PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Tangible
Able to touch, not imaginary
This phone is tangible.
Quarry
An animal being hunted
The hunter took down his quarry.
Disarming
Raising suspicion of hostility, often using charm
He used a disarming smile.
Amenities
Pleasantness of a person or place
The hotel offered a lot of amenities.
Condone
Approve
The teacher had to condone iPad usage.
Scruple
Reluctant to do something one thinks is wrong
She doesn't scruple to ask her parents for money.
Solicitously
Anxious or concerned
She was solicitous towards the idea of searching the old mine.
Rose: solicitously
Imperative
Crucial
It was imperative that he fed his cat.
Zealous
Having or showing enthusiasm
He was zealous in his adventures.
Uncanny
Strange or mysterious, unsettling
The way she knew his every move was uncanny.
Sarah: uncanny
Fractious
Irritable
Most students are fractious at school.
Exodus
Mass departure of people
God planned the exodus of the Israelites.
Israelites: exodus
Boon
Something that is helpful or useful
Absolute location is a boon to the military.
Endure
Suffer patiently
She endured through the horrible movie.
Sustain
Strengthened physically or mentally
The thought sustained him throughout the years.
Buddy: sustain
Subsist
maintain or support oneself, minimum level
People in need can subsist on care packages.
Barbarous
Exceedingly cruel
He was barbarous In his medieval ways.
Durability
Ability to withstand pressure
Most four wheel drives are built for durability.
Perseverance
Steadfastness in doing something no matter how hard
She showed perseverance throughout the whole game.
Translucent
Semitransparent
The shower door was translucent.
Dilemma
Problem offering two possibilities
The girl had a dilemma with her cat.
Evade
Escape or avoid with cleverness
Rue helped Katniss evade the enemies for a short while.
Rue: evade
Au revoir
French for goodbye
''Au revoir!'' He said as his guests were leaving.
Château
Large French home or castle
The large Château was old and beautiful.
Prevail
Prove more powerful, be victorious
He prevailed over the rest.
