Vocab Week 9

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Vocab Week 9
Embroil Grandiose Mar Tawdry Resolute
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Embroil (v)
To involve in a conflict
You never know who is going to become
embroiled in the shouting match on the Springer
show.
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Grandiose (adj)
Absurdly exaggerated pompous grand
Even as a thirty-year old, he still held on to
his grandiose plans for playing center field in
Fenway Park.
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Mar (v)
To damage, to impair, to spoil
Because of the way his actions marred the NBAs
reputation, Ron Artest was suspended for the
season.
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Tawdry (adj)
Showy cheap
The neon lights of the strip are a
perfect metaphor for Las Vegas tawdry appeal.
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Resolute (adj)
Firmly set in purpose determined
Because he was resolute in sticking to his
workout regiment, Jimmy put on 20 pounds in six
months.