Vocabulary List: Unit 8
Abate to PlacateVocabulary List: Unit 8abate
When the winds abated, the helicopter was able to
land.demeanorThe President has such a calm demeanor that it takes
quite a bit of effort to anger him.
abhorI abhor doing my laundry, so I have it professionally
cleaned.
v.to detest; to hate strongly
dole v. to distribute; to give out sparingly
At the Red Cross shelter, food was doled out carefully to the
the crowded earthquake victims.
gamutCarmelas taste in music ran the whole gamut of rock and
roll from the 60s to the 2000s.
Gamut---nounthe whole range or extent
extrovertAs an extrovert, Liz loved parties and preferred
entertaining to spending a quiet night alone.n.one who is outgoing;
one who is energized rather than drained by interaction with
others
aficionadoDespite their atrocious season, I am still a loyal
Redskins aficionado and I wear my Cooley jersey every Sunday.
n.an enthusiast, a fan, an ardent follower
The students attempted to goad Kevin into skipping school with
them, but he refused to join them at McDonalds.
goad to provoke someone to do something; to
spurconcurrentlySammy couldnt decide which TV show to watch when
his two favorite shows, American Idol and Americas Got Talent,
aired concurrently.
adj.happening at the same time; simultaneous
placateThe airline gave out free vouchers in order to placate
frustrated travelers during the holiday season.
to pacify, soothe, calm
