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Vocab 3

 

Larceny. Perjury. Inconceivable. Swarthy. Craw. Vagaries. Plucky. Spring me. Luscious. Rebuttal. Puzzle out.


Larceny. the crime of stealing something from somebody; an occasion when this takes place

SYNONYM theft

The couple were charged with grand/petty larceny (= stealing things that are valuable/not very valuable).


Perjury. the crime of telling a lie in court after you have sworn to tell the truth

to commit perjury


Inconceivable. impossible to imagine or believe

SYNONYM unthinkable

It is inconceivable that the minister was not aware of the problem.


Swarthy. (especially of a person or their face) having dark skin

a swarthy complexion


Craw. HUMOROUS

the stomach of a person or animal.


Vagaries. changes in somebody/something that are difficult to predict or control

All farmers are exposed to the vagaries of the weather.


Plucky. having a lot of courage; being very determined

SYNONYM brave

The plucky youngster had four operations during her long battle against the illness.


Spring me. to get someone out of jail on bond or permanently.


Luscious. having a strong, pleasant taste

SYNONYM delicious

luscious fruit


Rebuttal. the act of saying or proving that a statement or criticism is false

SYNONYM refutation

The accusations met with a firm rebuttal.


Puzzle out. to find the answer to a difficult or confusing problem by thinking carefully

SYNONYM work out

puzzle out why, what, etc… He was trying to puzzle out why he had been brought to the house.


Paragraph 1: Legal Drama In the dimly lit courtroom, the defendant stood accused of larceny, a crime that was inconceivable to his friends and family. The prosecution presented a compelling case, with multiple witnesses testifying against him. However, a key witness was caught in an act of perjury, and the defense attorney, known for his swarthy determination, pounced on this inconsistency. He intended to puzzle out the vagaries of the case and prove his client's innocence. The defendant, though nervous, remained plucky, placing his trust in his legal counsel. Paragraph 2: Culinary Delights At the upscale restaurant, patrons indulged in a luscious feast of gourmet dishes. Each course brought its own set of vagaries and surprises, making the dining experience all the more exciting. The chef, known for his plucky experiments in the kitchen, loved to spring new flavors on his customers. As the final course arrived, the waiter presented a dessert that left everyone in awe. It was a culinary puzzle that diners couldn't help but try to rebut, guessing the secret ingredients that made it so uniquely delicious.




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