When the Going Gets
Tough
Words to Describe a
Struggle
Provide the definition for each of the following words that
you don’t know. Even if you think you are familiar with the word, you should
check its definition to confirm your understanding. For words you need to
define, include the dictionary definition and a translation of the dictionary
definition into your own words.
Write an original sentence for each word in the list,
whether you need to define it or not. Post one sentence as a comment. You only
need to post a sentence for one of the ten following words. Please type your
work.
1. convoluted
2. cryptic
3. futile
4. impede
5. obscure
6. quandary
I’m a Loser, Baby
Words to Describe the Lazy
7. indolent
8. insipid
9. listless
10. torpor
My AP homework contently impedes my plans with friends.
ReplyDeleteThe aliens efforts to communicate were completely futile.
ReplyDeleteThe movie is full of obscure references that only pop culture enthusiasts will understand.
ReplyDeleteA successful heist always includes a convoluted plan.
ReplyDeleteAlthough it impedes traffic, one of my favourite things to do is slow down and look at people's Christmas lights.
ReplyDeleteThe student wrote a horribly convoluted essay due to a lack of transitions and organization.
ReplyDelete-Jordan Howell
Surely, that wasn't one of my students.
DeleteHer effort was futile when it came to convincing her father to buy the puppy.
ReplyDeleteMy dog is getting older, so her listless behavior was expected.
ReplyDeleteYour obscure beliefs are further obscured by obscure wording.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed with the clarity of that sentence.
DeleteThe grey, wet weather made Sydney feel torpid.
ReplyDeleteThe president’s speech writer is very good at obscuring the facts and placing blame on unknown parties by using a passive voice when writing.
ReplyDeleteDuring the Thanksgiving weekend, many Americans worried that the weather would impede them from seeing their families.
ReplyDeleteHe had been a cryptic of psychics all his life, until he finally had the chance to experience his first reading from one.
ReplyDeleteKarli, you're misusing the word "cryptic" here. Check your definition and try again.
DeleteThe teacher's argument was convoluted and ineffective.
ReplyDeleteThe scavenger hunt clues were cryptic, but I was able to figure them out.
ReplyDeleteClimbing the ladder was futile because every time I reached the top, my fear of heights would kick in and send me right back to the bottom.
ReplyDeleteI was listless when I told my parents my grades.
ReplyDeleteHer cryptic handwriting could not be deciphered.
ReplyDeleteThe lecture in Biology was convoluted because the topic was very complex and hard to follow.
ReplyDeleteThe students felt listless when it came to understanding Shakespeare.
ReplyDeleteAll of the answers he received were cryptic when the man inquired about his birthday party.
ReplyDeleteHow surprising.
DeleteWhen it came to what college she planned on attending, Miranda was in a quandary.
ReplyDeleteDuring hibernation, animals tend to be torpor.
ReplyDeleteIs anyone cool enough to correct the agreement error in this sentence?
DeleteDon’t try to understand the story of Inception, it’s so convoluted that you’ll hurt your brain trying to keep up.
ReplyDeleteThe student's endless efforts to achieve an A were futile.
ReplyDeleteI tried to work out the math problem, but my efforts were futile.
ReplyDeleteI recommend trying 6th grade math. It's much more rewarding.
DeleteHayden knew his efforts in attaining eight hours of sleep would be futile.
ReplyDeleteAfter the Thanksgiving meal, I fell into a torpor--I couldn't move.
ReplyDeleteTrying to find the bouncy ball that my little sister lost last week was futile.
ReplyDeleteHer poems were full of cryptic messages; some believe they reveal the ruins of her 'Earth Kingdom.'
ReplyDeleteThe convoluted web of deception ran far up the chain of command.
ReplyDeleteI spent a listless weekend by myself waiting for my grades to come in the mail.
ReplyDeleteWith all of the grammatical errors in the text message; it was rather cryptic.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of grammatical errors, can anyone fix the punctuation in Alex's sentence?
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