Essential Twelfth Grade Vocabulary: List 6

It was not a physical fatigue—he went to the gym regularly and felt better than he had in years—but a draining lassitude that numbed the margins of his mind. Americanah

Though he could be a sweet boy, he was often short-tempered and obstreperous. Unbroken

It had not been in my plan to listen to him, but my curiosity was piqued and I straightened up to give him my attention. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Inflation, according to economists such as Milton Friedman, was caused by profligate governments printing too much money to pay for excessive wage settlements and public spending pledges. The Guardian (Jan 19, 2020)

The way we cook for and eat with others is one of the more tangible, quotidian ways of measuring generosity. The Guardian (Oct 29, 2019)

The dispute was rancorous, with both sides saying they would not budge on their rate terms. New York Times (Jul 19, 2012)

Far from being “specious” and “baseless,” the lawsuit challenging the Purple Line project raised vitally important issues. Washington Post (Oct 1, 2020)

A man was kneeling in front of her mother with his hands raised high, palms upward in supplication. Half of a Yellow Sun

Because I am loud and talkative, my words are thought trite and silly. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers

I felt a vicarious delight just being near the excitement. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High