Due Tuesday, January 22
Provide the definition of the following words. Include the dictionary definition and a translation of the dictionary definition into your own words. Write an original sentence for each. Post one sentence as a comment. You only need to post one sentence the week, not one for each list.
When the Going Gets
Tough
Words to Describe a
Struggle
- convoluted
- cryptic
- futile
- impede
- obscure
- quandary
I’m a Loser, Baby
Words to Describe the Lazy
- indolent
- insipid
- listless
- torpor
My brother’s convoluted sense of humor showed through as he stood laughing as my math homework burned in the campfire.
ReplyDeleteSometimes my mind is convoluted, no sometimes isn’t right, anytime I’m tired my mind is convoluted, oh dear this argument is futile.
ReplyDeleteAnd I have to say because of school I'm tired a good 98% of the time....
The snow falling outside is impeding my ability to pay attention in math class, so instead I will just write vocab sentences for Lang.
ReplyDeleteIt was, is, and always will be, futile to deny my love of bacon.
DeleteErin, I'm becoming concerned about your bacon addiction; I'm in quite the quandary about what to do.
DeleteErin and Susie I can't say that I share the same love of bacon and snow as the two of you. Mckenna, I would throw ice water on your brother in his sleep or put his left hand in a bucket of warm water while he is sleeping.
ReplyDeleteTrying to finish my synthesis essay and other homework the day before it's due is futile for me.
ReplyDeleteMy brother tends to tell convoluted stories.
ReplyDeleteThe workers moved with extreme torpor under the heat of the blazing sun.
ReplyDeleteHopefully my long dress and high heels won’t impede with my ability to walk without falling in front of the whole school at the assembly.
ReplyDeleteI was in a quandary as to whether I should do homework or take a nap.
ReplyDeleteI have never understood how people could fall asleep in class until I took my listless economics class.
ReplyDeleteAncient Egyptians left behind many cryptic artifacts, many of which have yet to be found.
ReplyDeleteTo my dismay, my explanation of Inception didn't suffice, according to the obvious eye rolls of my parents, who regarded my summary as convoluted.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, listless Lucy was forced to leave the cheerleading team due to her lack of pep.
ReplyDeleteThe dentist's purpose was convoluted when he handed out the candy on Halloween.
ReplyDelete-Lizzy Coryell
On cold and early mornings it is hard for me to break out of my torpor state.
ReplyDelete~Tina
Attempts to put the last cow in the pin were futile, as it slithered between the horses legs.
ReplyDeleteThe slick ice impeded the students ability to get to school.
ReplyDeleteOur journey to the top of the ridgeline was impeded after we came across a 20 foot cliff.
ReplyDelete-Jack Powell
The woman I met at the coffee shop had an insipid personality.
ReplyDeleteWhen the designated shooters on my basketball team can't throw the ball into the ocean, I consider them futile.
ReplyDeleteResistance against the armies of the government is futile, cooperation is advised.
ReplyDelete-Aaron Niemetz
While most boy's bums are cryptic in their baggy pants, Louis' is comparable to that of Kim Kardashian.
ReplyDelete"Resistance is futile," said the kidnapper as he held a revolver to her head. (Didn't actually happen to me, just saying...)
DeleteI had gotten myself into quite a quandary -- should I buy chocolate peanut butter fudge or peanut putter chocolate?
ReplyDeleteresisting bacon's delicious allure is about as futile as a pig yodeling Bach.
DeleteI think that if your pig has turned into bacon, he would not be able to yodel anything ;p
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