1. UNIT III List 3

2. Undulation regular movement that comes in waves The grains moved in gentle undulations when the wind blew.

3. Presage to act as a sign or warning Jeffrey’s cruelty to animals when he was a child was a presage to the horrific crimes he committed as an adult.

4. Vortex a whirling mass of water that pulls everything to its center The spinning vortex of the tornado destroyed everything in its path.

5. Ineffable indescribable; unspeakable The couple experienced ineffable joy when they brought home healthy twins.

6. Uncanny eerie; weird My cousin’s service dog has an uncanny ability to tell when Rick’s blood sugar is dangerously low or high.

7. Malignant evil or harmful in nature or effect Many Americans suffer from the malignant condition of morbid obesity, and so do their pets.

8. Consecrate to set apart as sacred; to make or declare holy; to assign or treat as holy This English church was consecrated in 1580.

9. Hallow to make or select as holy; to regard or honor as sacred; to honor as holy The site where the U.S.S. Arizona sank in Pearl Harbor is considered hallowed.

10. Incredulity Disbelief Dr. House showed incredulity when he learned that two of his staff members were quitting.

11. Impromptu done on the spur of the moment I could never give an impromptu speech; I need notes and preparation.