The Interlopers
Vocabulary
Acquiesce—v. to yield to or to agree to
E.g.: At the end of the day, I acquiesced to my mom’s constant prodding and studied for the chemistry exam.
Medley—n. a mixture or an assortment
E.g.: We walked into a hall filled with a medley of sounds — performers tuning instruments, concert-goers whispering, and cameras clicking.
Endeavor—v. a serious attempt or effort to accomplish something; n. a project, an industry
E.g.: v - After ten years of preparation, she will endeavor to win the Olympic Gold Medal.
E.g.: n - Creating a montage of clips from his mountain-climbing exploits was his latest artistic endeavor.
Languor—n. weakness, weariness of body or mind
E.g.: She remembered the peace and languor of the sunny days of her childhood in the country.
Reconciliation—n. restoration of harmony or friendship
E.g.: After years of feuding, the two monarchs made a reconciliation that united their countries and changed history.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
The box of candy contained a ______ of different chocolates including dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate.
endeavor
acquiesce
medley