Vocab Lesson 24A
mishap (n)
an accident or unlucky event that usually is not serious
How to make a sentence: mishap
(subject) had a mishap at (where) when he/she/they (what happened).
Shayne school he got into a fight with a bully.
(subject) got to (possessive pronoun) destination without any mishaps.
Robert his
rustle (v)
to make a soft fluttering sound
How to make a sentence: rustle
(subject) rustle(s,ed) + reason
She rustled through her bag, looking for her keys in a hurry.
Joyce the papers to find the missing report before
the meeting started.
The children rustled the leaves to make a pile big enough to jump in.
lecture (v)
to give an explanation or scolding
How to make a sentence: Lecture
Explanation: (Subject) gave a lecture on (what topic).
Charlene which masks were the best to buy.
Scold: (Subject) lectured us on (what topic).
My parents the dangers of smoking.
beacon (n)
something that acts as a guide or warning
How to make a sentence: Beacon
(Subject) used the lighthouse as a beacon to (do what).
The sailor find his way home.
(Subject) used the beacon to (do what).
Inspector Gordon call for Batman.
torment (n)
great mental or physical pain, suffering and unhappiness
How to make a sentence: Torment
(Subject) gave (object) a torment by (doing something)
My classmate me humming the same
tune all day.
Some students the teacher tapping their pens
nonstop in class.
surge (v)
to move with gathering force, as rolling waves do.
Water, electricity, a crowd, prices, traffic, violence and emotions
How to make a sentence: Surge
(Subject) was hit by the surge of water and (what happened).
Winston was washed all the way to the Danshui
river.
(Subject) was hit by a surge of lightning and (what happened).
Melody got electrocuted.
disadvantage (n)
a circumstance or condition that makes it harder to do something or to be successful
How to make a sentence: Disadvantage
(Subject) is at a disadvantage at (what activity) because (reason).
Jake in basketball he is short.
Melson in English class she has never
learned English.
balk (v)
to stop short and refuse to go on
How to make a sentence: balked
(Subject) balked at the idea of (doing something dumb or boring).
Students doing next week’s homework.
Winny going on the ferris wheel because she
thought it was too scary.
quake (v)
to shiver or tremble, as from fear or cold
How to make a sentence: quaking
(Subject) is quaking in (possessive pronoun) boots because (reason).
Peter his Sean wanted to go on the
rollercoaster again.
Austin his he didn’t study for the exam.
fare (v)
how you perform or progress in something
How to make a sentence: fare=did
Melody did well on the essay competition.
(subject) fared well on (what) because (reason).
Melody the essay competition she is such a splendid
writer.
(subject) didn’t fare well on (what) because (reason).
Jack his tennis match he didn’t sleep well.