Vocabulary lesson 56
- sage (n. & adj.) a very wise person who may share his or her wisdom with others
– They asked the sage for thoughts on how to handle the problem.
- vast (adj.) huge in area or amount, or seemingly endless
– The sailor looked out over the vast ocean, wondering if he’d see land again.
- weep (v.) to shed tears or to cry out of sadness, frustration, or rage
– When they heard that Mittens had died, the whole family began to weep.
- devour (v.) to eat quickly, in a greedy way
– After the football game, the hungry players are ready to devour every piece of food put in front of them!
- negotiate (v.) to bargain or talk until you reach an agreement
– They sat down together to negotiate a fair price for the dog-waling job.