VOCABULARY LIST #10

Definition deliver, give up, transmit Sentence The goal is a treatment that would render a cure for the patient’s disease. Examples render a verdict render a service 1. render

Definition part of a stage platform Sentence The choir stood on a horseshoe of risers behind the orchestra. Examples stand on a riser mount on a riser 2. riser

Definition to stir up, agitate, cause anger Sentence The dog does not attack, unless it is provoked. Examples provoke an argument provoke health issues 3. provoke

Definition a dead body Sentence The vultures devoured the carcass laying in the road. Examples an animal carcass old mining town is now a carcass 4. carcass

Definition ministers, pastors Sentence After graduation, the student decided to join the clergy. Examples the church clergy a clergy meeting 5. clergy

Definition cutting remarks Sentence Now and then there was a touch of sarcasm in his voice. Examples cruel sarcasm review full of sarcasm 6. sarcasm

Definition noble in spirit and conduct Sentence The little girl participated in a gallant pageant. Examples a gallant gentleman a gallant rescue attempt 7. gallant

Definition forbidden by custom Sentence In art school, painting from photographs was taboo. Examples feared the taboo genetic engineering considered taboo 8. taboo

Definition serious lack of food Sentence Famine set in, the social order broke down and looting was rampant. Examples suffered from famine risk of famine 9. famine

Definition something that threatens Sentence When he gets behind the wheel of a car, he’s a real menace. Examples a menace to the town air pollution is a menace 10. menace

Definition sharp, intense Sentence The men suffer from acute, chronic fear. Examples acute pain acute observations 11. acute

Definition a person that receives something Sentence Jameis Winston was the recipient of the 2013 Heisman Trophy. Examples recipient of a prize organ donor recipient 12. recipient

Definition to disturb or torment Sentence They watch other birds fish, then harass them until they drop their catches. Examples harass the umpire harass animals at the zoo 13. harass

Definition to contaminate or spoil Sentence The oil spill tainted the water. Examples taint the food taint her reputation 14. taint

Definition very fat Sentence Being obese increases the risks for unhealthy cholesterol levels. Examples an obese wrestler an obese patient 15. obese

Definition wipe out, erase Sentence The peer editor will delete all of the mistakes in this paper. Examples delete the error delete the picture 16. delete

Definition small case or covering Sentence The capsule shot to the surface, where its hatch burst open. Examples swallow a capsule time capsule 17. capsule

Definition attitude regarding life, spirit Sentence If you’re a leader, have a positive attitude to increase your team’s morale. Examples morale of the team morale of the troops 18. morale

Definition swearing falsely Sentence The law defines perjury very clearly. Examples crime of perjury charged with perjury. 19. perjury

Definition occurrence Sentence Any attention that you bring to this incident might reflect badly on you. Examples a scary incident an isolated incident 20. incident

Definition safe shelter Sentence He sought asylum in the church. Examples asylum from harm mental asylum 21. asylum