W10
Vocabulary
Let’s go over the new vocabulary for this week.
distrust (v.)
to not trust someone or something
1
She felt a deep sense of distrust toward the suspicious man.
discontinue (v.)
to stop doing something, especially regularly or permanently
2
She will discontinue her dance lessons.
unopened (adj.)
not opened yet
3
The box was unopened.
inability (n.)
not being able to do something
4
His inability to focus was frustrating.
uncertain (adj.)
not sure; having doubts
5
He was uncertain of what to say next.
unaware (adj.)
not knowing about something
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unaware (adj.)
not knowing about something
6
They were unaware that the meeting was canceled.
disrespect (v.)
to not show respect; to be rude
7
A man shouted at a woman for taking his seat, showing disrespect on the train.
disapprove (v.)
to not agree with something; to think something is not good
8
Her parents disapprove of her decision to move away.
incomplete (adj.)
not finished or whole
9
The puzzle was incomplete without the last piece.
disorder (n.)
a lack of order; confusion
10
The room was in complete disorder after the party.
unimportant (adj.)
not significant; not necessary to worry about
11
Her comment was unimportant to the discussion.
unsolved (adj.)
not figured out; not resolved
12
The cold case remains unsolved.
unlikely (adv.)
not likely to happen; probably won’t happen
13
Because it is raining, it is unlikely they will go hiking.
discount (n./v.)
a reduction in price; to reduce the price of something
14
The store was offering a discount on all summer clothes.
unlisted (adj.)
not included on a list
15
Her phone number is unlisted to protect her privacy.
disobey (v.)
to not follow rules or orders
16
When the dog is distracted, it disobeys commands.
unfair (adj.)
not just or fair; treating someone poorly
17
She thought it was unfair that she had to do all the work.
indirect (adj.)
not straight; not straightforward
18
direct
She gave him an indirect hint about her feelings.
disrepair (adj.)
in bad condition; not working properly
19
The old house fell into disrepair over the years.
unsuspecting (adj.)
not expecting something bad or surprising
20
The thief looked for unsuspecting victims in the crowded market.
climax (n.)
the most exciting or intense part of a story or event
21
resolution
The story reached its climax during the battle scene.
resolution (n.)
the solution or ending of a story; the end of a problem
22
resolution
The resolution saw the main character find peace and learn from their mistakes.
event (n.)
something that happens; a happening
23
The music concert was the biggest event of the summer.
monitor (v.)
to watch and check something regularly
24
Please remember to monitor the time during the exam.
clarify (v.)
to make something clear or easier to understand
22
Could you clarify your instructions?
rehearsal (n.)
practicing for a performance or event
26
New Jeans practiced their routine during the dance rehearsal.
fever (n.)
a high body temperature; usually a sign of sickness
27
She had a fever and had to stay home for several days.
quest (n.)
a journey or search for something important
28
The knight started on a quest to find the lost treasure.
situation (n.)
the way things are at a certain time; a state
29
He found himself in a difficult situation at work.
foreign (adj.)
from another country; not local
27
She enjoyed learning foreign languages.