Advanced Vocabulary List 7
- adverse
- Unfavorable; harmful.
Adverse weather conditions will not stop Max from going fishing.
- advocate
- A person who publicly supports something or someone.
Max is an advocate for animal rights.
- destiny
- A predetermined state; fate.
Max considered it his destiny to die poor and alone.
- diminish
- To make smaller or less or to cause to appear so.
Max laughed at Mary's award and tried to diminish the award's importance.
- donor
- One who contributes to a cause or fund.
The Red Cross sent a letter of gratitude to all of the donors.
- exempt
- Free from a duty or obligation.
Most churches are exempt from paying taxes.
- query
- To ask, inquire.
The police officer queried the drivers involved in the accident.
- patron
- A customer
Some of the patrons complained to the waiter about the quality of the food.
- savor
- To enjoy or appreciate the taste or smell of something.
Homer savored every bite of the chocolate donut.
- vocation
- Employment; occupation; avocation; calling; business; trade
It is important to choose a vocation that you enjoy.