Jo Nakazono 9/1/2011 ESL Reading/Writing The Palace of Olympus-Vocabulary Quarrelsome adjective given to or characterized by quarreling Some people are

quarrelsome because they like arguing. Mortals noun a human being subject to death, often contrasted with a divine being Mortals were executed because they killed many people. Enormous adjective very large in size, quantity, or extent I was surprised by enormous school fee because it was so expensive. Cloisters noun a covered walk in a convent, monastery, college, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other I prefer to walk under cloisters instead of walking outside when it is raining. Shed noun a simple roofed structure, typically made of wood or metal, used as a storage space, a shelter for animals, or a workshop I leave some of my stuff because I dont frequently use them. Kennel noun a small shelter for a dog or cat I repaired my dogs kennel because the dog destroy it. Sacred adjective connected with God (or the gods) or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving Many christians believed seven is a sacred number. Herons noun a large fish-eating wading bird with long legs, a long S-shaped neck, and a long pointed bill As I went to the zoo, I saw herons eating fishes Enamel noun an opaque or semitransparent glassy substance applied to metallic or other hard surfaces for ornament or as a protective coating

I want to buy an enameled bag because it is durable. Clutching verb a tight grasp or an act of grasping something A police clutched a thiefs hand and take him to the police station. Jagged adjective with rough, sharp points protruding Jagged object sometimes can be very dangerous. Ram noun an uncastrated male sheep Ram is eaten by many countries because it is delicious. Fleece noun the woolly covering of a sheep or goat Fleece can be very good material for clothing Drought noun a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water resulting from this Many farmers were suffered from a long severe drought because their plants are died. Conceited adjective excessively proud of oneself; vain Some highborn people are conceited because they are rich as they were born. Wicked adjective evil or morally wrong Some person with wicked mind broke a vending machine. Idle adjective not active or in use I spent five idle days on the beach, because I had free time.

Cannibalistic adjective a person who eats the flesh of other human beings Cannibalistic culture is scary because humans eat other humans. Lots noun

one of a set of objects such as straws, stones, or pieces of paper that are randomly selected as part of a decision-making process We drew lots to decide who was going to clean up our classroom because nobody wanted to do. Sneer verb smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner Curley beat Lennie up because he thought Lennie sneered about him. Perpetually adjective never ending or changing God lives perpetually because He never dies. Disguised verb give (someone or oneself) a different appearance in order to conceal one's identity A rubber disguised and used a stolen credit card. Obliged verb make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action We are obliged to pay taxes because we cant avoid it. Emblem noun a heraldic device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation, organization, or family A emblem of a Mercedes Benz is three pointed stars. Placid adjective not easily upset or excited Many old people prefer to live in placid place because it is quiet there. Scowling verb frown in an angry or bad-tempered way People generally scowl when somebody insult them.

Malachite noun a bright green mineral consisting of copper hydroxyl carbonate. It typically occurs in masses and fibrous aggregates with azurite and is capable of taking a high polish Many people like malachite because it is beautiful. Swivel verb turn around a point or axis or on a swivel I swiveled my chair and faced myself to the teacher.

Hobbled verb walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury A soldier hobbled because his legs were wounded. Conch noun a tropical marine mollusk with a spiral shell that may bear long projections and have a flared lip In Hawaii, shells of conches are very popular souvenir because they are beautiful. Inlaid verb ornament (an object) by embedding pieces of a different material in it, flush with its surface A silversmith inlaid a pearl into his silver work. Girdle noun a belt or cord worn around the waist Women tend to put a girdle on, so they look skinnier. Lyre noun a stringed instrument like a small U-shaped harp with strings fixed to a crossbar, used esp. in ancient Greece Ancient Greeks used lyres for religious ceremonies. Laurel noun any of a number of shrubs and other plants with dark green glossy leaves In ancient Greece, Lurel was symbol of victory. Herald noun an official messenger bringing news Before the internet was invited, Heralds were very important to bring news. Swastika noun an ancient symbol in the form of an equal-armed cross with each arm continued at a right angle, used (in clockwise form) as the emblem of the German Nazi Party Swastika was used as the emblem of the Germany Nazi Party. Dangle verb hang or swing loosely I was really worried when a boy dangled from a tall tree. Fermented verb undergo the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat

Fermented food is very healthy for your body.