By: Sad’e WhittleEnglish 10May 1,2011

VOCAB Power POINT

Verb-attack

, usu

ally w

ith

words, cri

ticize

(someone or

something)harsh

ly

LambasteThe coach lambasted

the team for

their lack of effort.

Noun- a situation in

which no progress is

possible, esp. because of disagreement; a

deadlock

IMPASSE

Because my friend hit m

y brother,

we experienced an impasse, which lead me to

slap her in the face.

Noun- slang

JARGONEven though my mom said that I

have to avoid jargon, it is

difficult to obey because it is

very common among teens.

Verb-prevent,

blockDETER

My cousin, who enjoys yelling at us, will not deter usfrom leaving the house.

Adj-weak,thin

TENUOUS

Adam, a very tenuous kid, came to schoolVery tired which caused him to sleep During class.

Adj-energetic,

powerful

VIGOROUSI watched the very vigorous manHit the girl in her face, because she Dropped his soda.

Noun-friendship

AMITYMy friend and I have and amity Because we respect each like We should.

Noun-high seriousness

GRAVITASMy dog has a lot of gravitas because Of the face he makes at the peopleWhen they walk in the bar.

Adj-assertive,

confident

EMPHATICMy family were emphatic about repeat The trip to Disney because we had fun onThe rides.

Adj-showing strong

feeling; forceful,

passionate, or intense

VEHEMENT

His kiss was soft, but vehementBecause he did it so passionately.

Adj-superior, outstanding,

distinguished, above

the rest

PREEMINENTKing Author was preeminent becauseHe took charge and he was above theRest of his people.

Noun -rebirth

RESURGENCEIt has been an honor being a partOf the resurgence at LindenwoldHigh school because I feel as though I Made it a better place.