tMichael Jimenez #12 Ms. Stronks ELA 8 Monday, November 9, 2015 Abate-(verb) (of something perceived as hostile) Sentence: The ferocious storm was worse but suddenly abated. Abet-(verb) (to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime or other offense) Sentence: The old man was not involved with the crime, but was secretly abetting to continue the crime Abjure-(verb) (to renounce, to give something up) Sentence: The man with the yellow hat will never abjure his precious hat. Abode-(noun) (a place of residence, a house or a home) Sentence: Charlie was happy to be at his abode Clarify-(noun) (to make a statement or situation) Sentence: I want to clarify that we will go to the pool Console-(verb) (to comfort someone) Sentence: We have to console the grinch Deploy-(to send to an area) Sentence: We will deploy the soldiers to the battlefield Durable-(adjective) (to withstand) Sentence: The battery was durable for five years Cache-(noun) a collection of items hidden or inaccessible Sentence: There was a cache of gold Aspire- (verb) ones hopes to achieving Sentence: Maybe we will aspire to win Boon (noun) a thing that is helpful Sentence: The navigation system will be boon to us Avid (adverb) to show interest Sentence: Margret showed an avid attention to join the school club Advocate (noun) a person who supports something Sentence: They will advocate for the marathon Agile (verb) to be able to move quickly Sentence: The athlete Usian Bolt is very agile Avuncular (adjective) to be kind and friendly Sentence: The Cookie Monster was very avuncular Blithe (adjective) happy or joyous Sentence: The man in the yellow hat is usually blithe Benign (adjective) to be gentle and kind Sentence: The little girl is good and benign to me Gaunt (adjective) thin, bony Sentence: That old man is very gaunt Grapple (verb) to fight or wrestle without any weapons Sentence: Putin grappled his opponent and won Discreet (adjective) careful in ones speech or actions Sentence: The men were very discreet in the talk