English II due September 2 List 2

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Precarious

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dangerously perilous

adjective

"The world was hanging in a very precarious balance."

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insular

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narrow-minded or detached from others

adjective

"He leads a rather insular life and rarely mixes with other people."

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Sedately

Back

in a calm and dignified manner

adverb

"He walked sedately through the crowded market, observing everything with a calm demeanor."

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Tepid

Back

neither hot nor cold, lukewarm

adjective

"I am drinking a cup of tepid water."

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baffled

Back

confused, bewildered, or perplexed

verb

"I am baffled you don't know the answer."

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veranda

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a roofed patio along the outside of a house

noun

"He sat in a rocking chair on the veranda."

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Solemnly

Back

with deep sincerity that is almost sad

adverb

"the players walked solemnly off the court"

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quarreled

Back

to fight or have a heated argument

verb

"My brother quarreled with my father.:

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inattentive

Back

not paying attention to something

adjective

He was inattentive during the lesson

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crisis

Back

a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger

noun

"The school is in crisis."