Vocab Set 3 / blog 8

Vocabulary Set #3: write word, sentence it comes from, part of speech, definition -- due on your blog by Friday evening.

1. mannequin (n.)

A small, black velvet purse hung on the shoulder of the mannequin.

Definition: a dummy used to display clothes in a store window.

2. second-hand (adj.)

To save money, I had purchased second-hand textbooks from upperclassmen at a fraction of the original price, and I was careful not to use too many notebooks.

Definition: used by others.

3. animatedly (adv.)

Many of our classmates were there, with drinks in hand, talking animatedly.

Definition: full of excitement; lively.

4. faltered (v. past tense)

Flustered, I faltered, then hurriedly responded, "Yes, well, I had a good time, too. Good night."

Definition: start to lose strength or momentum.

5. impulsive (adj.)

She would acknowledge that I had done something impulsive, but would say that it was okay.

Definition: acting or done without forethought.

6. constrained (v. past tense)

But maybe that was why I had wanted to leave home for a while; I had always felt constrained there.

Definition: severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of.

7. Gregorian chant (n.)

A Gregorian chant program is scheduled for June, and students will be coming from around the world.

Definition: a single vocal line church song in free rhythm and restricted scale.

8. pearl (n.)

The pearl necklace and wishbone pin would really stand out against the black velvet.

Definition: a hard object produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle) of a living shelled mollusk.

9. elope (v. present tense)

If it hadn't been for you, she said she might have eloped with Kyle.

Definition: run away secretly in order to get married.

10. taciturn (adj.)

I would write to each of my taciturn brothers, even though they had never written to me.

Definition: reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying a little; shy.

11. sobbed (v. past tense)

I sat, buried my face in my hands, and sobbed.

Definition: cry noisily, making a loud sound.

12. pouch (n.)

In a silk pouch that Mother had made was her thin, white gold wedding band. I put it on and pictured the ring on Mother's hand.

Definition: a small flexible bag.

13. listlessly (adj.)

As I stared forward listlessly, little Sarah snuggled up against me, and whispered into my ear, "I love you, Sookan."

Definition: lacking energy or enthusiasm.

14. hymn (n.)

I was comforted by their high-pitched hymns reverberating in the domed chapel.

Definition: a religious song/poem, typically of phrase to god or a god.

15. fainted(v. past tense)

She had fainted, and they found out it was a cerebral hemorrhage.

Definition: losing consciousness; pass out.