remonstrate: (ri-mon-streyt) v. to say or plead in protest or disapproval

The student body remonstrated against the proposed shortened lunch hour.

languid: (lang-gwid) adj. lacking energy or vitality

On hot days, Carrie likes to take languid strolls on the beach.

spurious: (spyoo[image]r-ee-uh[image]s) adj. not genuine, authentic, or true

Joe's spurious hundred-dollar bill didn't fool the bank teller.

venerable: (ven-er-uh-buh[image]l) adj. demanding respect due to dignity or age

Many cultures see the elderly as wise and venerable.

penchant: (pen-chuh[image]nt) n. A strong inclination or liking

Nora has a penchant for eating all the cookie dough before it is baked