The ad read, *Evelyn. Come out of hiding. I do not reproach you for your actions. I expect no penitent confession. There is nothing ambiguous* about my offer. Please contact. Robert.* He added a box number for a reply. When Robert went to the paper the next morning, he felt sanguine* about the chances of locating her. His evanescent concerns disappeared; there was a letter for him, and with tremulous* fingers he tore it open. It contained one sentence, and it was tantamount to a challenge; *If you really care about me, you will find me by midnight, Friday, Evelyn.*
Sample Sentences Insert the new words in these sentences.
- The Inveterate* gambler became and contrite* when faced with the results of his reprehensible* behavior.
- The optimist knows that the vicissitudes* of life are , and she always looks on the sanguine* side of things.
- You should not condone* his sordid* behavior; rather, him for his fractious* manner.
- At the zenith* of his career, he was to a final arbiter* on matters of economic policy.
- In vain, the entire family tried to Importune* him to gambling.
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TODAY'S IDIOM
to take under one's wing-to become responsible for
As the new term began, the senior took the freshman under her wing.
WEEK 33 DAY 4
NEW WORDS
propensity
wary
allay
deter
connoisseur
AT THE BALLET
Evelyn was an anomaly*: she had a propensity for folk music and rock and roll dancing, and, at the same time, she was an avid* fan of classical ballet. At one time she had been a fledgling* ballet dancer. Robert headed for a theater where a venerable* ballet company was performing. He knew he had to be wary so that Evelyn might not see him first. It was Tuesday evening; two days gone with so little to show. Only three more remaining before the deadline set by Evelyn. He tried hard to allay the sudden fear that came over him that he might not locate her. Nothing would deter him from succeeding! And so, although he was far from a connoisseur of the dance, he was standing among the throng* in the lobby, hoping it would be a propitious* evening for him.
Sample Sentences Insert the new words in these sentences.
- The scoffs* at the dilettante,* who has only a veneer* of knowledge.
- It is difficult to the concern of parents about how susceptible* their children are and how easily they succumb* to drugs.
- Some girls have a for swarthy* men who wear gaudy* clothes.
- Her father warned her to be of adding the encumbrance* of a steady boyfriend as this would attenuate* her chances of finishing college.
- This did not her from getting into a deplorable* situation due to her rash* and perverse* actions.
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TODAY'S IDIOM
out of one's depth-in a situation that is too difficult to handle
we thought he knew the ropes,* but we found him behind the
eight ball* because he was out of his depth.
WEEK 33 DAY 5
REVIEW
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