Week 5 Vocab Word Pronunciations
Definitions:
1. squander - to spend foolishly or to waste
2. assimilate - to fit in, to blend in, to absorb, as into a culture
3. usurp - to take a position of power without the right or authority to do so
4. lament - to express deep sorrow, to grieve
5. covet - to desire something in the possession of someone else
6. ruse - a trick
7. reprehensible - deserving of blame or punishment
8. impunity - without punishment
9. solace - a source of relief, consolation or peace
10. beseech - to beg or to plead
Sample Sentences:
1. He will try not to squander his paycheck this time, so he can pay his rent.
2. When he went to Argentina, he tried to assimilate into their culture.
3. The people revolted and tried to usurp the throne from the evil dictator.
4. She began to lament the loss of her favorite dog.
5. It isn't good to covet your neighbor's house.
6. The boys tried to play a ruse on their camp counselor.
7. Egging the house was reprehensible, and the malicious boys deserved to be grounded.
8. He tried to sneak the cookies with impunity.
9. After her dog dried, her friends tried to bring her solace.
10. She tried to beseech her parents to let her go to the movies.
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