LA Vocabulary #15
Jan 12th, 2008 by kdrews
Cartoon Vocabulary (List 15)
1. iconoclast (noun) one who attacks and seeks to overthrow
(I KON o klast) traditional or popular ideas or institutions
Link: KIND TO THE PAST
2. sage (noun) a person of wisdom and prudence
(sayj)
Link: PAGE
3. nemesis (noun) an opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome
(NEM eh sis)
Link: MY SIS
4. dolt (noun) a stupid person
(DOHLT)
Link: VOLT
5. clone (noun) an exact duplicate
(klohn)
Link: CONE
6. carnivore (noun) a flesh or meat-eating animal
(KAR ni vour)
Link: DINOSAUR
7. despot (noun) an absolute ruler
(DES puht)
Link: THIS POT
8. courier (noun) a messenger
(KUR ee ur)
Link: CARRY HER
9. specter (noun) a ghost or phantom
(SPEK ter)
Link: SPECTACLES
10. mogul (noun) a very rich or powerful person; a magnate
(MOH guhl)
Link: SEA GULL
Extra 5 words: renaissance, renegade, repose, sacrifice, silhouette
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