complete vocab list 1

Define the word corroborate

They investigated and the witnesses corroborated his story.

• repealed

• understood

• confirmed

• rejected

Define the word depict

The movie did not depict him correctly, he is much nicer.

• portray or describe

• unable to see clearly

• emotional, unpredictable

• informative

Describe the word derive

Authority is derived from the consent of the governed.

• to adjust temporarily

• to get from a source

• to confuse with someone else

• to remove

Define the word despicable

Adolf Hitler was a despicable human being.

• uninteresting

• confused, conflicted

• disgusting, awful

• quiet, shy

Define the word despondent.

When we found out all of our belongings were gone, we were absolutely despondent.

• confused, conflicted

• peaceful, calm

• hopeless, discouraged

• anxious

Define the word elapsed.

When they returned from Narnia, they learned that no time had elapsed.

• to trick, deceive

• to undermine

• stopped

• passage of time

Define the word embark.

We were so excited to embark on our cruise.

• to start a journey

• to finish a problem

• to ask for help

• to choose an option

Define the word encompasses.

The Naval base encompasses the movie theater.

• to invent

• to portray

• to surround

• to enjoy

Define the word endeavor.

We endeavored to find a solution.

• to attempt, try

• to bypass

• to put on top of

• to enjoy

Define the word evoke.

The movie evoked a feeling of fear in us.

• to produce

• to confuse

• to repeat

• to adjust