1. Prevalent: becoming more common 2. Roving: wondering 3. Trawling: type of fishing net that is strong 4. Depleted: to decrease 5. Resilience: being able to return to the original form 6. Profusion: large amount or quantity 7. Roughy: a small New Zealand/ Australian fish 8. Sunsidies: payment of money 9. Barnacled: clinging 10. Fleets: organization of ships
1.Aptly - Inclined; disposed; given; prone 2.Inevitable- Unable to avoid 3.Hysteria- An uncontrollable outburst of emotion 4.Florins- A former gold coin of England 5.Conglomerates- Companies that make anything composed of heterogeneous materials or elements 6.Palladium – A rare element of the platinum group 7.Morphed- An individual of one particular form 8.Eponymous- Giving someone’s name to a tribe 9.Velour – A velvet like fabric fibers, used for outerwear 10.Mere- Nothing more or nothing better than Karissa Voytechek
1. Idiom- a word with a different meaning from what it says 2. Hyperbole- An over exaggeration of the truth 3. Botany- the science of plants 4. Punctilious- very precise or exact 5. Flotilla- A group of small military ships 6. Silt- A deep river bed 7. Redundant- excessive, overdone 8. Contemptuous- showing or being unhappy 9. Grandiose- very big or majestic 10. Dexterity- skill in using hands or body
1. Aptitude- Talent or capacity in which you can do something. 2. Squarely- Directly straightfoward on to something. 3. Bespectacled- Wearing eyeglasses 4. Bracken- a clustered area with ferns or shurbs 5. Chasm- a gorge in the Earth’s surface. 6. Doctrines- doctors, medicine. 7. Botanical- original, general. 8. Proxy- a third group. 9. Conifers- type of plant, trees. 10. Arbitrary- subjective, generalized.
Iain Sander 1.Sow- an adult female animal 2.Tutelage- the act of guiding, guarding and teaching 3.Jostling- to bump, push shove or force by, pushing and shoving; or to live in close contact with 4.Yearling- an animal beginning its second year of life 5.Heydysarum- a species of herb that grows in northern temperate climate 6.Crucial- vital and important to the cause, a key component 7.Eloquent- well expressed, fluent, and very well expressed, articulate 8.Matriarch- the head of the family, generally the oldest family member, or the one that keeps all the others together 9.Scythes – a sharp tool used to cut grain with 10.Impromptu- unprepared, spur of the moment, on the spot
1.Distort- to misrepresent something/someone 2.Synthesizer- reproducing the sound of musical instruments by controlling voltage patterns with a device 3.Swathes-to wrap with material 4.Hydroponic- soilless growth of plants 5.Methane- a colorless, odorless flammable gas 6.Flatulence- generating gas in the alimentary canal, as food 7.Piddling- amounting to very little 8.Pseudocarp- false fruit/accessory fruit 9.Botanical- a medication made from part of a plant 10.Unanimously- in complete agreement
denier- a person who denies ballasting- heavy metal carried or sometimes permanently in a vessel to provide, draft or stability alienating- to make indifferent or hostile proselytize- to convert or else try to convert as a proselyte ubiquitous- being known/alive or being anywhere ammonium- univalrny ion (NH4) or group, which can play a part of a metal in salt which is formed when ammonia reacts with acid. sulphate- salt of a sulphuric acid strident- can make or have a harsh sound such as; grating hectoring- a bully, act in a blustering way. chastising- to dicipline
Consecrated- sacred with certain cerimonies and rights Enamel- a colorful substance used as an ornament or protective coating Tenacious- someone who occupies lan d or house/houses and pays rent Primus stove- a one burner stove
Pseudo carp- accessory fruit Botanically- plants, Botany-study of plants
Reciprocated-give, do, feel, or show in return Congruous- agreeing Entities-entire things Subjectively-to be shown in subject Theoretician-a person who deals with theories Genocide-to completely destroy Propaganda-decisions Doctrines-files of information Reformulated-something reformed or recreated Flyash-very light ash
Kieran McCormack 9A 1. Acuity- rights, justice 2. Monetary- monitor, observe 3. Presence- being there 4. Former- used to be 5. Latter- after 6. Succeed- accede 7. Encompass- all, make all fit 8. Presentation- present a report or doctorate 9. Propaganda- major decisions 10. Treason- the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
1. Reciprocated- a violent, brought-on conflict 2. Non-congruous- different; have a difference 3. Geo-politically- to have the government finish it 4. Genocide- murder of many people 5. Proxy war- when two parties involve a third party 6. Phenomenon- something weird that happens 7. Continuum- a time line 8. Continuous- to continue; go over and over again 9. Warfare- what help the war/troops get; help 10. Intraspecies- within your own species; occurring/ existing within your species
1. Erroneously Where: The lord of the rings novel Meaning: containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong: an erroneous answer.
2. Idiosyncratic- Where: The lord of the rings novel Meaning: a characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual.
3. Nomenclatures- Where: The lord of the rings novel Meaning: a set or system of names or terms, as those used in a particular science or art, by an individual or community
4. Hitherto- Where: The lord of the rings novel Meaning: up to this time; until now:
5. Etymological- Where: The lord of the rings novel Meaning: an account of the history of a particular word or element of a word. the study of historical linguistic change, esp. as manifested in individual words.
6. Bristling- Where: The lord of the rings novel Meaning: to stand or rise stiffly, like bristles. to become rigid with anger or irritation.
7. Plodded- Where: The lord of the rings novel Meaning: to walk heavily or move laboriously; trudge
8. Throes- Where: The lord of the rings novel Meaning: a violent spasm or pang
9. Excavation- Where: The lord of the rings novel Meaning: a hole or cavity made by excavating.
10. Unabridged – Where: The lord of the rings novel Meaning: not abridged or shortened, as a book
1. Cachet: mark of distinction 2. Integral: needed or essential 3. Stipulation: a term of agreement 4. Incarnation: a person or thing that is like or similar to someone or something either in characteristics or appearance 5. Arbitrary: impartial 6. Corona: a layer of gas on or around a star 7. Reciprocated: to return a favor 8. Doctrines: important papers or documents 9. Non- congruous: don’t get along together; don’t function together 10. Perfunctory: indifferent and/or superficial
britney harkness Vocabulary words: 1. Calvary Where? Page 17 (The horse and his boy) Meaning: a sculptured representation of the Crucifixion, usually erected in the open air 2. appalling Where? Page 26 (The horse and his boy.) Meaning? causing dismay or horror: an appalling accident; an appalling lack of manners.
3.quarrelsome Where? Page 31 (the horse and his boy) Meaning: inclined to quarrel, argumentative
4.uttered Where? Page 38 (the horse and his boy) Meaning?
5.inexorable Where? Page 41 (the horse and his boy) Meaning: not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties
6. dowry Where? Page 42 (the horse and his boy) Meaning: the money, goods, or estate that a wife brings to her husband at marriage.
7.pinnacles Where? Page 51 (the horse and his boy) Meaning: a lofty peak
8.cypress Where? Page 60 (the horse and his boy) Meaning: any of several evergreen coniferous trees constituting the genus Cupressus, having dark-green, scalelike, overlapping leaves
9.furlong Where? Page 70 (the horse and his boy) Meaning: a unit of distance, equal to 220 yards
10.skulked Where? Page 93( the horse and his boy) Meaning: to lie or keep in hiding, as for some evil reason: The thief skulked in the shadows
1.Coincided-To occupy the same relative position or the same area in space. 2.Underlying-lying or situated beneath, as a substratum. 3.Dexterity-Skill in using hands or body; agility 4.Monitoring- to observe, record, or detect 5.Doctrines- Doctors, medicine 6.Botanical-original, general 7.Subjectively-to be shown in subject 8.Glaucous: a light blue/green 9.Bespectacled- Wearing eyeglasses 10.Acuity- rights, justice
Backlog- lots, too much to handle Whimsy- an odd or fancy notion Crunchers- stats, people who put together numbers Akin- similar, to compare something Hidebound- narrow and rigid in opinion, sticks to his opinion Kindred- having the same belief, attitude Hyperbole- an extreme exaggeration of a word or an event Idiom- a word that means something different than what is says Jargon- the language of a certain group ex: medical jargon Dialect- a variety of a language distinguished from other varieties of the same language
Vocabulary Log (October) 1. Concession noun –the act of granting or giving 2. Brinkmanship noun –the practice of pushing a dangerous situation to its limit-to the brink of catastrophe 3. Mothballed verb –to not use; to put out of use; to put away 4. Secular adjective –things that are not considered to follow religion; not spiritual 5. Anathema noun –someone who is strongly disliked; something that is strongly disliked 6. Theocrat noun – a follower of theocracy (theocracy: a government ruled by or subject to religious authority) 7. Propaganda noun –information, ideas or rumours spread intentionally to help or hinder an individual’s cause or a group’s cause 8. Insubordinate adjective –not listening or following authority; disobedient 9. Arbitration noun –the process by which an agreed upon individual or group settles disputes and disagreements between parties 10. Disseminate verb –to disperse or spread Sophia Gross English Language Arts 9A (Friday, October 30th, 2009)
1. Chronic- having long had a disease, habit or weakness.-Lethbridge Herald 2. Inoculations- act or process of inoculating.- Lethbridge Herald 3. Intravenous- of, pertaining to, employed to, or administrating by injection into a vein.-Lethbridge Herald 4. Clawback- previously given monies or benefits’ that are taken back due to certain circumstances’.- Lethbridge Herald 5. Contingency- something incidental to a thing. -Lethbridge Herald 6. Diem- Vietnamese political leader who became who became president of southern Vietnam in 1954.- Lethbrdige Herald 7. Looming- a mirage in which the objects below the horizon seem to be raised above their true position. -Lethbridge Herald 8. Forum- an assembly, meeting place, television program, etc., for the discussion of public interest.- Lethbridge Herald 9. Profound- persuasive or intense.-Lethbridge Herald 10. Eradicate- remove or destroy erratically. -Lethbridge Herald
Quasi-inevitable: Practically unavoidable Hubristic: foolish, stupid Machinations: plans, activities, decisions Tendrils: long, slender thing Arbitrary: subjective Inadvertently: not intentional Botanical: relating to plants Reciprocated: given/done in return Theoretician: An expert in theories/ the theoretical side of things Troposphere: the lowest layer of the atmosphere, where weather happens
1. subterranean- under the surface of the ground 2. Provocative-annoying, irritating 3. Grandiose- very impressive 4. Invocation- a prayer 5. Benefactor- generously 6. Pompous- proud 7. Circumspect- being careful 8. Intuition- understanding without reasoning 9. Alleviate- lighten, to make easier 10. Invigorate- to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole, combine, meld with Madi Rankin
1) Deflagrate-burn away with sudden flame 2) Futz-spend time unproductively 3) Chaparral-undergrowth, dense tangled brushwood 4) Saturnine-a sluggish gloomy temperament 5) Idiom-a group of words established by usage and having a meaning not deducible from those of the original words 6) Educe-Evoke or develop from latent or potential existence 7) Traipse-Walk aimlessly 8) Hyperbole-an extreme exaggeration 9) Masa-dough used to make tortillas 10) Frippery-unnecessary decoration on clothing
1.Hyperbole-an extreme exaggeration. 2.Idiom-a group of words established by usage and having a meaning not deducible from those of the original words 3.Redundant-characterized by verbosity or unnecessary repetition in expressing ideas; prolix: a redundant style 4.Sullen-gloomy,sad 5.Schematics-pertaining to or of the nature of a schema, diagram, or scheme; diagrammatic. 6.Sommelier-a waiter, as in a club or restaurant, who is in charge of wines. 7.Bohemian-a native or inhabitant of Bohemia. 8.Prodigal-wastefully or recklessly extravagant: prodigal expenditure. 9.Aimlessly-no point doing somthing that has no purpose 10.Mezzanine-the lowest balcony or forward part of such a balcony in a theater.
Fray - a fight or brawl Sullen - very silent Morose – to be sullen Intravenous – exiting or occurring in a vein Carotid – a large artery on each side of the neck that supplies blood to the head Synthetic - made artificially by chemical synthesis, especially so as to resemble a natural product Serenity - without worry, stress, or disturbance Probe - a thorough investigation, often into illegal or suspicious activities Tunics - a loose wide-necked garment that extends to the hip or knee and is usually worn with a belt or gathered at the waist Marionette - a puppet operated by means of strings attached to its hands, legs, head, and body
Fray- a fight/ a brawl Sullen- moodyand silent Morose- to be sullen Intravenous- existing or occurring inside a vein Tunics- a loose wide-necked garment that extends to the hip or knee and is usually worn with a belt or gathered at the waist Marionette- a puppet operated by means of strings attached to its hands, legs, head, and body Probe- a thorough investigation, often into illegal or suspicious activities Synthetic- made artificially by chemical synthesis, especially so as to resemble a natural product Carotid- a large artery on each side of the neck that supplies blood to the head Serene- without worry, stress, or disturbance
Katie Maze 1.Cloying- Tending or causing disgust or aversion through excess. Blood Promise by Richelle Mead 2.Kin- A persons relatives collectively. Lethbridge Herald 3.Concurrently- Occurring or existing simultaneously. Lethbridge Herald 4. Underlying- Fundamental or basic. Lethbridge Herald 5.Mandate- AN authoritative order or command. Lethbridge Herald 6.Adjacent- Lying near, or close contiguous. Lethbridge Herald 7.Swath- Something likened to a swat, a strip. Lethbridge Herald 8.Initiative- An introductory act or step. Lethbridge Herald 9.Universalism- A universal range of knowledge, interests or activities. Lethbridge Herald 10.Ratio-The relation in degree or number between two similar things. Lethbridge Herald
Vocabulary Log (November) 1. Carotid-noun: each of two main arteries carrying blood to the head and neck 2. Distended-verb: to swell or cause to swell, especially from internal pressure 3. Louvered-adjective: an opening provided with one or more slanted strips to allow air flow 4. Morose-adjective: sullen; gloomy 5. Fervor-noun: intensity of feeling 6. Deftly-adverb: quick and neat in action; skillful 7. Forsooth-adverb: in truth; no doubt; indeed 8. Fortnight-noun: two weeks 9. Apothecary-noun: a druggist; a pharmacist 10. Nebulous-adjective: unclear; vague; indefinite Sophia Gross-English Language Arts 9A (November 29, 2009)
1.ARBITRARY : with unlimited power 2.DISSEMINATE : to distribute or spread something 3.PSEUDOCARP : a fruit formed by combining the ripened ovary with another structure, often the receptacle 4.YEW : an evergreen tree or bush that has flat dark green needles and scarlet fruits arils that resemble berries 5.ARILS : a fleshy, often brightly colored seed covering in some plants 6.JUNIPERS : an evergreen tree or bush with small purple cones resembling berries 7.BOTANICAL : relating to plants 8.UNANIMOUSLY : with all members in agreement with each other 9.SAVORY : an herb with aromatic leaves 10.CAROTID : either of two large arteries, one one each side of the neck that carry blood into the head - Jordan Tremblay
Sullen – showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve. Morose – characterized by or expressing gloom. Fervor – intense heat. Limber – flexible. Fray – a fight, battle, or skirmish. Deftly – skillful, clever. Archway – an entrance or passage under an arch. Alcove – a recess or small room adjacent to or opening out of a room. Saucer – a small, round, shallow dish to hold a cup. Brittle – easily damaged or destroyed.
Sullen- showing irritation or ill humour by a gloomy silence or reserve Morose- gloomy or sullenly ill-humoured Fervor- great warmth and earnestness of feeling Limber- characterized by ease in bending the body Fray- a fight, battle, or skirmish. Deftly- dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever Archway- an entrance or passage under an arch. Alcove- a recess or small room adjacent to or opening out of a room Saucer- a small, round, shallow dish to hold a cup. Brittle- having hardness and rigidity but little tensile strength
1. Granulocytes- def: White blood cells containing granules, which contain harmful chemicals that let the cells absorb microorganisms and/ or cause inflammatory reactions. 2. Portacath- def: A tiny medical instrument that is installed underneath the skin. 3. Allogeneic- def: An adjective indicating the transfer material from one person (the donor) to the other person (the recipient); for example: bone marrow, skin, and kidneys. 4. Dialysis- def: A medical term meaning removing waste and other extra fluids from the blood, after the kidneys have stopped working, by using specific medical equipment, that functions something like a semi permeable membrane. 5. Litigants- def: Defendants or plaintiffs involved in a lawsuit. 6. Remission- def: Absence or reduction, of symptoms of disease. 7. Eminently- def: Greatly; notably; highly. 8. Callous- def: Insensitive; emotional hardened; with a lack of morals. 9. Periphery-def: The outside area of a surface or boundary. 10. Lymphocytes- def: Tiny white blood cells that are created in the lymphoid organs and help in your immune system; they produce antibodies, which help your body’s immune system.
1)provender- food for animals 2)martinet- strict person 3)germane- related, important 4)obfuscate- make hard to understand, confuse 5)quiescent- resting 6)soporific- causes sleep 7)abeyance- temporary stop, delay 8)pugnacious- enjoys fighting 9)capacious- has lots of room 10)bivouac- encampment without any shelter
Vocabulary for November 1. Morose- miserable, pessimistic, gloomy and sad 2. Catheter- a flexible tube that is inserted into the body, to add fluid, remove fluid or prevent blockage in the body 3. Teetotalism- the complete, and utter refusal to consume even the smallest portion of alcohol 4. Prim-neat, tidy, and orderly, virtually free of error, and impeccable 5. Cashmere-the soft belly hair of Himalayan goats 6. Monogram- and pattern using symbols and initials, used for decorating purposes 7. Peripheral- unimportant, not to be worried about 8. Gastromegalia- an inflamed and enlarged stomach disorder 9. Opulent – lavish, rich, and luxurious, very beautiful and prestigious 10. Anticoagulant- an artificial or natural product put into the bloodstream to prevent blood clots.
1. Agile - quick and well-coordinated in movement 2. Invulnerable - not open to denial 3. Sullen - showing irritation or ill humor 4. Agony - pain, discomfort 5. Fervour - intense heat 6. Intravenous – in or into the veins 7. Probe – any small device used for measuring or testing 8. Carotid – each of the two main arteries carrying blood to the head and neck 9. Tentative – done by way of trial, experimental provisional 10. Solitude- the state of being or living alone
1.Bereft- Deprived of something 2.throes- Violent spasm or an attack of emotion 3.camerlengo- Cardinal who presides over the conclave that elects a new pope after the former popes death. 4.Paroxysm- sudden violent outburst 5.Catenating- to link together 6.Matrass- rounded container used to disolve substances 7.Opitulation- Act of helping or aiding 8.Brancard- A litter on which someones carried 9.Accloy- to drive in a nail 9.Duffer- clumsy, incompetent person 10.Obsecration- to entreat solemly, supplicate
1.Synthetic-produced by chemical synthesis 2.Solitude-the state of being alone; lack of company 3.Invulnerable-incapable of being wounded,hurt,or damaged 4.Inevitability-unable to be avoided,evaded,or escaped;certain;necessary 5.Prowling-to rove or go about stealthily,as in search of prey,something to steal 6.Carotid-two large arteries, one on each side of the head,that carry blood to the head and that divide into an external branch supplying the neck,face,and other external parts 7.Probe-to search or examine thoroughly 8.Serenity-the state of quality of being serene,calm,or tranquil 9.Gritty-consisting of, containing,or resembling grit;sandy 10.Distended-increased,as in size,volume,etc;expanded Mikaela Pahulje (9A)
Laconic- to use few words Swatches- a sample of cloth or materiel Halal- prepared in the manner prescribed by Islamic law Bigot- a person who is intolerant of any differing belief Anatomy- the science dealing with the structure of animals and plants Subsided- to sink to q lower level Torrent-unceasing stream of anything Careened- tip to one side while in motion Ostentation- pretentious or conspicuous show, as of wealth or importance; display intended to impress others. Degenerate- to fall below a normal or desirable level in physical, mental, or moral qualities
Vesture- something that covers your body (clothes) Raiment- decorative clothing Arbitrary- unreasonable or unsupported Disseminate- to scatter or spread Derived- to receive from a source Acuity- sharpness, being quick, smart, keenness Encompass- to form a circle Inadvertently- not wanting to, unintentionally Reciprocated- to give and receive Preconception- an opinion formed beforehand
intravenous- within a vein, injection of needle synthetic-pertaining to contemplation- the act of thinking dignified- famous, important, known reciprocated- copied or repeated genocide- death or mass death simultaeneously- at the same time documented- written down in facts tactical- using or discussing ideas to form a plan non-congruous- two countries with no companionship
benefactor- the helpful person or donator malevolent- evil opposing- against each other, enemies civil war- war within a country, country devided edible- you can eat it thesis- the main part of an essay slamg- the current expressions used by a group of people salutation- hello or greeting evaluation- the way you are graded on something body- where you state your ideas and all your conversation goes there
1.gabled: def- A triangular part of a wall in between slopes of a roof. 2.appendage: def- A part of, or a organ, of a body. (ex: an arm or a leg) 3.quarry: def- The object or person of pursuit. 4.widget: def- A tiny piece of equipement that you don't know the name for. 5.unorthodox: def- Opinions or methos, that differ from what most people accept. 6. modulator: def- A person whose employement is to control a discussion or verbal conflict betwwen people. 7.modulate: def- To alter the sound of ones voice. 8.corn-crake: def- A European bird with a piercing cry. 9.travesty: def- A word used to say that something was really bad, or not what it appeared to be. 10.agoraphobia:def- A fear of large groupes of people and open spaces.
December 1.rucksack: def- A bag you carry on your back, in which you can put things. 2.saturnine: def- Describing a person's behaviour, as they act slow and glum. 3.soutane: def- A type of robe worn by Romain Catholic priests. 4.cassock: def- A robe worn by priests. 5.einsteinium: def- A artifically created, radioactive element. 6.gradient: def- A degree of a slope. 7.archaic: def- Old-fashioned and no longer in use. 8. demontic: def- Relating to the kind of language used by every day people. 9.superfluity: def- An unnecessarly or excessively large amount of something. 10. equivocate: def- To avoid giving a straight or direct answer to a question.
Ermine-an old western weasel Bodice-a usually fitted vest or wide, lace-up girdle worn by women over a dress or blouse Fervor - Great warmth and intensity of emotion Volition-the act of willing, choosing, or resolving Courtesan-one associating with noblemen or men of wealth Titillated-to excite or arouse agreeably Roused-to stir or incite to strong indignation or anger Encumbered-to impede or hinder Flailing-an instrument for threshing grain Courtiers-a person who is often in attendance at the court of a king or other royal personage Fervor-Great warmth and intensity of emotion Danielle
Blotto-slang for drunk Amusive-providing enjoyment Louche-of questionable taste or morality Mirthful-full of or showing high-spirited merriment Fucaceae- a small family of brown algae Surge-a sudden forceful flow Terpsichore-(Greek Mythology) the muse of the dance and of choral song Manse-a large and imposing house Lulu-a very attractive looking women Attestator-a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signature
Grass-roots: of, pertaining to, or involving the common people Surplus: something that remains above what is used or needed Influx: act of flowing in Ideology: the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group Volatile: apt to become suddenly violent or dangerous Intrepid-fearless or bold Gradient- the degree of inclination, or the rate of ascent or descent, in a highway, railroad, etc. Iodine-nonmetallic halogen element occurring at ordinary temperatures as a grayish-black crystalline solid that sublimes to a dense violet vapor when heated Microcredit: the extension of credit to entrepreneurs and microenterprises too poor to qualify for conventional bank loans Grant: to agree to allow a request, favor, or privilege
Fray - a fight or brawl Sullen - very silent Morose – to be sullen Intravenous – exiting or occurring in a vein Carotid – a large artery on each side of the neck that supplies blood to the head Synthetic - made artificially by chemical synthesis, especially so as to resemble a natural product Serenity - without worry, stress, or disturbance Probe - a thorough investigation, often into illegal or suspicious activities Tunics - a loose wide-necked garment that extends to the hip or knee and is usually worn with a belt or gathered at the waist Marionette - a puppet operated by means of strings attached to its hands, legs, head, and body
Vocabulary Log (January) 1. Tome-noun: a large, scholarly book 2. Assuage-verb: to lessen (pain, distress, etc.) 3. Evasive-adjective: not straightforward 4. Valiant-adjective: full of, or characterized by valor or courage; brave 5. Queried-verb: to call in question; ask about 6. Derelicts-noun: a destitute person, without a home or regular job and rejected by society 7. Pellucid-adjective: easy to understand; clear and simple in style 8. Magnanimous-adjective: rising above pettiness or meanness 9. Shrouding-verb: to hide from view; cover; screen 10. Convalescence-noun: a gradual recovery after illness
Sophia Gross-English Language Arts 9A (January 31, 2010)
1.Shabby-“The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.” (pg200) Shabby- not too special; frumpy, old not too fancy or good looking Shabby- frumpy The man’s stylish suit was offset by his frumpy, scuffed shoes. 2. Deteriorating- (same sentence as shabby) -becoming old and losing its good condition, not as good as before, going to waste -rotting Despite the fact that the chair was only one year old, it was already deteriorating. 3. Meticulous-“The tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision-in fact, all the furniture is arranged with this same attention to detail. -very well arranged, every detail being taken carefully taken care of -prim The house is prim; there were no dirty rooms and the countertops were immaculate. 4. Blither I doubt you’ve come all this distance to hear an old woman blither on about her artwork (pg 204) To bandy, or speak uselessly I hate standing here bandying empty words with you; you never keep promises. 5. Gallant-It’s kind of interesting, it really is. (Pg204) Gallant- heroic, very knightly, bravely Gallant- heroic The heroic young knight galloped into battle. 6. Conspiratorially – It doesn’t get a picture (pg204) Indicating or betraying knowledge of or involvement in a conspiracy Betraying The man said in a betraying tone, “I have no involvement in his murder.” 7. Soberly-serious and thoughtful in demeanor or quality It’s a great equalizer (pg 205) Austere The man said austerely “It is truly a sad day because she died.” Endeavor- an undertaking, an effort, a project Why waste time on such worthless endeavors? Pseudomyxoma peritonei-an uncommon tumor known for its production of mucus in the peritoneum Pseudomyxoma peritonei is usually dealt with by an oncologist. Tragedy- a horrible sudden accident To hear of her death was a true tragedy.
1. Shabby-the curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down towards the shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. - impaired by wear, use, etc -scruffy: The dog looked all scruffy after his run. 2. Deteriorating- the curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down towards the shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. - to make or become worse or inferior in character, quality, value, etc. -declining: The word ozone’s layer is slowly declining, due to all the garbage. 3. Meticulous-the tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision-in fact, all the furniture is arranged with this same attention detail. - taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough -careful: Be careful what you wish for because it can come true. 4. Blither-You’ve come all this distance to hear an old blind woman blither on about her work… - to talk foolishly; blather -Jabber- He kept on jabbering about his dead dog. 5. Gallant-(gallant) it’s kind of interesting, really it is. - Brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous -brave: When he went into the dark castle he wasn’t scared he was brave. 6. Conspiratorially-(conspiratorially) it doesn’t get a picture. - An evil, unlawful, treacherous, or surreptitious plan formulated in secret by two or more persons; plot. -Betrayal – Betrayal to your friends can cause heartache. 7. Soberly-(soberly) it’s the great equalizer. - free from excess, extravagance, or exaggeration: -Sadly- He sadly went into his room after his brake up with his girlfriend. 8. Dumbfounded-Uh, well - to make speechless with amazement; astonish. -Taken aback- He was taken back when that old woman yelled at him.
9. Torn- with this, she takes the jar and puts it back in the cabinet. He watches her , clearly torn. - this fluid appearing in or flowing from the eye as the result of emotion, esp. grief. -Confused- The math problem on the bored confused half the class. 10. Systematically- she systematically goes through each of the pockets, finally reaching a wallet. - having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan. -Well organized- His binder for science is well organized.
1. Shabby- “ The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. (pg.200) Definition- old, not very nice. Phrase- Your effort was not too shabby. Synonym- frumpy 2. Deteriorating- (same sentence as shabby)(pg.200) Definition- to wear away or rot. Phrase- The old house I used to live in was slowly deteriorating. Synonym- decompose 3. Meticulous- The tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision- in fact, all the furniture is arranged with the same attention to detail.(pg.200) Definition- taking extreme care of items or precision placement Phrase- My dad leaves our house with meticulous cleaning orders. Synonym- exact 4. Blither- You’ve come all this distance just to hear an old blind woman blither on about her artwork…(pg.204) Definition- to talk foolishly Phrase- He started blithering on about something that had happened to him yesterday. Synonym- Talking 5. Gallant- (Gallant) It’s kind of interesting, really it is.(pg.204) Definition- brave, or spirited Phrase- He was gallant as he rode out into the sunset. Synonym- brave, bold, noble 6. Conspiratorially-(Conspiratorially) It doesn’t get a picture.(pg.204) Definition- Conspiring, evil plot or plan Phrase- Well we could do that, he added conspiratorially. Synonym- plan, collusion, sedition 7. Soberly-(Soberly) It’s the great equalizer.(pg.205) Definition- Not drunk, sober Phrase- That would be the smart thing to do he said soberly. Synonym- quiet or sedate 8. Distance- (same as blither)(pg.204) Definition- length or space between Phrase- The distance between us is huge! Synonym- length 9. Rises- ( same as shabby)(pg.200) Definition-going up Phrase- As the curtain rises the play commences Synonym- goes up 10. Knick-knacks-(same as meticulous)(pg.200) Definition- items or toys
Blind Woman’s Bluff Vocab Log Shabby- The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down towards shabby…. My grandmother wears only very nice, clean and freshly pressed clothing because she does not want to risk appearing run-down. impaired by wear, use
Deteriorating- … living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. After the main character in the movie lost her job, her entire life started crumbling down before her eyes. to make or become worse or inferior in character, quality, value
Meticulous-… and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision… My sister always takes extreme care to do all of her homework correctly by double and triple checking all of her work. taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough
Blither- You’ve come all this distance to here an old blind woman blither on about her work… When ever I get nervous I tend to lither on about mindless subjects. without thought or regard; carefree; heedless
Gallant- (Gallant) it’s kind of interesting, really it is. I always love in fairy tales how the prince is always so gallant brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous
Conspiratorially –(conspiratorially) it doesn’t get a picture I have two best friends that are twins and they always have their heads together whispering conspiratorially. an evil, unlawful, treacherous, or surreptitious plan formulated in secret by two or more persons
Soberly- It’s the great equalizer My father soberly explained to me all of the reasons why we were moving across the world. marked by seriousness, gravity, solemnity
Equalizer- a person or thing that equalizes.
Dumbfounded- To fill with astonishment and perplexity.
Shabby: -The curtains rise to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. -Susan wore a ratty pair of jeans, while cleaning the attic. Deteriorating: -The curtains rise to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. - My grandpa’s health was declining, the doctors figured had pneumonia. Meticulous: -The tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, all the items are arranged with meticulous precision… -All of my paintings are done with precise attention to detail and perfection. Blither: -You’ve come all this distance to hear an old blind woman blither on about her artwork… - I can babble on about any subject I am passionate about for hours. Gallant: -( Gallant) it’s kind of interesting, really it is. -He was quite courageous when he got the cat out of the tree. Conspiratorially: -( Conspiratorially) it doesn’t get a picture. - She looked at the diamond, scheming a plot to steal them. Soberly: -(Soberly) it’s the great equalizer. - My brother takes everything seriously, so therefore it’s hard to joke around with him. Bluff: -Blind Women’s Bluff -I fell for my brother’s lie that he didn’t take my wallet, only to discover that he did. Equalizer: -It’s the great equalizer. -Karma balances the world; what goes around, comes around. Etching: -…I made an etching out of nitric acid… -I drew a picture of the mountain, when I was in Cranbrook.
Shabby- The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down towards shabby, living room in a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. SYN- tattered SENTENCE- Peter’s jeans were tattered, causing him to be cold at numerous occasions.
Deteriorating-The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down towards shabby, living room in a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. SYN- languishing SENTENCE- The old village was languishing down to a criminal’s town.
Meticulous- The tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision. SYN- accurate SENTENCE- His shot was perfectly accurate and it was the winning basket.
Blither- You’ve come all this distance to hear an old blind woman blither on her artwork. SYN- talk SENTENCE- The old man would talk for days about his work.
Gallant-(Gallant) It’s kind of interesting, really it is. SYN- gracious SENTENCE- He was very gracious in helping the old lady.
Conspiratorially-(Conspiratorially) It doesn’t get a picture. SYN- collusion SENTENCE- He made a loud sound, but it had collusion in it.
Soberly-(soberly) It’s the great equalizer. SYN- calmly SENTENCE- He said lies very calmly, no worry in his voice.
Dumbfounded-(Dumbfounded) Uh well…] SYN- shocked SENTENCE- He was shocked to hear of the devastating news.
Systematically- She systematically goes through each of the pockets, finally reaching a wallet. SYN- periodically SENTENCE- He periodically went through his notes.
Knick-knacks- The tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision. SYN- conversation pieces SENTENCE- There were some conversation pieces lying on the boss’ desk.
Shabby- The curtain rises to show a neatly arranged, but edging down toward a shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. Syn. Tattered Sentence- the tattered jacket had little help keeping Jane warm. Deteriorating- The curtain rises to show a neatly arranged, but edging down toward a shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. Syn. Authentic Sentence- This gun is an authentic world war two riffle. Meticulous- the tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision. Syn. Accurate Sentence- The shot was very accurate because it hit the bull’s-eye. Blither-You’ve come all this distance to hear an old blind woman blither on about her artwork… Syn. Talk Sentence- I dislike it when people talk at the same time as me. Gallant-(Gallant) it’s kind of interesting, really it is. Syn. Brave Sentence-You have to be very brave to become a bull rider. Conspiratorially-(Conspiratorially) It doesn’t get a picture? Syn. plotted Sentence- I plotted my sister's birthday, with out her knowing. Soberly-(Soberly) it’s the great equalizer. syn. seriously Sentence- it is hard to joke around with someone who is serious. Bluff-Blind Women’s Bluff syn.hill I sat on a bluff overlooking the sea. Equalizer-It’s the great equalizer. -Karma Sentence- It is thought that karma affects everyone. Etching-….I made an etching out of nitric acid… Syn. picture Sentence- I looked at the hand drawn picture.
-Shabby-The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. -Syn: Imperfect -Sen: My coach said my technique was imperfect and I needed to try harder.
-Deteriorating- The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. -Syn: Worsening -Sen: His condition was worsening, and he seemed hopeless.
-Meticulous- … all the items are arranged with meticulous precision… -Syn: Precise -Sen: A carpenter must be very precise.
-Blither- …to hear a blind woman blither on about her artwork… -Syn: Ramble -Sen: The spokesman kept on rambling until nobody was standing before him
-Gallant- (Gallant) It’s kind of interesting, really it is. -Syn: Fearless -Sen: To be a soldier you must be fearless.
-Conspiratorially-(Conspiratorially) It doesn’t get a picture. -Syn: Plotted -Sen: I plotted my weekend to maximize the free time!
-Soberly-(Soberly) It’s the great equalizer -Syn: Seriously -Sen: “Seriously, this is not good” murmured the pilot, as his plane plummeted to the ground.
-Bluff- Blind Woman’s Bluff -Syn: Hill -Sen: “We saw a guy rolling down a hill!” chuckled my friend.
-Etching-…I made an etching out of nitric acid… -Syn: Painting -Sen: She auctioned her painting at the local library.
-Dumbfounded-(Dumbfounded) Uh well… -Syn: Shocked -Sen: I was shocked when I heard what happened
1.Shabby – The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. Syn: ragged. Sen: I put on my ragged jacket and headed out the door. 2.Deteriorating – The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. Syn: disintegrating. Sen: My old toy was gradually disintegrating. 3.Meticulous – The tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision. Syn: fussy. Sen: The fussy child was kicking and screaming at his mother. 4.Blither – You’ve come all this distance to hear an old blind woman blither on about her artwork. Syn: cheerful. Sen: I was very cheerful when I went to Disneyland. 5.Gallant – (Gallant) It’s kind of interesting, really it is. Syn: brave. Sen: The brave man attacked the mugger. 6.Conspiratorially – (Conspiratorially) It doesn’t get a picture. Syn: cabally. Sen: The two criminals caballed their bank robbery. 7.Soberly - (Soberly) It’s the great equalizer. Syn: calmly Sen: I calmly spoke to the crying baby. 8.Dumbfounded - (Dumbfounded) Uh, well… Syn: amazed. Sen: The amazed man could not stop his chin from dropping at the beautiful sight. 9.Avenger – But I decided against the avenger angle. Syn: nemesis. Sen: The woman’s nemesis sabotaged her party. 10.Rummage – Every year they have a rummage sale and the money goes to rehabilitate blind people. Syn: junk. Sen: The man put his old junk in the garbage.
Shabby: -The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room… - Her clothes were worn and moth eaten.
Deteriorating: -.. Living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. -Her memory was slowly dwindling, making it hard for her to go about her daily life.
Meticulous: -The tables have some knick-knacks visibly on them and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision… -Her room was cleaned with precise arrangement.
Blither: -You’ve come all this distant to hear an old blind woman blither on about her artwork… -She could babble all day about how annoying her brother is!
Gallant: - (Gallant) it’s kind of interesting, really It is. -The knight in shining armor was so courageous.
Conspiratorially: - (Conspiratorially) It doesn’t get a picture. -There is lots of betrayal in our world that causes many problems.
Soberly: - (soberly) it’s the great equalizer. -She was wandering around dully, her face showing no emotion.
Perceptibly: - The sound of the siren is now getting closer, and John stiffens perceptibly. - They stood silent and noticeably when they heard the door open.
Transistor: -I have a “poor man’s” stereo… a $2.98 transistor, and I couldn’t sell my TV! -She attached an amplifier to the stereo so it would be louder.
Bluff: -I tried having a garage sale a few months ago, just for the neighborhood people, but there aren’t too many families living up here on the bluff anymore. -Her house was situated nicely on the coastline.
1.Benign-showing or expressing of gentleness or kindness 2.Contrite-cause by or showing sincere remorse 3.Adduce-to bring forward in argument or evidence 4.Daunt-to overcome with fear 5.Animosity-a feeling of strong dislike,ill will,or enmity that tends to display itself in action 6.Prudent-careful in providing for the future 7.Sporadic-appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time 8.Turgid-swollen 9.Legacy-anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor 10.Interlude-an intervening episode,period,space etc
1.Shabby : worn out, frayed, or threadbare after long use 2.Deteriorating : to become or make something worse in quality, value, or strength 3.Meticulous : extremely careful and precise 4.Blither : to talk in an unintelligent or inane manner, especially at length 5.Gallant : courteous and thoughtful, especially toward women 6.Conspiratorially : indicating or betraying knowledge of or involvement in a conspiracy 7.Soberly : not under the influence of drugs or alcohol 8.Vacant : with no occupant or contents, often temporarily 9.Serenity - without worry, stress, or disturbance 10.Prorogued- To postpone
Neoplasm- a tumor or tissue containing a growth Gastromegalia- enlarged intestines Splenomegaly- enlarged spleen generally a symptom of leukemia Theology- the study of religion in university, the study of origin Endeavor- an undertaking, an effort, a project Pseudomyxoma peritonei-an uncommon tumor known for its production of mucus in the peritonium Tragedy- a horrible sudden accident Atrophy- the degeneration or the tissue, muscle or organ in the human system Anorectal lesions- lesions or sores in the gastrointestinal tract caused by disease or homosexual activities Endoctrinal diseases- diseases of the endoctrine(system that secretes hormones to ensure organ function) system. Thyroid gland- the butterfly shaped gland in your neck; part of the endocrinal system Pectus exavacum- Also called “chicken breast” an indentation of the femur, a birth defect Mucus contagiousum- little “warts” on the body caused by dry skin and other factors such as humidity
Shabby: The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house deteriorating part of the city. Shabby: tattered Shabby: the tattered shoes made the outfit look terrible. Shabby: I could not concentrate on her beautiful face because her dress was so shabby. Shabby: impaired by wear, use, etc.; worn: shabby clothes. Shabby: pg.200
Deteriorating: The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house deteriorating part of the city. Deteriorating: decompose Deteriorating: the fruit was decomposing into the ground. Deteriorating: The moths in this neighborhood are deteriorating all the old houses wooden roofs. Deteriorating: to make or become worse or inferior in character, quality, value, etc. Deteriorating: pg.200
Meticulous: the tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision--- in fact all the furniture is arranged with the same attention to detail. Meticulous: accurate Meticulous: the test scores were all accurate. Meticulous: In my house, my mother’s good china is meticulously arranged in the cupboards. Meticulous: taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance. Meticulous: pg.200
Blither: You have come all this distance to here a blind old woman blither on about her artwork… Blither: Babble Blither: my mother always babbles on and on about her good china. Blither: My father’s specialty is technology, so naturally he blithers on about it. Blither: to talk foolishly; blather Blither: pg. 204
Gallant: It’s kind of interesting, it really is. Gallant: heroic Gallant: the heroic night was galloping across mountains to go save his princess. Gallant: heroic, very knightly, bravely Gallant: the large wrestler was gallant about his victory. Gallant: Pg204
Conspiratorially : It doesn’t get a picture (pg204) Conspiratorially: Indicating or betraying knowledge of or involvement in a conspiracy Betraying Conspiratorially: betraying Conspiratorially: the king spoke loudly saying, I will not betray my country, and then signal for his army to ride to war.
Soberly: serious and thoughtful in demeanor or quality Soberly: It’s a great equalizer (pg 205) Soberly: calmly Soberly: the man looked to towards the family of the dead girl and said,” it’s alright, we will find her murderer”
Equalizer: any of various devices or appliances for equalizing strains, pressures, etc. Equalizer: mortar
Rehearsed: to practice (a musical composition, a play, a speech, etc.) in private prior to a public presentation. Rehearsed: act
Dumbfounded: to make speechless with amazement; astonish. Dumbfounded: astonish
Shabby: sentece~ The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room… synonym~ run-down - Her clothes were worn and run-down.
Blither: sentence~ You’ve come all this distant to hear an old blind woman blither on about her artwork… synonym~ babble -She could babble all day about how annoying her brother is!
Deteriorating: sentence~ .. Living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. Synonym~ disintergrate -Her memory was slowly disintergrating, making it hard for her to go about her daily life.
Meticulous: sentence~ The tables have some knick-knacks visibly on them and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision… synonym~ precise -Her room was cleaned with precise arrangement.
Gallant: sentence~ (Gallant) it’s kind of interesting, really It is. synonym~ courageous -The knight in shining armor was so courageous.
Conspiratorially: sentence~ (Conspiratorially) It doesn’t get a picture. synonym~ betrayal -There is lots of betrayal in our world that causes many problems.
Soberly: sentence~ (soberly) it’s the great equalizer. synonym~ solemnly -She was wandering around solemnly, her face showing no emotion.
Perceptibly: sentence~ The sound of the siren is now getting closer, and John stiffens perceptibly. synonym~ observably - They stood silent and observably when they heard the door open.
Avenger sentence~ But I decided against the avenger angle. synonym~ nemesis. - The woman’s nemesis sabotaged her party
Bluff: sentnce~ I tried having a garage sale a few months ago, just for the neighborhood people, but there aren’t too many families living up here on the bluff anymore. synonym~ coastline -Her house was situated nicely on the coastline.
Shabby: broken-down; in poor shape, Synonym: run-down, ragged From text: The curtains rise to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby , living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. Sentence: His ragged old coat couldn’t even be donated to a thrift store.
Deteriorating: slowly breaking down or disintegrating Synonym: decayed, degenerate From text: The curtains rise to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. Sentence: That decayed car is going to the junk yard.
Meticulous: to be detailed, to perfect Synonym: perfectionist From text: The tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, all the items are arranged with meticulous precision… Sentence: You are a perfectionist when it comes to painting, everything must be exact.
Blither: to talk foolishly, on and on Synonym: blabber, talk From text: You’ve come all this distance to hear an old blind woman blither on about her artwork… Sentence: No one listened to the teacher blabber on and on about her life problems.
Gallant: nobility of spirit or action Synonym: brave, splendid or courageous From text: (Gallant) it’s kind of interesting, really it is. Sentence: The gallant soldier courageously ran toward the opposing force for battle
Conspiratorially: Of, relating to, or characteristic of conspirators or a conspiracy Synonym: furtive From text: (Conspiratorially) it doesn’t get a picture. Sentence: She was furtive as she snuck into the house, it was past her curfew.
Soberly: to be calm Synonym: moderately, abstinently, and calmly From text: (Soberly) it’s the great equalizer Sentence: She asked as calmly as she could for her brother to turn down the volume of his stereo.
Equalizer: a person or thing that equalizes (equalizes: to make equal, fair, etc) From text: It’s the great equalizer Synonym: balance or even Sentence: I had to balance out the time I spent with both my friends so they wouldn’t feel less important
Dumbfounded: to make speechless with amazement From text: (Dumbfounded) uh well… Synonym: astonish Sentence: She was astonished when she saw the fireworks in the sky!
Transistor: a semiconductor device that amplifies, oscillates, or switches the flow of current between two terminals by varying the current or voltage between one of the terminals and a third From text: I have a “poor man’s” stereo… a $2.98 transistor, and I couldn’t sell my TV! Synonym: radio or electronics Sentence: She prefers older electronics like her radio instead of an IPod.
1. Shabby: The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. (p.200) Synonym: tattered Sentence: The fabric on the furniture was tattered and torn after many generations, and years of use.
2. Deteriorating: The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. (p.200) Synonym: fading Sentence: The fading rug was discarded by its owners at the garage sale.
3. Meticulous: The tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision-in fact, all the furniture is arranged with this same attention to detail. (p.200) Synonym: accurate Sentence: The paintings were hung with accurate skill on the blank, white wall, serving as a canvas for the bright colors.
4. Blither: You’ve come all this distance to hear an old blind woman blither on about her artwork… (p.204) Synonym: babble Sentence: The group of women babbled about the week’s events, sharing their different opinions.
5. Gallant: (Gallant) It’s kind of interesting, really it is. (p.204) Synonym: fearless Sentence: The fearless leader was strong and bold, giving insightful directions to the crowd.
6. Conspiratorially: (Conspiratorially) It doesn’t get a picture. (p.204) Synonym: disadvantageously Sentence: Disadvantageously, he was informed that he could not contribute to the conversation.
7. Soberly: (Soberly) It’s the great equalizer. (p.205) Synonym: gravely Sentence: The doctor shared gravely, “I’m sorry,” to the family of the victim.
8. Soul-searching: I also did some soul-searching, and realized that trust is something very important... (p.208) Synonym: reflecting Sentence: She did some reflecting and found within herself a way to persevere.
9. Perceptibly: The sound of the siren is now getting closer, and John stiffens perceptibly. (p.212) Synonym: clearly Sentence: He clearly stated his wishes and expectations to his employees before going to his conference.
10. Systematically: She systematically goes through each of the pockets, finally reaching a wallet. (p.214) Synonym: thoroughly Sentence: She sifted through her cluttered drawers thoroughly in attempts to find her car keys.
1.Tutelage - the act of guarding, protecting, or guiding 2.Monochromatic- of or having one color. 3.Lure- the power of attracting or enticing. 4.Apparatus- a group or combination of instruments, machinery, tools, materials, etc 5.Paradox- a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth. 6.Dubbed- to invest with any name, character, dignity, or title 7.Gauge- to determine the exact dimensions, capacity, quantity, or force of; measure. 8.Lassitude- weariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc 9.Redolent- having a pleasant odor; fragrant 10.Desultory- lacking in consistency
1.Tutelage - the act of guarding, protecting, or guiding 2.Monochromatic- of or having one color. 3.Lure- the power of attracting or enticing. 4.Apparatus- a group or combination of instruments, machinery, tools, materials, etc 5.Paradox- a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth. 6.Encumbered-to impede or hinder 7.saturnine: def- Describing a person's behaviour, as they act slow and glum 8.Inevitability-unable to be avoided,evaded,or escaped;certain;necessary 9.Duffer- clumsy, incompetent person 10.Flak- criticism, hostile reaction, abuse.
1. Yammering- to talk or chat noisily and continuously 2. Crimson- rich purplish red color 3. Enticing- hard to resist 4. Actuate- to make somebody behave in a specific way 5. Brazen- expressing boldness and a complete lack of shame 6. Spherical- shaped like a sphere 7. Horde- a large group of people 8. Adept- expert at something 9. Dubious- not sure about an outcome or conclusion 10. Impel- make somebody feel the need to do something JANUARY
January: 1. Horde- a large group of people 2. Adept- expert at something 3. Dubious- not sure about an outcome or conclusion 4. Impel- make somebody feel the need to do something 5. Adieu- used to say goodbye 6. Biased- dislike of something 7. Flippant- showing a lack of seriousness 8. Tirade- a long angry speech 9. Auxiliary- acting to support 10. Militant- extremely active in the defense
February: 1. Yammering- to talk or chat noisily and continuously 2. Crimson- rich purplish red color 3. Enticing- hard to resist 4. Actuate- to make somebody behave in a specific way 5. Brazen- expressing boldness and a complete lack of shame 6. Spherical- shaped like a sphere 7. Prattle- to talk in a silly or childish way 8. Cleave- to split 9. Blanch- to put food in boiling water for a few seconds 10. Pliant- supple and bending easily
1. Dwindle- to decrease little by little in size 2. Arduous- requiring hard work 3. Malign- to criticize somebody 4. Devitalize- to deprive something of its strength 5. Drudgery- exhausting, boring 6. Annex- to take over territory 7. Fortify- creating defensive structures 8. Combatant- group taking part in a war 9. Feign- to make a show 10. Medley- a mixture FEBRUARY
1. Adieu- used to say goodbye 2. Biased- dislike of something 3. Flippant- showing a lack of seriousness 4. Tirade- a long angry speech 5. Auxiliary- acting to support 6. Militant- extremely active in the defense 7. Prattle- to talk in a silly or childish way 8. Cleave- to split 9. Blanch- to put food in boiling water for a few seconds 10. Pliant- supple and bending easily MARCH
March: 1. Dwindle- to decrease little by little in size 2. Arduous- requiring hard work 3. Malign- to criticize somebody 4. Devitalize- to deprive something of its strength 4. Drudgery- exhausting, boring 5. Annex- to take over territory 6. Fortify- creating defensive structures 7. Combatant- group taking part in a war 8. Feign- to make a show 9. Medley- a mixture 10. Lichen- fungus usually growing on rocks or trees
1.Contumacy- Contemptuous disregard of the requirements of rightful authority. 2.Decorous- Suitable for the occasion or circumstances 3.molt- To cast off, as hair, feathers, etc 4.terminal- Pertaining to or creative of a boundary, limit 5.risible- capable of exciting laughter. 6.satirize- To treat with sarcasm or derisive wit. 7.Banal- Commonplace 8.lea- A field. 9.Sapient- Possessing wisdom 10.ire- Wrath
February Vocabulary Log Kieran McCormack 9A
1.gibe- To utter taunts or reproaches 2.superintend- To have the charge and direction of, especially of some work or movement. 3.wield- To use, control, or manage, as a weapon, or instrument, especially with full command. 4.equity- Fairness or impartiality 5.monopoly- The control of a thing, as a commodity, to enable a person to raise its price 6.oblivion- The state of having passed out of the memory or of being utterly forgotten. 7.betide- To happen to or befall. 8.retrospect- A view or contemplation of something past. 9.perturb- To disturb greatly. 10.domineer- To rule with insolence or unnecessary annoyance.
1.contemplate- to think about alot 2.deteriorate-to make or become worse 3.nictitate-to wink 4.prosody-the science or study of poetic meters and versification 5.metonymy-a language disturbance in which an inappropriate but related word is used in place of the correct one 6.phantasmagoria-illusions created by the mind 7.commemmorate-to serve as a reminder of 8.reflexive-able to reflect 9.propaganda-the deliberate spreading of hurtful information 10.callous-insensitive
November- Solecism-any inconsistency, mistake, or impropriety Deckle-a board, usually of stainless steel, fitted under part of the wire in a Fourdrinier machine for supporting the pulp stack before it is sufficiently formed to support itself on the wire Patois-any language that is considered unstandard Zeugma-a figure of speech describing the joining of two or more parts of a sentence with a single common verb or noun Solipsism-an epistemological or ontological position that knowledge of anything outside the mind is unjustified Acetabulum-the socket in the hipbone that receives the head of the thighbone Babel-a confused mixture of sounds and voices Babite-a person who practices the babi religion babi-a Persian religion, originating in the 19th century, now supplanted by BahaŹ¾i Foofaraw-a big fuss about something very insignificant
January- Etiolate-to cause (a plant) to whiten or grow pale by excluding light Personae-the characters in a play, novel Badinage-light, playful banter or raillery Nostalgia-longing for the past Darb-and excellent person or thing Sheik-the patriarch of a tribe, family; chief Econometric-the application of statistical and mathematical techniques in solving problems as well as in testing and demonstrating theories Kava-a Polynesian shrub of the pepper family Decimalize-to reduce to a decimal system Octant-the eighth part of a circle
February Astrolabe- an astronomical instrument for taking the altitude of the sun or stars and for the solution of other problems in astronomy and navigation Astroite-a radiated stone or fossil Kauri-a tall coniferous tree Mamoncilo-the genip, Melicoccus bijugatus Genip-a tropical American tree Genion- The point at the tip of the mental spine of the mandible Hutchinson’s teeth- peg-shaped teeth having a crescent-shaped notch in the cutting edge and occurring especially in children with congenital syphilis Salient-shooting out or up Languor-mental or physical weariness or fatigue Pablum-something that is trite, insipid or simplistic
1. Reciprocated- a violent, brought-on conflict 2. Non-congruous- different; have a difference 3. Geo-politically- to have the government finish it 4. Genocide- murder of many people 5. Proxy war- when two parties involve a third party 6.Consecrated- sacred with certain ceremonies and rights 7.Enamel- a colorful substance used as an ornament or protective coating 8.tenant - someone who occupies land or house/houses and pays rent 9. Peripheral Edema- A buildup of fluids on the outer limbs and extremities of the body 10.Benzalkonium chloride-a mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chlorides of various even-numbered[2] alkyl chain lengths. This product is a nitrogenous cationic surface-acting agent belonging to the quaternary ammonium group. It has three main categories of use; as a biocide, a cationic surfactant and phase transfer agent in the chemical industry. Vocabulary log for February was posted on the third of February; this is the vocabullary for March
1. Brethren-noun: brothers-now chiefly in religious use 2. Strictures-noun: sharp adverse criticism 3. Dictum-noun: a statement of saying; a formal statement of fact, opinion, principle, etc. 4. Chattel-noun: a movable item of personal property, as a piece of furniture, an automobile, a head of livestock, etc. 5. Taciturn-adjective: almost always silent; not liking to talk; uncommunicative 6. Malevolent-adjective: wishing evil or harm to others; having or showing ill will; malicious 7. Stealthy-adjective: characterized by stealth (Stealth-noun: secret, furtive or artfully sly action or behaviour) 8. Predilection-noun: a preconceived liking; partiality or preference 9. Pulpits-noun: any of several raised or enclosed areas 10. Fain-adverb: gladly; willingly
Astrolabe- an astronomical instrument for measuring the altitude of the stars and for the solution of other problems in astronomy and navigation
Astroit-a radiated fossil
Kauri-a tall coniferous tree
Hutchinson’s teeth- peg-shaped teeth having a crescent-shaped notch in the cutting edge and occurring especially in children with congenital syphilis Salient-shooting out or up
Chattel- a movable item of personal property
Mamoncilo-the genip, Melicoccus bijugatus
Genip-a tropical tree found in the Americas
Genion- The point at the tip of the mental spine of the mandible
Pablum-something that is trite, insipid or simplistic
1. Oddment- a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been sold or used 2. Allmouth- fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey 3. Labialize- pronounce with rounded lips 4. Arse- a fleshy part of the human body that you sit on 5. Chortle- a soft partly suppressed laugh 6. Imbue- spread or diffuses through 7. Censure- harsh criticisms or disapproval 8. Orthogonal- not pertinent to the matter under consideration 9. Misbegot- born out of wedlock 10. Jibe- an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
1. Prevalent- becoming more common 2. Roving- wondering 3. Jostling- to bump, push shove or force by, pushing and shoving; or to live in close contact with 4. Punctilious- very precise or exact 5. Flotilla- A group of small military ships 6. Corona: a layer of gas on or around a star 7. Encompass- all, make all fit 8. Presentation- presents a report or doctorate 9. Aimlessly-no point doing something that has no purpose 10. Mezzanine-the lowest balcony or forward part of such a balcony in a theater
senile- showing a decline or detereoration of physical strength or mental functioning contemporary-existing, occuring, or living at the same time scolded- to find fault with angrily, chide, reprimanded anthologized- to compile an anthology derives- to receive or obtain from a source of origin allusion- a passing or casual reference, an incidental mention of something conformity- action in accord with prevailing social standards tenor- the course or thought of meaning that runs through something written or spoken juxtoposed- to place close together or side by side progenitor- a biologically related ancestor
March
simulacrum- a slight, unreal or superficial likeness or semblance insomnia- inablity to obtain sufficient sleep mastication- to chew supine- lying on the back, face or front upward segue- to continue at once with the next musical selection or composition ambidextrous- ability to use both hands equally well haphazard- characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity or by randomness mellifluous- sweetly or smoothly flowing, sweet-sounding bowdlerize- to expurgate by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable locution- a particular form of expression
Vocab log for March 1. Spluttering-a choking noise 2. Zeal-enthusiasm 3. Nefarious-evil or wicked 4. Turgid-overcomplicated 5. Candidly -honestly 6. Arid-dull, lacking interest 7. Leer- to look or smile in a way that suggests unpleasantly lustful or malicious intent 8. Clemency-the tendency to show mercy 9. Protuberance- something that sticks out in its surrounding 10. Stringent-strictly controlled or enforced
Vocab log for April 1. Tantalizing-inviting 2. Fathomless-impossible to understand 3. Percolator-a coffee pot 4. FaƧade-the face of a building (ex. Its structure) 5. Turpentine- a colorless, flammable, strong-smelling essential oil 6. Podgy-fat, overweight 7. Lacquer-a varnish or hairspray 8. Juggernaut-a form of god 9. Banter-light teasing remarks 10. Dubiously-unsure about the outcome
February Vocab 1.Uncordialness: Not in a graceful or curteous manner. 2.Asphodelus: Perennials with grasslife foliage 3.Lactate: an ester or salt of lactic acide 4.Fluoridation: adition of fluorides to water 5.curlew: burds with downward curved beaks 6.Peroxidase: Any groupe of enzymes that occur in plant cells and catalyze the oxygen 7.Barterer: to trade with commodies rather then money 8.Depositary:one to whom anyone is given in trust 9.Tyrannicide: the act of killing a tyrant 10.Pleonasm: Use of more words to express ideas
March Vocab 1.Cribber: a horse that practices cribbing 2.Bargeman: One of the crew of a barge 3.Debonaireness: Curteous or gracious 4.Seine: Fishing net that hangs vertically in the water 5.Stockinet: Stretchy machine knitted fabric 6.Drogue: Canvas bag or bucket used as an anchor 7.Grantor: Person that makes a grant 8.Reredos: A screen on the wall behind the altar in a church 9.Buggery: something often vulgar 10.Masonry: stonework constructed by a mason
1. Palpable: Obvious or evident. 2. Opaqueness: Not allowing light to go through. 3. Reciprocate: To do something in return. 4. Unabridged: Not shortened. 5. Tetter: Any of the many skin diseases. 6. Hinder: To create a delay. 7. Bolide: A big, shiny meteor. 8. Birled: To pour a drink. 9. Duffer: A clumsy person. 10. Sudser: A soap opera.
Palpable- readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived Righteous- characterized by uprightness or morality Recoil-to draw back; start or shrink back, as in alarm, horror, or disgust. Condone-to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like). Indolently-having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful Obsequious- characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning Heifer- a young cow over one year old that has not produced a calf Denouement- the final resolution of the intricacies of a plot, as of a drama or novel. Cacophony- harsh discordance of sound; dissonance Derogate- to detract, as from authority, estimation, etc.
infelicitous- unhappy, awkward sedition- rebellion periphrastic- explained in more words than are needed laud- praise statutory- based on law perfunctory- done without care despotic- tyrannical ecumenical- general, worldwide fungible- can be substituted for something worth just as much crux- central point
Solstice: Latin, meaning sun. Represents the start of summer and winter. Equinox: Latin, meaning equal. Day and night is equal length. Remedies: Something that corrects or removes an evil of any kind. Nonprofit: Not established for the purpose of making a profit Sustain: To keep in existence; maintain From Matt R Accord: A formal agreement Anglophone: a person whose first language is English Assimilate: to become apart of a different culture group Indifferent: showing no concern. Diction: style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words
Palpable- readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived Righteous- characterized by uprightness or morality Recoil-to draw back; start or shrink back, as in alarm, horror, or disgust. Condone-to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like). Indolently-having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful Heifer- a young cow over one year old that has not produced a calf Yammering- to talk or chat noisily and continuously Perils- exposure to injury, loss or destruction; risk, danger Doggedly- stubbornly determined Censure- harsh criticisms or disapproval
1) Palpable – capable of being touched or felt 2) Righteous – acting rightly 3) Recoil – spring back 4) Condone – to over look 5) Indolently – lazily 6) Agile – quick and well-coordinated in movement 7) Barbarous – wild, savage 8) Quizzically – odd, comical 9) Quarry – an abundant source or supply 10) Imprudent – lacking discretion
1. easement-right over another's land 2. emend-to make alterations to 3. bachant- such priestess or female votary 4. gravid- pregnant woman 5. irrupt- burst in 6. dolent- a mournful 7. temporize- procrastinate 8. screed- speech or piece of wrighting 9.lectionary- list of parts of scriptures ordered to be read in churches 10. impair- odd number
march 1. nirvana- oblivion; loss of identity at death 2. levigate- to polish or make smooth 3. genre-kind; style; realistic painting of everyday scenes. 4. digraph- two letters with one sound only 5. imparity- having different number of syllables in different cases 6. theroid- reversion to animal type in human being 7. bleak- small fresh-water fish having very silvery scales 8. sericate- caterpillar's silk-producing gland 9. detrude- push down or out 10. rabid- furious; mad' pertaining rabies
Grass-roots: of, pertaining to, or involving the common people Surplus: something that remains above what is used or needed Influx: act of flowing in Ideology: the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group Volatile: apt to become suddenly violent or dangerous Intrepid-fearless or bold Gradient- the degree of inclination, or the rate of ascent or descent, in a highway, railroad, etc. Iodine-nonmetallic halogen element occurring at ordinary temperatures as a grayish-black crystalline solid that sublimes to a dense violet vapor when heated Microcredit: the extension of credit to entrepreneurs and microenterprises too poor to qualify for conventional bank loans Grant: to agree to allow a request, favor, or privilege
1. Reciprocated- a violent, brought-on conflict 2. Non-congruous- different; have a difference 3. Geo-politically- to have the government finish it 4. Genocide- murder of many people 5. Irrupt- burst in 6. Rabid- furious; mad' pertaining rabies 7. Evasive- not straightforward 8. Recoil- kick of a gun after shot 9. Dexterity-Skill in using hands or body; agility 10. Treason- the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
January vocab Log 1. Aptly - Inclined; disposed; given; prone 2.Inevitable- Unable to avoid 3.Hysteria- An uncontrollable outburst of emotion 4.Florins- A former gold coin from England and France 5. Atrophical thyroiditis- self-destruction of the thyroid gland; present in many older people 6. Hashimoto’s disease- an attack on the thyroid gland that can prove to be fatal and can affect the brain 7. Schmidt’s Syndrome- a combination of diabetes mellitus, Hashimoto’s disease and multiple myeloma 8. Pseudocarp- false fruit/accessory fruit 9.Botanical- a medication made from part of a plant 10.Unanimously- in complete agreement of
March Vocab Log • Misogynistic- hatred, dislike or mistrust for women • Purveyors- A person who purveys, provides or supplies • Conglomerates- anything composed of heterogeneous materials or elements • Serf- a slave • Hoopla- bustling excitement or activity • Fetid- having offensive odor • Acrid- sharp or biting to the taste or smell • Spittle- saliva • Mezzanine- the lowest balcony or forward part of such a balcony in a theatre. • Castrated- to deprive of strength, power, or efficiency
Gruffly-low and harsh; hoarse Hayloft-a loft in a stable or barn for the storage of hay. Distent- Obsolete Carnage- the slaughter of a great number of people, as in battle; butchery; massacre. Buoyance- the power to float or rise in a fluid; relative lightness. Isotope- any of two or more forms of a chemical element, having the same number of protons in the nucleus, or the same atomic number, but having different numbers of neutrons in the nucleus, or different atomic weights. Topography- the detailed mapping or charting of the features of a relatively small area, district, or locality. Transplanted- to bring (a family, colony, etc.) from one country, region, etc., to another for settlement; relocate. Jabot- a decorative ruffle or other arrangement of lace or cloth attached at the neckline and extending down the front of a woman's blouse or dress or, formerly, of a man's shirt.
1.Bereft- Deprived of something 2.throes- Violent spasm or an attack of emotion 3.camerlengo- Cardinal who presides over the conclave that elects a new pope after the former popes death. 4.Florins- A former gold coin from England and France 5. Atrophical thyroiditis- self-destruction of the thyroid gland; present in many older people 6. Hinder- To create a delay. 7. Flotilla- A group of small military ships 8. Corona- A layer of gas on or around a star 9. Shrouding- to hide from view; cover; screen 10. Aptly- Inclined; disposed; given; prone
1.Patronize- To give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with. 2.Exceptionally- Forming an exception or rare instance; unusual; extraordinary. 3.Incrust- to cover or line with a crust or hard coating. 4.Martian- Of, pertaining to, or like the planet Mars or its hypothetical inhabitants. 5.Tempest- A violent windstorm, esp. one with rain, hail, or snow. 6. Nova- A star that suddenly becomes thousands of times brighter and then gradually fades to its original intensity. 7. Void- Having no legal force or effect; not legally binding or enforceable. 8. Taupe- A moderate to dark brownish gray, sometimes slightly tinged with purple, yellow, or green. 9. Asinine- Foolish, unintelligent, or silly. 10. Subtle- Thin, tenuous, or rarefied, as a fluid or an odor.
1.Enamel- A glassy substance, usually opaque, applied by fusion to the surface of metal, pottery, etc., as an ornament or for protection. 2.Crevasse- A fissure, or deep cleft, in glacial ice, the earth's surface, etc. 3.Linoleum- A hard, washable floor covering formed by coating burlap or canvas with linseed oil, powdered cork, and rosin. 4.Seraphim- One of the celestial beings hovering above God's throne in Isaiah's vision. Isa. 6. 5.Stargazer- a person who stargazes, as an astronomer or astrologer. 6.Rosaries- a string of beads used for counting these prayers during their recitation. 7.Egalitarian- asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, esp. in political, economic, or social life. 8.Obsequious- characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning 9.Heifer- a young cow over one year old that has not produced a calf 10.Oddment- a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been sold or used
-5-Carotid – a large artery on each side of the neck that supplies blood to the head -6-Synthetic - made artificially by chemical synthesis, especially so as to resemble a natural product -7-Serenity - without worry, stress, or disturbance -8-Probe - a thorough investigation, often into illegal or suspicious activities -9-Tunics - a loose wide-necked garment that extends to the hip or knee and is usually worn with a belt or gathered at the waist -10-Marionette - a puppet operated by means of strings attached to its hands, legs, head, and body
February 2010
-1-Tutelage - the act of guarding, protecting
-2-Monochromatic- a single color -3-Lure- the power of attracting or enticing -4-Apparatus- a combination of instruments or tools -5-Paradox- a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but expresses a possible truth -6-Encumbered-to impede or hinder -7-saturnine: def- Describing a person's behaviour, as they act slow and glum -8-Inevitability-unable to be avoided,evaded,or escaped;certain;necessary -9-Flak- criticism, hostile reaction, abuse.Duffer- clumsy, incompetent person -10-Duffer- clumsy, incompetent person
1. elegiac-adjective: expressing sorrow or lamentation 2. pragmatism-noun: character or conduct that emphasizes practicality 3. fetish-noun: any object, idea, etc., eliciting unquestioning reverence, respect, or devotion 4. falderal-noun: mere nonsense; foolish talk or ideas 5. prate-verb: to talk excessively and pointlessly; babble 6. aloof-adjective: reserved; indifferent; disinterested 7. tacit-adjective: understood without being openly expressed; implied 8. foreboding-noun: a prediction; portent 9. impetuous-adjective: of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive 10. soliloquy-noun: the act of talking while or as if alone
Vamoose-to leave in a hurry; quickly Iatrogenic-a malady induced inadvertently by a physician or surgeon or by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures Jnana-a malady induced inadvertently by a physician or surgeon or by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures. Sesquipedalianism-given to using long words Omnific-creating all things; having unlimited powers of creation Doula-a woman who assists during childbirth labour and provides support to the mother, her child and the family after childbirth Valetudinarian-a weak or sickly person, especially one morbidly concerned with his or her health Pellucid-transparent Quash-to abate, annul Quisling-someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying his or her country; a traitor
Sough-to make a soft, low sighing or rustling sound, as the wind Perforce-by necessity Moil- to work with painful effort; to labour; to toil; to drudge Wastrel- a spendthrift Empyrean-the highest heaven Agrestic-pertaining to the fields or country Scapegrace-a reckless person Disport-to display Transmogrify-to transform Oneiric-pertaining to dreams
> Solstice: Latin, meaning sun. Represents the start of summer and winter. > Equinox: Latin, meaning equal. Day and night is equal length. > Remedies: Something that corrects or removes an evil of any kind. > Nonprofit: Not established for the purpose of making a profit > Sustain: To keep in existence; maintain > Accord: A formal agreement > Anglophone: a person whose first language is English > Assimilate: to become apart of a different culture group > Indifferent: showing no concern. > Diction: style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words
cede : give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another advent : the coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important Fetid : having offensive odor Misogynistic : hatred, dislike or mistrust for women Purveyors : A person who purveys, provides or supplies wryly : disdainfully or ironically humorous scornful and mocking peril : a state of danger involving risk Conglomerates : anything composed of heterogeneous materials or elements consensus : agreement of the majority in sentiment or belief Serf : a slave
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Kalistrate : beautiful army, greek origin contemplate : thinking, processing supple : flexible status : where or what is happening with you pulltrusion : process of making hockey sticks by pulling carbon through a set mold scrutiny : investigation or examination melancholy : sadly quiet and contemplative examination : scruinty affliction : a state of pain or distresse calamity : extreme misfourtune
1.depict: to represent or describe in words. 2.ample: fully sufficient 3.query: a question or inquiry 4.expidite: to speed up the process of 5.scenography: scene painting 6.Ube: a seaport on SW Honshu, in SW Japan 7.mackintosh: a raincoat made of rubberized cloth 8.centrifugal: moving or directed outward from the center 9.frugal:not wasteful 10.tuff: a rock composed of compact volcanic ash
1.tong: (in China) an association, society, or political party. 2.outskirts:the border of a region, district, town, city, etc 3.latino: a person of Latin-American descendance 4.hun: a barbarous, destructive person 5. disposing: inclining towards 6.infoholic: a person addicted to getting information 7. Etymology: where a word comes from 8.nasology: the studyof the nose 9. yen: part of the Chinese currency 10.pivotal: critical, or important
Swain-A male admirer or lover Goad-To prick or drive with, or as if with, a goad; prod; incite Oleaginous-Having the nature or qualities of oil Threnody-A poem, speech, or song of lamentation, esp. for the dead; dirge; funeral song Scuttle-To run with quick, hasty steps; scurry Epoch-The beginning of a distinctive period in the history of anything Ethereal-Light, airy, or tenuous Waxing-To increase in extent, quantity, intensity or power Regnant-Exercising authority, rule, or influence. Emolument-The wages or perquisites arising from office, employment, or labour; gain; compensation
April vocab log
Sough-to make a soft, low sighing or rustling sound, as the wind Perforce-by necessity Moil- to work with painful effort; to labour; to toil; to drudge Wastrel- a spendthrift Empyrean-the highest heaven Agrestic-pertaining to the fields or country Scapegrace-a reckless person Disport-to display Transmogrify-to transform Oneiric-pertaining to dreams
triage-the process of sorting victims, as of a battle or disaster, to determine Medical priority in order to increase the number of survivors.
lymphocyte-a type of white blood cell having a large, spherical nucleus surrounded by a thin layer of nongranular cytoplasm.
gradated-to pass by gradual or imperceptible degrees, as one color into another.
mucositis-inflammation of a mucous membrane
fibrosis-the development in an organ of excess fibrous connective tissue.
phlegm- the thick mucus secreted in the respiratory passages and discharged through the mouth, esp. that occurring in the lungs and throat passages, as during a cold.
oncology- the branch of Medical science dealing with tumors, including the origin, development, diagnosis, and treatment of malignant neoplasms.
venous- of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a vein.
bidets- a low, basinlike bathroom fixture, usually with spigots, used for bathing the genital and perineal areas.
May Vocab Log Fraudulent-characterized by, involving, or proceeding from fraud, as actions, Spurn-to reject with disdain; scorn Degenerate-to fall below a normal or desirable level in physical, mental, or moral qualities; deteriorate Burble-to make a bubbling sound Percolator-a kind of coffeepot in which boiling water in a repeated process is forced up a hollow stem, filters down through ground coffee in a sievelike container, and returns to the pot below Hirsute-hairy; shaggy. Stridently-having a shrill, irritating quality or character Exonerate-to relieve, as from an obligation, duty, or task. Sophistry- a subtle, tricky, superficially plausible, but generally fallacious method of reasoning. Vilified-to speak ill of; defame; slander enterprise, methods or gains
1. Breadth- An ability to understand a broad range of topics 2. Convoluted- Curl, wind, or twist together 3. Postulate- Maintain or assert 4. Gangling- awkwardly tall, loosely built 5. Traipse- to wonder on foot 6. Belligerent- eager to fight 7. Contrive- to form or create in an artistic or ingenious manner 8. Vile- wicked, evil 9. Afflicted- be affected in an unpleasant manner 10. Knave- dishonest person
1. Poultice - a soft, moist mass of material 2. Apt - able to learn quickly or easily 3. Eloquent - forceful in ones speech 4. Mangle – to ruin 5. Inaudible – cannot be heard 6. Cordial – warm, cheerful 7. Interim – the time in between one thing and another 8. Recede – to go back 9. Digress – to wander off the topic 10. Perjury – lying while under an oath (in court)
1. Corona The outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere 2. Credulous- alone; lonely 3. Attrition- A natural loss of individuals 4. Berate- to criticize 5. Onus – burden 6. Procrastinate – to delay or put off 7. Debilitate – to weaken 8. Ubiquitous – seemingly everywhere at once 9. Chagrin – embarrassment; disappointment 10. Svelte – slender
Brady’s words Traduce- to insult in public Cogent- based on evidence Umpteenth- occurring many times Foolscap- Paper that’s 13 x 16 inches Potentate- powerful ruler Infelicitous- unfortunate Asterism- a group of stars that’s not a constellation Cicatrize- to form a scar Lebensraum- unoccupied space claimed by someone Sinecure- an easy job, as in “It was a sinecure job.”
1.abhorrent adj. Very repugnant; hateful 2.transmute v. To change in nature, substance, or form. 3.underlie v. To be the ground or support of. 4.ostracize v. To exclude from public or private favor. 5.irrefrangible adj. That can not be broken or violated. 6.irrefragable adj. That can not be refuted or disproved. 7.fiscal adj. Pertaining to the treasury or public finances of a government. 8.frowzy adj. Slovenly in appearance. 9.sluggard n. A person habitually lazy or idle. 10.sinuous adj. Curving in and out.
1.louse n. A small insect parasitic on and sucking the blood of mammals. 2.magistracy n. The office or dignity of a magistrate 3.demerit n. A mark for failure or bad conduct. 4.portend v. To indicate as being about to happen, especially by previous signs. 5.uppermost adj. First in order of precedence. 6.giddy adj. Affected with a whirling or swimming sensation in the head. 7.telepathy n. Thought-transference. 8.typographical adj. Pertaining to typography or printing. 9.conformance n. The act or state or conforming. 10.pizza- a delicios blend of bread, tomato sauce and cheese
1benignant Benevolent in feeling, character, or aspect. 2benignity Kindness of feeling, disposition, or manner. 3benison Blessing. 4bequeath To give by will. 5bereave To make desolate with loneliness and grief. 6berth A bunk or bed in a vessel, sleeping-car, etc. 7beseech To implore. 8beset To attack on all sides. 9besmear To smear over, as with any oily or sticky substance.
10bestrew To sprinkle or cover with things strewn.
Ruth: Compassion or pity for another. Emolument: the wages or perquisites arising from office, employment, or labor. Palindrome: a word, verse, phrase, or sentence that reads the same backward or forward. Deprecate: to disapprove of; also, to belittle. Bivouac: a usually temporary encampment; also, to encamp. Umbrage: offense; resentment. Incipient: beginning to exist or appear. Dapple: a small contrasting blotch; also, to mark with spots. Pugnacious: combative; quarrelsome. Capitulate: to surrender under agreed conditions.
January Vocabulary Log 1. effulgence: the state of being bright and radiant. 2. assuage: to soften; to ease, or lessen. 3. exiguity: smallness; thinness; the quality of being meager. 4. seriatim: in a series; one after another. 5. tmesis: in grammar and rhetoric, the separation of the parts of a compound word. 6. chthonic: dwelling in or under the earth; also, pertaining to the underworld. 7. objurgate: to scold or rebuke sharply. 8. plethora: excess. 9. lissom: supple; nimble. 10. badinage: light, playful talk.
February Vocabulary Log 1. susurrus: a whispering or rustling sound. 2. thaumaturgy: the performing of miracles or magic. 3. capacious: able to contain much. 4. glower: to stare angrily or with a scowl. 5. canorous: melodious; musical. 6. repast: a meal. 7. spoonerism: the transposition of usually initial sounds in a pair of words. 8. tenebrous: dark; gloomy. 9. nescience: lack of knowledge or awareness. 10. gewgaw: a trinket; a bauble.
March Vocabulary Log 1. pablum: something (as writing or speech) that is trite, insipid, or simplistic. 2. temporize: to be indecisive or evasive in order to gain time; also, to go with the times. 3. eructation: the act of belching; a belch. 4. didactic: conveying instruction; teaching some moral lesson. 5. fealty: fidelity; allegiance; faithfulness. 6. masticate: to chew. 7. inveterate: deep-rooted; of long standing. 8. languor: lack of energy or vitality. 9. sachet: a small bag containing perfuming powder, to impart a pleasant scent. 10. phantasmagoria: a shifting series or succession of things seen or imagined.
April Vocabulary Log 1. salient: noticeable; also, projecting; also, leaping. 2. solecism: a nonstandard usage or grammatical construction. 3. erudite: characterized by extensive reading or knowledge. 4. fulminate: to issue or utter verbal attacks or censures. 5. gravitas: high seriousness. 6. hirsute: covered with hair or bristles. 7. potable: drinkable; also, a beverage, especially an alcoholic one. 8. cozen: to deceive or obtain by deceit. 9. matutinal: relating to or occurring in the morning. 10. garrulous: talkative; also, wordy.
May Vocabulary Log 1. fatidic: of, relating to, or characterized by prophecy. 2. cacophony: harsh or discordant sound. 3. exiguous: extremely scanty. 4. defenestrate: to throw out of a window. 5. lucre: money; profit. 6. impecunious: habitually without money; poor. 7. sylvan: pertaining to woods or forests. 8. portentous: foreboding; ominous. 9. neophyte: a novice. 10. popinjay: a vain and talkative person.
June Vocabulary Log 1. oleaginous: having the nature or qualities of oil. 2. goad: to prod; incite. 3. swain: a male admirer or lover. 4. Manichean: pertaining to a strongly dualistic worldview. 5. penumbra: an area in which something exists to an uncertain degree. 6. bathos: triteness or triviality in style. 7. fathom: to penetrate to the truth of. 8. Occidental: Western. 9. noctivagant: pertaining to wandering at night. 10. threnody: a poem, speech, or song of lamentation, esp. for the dead.
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ReplyDeleteAll found on page 52 of the edition of macleens of April 9th 2007
ReplyDelete1.Liaison-the connection maintained between two or more people of the same group to ensure proper cooperation (lee-ey-zawn)
2.Tabloid-a news paper whose pages, usually five columns wide, are about half the size of a standard news paper (tab-loid)
3.mogul-a bump or mound (moh-guhl)
4.alias a false name used to conceal one’s identity (ey-lee-uhs)
5.conquest-an actor state of conquering or the state of being conquered (kon-kwest)
6.illicit-not legally permitted or otherized(i-lis-it)
7.tryst-an appointed meeting(trist)
8.incognito-with real identity concealed(in-kog-nito)
9.cathartic-of or related to catharsis(kuh-thahr-tik)(catharsis-getting rid of, or purging, of emotions and emotional tentions)
10.exorsise-to free an individual of malignant influences or evil spirits(ek-sawr-sahyz)
Branden Black
1. Prevalent: becoming more common
ReplyDelete2. Roving: wondering
3. Trawling: type of fishing net that is strong
4. Depleted: to decrease
5. Resilience: being able to return to the original form
6. Profusion: large amount or quantity
7. Roughy: a small New Zealand/ Australian fish
8. Sunsidies: payment of money
9. Barnacled: clinging
10. Fleets: organization of ships
Jordan Tremblay
1.Aptly - Inclined; disposed; given; prone
ReplyDelete2.Inevitable- Unable to avoid
3.Hysteria- An uncontrollable outburst of emotion
4.Florins- A former gold coin of England
5.Conglomerates- Companies that make anything composed of heterogeneous materials or elements
6.Palladium – A rare element of the platinum group
7.Morphed- An individual of one particular form
8.Eponymous- Giving someone’s name to a tribe
9.Velour – A velvet like fabric fibers, used for outerwear
10.Mere- Nothing more or nothing better than
Karissa Voytechek
Tristan Thiessen 9A
ReplyDeleteOctober 27 2009
1. Idiom- a word with a different meaning from what it says
2. Hyperbole- An over exaggeration of the truth
3. Botany- the science of plants
4. Punctilious- very precise or exact
5. Flotilla- A group of small military ships
6. Silt- A deep river bed
7. Redundant- excessive, overdone
8. Contemptuous- showing or being unhappy
9. Grandiose- very big or majestic
10. Dexterity- skill in using hands or body
1. Aptitude- Talent or capacity in which you can do something.
ReplyDelete2. Squarely- Directly straightfoward on to something.
3. Bespectacled- Wearing eyeglasses
4. Bracken- a clustered area with ferns or shurbs
5. Chasm- a gorge in the Earth’s surface.
6. Doctrines- doctors, medicine.
7. Botanical- original, general.
8. Proxy- a third group.
9. Conifers- type of plant, trees.
10. Arbitrary- subjective, generalized.
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Iain Sander
ReplyDelete1.Sow- an adult female animal
2.Tutelage- the act of guiding, guarding and teaching
3.Jostling- to bump, push shove or force by, pushing and shoving; or to live in close contact with
4.Yearling- an animal beginning its second year of life
5.Heydysarum- a species of herb that grows in northern temperate climate
6.Crucial- vital and important to the cause, a key component
7.Eloquent- well expressed, fluent, and very well expressed, articulate
8.Matriarch- the head of the family, generally the oldest family member, or the one that keeps all the others together
9.Scythes – a sharp tool used to cut grain with
10.Impromptu- unprepared, spur of the moment, on the spot
1.Distort- to misrepresent something/someone
ReplyDelete2.Synthesizer- reproducing the sound of musical instruments by controlling voltage patterns with a device
3.Swathes-to wrap with material
4.Hydroponic- soilless growth of plants
5.Methane- a colorless, odorless flammable gas
6.Flatulence- generating gas in the alimentary canal, as food
7.Piddling- amounting to very little
8.Pseudocarp- false fruit/accessory fruit
9.Botanical- a medication made from part of a plant
10.Unanimously- in complete agreement
Carley Frederickson
denier- a person who denies
ReplyDeleteballasting- heavy metal carried or sometimes permanently in a vessel to provide, draft or stability
alienating- to make indifferent or hostile
proselytize- to convert or else try to convert as a proselyte
ubiquitous- being known/alive or being anywhere
ammonium- univalrny ion (NH4) or group, which can play a part of a metal in salt which is formed when ammonia reacts with acid.
sulphate- salt of a sulphuric acid
strident- can make or have a harsh sound such as; grating
hectoring- a bully, act in a blustering way.
chastising- to dicipline
Mikaela Pahulje
1.Estuary: a large mouth of a river flowing into the sea.
ReplyDelete2.Glaucous: a light blue/green.
3.Gambit: a risky or strategic move to gain advantage.
4.Eiders: large ducks that breed in the Arctic.
5.Atypical: irregular, not normal or not typical.
6.Toehold: a space to support the toes/feet when climbing.
7.Ptarmigan: species found in the Arctic.
8.Carpet Baggers: A northerner who moved south to get advantages during the time after the civil war.
9.Archipelago: a sea containing many islands or a group of islands.
10.Backlog: lots or too much to handle.
Brooke Heatherington
slink
ReplyDeleteto move or go in fear
Clad
Dressed-covered
muster
to assemble
dwel
to live or stay as a permanent resident; reside.
Consecrated- sacred with certain cerimonies and rights
Enamel- a colorful substance used as an ornament or protective coating
Tenacious- someone who occupies lan d or house/houses and pays rent
Primus stove- a one burner stove
Pseudo carp- accessory fruit
Botanically- plants, Botany-study of plants
Brenna MOnaghan
Reciprocated-give, do, feel, or show in return
ReplyDeleteCongruous- agreeing
Entities-entire things
Subjectively-to be shown in subject
Theoretician-a person who deals with theories
Genocide-to completely destroy
Propaganda-decisions
Doctrines-files of information
Reformulated-something reformed or recreated
Flyash-very light ash
Kieran McCormack 9A
ReplyDelete1. Acuity- rights, justice
2. Monetary- monitor, observe
3. Presence- being there
4. Former- used to be
5. Latter- after
6. Succeed- accede
7. Encompass- all, make all fit
8. Presentation- present a report or doctorate
9. Propaganda- major decisions
10. Treason- the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
1. Reciprocated- a violent, brought-on conflict
ReplyDelete2. Non-congruous- different; have a difference
3. Geo-politically- to have the government finish it
4. Genocide- murder of many people
5. Proxy war- when two parties involve a third party
6. Phenomenon- something weird that happens
7. Continuum- a time line
8. Continuous- to continue; go over and over again
9. Warfare- what help the war/troops get; help
10. Intraspecies- within your own species; occurring/ existing within your species
Olivia Stephen 9A
ReplyDeleteVocabulary words-
1. Erroneously
Where: The lord of the rings novel
Meaning: containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong: an erroneous answer.
2. Idiosyncratic-
Where: The lord of the rings novel
Meaning: a characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual.
3. Nomenclatures-
Where: The lord of the rings novel
Meaning: a set or system of names or terms, as those used in a particular science or art, by an individual or community
4. Hitherto-
Where: The lord of the rings novel
Meaning: up to this time; until now:
5. Etymological-
Where: The lord of the rings novel
Meaning: an account of the history of a particular word or element of a word.
the study of historical linguistic change, esp. as manifested in individual words.
6. Bristling-
Where: The lord of the rings novel
Meaning: to stand or rise stiffly, like bristles. to become rigid with anger or irritation.
7. Plodded-
Where: The lord of the rings novel
Meaning: to walk heavily or move laboriously; trudge
8. Throes-
Where: The lord of the rings novel
Meaning: a violent spasm or pang
9. Excavation-
Where: The lord of the rings novel
Meaning: a hole or cavity made by excavating.
10. Unabridged –
Where: The lord of the rings novel
Meaning: not abridged or shortened, as a book
1. Cachet: mark of distinction
ReplyDelete2. Integral: needed or essential
3. Stipulation: a term of agreement
4. Incarnation: a person or thing that is like or similar to someone or something either in characteristics or appearance
5. Arbitrary: impartial
6. Corona: a layer of gas on or around a star
7. Reciprocated: to return a favor
8. Doctrines: important papers or documents
9. Non- congruous: don’t get along together; don’t function together
10. Perfunctory: indifferent and/or superficial
britney harkness
ReplyDeleteVocabulary words:
1. Calvary Where? Page 17 (The horse and his boy) Meaning: a sculptured representation of the Crucifixion, usually erected in the open air
2. appalling Where? Page 26 (The horse and his boy.) Meaning? causing dismay or horror: an appalling accident; an appalling lack of manners.
3.quarrelsome
Where? Page 31 (the horse and his boy)
Meaning: inclined to quarrel, argumentative
4.uttered
Where? Page 38 (the horse and his boy)
Meaning?
5.inexorable
Where? Page 41 (the horse and his boy)
Meaning: not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties
6. dowry
Where? Page 42 (the horse and his boy)
Meaning: the money, goods, or estate that a wife brings to her husband at marriage.
7.pinnacles
Where? Page 51 (the horse and his boy)
Meaning: a lofty peak
8.cypress
Where? Page 60 (the horse and his boy)
Meaning: any of several evergreen coniferous trees constituting the genus Cupressus, having dark-green, scalelike, overlapping leaves
9.furlong
Where? Page 70 (the horse and his boy)
Meaning: a unit of distance, equal to 220 yards
10.skulked
Where? Page 93( the horse and his boy)
Meaning: to lie or keep in hiding, as for some evil reason: The thief skulked in the shadows
1.Coincided-To occupy the same relative position or the same area in space.
ReplyDelete2.Underlying-lying or situated beneath, as a substratum.
3.Dexterity-Skill in using hands or body; agility
4.Monitoring- to observe, record, or detect
5.Doctrines- Doctors, medicine
6.Botanical-original, general
7.Subjectively-to be shown in subject
8.Glaucous: a light blue/green
9.Bespectacled- Wearing eyeglasses
10.Acuity- rights, justice
Good job handing in vocab logs so far
ReplyDeleteBacklog- lots, too much to handle
ReplyDeleteWhimsy- an odd or fancy notion
Crunchers- stats, people who put together numbers
Akin- similar, to compare something
Hidebound- narrow and rigid in opinion, sticks to his opinion
Kindred- having the same belief, attitude
Hyperbole- an extreme exaggeration of a word or an event
Idiom- a word that means something different than what is says
Jargon- the language of a certain group ex: medical jargon
Dialect- a variety of a language distinguished from other varieties of the same language
Riley Boras
Vocabulary Log (October)
ReplyDelete1. Concession noun –the act of granting or giving
2. Brinkmanship noun –the practice of pushing a dangerous situation to its limit-to the brink of catastrophe
3. Mothballed verb –to not use; to put out of use; to put away
4. Secular adjective –things that are not considered to follow religion; not spiritual
5. Anathema noun –someone who is strongly disliked; something that is strongly disliked
6. Theocrat noun – a follower of theocracy
(theocracy: a government ruled by or subject to religious authority)
7. Propaganda noun –information, ideas or rumours spread intentionally to help or hinder an individual’s cause or a group’s cause
8. Insubordinate adjective –not listening or following authority; disobedient
9. Arbitration noun –the process by which an agreed upon individual or group settles disputes and disagreements between parties
10. Disseminate verb –to disperse or spread
Sophia Gross English Language Arts 9A
(Friday, October 30th, 2009)
Adjuvant- serving to help or assist
ReplyDeleteLethbridge Herald
Sovereigntists-a Canadian who advocates the independence of Quebec
Lethbridge Herald
Inoculations-the act or process of inoculating
Lethbridge Herald
Absenteeism- frequent or habitual absence from work, school, etc
Lethbridge Herald
Dissent-to differ in sentiment or opinion
Lethbridge Herald
Plebiscite- a direct vote of the qualified voters of a state in regard to some important public question
Lethbridge Herald
Immunogenic- causing or capable of producing an immune response
Lethbridge Herald
Arraignments-critical examination
Lethbridge Herald
Pseudonyms-a fictitious name used by an author to conceal his or her identity; pen name
Lethbridge Herald
Calamity-a great misfortune or disaster
Lethbridge Herald
Devoutly-devoted to divine worship or service
Lethbridge Herald
Shea Josuttes
Katie Maze
ReplyDelete1. Chronic- having long had a disease, habit or weakness.-Lethbridge Herald
2. Inoculations- act or process of inoculating.- Lethbridge Herald
3. Intravenous- of, pertaining to, employed to, or administrating by injection into a vein.-Lethbridge Herald
4. Clawback- previously given monies or benefits’ that are taken back due to certain circumstances’.- Lethbridge Herald
5. Contingency- something incidental to a thing. -Lethbridge Herald
6. Diem- Vietnamese political leader who became who became president of southern Vietnam in 1954.- Lethbrdige Herald
7. Looming- a mirage in which the objects below the horizon seem to be raised above their true position. -Lethbridge Herald
8. Forum- an assembly, meeting place, television program, etc., for the discussion of public interest.- Lethbridge Herald
9. Profound- persuasive or intense.-Lethbridge Herald
10. Eradicate- remove or destroy erratically. -Lethbridge Herald
Nicholas Rabl
ReplyDeleteImpulse – the influence of a particular feeling. [im-pulse]
Circumnavigate – to sail or fly around. [sur-kuh m-nav-i-geyt]
Implemented – any tool used in some activity. [im-pluh-muh nt]
Bowing – the act or art of playing a stringed instrument with a bow. [boh-ing]
Photovoltaic – capable of producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy, especially light. [ ? ]
Plethora – overabundance; excess. [pleth-er-uh]
Idiom – an expression whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meanings of its words. [id-ee-uh m]
Hyperbole – obvious and extreme exaggeration. [hahy-pur-buh-lee]
Solitude – the state of being or living alone. [sol-i-tood]
Intravenous – of, pertaining to, employed in, or administered by injection into a vein. [in-truh-vee-nuh s]
Brady Thompson's Words
ReplyDeleteQuasi-inevitable: Practically unavoidable
Hubristic: foolish, stupid
Machinations: plans, activities, decisions
Tendrils: long, slender thing
Arbitrary: subjective
Inadvertently: not intentional
Botanical: relating to plants
Reciprocated: given/done in return
Theoretician: An expert in theories/ the theoretical side of things
Troposphere: the lowest layer of the atmosphere, where weather happens
Cliffhangers- situation fraught with great uncertainty or suspense
ReplyDeleteCompel- to oblige a task upon someone
Docudrama-motion picture dramatizing a real life situation
Dubbed- To give any name
Soses- multiple calls for help
Swoon- to lose consciousness
Henle- the last name of a German anatomist
Rag a rock- A mixture of rock ‘n roll and Indian musical forms, often played with a sitar
Sitar- lute-like instrument from India
Electrosleep- sleep state induced by low-voltage electricity passed through the brain
1. subterranean- under the surface of the ground
ReplyDelete2. Provocative-annoying, irritating
3. Grandiose- very impressive
4. Invocation- a prayer
5. Benefactor- generously
6. Pompous- proud
7. Circumspect- being careful
8. Intuition- understanding without reasoning
9. Alleviate- lighten, to make easier
10. Invigorate- to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole, combine, meld with
Madi Rankin
Fanni
ReplyDelete1) Deflagrate-burn away with sudden flame
2) Futz-spend time unproductively
3) Chaparral-undergrowth, dense tangled brushwood
4) Saturnine-a sluggish gloomy temperament
5) Idiom-a group of words established by usage and having a meaning not deducible from those of the original words
6) Educe-Evoke or develop from latent or potential existence
7) Traipse-Walk aimlessly
8) Hyperbole-an extreme exaggeration
9) Masa-dough used to make tortillas
10) Frippery-unnecessary decoration on clothing
1.Hyperbole-an extreme exaggeration.
ReplyDelete2.Idiom-a group of words established by usage and having a meaning not deducible from those of the original words
3.Redundant-characterized by verbosity or unnecessary repetition in expressing ideas; prolix: a redundant style
4.Sullen-gloomy,sad
5.Schematics-pertaining to or of the nature of a schema, diagram, or scheme; diagrammatic.
6.Sommelier-a waiter, as in a club or restaurant, who is in charge of wines.
7.Bohemian-a native or inhabitant of Bohemia.
8.Prodigal-wastefully or recklessly extravagant: prodigal expenditure.
9.Aimlessly-no point doing somthing that has no purpose
10.Mezzanine-the lowest balcony or forward part of such a balcony in a theater.
kassidy tellefson
Fray - a fight or brawl
ReplyDeleteSullen - very silent
Morose – to be sullen
Intravenous – exiting or occurring in a vein
Carotid – a large artery on each side of the neck that supplies blood to the head
Synthetic - made artificially by chemical synthesis, especially so as to resemble a natural product
Serenity - without worry, stress, or disturbance
Probe - a thorough investigation, often into illegal or suspicious activities
Tunics - a loose wide-necked garment that extends to the hip or knee and is usually worn with a belt or gathered at the waist
Marionette - a puppet operated by means of strings attached to its hands, legs, head, and body
Fray- a fight/ a brawl
ReplyDeleteSullen- moodyand silent
Morose- to be sullen
Intravenous- existing or occurring inside a vein
Tunics- a loose wide-necked garment that extends to the hip or knee and is usually worn with a belt or gathered at the waist
Marionette- a puppet operated by means of strings attached to its hands, legs, head, and body
Probe- a thorough investigation, often into illegal or suspicious activities
Synthetic- made artificially by chemical synthesis, especially so as to resemble a natural product
Carotid- a large artery on each side of the neck that supplies blood to the head
Serene- without worry, stress, or disturbance
Karissa Voytechek
Katie Maze
ReplyDelete1.Cloying- Tending or causing disgust or aversion through excess. Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
2.Kin- A persons relatives collectively. Lethbridge Herald
3.Concurrently- Occurring or existing simultaneously. Lethbridge Herald
4. Underlying- Fundamental or basic. Lethbridge Herald
5.Mandate- AN authoritative order or command. Lethbridge Herald
6.Adjacent- Lying near, or close contiguous. Lethbridge Herald
7.Swath- Something likened to a swat, a strip. Lethbridge Herald
8.Initiative- An introductory act or step. Lethbridge Herald
9.Universalism- A universal range of knowledge, interests or activities. Lethbridge Herald
10.Ratio-The relation in degree or number between two similar things. Lethbridge Herald
Vocabulary Log (November)
ReplyDelete1. Carotid-noun: each of two main arteries carrying blood to the head and neck
2. Distended-verb: to swell or cause to swell, especially from internal pressure
3. Louvered-adjective: an opening provided with one or more slanted strips to allow air flow
4. Morose-adjective: sullen; gloomy
5. Fervor-noun: intensity of feeling
6. Deftly-adverb: quick and neat in action; skillful
7. Forsooth-adverb: in truth; no doubt; indeed
8. Fortnight-noun: two weeks
9. Apothecary-noun: a druggist; a pharmacist
10. Nebulous-adjective: unclear; vague; indefinite
Sophia Gross-English Language Arts 9A
(November 29, 2009)
1.ARBITRARY : with unlimited power
ReplyDelete2.DISSEMINATE : to distribute or spread something
3.PSEUDOCARP : a fruit formed by combining the ripened ovary with another structure, often the receptacle
4.YEW : an evergreen tree or bush that has flat dark green needles and scarlet fruits arils that resemble berries
5.ARILS : a fleshy, often brightly colored seed covering in some plants
6.JUNIPERS : an evergreen tree or bush with small purple cones resembling berries
7.BOTANICAL : relating to plants
8.UNANIMOUSLY : with all members in agreement with each other
9.SAVORY : an herb with aromatic leaves
10.CAROTID : either of two large arteries, one one each side of the neck that carry blood into the head
- Jordan Tremblay
Sullen – showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.
ReplyDeleteMorose – characterized by or expressing gloom.
Fervor – intense heat.
Limber – flexible.
Fray – a fight, battle, or skirmish.
Deftly – skillful, clever.
Archway – an entrance or passage under an arch.
Alcove – a recess or small room adjacent to or opening out of a room.
Saucer – a small, round, shallow dish to hold a cup.
Brittle – easily damaged or destroyed.
Sullen- showing irritation or ill humour by a gloomy silence or reserve
ReplyDeleteMorose- gloomy or sullenly ill-humoured
Fervor- great warmth and earnestness of feeling
Limber- characterized by ease in bending the body
Fray- a fight, battle, or skirmish.
Deftly- dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever
Archway- an entrance or passage under an arch.
Alcove- a recess or small room adjacent to or opening out of a room
Saucer- a small, round, shallow dish to hold a cup.
Brittle- having hardness and rigidity but little tensile strength
Riley
1. Granulocytes- def: White blood cells containing granules, which contain harmful chemicals that let the cells absorb microorganisms and/ or cause inflammatory reactions.
ReplyDelete2. Portacath- def: A tiny medical instrument that is installed underneath the skin.
3. Allogeneic- def: An adjective indicating the transfer material from one person (the donor) to the other person (the recipient); for example: bone marrow, skin, and kidneys.
4. Dialysis- def: A medical term meaning removing waste and other extra fluids from the blood, after the kidneys have stopped working, by using specific medical equipment, that functions something like a semi permeable membrane.
5. Litigants- def: Defendants or plaintiffs involved in a lawsuit.
6. Remission- def: Absence or reduction, of symptoms of disease.
7. Eminently- def: Greatly; notably; highly.
8. Callous- def: Insensitive; emotional hardened; with a lack of morals.
9. Periphery-def: The outside area of a surface or boundary.
10. Lymphocytes- def: Tiny white blood cells that are created in the lymphoid organs and help in your immune system; they produce antibodies, which help your body’s immune system.
Brady's Words
ReplyDelete1)provender- food for animals
2)martinet- strict person
3)germane- related, important
4)obfuscate- make hard to understand, confuse
5)quiescent- resting
6)soporific- causes sleep
7)abeyance- temporary stop, delay
8)pugnacious- enjoys fighting
9)capacious- has lots of room
10)bivouac- encampment without any shelter
Vocabulary for November
ReplyDelete1. Morose- miserable, pessimistic, gloomy and sad
2. Catheter- a flexible tube that is inserted into the body, to add fluid, remove fluid or prevent blockage in the body
3. Teetotalism- the complete, and utter refusal to consume even the smallest portion of alcohol
4. Prim-neat, tidy, and orderly, virtually free of error, and impeccable
5. Cashmere-the soft belly hair of Himalayan goats
6. Monogram- and pattern using symbols and initials, used for decorating purposes
7. Peripheral- unimportant, not to be worried about
8. Gastromegalia- an inflamed and enlarged stomach disorder
9. Opulent – lavish, rich, and luxurious, very beautiful and prestigious
10. Anticoagulant- an artificial or natural product put into the bloodstream to prevent blood clots.
1. Agile - quick and well-coordinated in movement
ReplyDelete2. Invulnerable - not open to denial
3. Sullen - showing irritation or ill humor
4. Agony - pain, discomfort
5. Fervour - intense heat
6. Intravenous – in or into the veins
7. Probe – any small device used for measuring or testing
8. Carotid – each of the two main arteries carrying blood to the head and neck
9. Tentative – done by way of trial, experimental provisional
10. Solitude- the state of being or living alone
1.Bereft- Deprived of something
ReplyDelete2.throes- Violent spasm or an attack of emotion
3.camerlengo- Cardinal who presides over the conclave that elects a new pope after the former popes death.
4.Paroxysm- sudden violent outburst
5.Catenating- to link together
6.Matrass- rounded container used to disolve substances
7.Opitulation- Act of helping or aiding
8.Brancard- A litter on which someones carried
9.Accloy- to drive in a nail
9.Duffer- clumsy, incompetent person
10.Obsecration- to entreat solemly, supplicate
1.Synthetic-produced by chemical synthesis
ReplyDelete2.Solitude-the state of being alone; lack of company
3.Invulnerable-incapable of being wounded,hurt,or damaged
4.Inevitability-unable to be avoided,evaded,or escaped;certain;necessary
5.Prowling-to rove or go about stealthily,as in search of prey,something to steal
6.Carotid-two large arteries, one on each side of the head,that carry blood to the head and that divide into an external branch supplying the neck,face,and other external parts
7.Probe-to search or examine thoroughly
8.Serenity-the state of quality of being serene,calm,or tranquil
9.Gritty-consisting of, containing,or resembling grit;sandy
10.Distended-increased,as in size,volume,etc;expanded
Mikaela Pahulje (9A)
Laconic- to use few words
ReplyDeleteSwatches- a sample of cloth or materiel
Halal- prepared in the manner prescribed by Islamic law
Bigot- a person who is intolerant of any differing belief
Anatomy- the science dealing with the structure of animals and plants
Subsided- to sink to q lower level
Torrent-unceasing stream of anything
Careened- tip to one side while in motion
Ostentation- pretentious or conspicuous show, as of wealth or importance; display intended to impress others.
Degenerate- to fall below a normal or desirable level in physical, mental, or moral qualities
Brenna Monaghan
Vesture- something that covers your body (clothes)
ReplyDeleteRaiment- decorative clothing
Arbitrary- unreasonable or unsupported
Disseminate- to scatter or spread
Derived- to receive from a source
Acuity- sharpness, being quick, smart, keenness
Encompass- to form a circle
Inadvertently- not wanting to, unintentionally
Reciprocated- to give and receive
Preconception- an opinion formed beforehand
Danielle Faulkner
intravenous- within a vein, injection of needle
ReplyDeletesynthetic-pertaining to
contemplation- the act of thinking
dignified- famous, important, known
reciprocated- copied or repeated
genocide- death or mass death
simultaeneously- at the same time
documented- written down in facts
tactical- using or discussing ideas to form a plan
non-congruous- two countries with no companionship
benefactor- the helpful person or donator
ReplyDeletemalevolent- evil
opposing- against each other, enemies
civil war- war within a country, country devided
edible- you can eat it
thesis- the main part of an essay
slamg- the current expressions used by a group of people
salutation- hello or greeting
evaluation- the way you are graded on something
body- where you state your ideas and all your conversation goes there
1. Plethora- overabundance, excess
ReplyDelete2. Insubordination- Not submitting to authority
3. Phantasmagorical- A shifting series of phantasms, illusions, or deceptive appearances as in dreams.
4. Prorogued- To postpone
5. Caucus- A meeting or party leaders to suggest candidates, elect convention delegates, etc.
6. Turncoats- A person who changes to the opposite party or faction, changes principles.
7. Erred- To go astray through thought or belief.
8. Swarthy- Dark skin color, complexion, etc.
9. Marginalizing- To place in a position of marginal importance, influence or power.
10. Flak- criticism, hostile reaction, abuse.
Katie Maze
1.gabled: def- A triangular part of a wall in between slopes of a roof.
ReplyDelete2.appendage: def- A part of, or a organ, of a body. (ex: an arm or a leg)
3.quarry: def- The object or person of pursuit.
4.widget: def- A tiny piece of equipement that you don't know the name for.
5.unorthodox: def- Opinions or methos, that differ from what most people accept.
6. modulator: def- A person whose employement is to control a discussion or verbal conflict betwwen people.
7.modulate: def- To alter the sound of ones voice.
8.corn-crake: def- A European bird with a piercing cry.
9.travesty: def- A word used to say that something was really bad, or not what it appeared to be.
10.agoraphobia:def- A fear of large groupes of people and open spaces.
December
ReplyDelete1.rucksack: def- A bag you carry on your back, in which you can put things.
2.saturnine: def- Describing a person's behaviour, as they act slow and glum.
3.soutane: def- A type of robe worn by Romain Catholic priests.
4.cassock: def- A robe worn by priests.
5.einsteinium: def- A artifically created, radioactive element.
6.gradient: def- A degree of a slope.
7.archaic: def- Old-fashioned and no longer in use.
8. demontic: def- Relating to the kind of language used by every day people.
9.superfluity: def- An unnecessarly or excessively large amount of something.
10. equivocate: def- To avoid giving a straight or direct answer to a question.
Ermine-an old western weasel
ReplyDeleteBodice-a usually fitted vest or wide, lace-up girdle worn by women over a dress or blouse
Fervor - Great warmth and intensity of emotion
Volition-the act of willing, choosing, or resolving
Courtesan-one associating with noblemen or men of wealth
Titillated-to excite or arouse agreeably
Roused-to stir or incite to strong indignation or anger
Encumbered-to impede or hinder
Flailing-an instrument for threshing grain
Courtiers-a person who is often in attendance at the court of a king or other royal personage
Fervor-Great warmth and intensity of emotion
Danielle
Blotto-slang for drunk
ReplyDeleteAmusive-providing enjoyment
Louche-of questionable taste or morality
Mirthful-full of or showing high-spirited merriment
Fucaceae- a small family of brown algae
Surge-a sudden forceful flow
Terpsichore-(Greek Mythology) the muse of the dance and of choral song
Manse-a large and imposing house
Lulu-a very attractive looking women
Attestator-a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signature
Grass-roots: of, pertaining to, or involving the common people
ReplyDeleteSurplus: something that remains above what is used or needed
Influx: act of flowing in
Ideology: the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group
Volatile: apt to become suddenly violent or dangerous
Intrepid-fearless or bold
Gradient- the degree of inclination, or the rate of ascent or descent, in a highway, railroad, etc.
Iodine-nonmetallic halogen element occurring at ordinary temperatures as a grayish-black crystalline solid that sublimes to a dense violet vapor when heated
Microcredit: the extension of credit to entrepreneurs and microenterprises too poor to qualify for conventional bank loans
Grant: to agree to allow a request, favor, or privilege
November Vocabulary
ReplyDelete1. Autumnal- pg.1 Swoon
produced or gathered in autumn
2. Indolent- pg. 1 Swoon
having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion
3. Monosyllable- pg.1 Swoon
a word of one syllable
4. Truncation- pg. 2 Swoon
the omission of one or more unaccented syllables at the beginning or the end of a line of verse
5. Sentient- pg.3 Swoon
having the power of perception by the senses
6. Bough- pg.4 Swoon
a branch of a tree
7. Tremor- pg.4 Swoon
involuntary shaking of the body or limbs
8. Hosannas- pg 5 Swoon
a shout of praise or adoration
9. Equine- pg.6 Swoon
pertaining to, or resembling a horse
10. Flotsam- pg.6 Swoon
the floating wreckage of a ship
Fray - a fight or brawl
ReplyDeleteSullen - very silent
Morose – to be sullen
Intravenous – exiting or occurring in a vein
Carotid – a large artery on each side of the neck that supplies blood to the head
Synthetic - made artificially by chemical synthesis, especially so as to resemble a natural product
Serenity - without worry, stress, or disturbance
Probe - a thorough investigation, often into illegal or suspicious activities
Tunics - a loose wide-necked garment that extends to the hip or knee and is usually worn with a belt or gathered at the waist
Marionette - a puppet operated by means of strings attached to its hands, legs, head, and body
Vocabulary Log (January)
ReplyDelete1. Tome-noun: a large, scholarly book
2. Assuage-verb: to lessen (pain, distress, etc.)
3. Evasive-adjective: not straightforward
4. Valiant-adjective: full of, or characterized by valor or courage; brave
5. Queried-verb: to call in question; ask about
6. Derelicts-noun: a destitute person, without a home or regular job and rejected by society
7. Pellucid-adjective: easy to understand; clear and simple in style
8. Magnanimous-adjective: rising above pettiness or meanness
9. Shrouding-verb: to hide from view; cover; screen
10. Convalescence-noun: a gradual recovery after illness
Sophia Gross-English Language Arts 9A
(January 31, 2010)
Iain Sander
ReplyDelete1.Shabby-“The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.” (pg200)
Shabby- not too special; frumpy, old not too fancy or good looking
Shabby- frumpy
The man’s stylish suit was offset by his frumpy, scuffed shoes.
2. Deteriorating- (same sentence as shabby)
-becoming old and losing its good condition, not as good as before, going to waste
-rotting
Despite the fact that the chair was only one year old, it was already deteriorating.
3. Meticulous-“The tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision-in fact, all the furniture is arranged with this same attention to detail.
-very well arranged, every detail being taken carefully taken care of
-prim
The house is prim; there were no dirty rooms and the countertops were immaculate.
4. Blither I doubt you’ve come all this distance to hear an old woman blither on about her artwork (pg 204)
To bandy, or speak uselessly
I hate standing here bandying empty words with you; you never keep promises.
5. Gallant-It’s kind of interesting, it really is. (Pg204)
Gallant- heroic, very knightly, bravely
Gallant- heroic
The heroic young knight galloped into battle.
6. Conspiratorially – It doesn’t get a picture (pg204)
Indicating or betraying knowledge of or involvement in a conspiracy
Betraying
The man said in a betraying tone, “I have no involvement in his murder.”
7. Soberly-serious and thoughtful in demeanor or quality
It’s a great equalizer (pg 205)
Austere
The man said austerely “It is truly a sad day because she died.”
Endeavor- an undertaking, an effort, a project
Why waste time on such worthless endeavors?
Pseudomyxoma peritonei-an uncommon tumor known for its production of mucus in the peritoneum
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is usually dealt with by an oncologist.
Tragedy- a horrible sudden accident
To hear of her death was a true tragedy.
1. Shabby-the curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down towards the shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.
ReplyDelete- impaired by wear, use, etc
-scruffy: The dog looked all scruffy after his run.
2. Deteriorating- the curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down towards the shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.
- to make or become worse or inferior in character, quality, value, etc.
-declining: The word ozone’s layer is slowly declining, due to all the garbage.
3. Meticulous-the tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision-in fact, all the furniture is arranged with this same attention detail.
- taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough
-careful: Be careful what you wish for because it can come true.
4. Blither-You’ve come all this distance to hear an old blind woman blither on about her work…
- to talk foolishly; blather
-Jabber- He kept on jabbering about his dead dog.
5. Gallant-(gallant) it’s kind of interesting, really it is.
- Brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous
-brave: When he went into the dark castle he wasn’t scared he was brave.
6. Conspiratorially-(conspiratorially) it doesn’t get a picture.
- An evil, unlawful, treacherous, or surreptitious plan formulated in secret by two or more persons; plot.
-Betrayal – Betrayal to your friends can cause heartache.
7. Soberly-(soberly) it’s the great equalizer.
- free from excess, extravagance, or exaggeration:
-Sadly- He sadly went into his room after his brake up with his girlfriend.
8. Dumbfounded-Uh, well
- to make speechless with amazement; astonish.
-Taken aback- He was taken back when that old woman yelled at him.
9. Torn- with this, she takes the jar and puts it back in the cabinet. He watches her , clearly torn.
- this fluid appearing in or flowing from the eye as the result of emotion, esp. grief.
-Confused- The math problem on the bored confused half the class.
10. Systematically- she systematically goes through each of the pockets, finally reaching a wallet.
- having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan.
-Well organized- His binder for science is well organized.
1. Shabby- “ The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. (pg.200)
ReplyDeleteDefinition- old, not very nice.
Phrase- Your effort was not too shabby.
Synonym- frumpy
2. Deteriorating- (same sentence as shabby)(pg.200)
Definition- to wear away or rot.
Phrase- The old house I used to live in was slowly deteriorating.
Synonym- decompose
3. Meticulous- The tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision- in fact, all the furniture is arranged with the same attention to detail.(pg.200)
Definition- taking extreme care of items or precision placement
Phrase- My dad leaves our house with meticulous cleaning orders.
Synonym- exact
4. Blither- You’ve come all this distance just to hear an old blind woman blither on about her artwork…(pg.204)
Definition- to talk foolishly
Phrase- He started blithering on about something that had happened to him yesterday.
Synonym- Talking
5. Gallant- (Gallant) It’s kind of interesting, really it is.(pg.204)
Definition- brave, or spirited
Phrase- He was gallant as he rode out into the sunset.
Synonym- brave, bold, noble
6. Conspiratorially-(Conspiratorially) It doesn’t get a picture.(pg.204)
Definition- Conspiring, evil plot or plan
Phrase- Well we could do that, he added conspiratorially.
Synonym- plan, collusion, sedition
7. Soberly-(Soberly) It’s the great equalizer.(pg.205)
Definition- Not drunk, sober
Phrase- That would be the smart thing to do he said soberly.
Synonym- quiet or sedate
8. Distance- (same as blither)(pg.204)
Definition- length or space between
Phrase- The distance between us is huge!
Synonym- length
9. Rises- ( same as shabby)(pg.200)
Definition-going up
Phrase- As the curtain rises the play commences
Synonym- goes up
10. Knick-knacks-(same as meticulous)(pg.200)
Definition- items or toys
Blind Woman’s Bluff Vocab Log
ReplyDeleteShabby- The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down towards shabby….
My grandmother wears only very nice, clean and freshly pressed clothing because she does not want to risk appearing run-down.
impaired by wear, use
Deteriorating- … living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.
After the main character in the movie lost her job, her entire life started crumbling down before her eyes.
to make or become worse or inferior in character, quality, value
Meticulous-… and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision…
My sister always takes extreme care to do all of her homework correctly by double and triple checking all of her work.
taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough
Blither- You’ve come all this distance to here an old blind woman blither on about her work…
When ever I get nervous I tend to lither on about mindless subjects.
without thought or regard; carefree; heedless
Gallant- (Gallant) it’s kind of interesting, really it is.
I always love in fairy tales how the prince is always so gallant
brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous
Conspiratorially –(conspiratorially) it doesn’t get a picture
I have two best friends that are twins and they always have their heads together whispering conspiratorially.
an evil, unlawful, treacherous, or surreptitious plan formulated in secret by two or more persons
Soberly- It’s the great equalizer
My father soberly explained to me all of the reasons why we were moving across the world.
marked by seriousness, gravity, solemnity
Equalizer- a person or thing that equalizes.
Dumbfounded- To fill with astonishment and perplexity.
Precision- accuracy; exactness
Shabby:
ReplyDelete-The curtains rise to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.
-Susan wore a ratty pair of jeans, while cleaning the attic.
Deteriorating:
-The curtains rise to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.
- My grandpa’s health was declining, the doctors figured had pneumonia.
Meticulous:
-The tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, all the items are arranged with meticulous precision…
-All of my paintings are done with precise attention to detail and perfection.
Blither:
-You’ve come all this distance to hear an old blind woman blither on about her artwork…
- I can babble on about any subject I am passionate about for hours.
Gallant:
-( Gallant) it’s kind of interesting, really it is.
-He was quite courageous when he got the cat out of the tree.
Conspiratorially:
-( Conspiratorially) it doesn’t get a picture.
- She looked at the diamond, scheming a plot to steal them.
Soberly:
-(Soberly) it’s the great equalizer.
- My brother takes everything seriously, so therefore it’s hard to joke around with him.
Bluff:
-Blind Women’s Bluff
-I fell for my brother’s lie that he didn’t take my wallet, only to discover that he did.
Equalizer:
-It’s the great equalizer.
-Karma balances the world; what goes around, comes around.
Etching:
-…I made an etching out of nitric acid…
-I drew a picture of the mountain, when I was in Cranbrook.
Shabby- The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down towards shabby, living room in a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.
ReplyDeleteSYN- tattered
SENTENCE- Peter’s jeans were tattered, causing him to be cold at numerous occasions.
Deteriorating-The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down towards shabby, living room in a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.
SYN- languishing
SENTENCE- The old village was languishing down to a criminal’s town.
Meticulous- The tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision.
SYN- accurate
SENTENCE- His shot was perfectly accurate and it was the winning basket.
Blither- You’ve come all this distance to hear an old blind woman blither on her artwork.
SYN- talk
SENTENCE- The old man would talk for days about his work.
Gallant-(Gallant) It’s kind of interesting, really it is.
SYN- gracious
SENTENCE- He was very gracious in helping the old lady.
Conspiratorially-(Conspiratorially) It doesn’t get a picture.
SYN- collusion
SENTENCE- He made a loud sound, but it had collusion in it.
Soberly-(soberly) It’s the great equalizer.
SYN- calmly
SENTENCE- He said lies very calmly, no worry in his voice.
Dumbfounded-(Dumbfounded) Uh well…]
SYN- shocked
SENTENCE- He was shocked to hear of the devastating news.
Systematically- She systematically goes through each of the pockets, finally reaching a wallet.
SYN- periodically
SENTENCE- He periodically went through his notes.
Knick-knacks- The tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision.
SYN- conversation pieces
SENTENCE- There were some conversation pieces lying on the boss’ desk.
Shabby- The curtain rises to show a neatly arranged, but edging down toward a shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.
ReplyDeleteSyn. Tattered
Sentence- the tattered jacket had little help keeping Jane warm.
Deteriorating- The curtain rises to show a neatly arranged, but edging down toward a shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.
Syn. Authentic
Sentence- This gun is an authentic world war two riffle.
Meticulous- the tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision.
Syn. Accurate
Sentence- The shot was very accurate because it hit the bull’s-eye.
Blither-You’ve come all this distance to hear an old blind woman blither on about her artwork…
Syn. Talk
Sentence- I dislike it when people talk at the same time as me.
Gallant-(Gallant) it’s kind of interesting, really it is.
Syn. Brave
Sentence-You have to be very brave to become a bull rider.
Conspiratorially-(Conspiratorially) It doesn’t get a picture?
Syn. plotted
Sentence- I plotted my sister's birthday, with out her knowing.
Soberly-(Soberly) it’s the great equalizer.
syn. seriously
Sentence- it is hard to joke around with someone who is serious.
Bluff-Blind Women’s Bluff
syn.hill
I sat on a bluff overlooking the sea.
Equalizer-It’s the great equalizer.
-Karma
Sentence- It is thought that karma affects everyone.
Etching-….I made an etching out of nitric acid…
Syn. picture
Sentence- I looked at the hand drawn picture.
-Shabby-The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.
ReplyDelete-Syn: Imperfect
-Sen: My coach said my technique was imperfect and I needed to try harder.
-Deteriorating- The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.
-Syn: Worsening
-Sen: His condition was worsening, and he seemed hopeless.
-Meticulous- … all the items are arranged with meticulous precision…
-Syn: Precise
-Sen: A carpenter must be very precise.
-Blither- …to hear a blind woman blither on about her artwork…
-Syn: Ramble
-Sen: The spokesman kept on rambling until nobody was standing before him
-Gallant- (Gallant) It’s kind of interesting, really it is.
-Syn: Fearless
-Sen: To be a soldier you must be fearless.
-Conspiratorially-(Conspiratorially) It doesn’t get a picture.
-Syn: Plotted
-Sen: I plotted my weekend to maximize the free time!
-Soberly-(Soberly) It’s the great equalizer
-Syn: Seriously
-Sen: “Seriously, this is not good” murmured the pilot, as his plane plummeted to the ground.
-Bluff- Blind Woman’s Bluff
-Syn: Hill
-Sen: “We saw a guy rolling down a hill!” chuckled my friend.
-Etching-…I made an etching out of nitric acid…
-Syn: Painting
-Sen: She auctioned her painting at the local library.
-Dumbfounded-(Dumbfounded) Uh well…
-Syn: Shocked
-Sen: I was shocked when I heard what happened
1.Shabby – The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. Syn: ragged. Sen: I put on my ragged jacket and headed out the door.
ReplyDelete2.Deteriorating – The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. Syn: disintegrating. Sen: My old toy was gradually disintegrating.
3.Meticulous – The tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision. Syn: fussy. Sen: The fussy child was kicking and screaming at his mother.
4.Blither – You’ve come all this distance to hear an old blind woman blither on about her artwork. Syn: cheerful. Sen: I was very cheerful when I went to Disneyland.
5.Gallant – (Gallant) It’s kind of interesting, really it is. Syn: brave. Sen: The brave man attacked the mugger.
6.Conspiratorially – (Conspiratorially) It doesn’t get a picture. Syn: cabally. Sen: The two criminals caballed their bank robbery.
7.Soberly - (Soberly) It’s the great equalizer. Syn: calmly Sen: I calmly spoke to the crying baby.
8.Dumbfounded - (Dumbfounded) Uh, well… Syn: amazed. Sen: The amazed man could not stop his chin from dropping at the beautiful sight.
9.Avenger – But I decided against the avenger angle. Syn: nemesis. Sen: The woman’s nemesis sabotaged her party.
10.Rummage – Every year they have a rummage sale and the money goes to rehabilitate blind people. Syn: junk. Sen: The man put his old junk in the garbage.
Shabby:
ReplyDelete-The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room…
- Her clothes were worn and moth eaten.
Deteriorating:
-.. Living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.
-Her memory was slowly dwindling, making it hard for her to go about her daily life.
Meticulous:
-The tables have some knick-knacks visibly on them and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision…
-Her room was cleaned with precise arrangement.
Blither:
-You’ve come all this distant to hear an old blind woman blither on about her artwork…
-She could babble all day about how annoying her brother is!
Gallant:
- (Gallant) it’s kind of interesting, really It is.
-The knight in shining armor was so courageous.
Conspiratorially:
- (Conspiratorially) It doesn’t get a picture.
-There is lots of betrayal in our world that causes many problems.
Soberly:
- (soberly) it’s the great equalizer.
-She was wandering around dully, her face showing no emotion.
Perceptibly:
- The sound of the siren is now getting closer, and John stiffens perceptibly.
- They stood silent and noticeably when they heard the door open.
Transistor:
-I have a “poor man’s” stereo… a $2.98 transistor, and I couldn’t sell my TV!
-She attached an amplifier to the stereo so it would be louder.
Bluff:
-I tried having a garage sale a few months ago, just for the neighborhood people, but there aren’t too many families living up here on the bluff anymore.
-Her house was situated nicely on the coastline.
1.Benign-showing or expressing of gentleness or kindness
ReplyDelete2.Contrite-cause by or showing sincere remorse
3.Adduce-to bring forward in argument or evidence
4.Daunt-to overcome with fear
5.Animosity-a feeling of strong dislike,ill will,or enmity that tends to display itself in action
6.Prudent-careful in providing for the future
7.Sporadic-appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time
8.Turgid-swollen
9.Legacy-anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor
10.Interlude-an intervening episode,period,space etc
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ReplyDelete1.Shabby : worn out, frayed, or threadbare after long use
ReplyDelete2.Deteriorating : to become or make something worse in quality, value, or strength
3.Meticulous : extremely careful and precise
4.Blither : to talk in an unintelligent or inane manner, especially at length
5.Gallant : courteous and thoughtful, especially toward women
6.Conspiratorially : indicating or betraying knowledge of or involvement in a conspiracy
7.Soberly : not under the influence of drugs or alcohol
8.Vacant : with no occupant or contents, often temporarily
9.Serenity - without worry, stress, or disturbance
10.Prorogued- To postpone
Neoplasm- a tumor or tissue containing a growth
ReplyDeleteGastromegalia- enlarged intestines
Splenomegaly- enlarged spleen generally a symptom of leukemia
Theology- the study of religion in university, the study of origin
Endeavor- an undertaking, an effort, a project
Pseudomyxoma peritonei-an uncommon tumor known for its production of mucus in the peritonium
Tragedy- a horrible sudden accident
Atrophy- the degeneration or the tissue, muscle or organ in the human system
Anorectal lesions- lesions or sores in the gastrointestinal tract caused by disease or homosexual activities
Endoctrinal diseases- diseases of the endoctrine(system that secretes hormones to ensure organ function) system.
Thyroid gland- the butterfly shaped gland in your neck; part of the endocrinal system
Pectus exavacum- Also called “chicken breast” an indentation of the femur, a birth defect
Mucus contagiousum- little “warts” on the body caused by dry skin and other factors such as humidity
Shabby: The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house deteriorating part of the city.
ReplyDeleteShabby: tattered
Shabby: the tattered shoes made the outfit look terrible.
Shabby: I could not concentrate on her beautiful face because her dress was so shabby.
Shabby: impaired by wear, use, etc.; worn: shabby clothes.
Shabby: pg.200
Deteriorating: The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house deteriorating part of the city.
Deteriorating: decompose
Deteriorating: the fruit was decomposing into the ground.
Deteriorating: The moths in this neighborhood are deteriorating all the old houses wooden roofs.
Deteriorating: to make or become worse or inferior in character, quality, value, etc.
Deteriorating: pg.200
Meticulous: the tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision--- in fact all the furniture is arranged with the same attention to detail.
Meticulous: accurate
Meticulous: the test scores were all accurate.
Meticulous: In my house, my mother’s good china is meticulously arranged in the cupboards.
Meticulous: taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.
Meticulous: pg.200
Blither: You have come all this distance to here a blind old woman blither on about her artwork…
Blither: Babble
Blither: my mother always babbles on and on about her good china.
Blither: My father’s specialty is technology, so naturally he blithers on about it.
Blither: to talk foolishly; blather
Blither: pg. 204
Gallant: It’s kind of interesting, it really is.
Gallant: heroic
Gallant: the heroic night was galloping across mountains to go save his princess.
Gallant: heroic, very knightly, bravely
Gallant: the large wrestler was gallant about his victory.
Gallant: Pg204
Conspiratorially : It doesn’t get a picture (pg204)
Conspiratorially: Indicating or betraying knowledge of or involvement in a conspiracy
Betraying
Conspiratorially: betraying
Conspiratorially: the king spoke loudly saying, I will not betray my country, and then signal for his army to ride to war.
Soberly: serious and thoughtful in demeanor or quality
Soberly: It’s a great equalizer (pg 205)
Soberly: calmly
Soberly: the man looked to towards the family of the dead girl and said,” it’s alright, we will find her murderer”
Equalizer: any of various devices or appliances for equalizing strains, pressures, etc.
Equalizer: mortar
Rehearsed: to practice (a musical composition, a play, a speech, etc.) in private prior to a public presentation.
Rehearsed: act
Dumbfounded: to make speechless with amazement; astonish.
Dumbfounded: astonish
-olivia 9a
1.Sycophantic- a self-seeking, servile flatterer
ReplyDelete2.Volition- a choice or decision made by the will; the act of willing, choosing, or resolving
3.Courtesans- one associating with noblemen or men of wealth.
4.Evasive-adjective: not straightforward
5.Lulu-a very attractive looking women
6.Encumbered-to impede or hinder
7.saturnine: def- Describing a person's behaviour, as they act slow and glum
8.Inevitability-unable to be avoided,evaded,or escaped;certain;necessary
9.Duffer- clumsy, incompetent person
10.Flak- criticism, hostile reaction, abuse.
Shabby:
ReplyDeletesentece~ The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room…
synonym~ run-down
- Her clothes were worn and run-down.
Blither:
sentence~ You’ve come all this distant to hear an old blind woman blither on about her artwork…
synonym~ babble
-She could babble all day about how annoying her brother is!
Deteriorating:
sentence~ .. Living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.
Synonym~ disintergrate
-Her memory was slowly disintergrating, making it hard for her to go about her daily life.
Meticulous:
sentence~ The tables have some knick-knacks visibly on them and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision…
synonym~ precise
-Her room was cleaned with precise arrangement.
Gallant:
sentence~ (Gallant) it’s kind of interesting, really It is.
synonym~ courageous
-The knight in shining armor was so courageous.
Conspiratorially:
sentence~ (Conspiratorially) It doesn’t get a picture.
synonym~ betrayal
-There is lots of betrayal in our world that causes many problems.
Soberly:
sentence~ (soberly) it’s the great equalizer.
synonym~ solemnly
-She was wandering around solemnly, her face showing no emotion.
Perceptibly:
sentence~ The sound of the siren is now getting closer, and John stiffens perceptibly.
synonym~ observably
- They stood silent and observably when they heard the door open.
Avenger
sentence~ But I decided against the avenger angle.
synonym~ nemesis.
- The woman’s nemesis sabotaged her party
Bluff:
sentnce~ I tried having a garage sale a few months ago, just for the neighborhood people, but there aren’t too many families living up here on the bluff anymore.
synonym~ coastline
-Her house was situated nicely on the coastline.
Shabby: broken-down; in poor shape,
ReplyDeleteSynonym: run-down, ragged
From text: The curtains rise to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby , living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.
Sentence: His ragged old coat couldn’t even be donated to a thrift store.
Deteriorating: slowly breaking down or disintegrating
Synonym: decayed, degenerate
From text: The curtains rise to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city.
Sentence: That decayed car is going to the junk yard.
Meticulous: to be detailed, to perfect
Synonym: perfectionist
From text: The tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, all the items are arranged with meticulous precision…
Sentence: You are a perfectionist when it comes to painting, everything must be exact.
Blither: to talk foolishly, on and on
Synonym: blabber, talk
From text: You’ve come all this distance to hear an old blind woman blither on about her artwork…
Sentence: No one listened to the teacher blabber on and on about her life problems.
Gallant: nobility of spirit or action
Synonym: brave, splendid or courageous
From text: (Gallant) it’s kind of interesting, really it is.
Sentence: The gallant soldier courageously ran toward the opposing force for battle
Conspiratorially: Of, relating to, or characteristic of conspirators or a conspiracy
Synonym: furtive
From text: (Conspiratorially) it doesn’t get a picture.
Sentence: She was furtive as she snuck into the house, it was past her curfew.
Soberly: to be calm
Synonym: moderately, abstinently, and calmly
From text: (Soberly) it’s the great equalizer
Sentence: She asked as calmly as she could for her brother to turn down the volume of his stereo.
Equalizer: a person or thing that equalizes (equalizes: to make equal, fair, etc)
From text: It’s the great equalizer
Synonym: balance or even
Sentence: I had to balance out the time I spent with both my friends so they wouldn’t feel less important
Dumbfounded: to make speechless with amazement
From text: (Dumbfounded) uh well…
Synonym: astonish
Sentence: She was astonished when she saw the fireworks in the sky!
Transistor: a semiconductor device that amplifies, oscillates, or switches the flow of current between two terminals by varying the current or voltage between one of the terminals and a third
From text: I have a “poor man’s” stereo… a $2.98 transistor, and I couldn’t sell my TV!
Synonym: radio or electronics
Sentence: She prefers older electronics like her radio instead of an IPod.
Blind Woman’s Bluff Vocabulary
ReplyDelete(February Vocabulary Log)
1. Shabby: The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. (p.200)
Synonym: tattered
Sentence: The fabric on the furniture was tattered and torn after many generations, and years of use.
2. Deteriorating: The curtain rises to show the neatly arranged, but edging down toward shabby, living room of a small house in a deteriorating part of the city. (p.200)
Synonym: fading
Sentence: The fading rug was discarded by its owners at the garage sale.
3. Meticulous: The tables have some knick-knacks visible on them, and all the items are arranged with meticulous precision-in fact, all the furniture is arranged with this same attention to detail. (p.200)
Synonym: accurate
Sentence: The paintings were hung with accurate skill on the blank, white wall, serving as a canvas for the bright colors.
4. Blither: You’ve come all this distance to hear an old blind woman blither on about her artwork… (p.204)
Synonym: babble
Sentence: The group of women babbled about the week’s events, sharing their different opinions.
5. Gallant: (Gallant) It’s kind of interesting, really it is. (p.204)
Synonym: fearless
Sentence: The fearless leader was strong and bold, giving insightful directions to the crowd.
6. Conspiratorially: (Conspiratorially) It doesn’t get a picture. (p.204)
Synonym: disadvantageously
Sentence: Disadvantageously, he was informed that he could not contribute to the conversation.
7. Soberly: (Soberly) It’s the great equalizer. (p.205)
Synonym: gravely
Sentence: The doctor shared gravely, “I’m sorry,” to the family of the victim.
8. Soul-searching: I also did some soul-searching, and realized that trust is something very important... (p.208)
Synonym: reflecting
Sentence: She did some reflecting and found within herself a way to persevere.
9. Perceptibly: The sound of the siren is now getting closer, and John stiffens perceptibly. (p.212)
Synonym: clearly
Sentence: He clearly stated his wishes and expectations to his employees before going to his conference.
10. Systematically: She systematically goes through each of the pockets, finally reaching a wallet. (p.214)
Synonym: thoroughly
Sentence: She sifted through her cluttered drawers thoroughly in attempts to find her car keys.
Sophia Gross-English Language Arts 9A
Brady Thompson January/February
ReplyDeleteCronyism-
Partiality to friends, especially in government
Kleptocracy-
corrupt government
Repugnance-
extreme loathing
Ad nauseum-
Argument to the point of nausea
Neologism-
newly coined word
Anschluss-
political union of 2 states
Despotism-
government ruled by 1 person with absolute political power
Ad hominem-
Argument attacking one's opponent, not their position
Claque-
in performances, people paid to clap
Reification-
fallacy in which something abstract is treated as something concrete
Paradigm-
a useful example
Fusillade-
multiple shots fired in a row
recidivist-
one who relapses, usually to crime
debacle-
disaster or failure
Fandango-
unknown person or thing
Autobahn-
road
vendetta-
feud
bravura-
overly showy
euphemism-
less offensive synonym
apparatchik-
blindly devoted follower
1.Tutelage - the act of guarding, protecting, or guiding
ReplyDelete2.Monochromatic- of or having one color.
3.Lure- the power of attracting or enticing.
4.Apparatus- a group or combination of instruments, machinery, tools, materials, etc
5.Paradox- a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
6.Dubbed- to invest with any name, character, dignity, or title
7.Gauge- to determine the exact dimensions, capacity, quantity, or force of; measure.
8.Lassitude- weariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc
9.Redolent- having a pleasant odor; fragrant
10.Desultory- lacking in consistency
1.Tutelage - the act of guarding, protecting, or guiding
ReplyDelete2.Monochromatic- of or having one color.
3.Lure- the power of attracting or enticing.
4.Apparatus- a group or combination of instruments, machinery, tools, materials, etc
5.Paradox- a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
6.Encumbered-to impede or hinder
7.saturnine: def- Describing a person's behaviour, as they act slow and glum
8.Inevitability-unable to be avoided,evaded,or escaped;certain;necessary
9.Duffer- clumsy, incompetent person
10.Flak- criticism, hostile reaction, abuse.
1. Yammering- to talk or chat noisily and continuously
ReplyDelete2. Crimson- rich purplish red color
3. Enticing- hard to resist
4. Actuate- to make somebody behave in a specific way
5. Brazen- expressing boldness and a complete lack of shame
6. Spherical- shaped like a sphere
7. Horde- a large group of people
8. Adept- expert at something
9. Dubious- not sure about an outcome or conclusion
10. Impel- make somebody feel the need to do something
JANUARY
January:
ReplyDelete1. Horde- a large group of people
2. Adept- expert at something
3. Dubious- not sure about an outcome or conclusion
4. Impel- make somebody feel the need to do something
5. Adieu- used to say goodbye
6. Biased- dislike of something
7. Flippant- showing a lack of seriousness
8. Tirade- a long angry speech
9. Auxiliary- acting to support
10. Militant- extremely active in the defense
February:
ReplyDelete1. Yammering- to talk or chat noisily and continuously
2. Crimson- rich purplish red color
3. Enticing- hard to resist
4. Actuate- to make somebody behave in a specific way
5. Brazen- expressing boldness and a complete lack of shame
6. Spherical- shaped like a sphere
7. Prattle- to talk in a silly or childish way
8. Cleave- to split
9. Blanch- to put food in boiling water for a few seconds
10. Pliant- supple and bending easily
1. Dwindle- to decrease little by little in size
ReplyDelete2. Arduous- requiring hard work
3. Malign- to criticize somebody
4. Devitalize- to deprive something of its strength
5. Drudgery- exhausting, boring
6. Annex- to take over territory
7. Fortify- creating defensive structures
8. Combatant- group taking part in a war
9. Feign- to make a show
10. Medley- a mixture
FEBRUARY
1. Adieu- used to say goodbye
ReplyDelete2. Biased- dislike of something
3. Flippant- showing a lack of seriousness
4. Tirade- a long angry speech
5. Auxiliary- acting to support
6. Militant- extremely active in the defense
7. Prattle- to talk in a silly or childish way
8. Cleave- to split
9. Blanch- to put food in boiling water for a few seconds
10. Pliant- supple and bending easily
MARCH
March:
ReplyDelete1. Dwindle- to decrease little by little in size
2. Arduous- requiring hard work
3. Malign- to criticize somebody
4. Devitalize- to deprive something of its strength
4. Drudgery- exhausting, boring
5. Annex- to take over territory
6. Fortify- creating defensive structures
7. Combatant- group taking part in a war
8. Feign- to make a show
9. Medley- a mixture
10. Lichen- fungus usually growing on rocks or trees
January Vocabulary Log Kieran McCormack 9A
ReplyDelete1.Contumacy- Contemptuous disregard of the requirements of rightful authority.
2.Decorous- Suitable for the occasion or circumstances
3.molt- To cast off, as hair, feathers, etc
4.terminal- Pertaining to or creative of a boundary, limit
5.risible- capable of exciting laughter.
6.satirize- To treat with sarcasm or derisive wit.
7.Banal- Commonplace
8.lea- A field.
9.Sapient- Possessing wisdom
10.ire- Wrath
February Vocabulary Log Kieran McCormack 9A
1.gibe- To utter taunts or reproaches
2.superintend- To have the charge and direction of, especially of some work or movement.
3.wield- To use, control, or manage, as a weapon, or instrument, especially with full command.
4.equity- Fairness or impartiality
5.monopoly- The control of a thing, as a commodity, to enable a person to raise its price
6.oblivion- The state of having passed out of the memory or of being utterly forgotten.
7.betide- To happen to or befall.
8.retrospect- A view or contemplation of something past.
9.perturb- To disturb greatly.
10.domineer- To rule with insolence or unnecessary annoyance.
1.contemplate- to think about alot
ReplyDelete2.deteriorate-to make or become worse
3.nictitate-to wink
4.prosody-the science or study of poetic meters and versification
5.metonymy-a language disturbance in which an inappropriate but related word is used in place of the correct one
6.phantasmagoria-illusions created by the mind
7.commemmorate-to serve as a reminder of
8.reflexive-able to reflect
9.propaganda-the deliberate spreading of hurtful information
10.callous-insensitive
November-
ReplyDeleteSolecism-any inconsistency, mistake, or impropriety
Deckle-a board, usually of stainless steel, fitted under part of the wire in a Fourdrinier machine for supporting the pulp stack before it is sufficiently formed to support itself on the wire
Patois-any language that is considered unstandard
Zeugma-a figure of speech describing the joining of two or more parts of a sentence with a single common verb or noun
Solipsism-an epistemological or ontological position that knowledge of anything outside the mind is unjustified
Acetabulum-the socket in the hipbone that receives the head of the thighbone
Babel-a confused mixture of sounds and voices
Babite-a person who practices the babi religion
babi-a Persian religion, originating in the 19th century, now supplanted by BahaŹ¾i
Foofaraw-a big fuss about something very insignificant
January-
Etiolate-to cause (a plant) to whiten or grow pale by excluding light
Personae-the characters in a play, novel
Badinage-light, playful banter or raillery
Nostalgia-longing for the past
Darb-and excellent person or thing
Sheik-the patriarch of a tribe, family; chief
Econometric-the application of statistical and mathematical techniques in solving problems as well as in testing and demonstrating theories
Kava-a Polynesian shrub of the pepper family
Decimalize-to reduce to a decimal system
Octant-the eighth part of a circle
February
Astrolabe- an astronomical instrument for taking the altitude of the sun or stars and for the solution of other problems in astronomy and navigation
Astroite-a radiated stone or fossil
Kauri-a tall coniferous tree
Mamoncilo-the genip, Melicoccus bijugatus
Genip-a tropical American tree
Genion- The point at the tip of the mental spine of the mandible
Hutchinson’s teeth- peg-shaped teeth having a crescent-shaped notch in the cutting edge and occurring especially in children with congenital syphilis
Salient-shooting out or up
Languor-mental or physical weariness or fatigue
Pablum-something that is trite, insipid or simplistic
1. Reciprocated- a violent, brought-on conflict
ReplyDelete2. Non-congruous- different; have a difference
3. Geo-politically- to have the government finish it
4. Genocide- murder of many people
5. Proxy war- when two parties involve a third party
6.Consecrated- sacred with certain ceremonies and rights
7.Enamel- a colorful substance used as an ornament or protective coating
8.tenant - someone who occupies land or house/houses and pays rent
9. Peripheral Edema- A buildup of fluids on the outer limbs and extremities of the body
10.Benzalkonium chloride-a mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chlorides of various even-numbered[2] alkyl chain lengths. This product is a nitrogenous cationic surface-acting agent belonging to the quaternary ammonium group. It has three main categories of use; as a biocide, a cationic surfactant and phase transfer agent in the chemical industry.
Vocabulary log for February was posted on the third of February; this is the vocabullary for March
March Vocabulary Log
ReplyDelete1. Brethren-noun: brothers-now chiefly in religious use
2. Strictures-noun: sharp adverse criticism
3. Dictum-noun: a statement of saying; a formal statement of fact, opinion, principle, etc.
4. Chattel-noun: a movable item of personal property, as a piece of furniture, an automobile, a head of livestock, etc.
5. Taciturn-adjective: almost always silent; not liking to talk; uncommunicative
6. Malevolent-adjective: wishing evil or harm to others; having or showing ill will; malicious
7. Stealthy-adjective: characterized by stealth
(Stealth-noun: secret, furtive or artfully sly action or behaviour)
8. Predilection-noun: a preconceived liking; partiality or preference
9. Pulpits-noun: any of several raised or enclosed areas
10. Fain-adverb: gladly; willingly
Sophia Gross-English Language Arts 9A
Languor-mental or physical tiredness
ReplyDeleteAstrolabe- an astronomical instrument for measuring the altitude of the stars and for the solution of other problems in astronomy and navigation
Astroit-a radiated fossil
Kauri-a tall coniferous tree
Hutchinson’s teeth- peg-shaped teeth having a crescent-shaped notch in the cutting edge and occurring especially in children with congenital syphilis
Salient-shooting out or up
Chattel- a movable item of personal property
Mamoncilo-the genip, Melicoccus bijugatus
Genip-a tropical tree found in the Americas
Genion- The point at the tip of the mental spine of the mandible
Pablum-something that is trite, insipid or simplistic
1. Oddment- a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been sold or used
ReplyDelete2. Allmouth- fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey
3. Labialize- pronounce with rounded lips
4. Arse- a fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
5. Chortle- a soft partly suppressed laugh
6. Imbue- spread or diffuses through
7. Censure- harsh criticisms or disapproval
8. Orthogonal- not pertinent to the matter under consideration
9. Misbegot- born out of wedlock
10. Jibe- an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Austin Paiha
ReplyDelete1. Prevalent- becoming more common
2. Roving- wondering
3. Jostling- to bump, push shove or force by, pushing and shoving; or to live in close contact with
4. Punctilious- very precise or exact
5. Flotilla- A group of small military ships
6. Corona: a layer of gas on or around a star
7. Encompass- all, make all fit
8. Presentation- presents a report or doctorate
9. Aimlessly-no point doing something that has no purpose
10. Mezzanine-the lowest balcony or forward part of such a balcony in a theater
February
ReplyDeletesenile- showing a decline or detereoration of physical strength or mental functioning
contemporary-existing, occuring, or living at the same time
scolded- to find fault with angrily, chide, reprimanded
anthologized- to compile an anthology
derives- to receive or obtain from a source of origin
allusion- a passing or casual reference, an incidental mention of something
conformity- action in accord with prevailing social standards
tenor- the course or thought of meaning that runs through something written or spoken
juxtoposed- to place close together or side by side
progenitor- a biologically related ancestor
March
simulacrum- a slight, unreal or superficial likeness or semblance
insomnia- inablity to obtain sufficient sleep
mastication- to chew
supine- lying on the back, face or front upward
segue- to continue at once with the next musical selection or composition
ambidextrous- ability to use both hands equally well
haphazard- characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity or by randomness
mellifluous- sweetly or smoothly flowing, sweet-sounding
bowdlerize- to expurgate by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable
locution- a particular form of expression
Vocab log for March
ReplyDelete1. Spluttering-a choking noise
2. Zeal-enthusiasm
3. Nefarious-evil or wicked
4. Turgid-overcomplicated
5. Candidly -honestly
6. Arid-dull, lacking interest
7. Leer- to look or smile in a way that suggests unpleasantly lustful or malicious intent
8. Clemency-the tendency to show mercy
9. Protuberance- something that sticks out in its surrounding
10. Stringent-strictly controlled or enforced
Vocab log for April
1. Tantalizing-inviting
2. Fathomless-impossible to understand
3. Percolator-a coffee pot
4. FaƧade-the face of a building (ex. Its structure)
5. Turpentine- a colorless, flammable, strong-smelling essential oil
6. Podgy-fat, overweight
7. Lacquer-a varnish or hairspray
8. Juggernaut-a form of god
9. Banter-light teasing remarks
10. Dubiously-unsure about the outcome
February Vocab
ReplyDelete1.Uncordialness: Not in a graceful or curteous manner.
2.Asphodelus: Perennials with grasslife foliage
3.Lactate: an ester or salt of lactic acide
4.Fluoridation: adition of fluorides to water
5.curlew: burds with downward curved beaks
6.Peroxidase: Any groupe of enzymes that occur in plant cells and catalyze the oxygen
7.Barterer: to trade with commodies rather then money
8.Depositary:one to whom anyone is given in trust
9.Tyrannicide: the act of killing a tyrant
10.Pleonasm: Use of more words to express ideas
March Vocab
1.Cribber: a horse that practices cribbing
2.Bargeman: One of the crew of a barge
3.Debonaireness: Curteous or gracious
4.Seine: Fishing net that hangs vertically in the water
5.Stockinet: Stretchy machine knitted fabric
6.Drogue: Canvas bag or bucket used as an anchor
7.Grantor: Person that makes a grant
8.Reredos: A screen on the wall behind the altar in a church
9.Buggery: something often vulgar
10.Masonry: stonework constructed by a mason
1. Palpable: Obvious or evident.
ReplyDelete2. Opaqueness: Not allowing light to go through.
3. Reciprocate: To do something in return.
4. Unabridged: Not shortened.
5. Tetter: Any of the many skin diseases.
6. Hinder: To create a delay.
7. Bolide: A big, shiny meteor.
8. Birled: To pour a drink.
9. Duffer: A clumsy person.
10. Sudser: A soap opera.
Palpable- readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived
ReplyDeleteRighteous- characterized by uprightness or morality
Recoil-to draw back; start or shrink back, as in alarm, horror, or disgust.
Condone-to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like).
Indolently-having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful
Obsequious- characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning
Heifer- a young cow over one year old that has not produced a calf
Denouement- the final resolution of the intricacies of a plot, as of a drama or novel.
Cacophony- harsh discordance of sound; dissonance
Derogate- to detract, as from authority, estimation, etc.
Brady's Words
ReplyDeleteinfelicitous- unhappy, awkward
sedition- rebellion
periphrastic- explained in more words than are needed
laud- praise
statutory- based on law
perfunctory- done without care
despotic- tyrannical
ecumenical- general, worldwide
fungible- can be substituted for something worth just as much
crux- central point
Solstice: Latin, meaning sun. Represents the start of summer and winter.
ReplyDeleteEquinox: Latin, meaning equal. Day and night is equal length.
Remedies: Something that corrects or removes an evil of any kind.
Nonprofit: Not established for the purpose of making a profit
Sustain: To keep in existence; maintain
From Matt R
Accord: A formal agreement
Anglophone: a person whose first language is English
Assimilate: to become apart of a different culture group
Indifferent: showing no concern.
Diction: style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words
Palpable- readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived
ReplyDeleteRighteous- characterized by uprightness or morality
Recoil-to draw back; start or shrink back, as in alarm, horror, or disgust.
Condone-to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like).
Indolently-having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful
Heifer- a young cow over one year old that has not produced a calf
Yammering- to talk or chat noisily and continuously
Perils- exposure to injury, loss or destruction; risk, danger
Doggedly- stubbornly determined
Censure- harsh criticisms or disapproval
1) Palpable – capable of being touched or felt
ReplyDelete2) Righteous – acting rightly
3) Recoil – spring back
4) Condone – to over look
5) Indolently – lazily
6) Agile – quick and well-coordinated in movement
7) Barbarous – wild, savage
8) Quizzically – odd, comical
9) Quarry – an abundant source or supply
10) Imprudent – lacking discretion
february.
ReplyDelete1. easement-right over another's land
2. emend-to make alterations to
3. bachant- such priestess or female votary
4. gravid- pregnant woman
5. irrupt- burst in
6. dolent- a mournful
7. temporize- procrastinate
8. screed- speech or piece of wrighting
9.lectionary- list of parts of scriptures ordered to be read in churches
10. impair- odd number
march
1. nirvana- oblivion; loss of identity at death
2. levigate- to polish or make smooth
3. genre-kind; style; realistic painting of everyday scenes.
4. digraph- two letters with one sound only
5. imparity- having different number of syllables in different cases
6. theroid- reversion to animal type in human being
7. bleak- small fresh-water fish having very silvery scales
8. sericate- caterpillar's silk-producing gland
9. detrude- push down or out
10. rabid- furious; mad' pertaining rabies
November log - Kieran
ReplyDeleteGrass-roots: of, pertaining to, or involving the common people
Surplus: something that remains above what is used or needed
Influx: act of flowing in
Ideology: the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group
Volatile: apt to become suddenly violent or dangerous
Intrepid-fearless or bold
Gradient- the degree of inclination, or the rate of ascent or descent, in a highway, railroad, etc.
Iodine-nonmetallic halogen element occurring at ordinary temperatures as a grayish-black crystalline solid that sublimes to a dense violet vapor when heated
Microcredit: the extension of credit to entrepreneurs and microenterprises too poor to qualify for conventional bank loans
Grant: to agree to allow a request, favor, or privilege
1. Reciprocated- a violent, brought-on conflict
ReplyDelete2. Non-congruous- different; have a difference
3. Geo-politically- to have the government finish it
4. Genocide- murder of many people
5. Irrupt- burst in
6. Rabid- furious; mad' pertaining rabies
7. Evasive- not straightforward
8. Recoil- kick of a gun after shot
9. Dexterity-Skill in using hands or body; agility
10. Treason- the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
January vocab Log
ReplyDelete1. Aptly - Inclined; disposed; given; prone
2.Inevitable- Unable to avoid
3.Hysteria- An uncontrollable outburst of emotion
4.Florins- A former gold coin from England and France
5. Atrophical thyroiditis- self-destruction of the thyroid gland; present in many older people
6. Hashimoto’s disease- an attack on the thyroid gland that can prove to be fatal and can affect the brain
7. Schmidt’s Syndrome- a combination of diabetes mellitus, Hashimoto’s disease and multiple myeloma
8. Pseudocarp- false fruit/accessory fruit
9.Botanical- a medication made from part of a plant
10.Unanimously- in complete agreement of
March Vocab Log
ReplyDelete• Misogynistic- hatred, dislike or mistrust for women
• Purveyors- A person who purveys, provides or supplies
• Conglomerates- anything composed of heterogeneous materials or elements
• Serf- a slave
• Hoopla- bustling excitement or activity
• Fetid- having offensive odor
• Acrid- sharp or biting to the taste or smell
• Spittle- saliva
• Mezzanine- the lowest balcony or forward part of such a balcony in a theatre.
• Castrated- to deprive of strength, power, or efficiency
Gruffly-low and harsh; hoarse
ReplyDeleteHayloft-a loft in a stable or barn for the storage of hay.
Distent- Obsolete
Carnage- the slaughter of a great number of people, as in battle; butchery; massacre.
Buoyance- the power to float or rise in a fluid; relative lightness.
Isotope- any of two or more forms of a chemical element, having the same number of protons in the nucleus, or the same atomic number, but having different numbers of neutrons in the nucleus, or different atomic weights.
Topography- the detailed mapping or charting of the features of a relatively small area, district, or locality.
Transplanted- to bring (a family, colony, etc.) from one country, region, etc., to another for settlement; relocate.
Jabot- a decorative ruffle or other arrangement of lace or cloth attached at the neckline and extending down the front of a woman's blouse or dress or, formerly, of a man's shirt.
November Vocab Log.
ReplyDelete1.Bereft- Deprived of something
2.throes- Violent spasm or an attack of emotion
3.camerlengo- Cardinal who presides over the conclave that elects a new pope after the former popes death.
4.Florins- A former gold coin from England and France
5. Atrophical thyroiditis- self-destruction of the thyroid gland; present in many older people
6. Hinder- To create a delay.
7. Flotilla- A group of small military ships
8. Corona- A layer of gas on or around a star
9. Shrouding- to hide from view; cover; screen
10. Aptly- Inclined; disposed; given; prone
January Vocab Log.
ReplyDelete1.Patronize- To give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
2.Exceptionally- Forming an exception or rare instance; unusual; extraordinary.
3.Incrust- to cover or line with a crust or hard coating.
4.Martian- Of, pertaining to, or like the planet Mars or its hypothetical inhabitants.
5.Tempest- A violent windstorm, esp. one with rain, hail, or snow.
6. Nova- A star that suddenly becomes thousands of times brighter and then gradually fades to its original intensity.
7. Void- Having no legal force or effect; not legally binding or enforceable.
8. Taupe- A moderate to dark brownish gray, sometimes slightly tinged with purple, yellow, or green.
9. Asinine- Foolish, unintelligent, or silly.
10. Subtle- Thin, tenuous, or rarefied, as a fluid or an odor.
March Vocab Log
ReplyDelete1.Enamel- A glassy substance, usually opaque, applied by fusion to the surface of metal, pottery, etc., as an ornament or for protection.
2.Crevasse- A fissure, or deep cleft, in glacial ice, the earth's surface, etc.
3.Linoleum- A hard, washable floor covering formed by coating burlap or canvas with linseed oil, powdered cork, and rosin.
4.Seraphim- One of the celestial beings hovering above God's throne in Isaiah's vision. Isa. 6.
5.Stargazer- a person who stargazes, as an astronomer or astrologer.
6.Rosaries- a string of beads used for counting these prayers during their recitation.
7.Egalitarian- asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, esp. in political, economic, or social life.
8.Obsequious- characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning
9.Heifer- a young cow over one year old that has not produced a calf
10.Oddment- a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been sold or used
From Andrew S
ReplyDeleteNovember 2009
-1-Fray - a fight or brawl
-2-Sullen - very silent
-3-Morose – to be sullen
-4-Intravenous – exiting or occurring in a vein
-5-Carotid – a large artery on each side of the neck that supplies blood to the head
-6-Synthetic - made artificially by chemical synthesis, especially so as to resemble a natural product
-7-Serenity - without worry, stress, or disturbance
-8-Probe - a thorough investigation, often into illegal or suspicious activities
-9-Tunics - a loose wide-necked garment that extends to the hip or knee and is usually worn with a belt or gathered at the waist
-10-Marionette - a puppet operated by means of strings attached to its hands, legs, head, and body
February 2010
-1-Tutelage - the act of guarding, protecting
-2-Monochromatic- a single color
-3-Lure- the power of attracting or enticing
-4-Apparatus- a combination of instruments or tools
-5-Paradox- a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but expresses a possible truth
-6-Encumbered-to impede or hinder
-7-saturnine: def- Describing a person's behaviour, as they act slow and glum
-8-Inevitability-unable to be avoided,evaded,or escaped;certain;necessary
-9-Flak- criticism, hostile reaction, abuse.Duffer- clumsy, incompetent person
-10-Duffer- clumsy, incompetent person
April Vocabulary Log
ReplyDelete1. elegiac-adjective: expressing sorrow or lamentation
2. pragmatism-noun: character or conduct that emphasizes practicality
3. fetish-noun: any object, idea, etc., eliciting unquestioning reverence, respect, or devotion
4. falderal-noun: mere nonsense; foolish talk or ideas
5. prate-verb: to talk excessively and pointlessly; babble
6. aloof-adjective: reserved; indifferent; disinterested
7. tacit-adjective: understood without being openly expressed; implied
8. foreboding-noun: a prediction; portent
9. impetuous-adjective: of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive
10. soliloquy-noun: the act of talking while or as if alone
Sophia Gross-English Language Arts 9A
March vocab log
ReplyDeleteVamoose-to leave in a hurry; quickly
Iatrogenic-a malady induced inadvertently by a physician or surgeon or by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures
Jnana-a malady induced inadvertently by a physician or surgeon or by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures.
Sesquipedalianism-given to using long words
Omnific-creating all things; having unlimited powers of creation
Doula-a woman who assists during childbirth labour and provides support to the mother, her child and the family after childbirth
Valetudinarian-a weak or sickly person, especially one morbidly concerned with his or her health
Pellucid-transparent
Quash-to abate, annul
Quisling-someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying his or her country; a traitor
April vocab log
ReplyDeleteSough-to make a soft, low sighing or rustling sound, as the wind
Perforce-by necessity
Moil- to work with painful effort; to labour; to toil; to drudge
Wastrel- a spendthrift
Empyrean-the highest heaven
Agrestic-pertaining to the fields or country
Scapegrace-a reckless person
Disport-to display
Transmogrify-to transform
Oneiric-pertaining to dreams
> Solstice: Latin, meaning sun. Represents the start of summer and winter.
ReplyDelete> Equinox: Latin, meaning equal. Day and night is equal length.
> Remedies: Something that corrects or removes an evil of any kind.
> Nonprofit: Not established for the purpose of making a profit
> Sustain: To keep in existence; maintain
> Accord: A formal agreement
> Anglophone: a person whose first language is English
> Assimilate: to become apart of a different culture group
> Indifferent: showing no concern.
> Diction: style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words
cede : give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
advent : the coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important
Fetid : having offensive odor
Misogynistic : hatred, dislike or mistrust for women
Purveyors : A person who purveys, provides or supplies
wryly : disdainfully or ironically humorous scornful and mocking
peril : a state of danger involving risk
Conglomerates : anything composed of heterogeneous materials or elements
consensus : agreement of the majority in sentiment or belief
Serf : a slave
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Kalistrate : beautiful army, greek origin
contemplate : thinking, processing
supple : flexible
status : where or what is happening with you
pulltrusion : process of making hockey sticks by pulling carbon through a set mold
scrutiny : investigation or examination
melancholy : sadly quiet and contemplative
examination : scruinty
affliction : a state of pain or distresse
calamity : extreme misfourtune
Matt R
April Vocab Log
ReplyDeleteAnalemmatic- relating to a scale that shows the difference between time as shown by clocks and the sun
Bodger- an itinerant chair-leg turner
Cento- a literary work made up of quotations from other authors
Darg- a day's work
Eyot- a small island, especially in the Thames
Vril- a fictional energy source
Triacle- an old name for treacle or molasses
Xenoglossy- the ability to speak a language without having learned it
Yaffle- a local or dialect English name for the green woodpecker
Zenzizenzizenzic- the eighth power of a number
1.depict: to represent or describe in words.
ReplyDelete2.ample: fully sufficient
3.query: a question or inquiry
4.expidite: to speed up the process of
5.scenography: scene painting
6.Ube: a seaport on SW Honshu, in SW Japan
7.mackintosh: a raincoat made of rubberized cloth
8.centrifugal: moving or directed outward from the center
9.frugal:not wasteful
10.tuff: a rock composed of compact volcanic ash
1.tong: (in China) an association, society, or political party.
ReplyDelete2.outskirts:the border of a region, district, town, city, etc
3.latino: a person of Latin-American descendance
4.hun: a barbarous, destructive person
5. disposing: inclining towards
6.infoholic: a person addicted to getting information
7. Etymology: where a word comes from
8.nasology: the studyof the nose
9. yen: part of the Chinese currency
10.pivotal: critical, or important
March vocab log
ReplyDeleteSwain-A male admirer or lover
Goad-To prick or drive with, or as if with, a goad; prod; incite
Oleaginous-Having the nature or qualities of oil
Threnody-A poem, speech, or song of lamentation, esp. for the dead; dirge; funeral song
Scuttle-To run with quick, hasty steps; scurry
Epoch-The beginning of a distinctive period in the history of anything
Ethereal-Light, airy, or tenuous
Waxing-To increase in extent, quantity, intensity or power
Regnant-Exercising authority, rule, or influence.
Emolument-The wages or perquisites arising from office, employment, or labour; gain; compensation
April vocab log
Sough-to make a soft, low sighing or rustling sound, as the wind
Perforce-by necessity
Moil- to work with painful effort; to labour; to toil; to drudge
Wastrel- a spendthrift
Empyrean-the highest heaven
Agrestic-pertaining to the fields or country
Scapegrace-a reckless person
Disport-to display
Transmogrify-to transform
Oneiric-pertaining to dreams
metastasized- to spread to other parts of the body by way of the blood or lymphatic vessels or membranous surfaces.
ReplyDeletesecretion-the act or process of separating, elaborating, and releasing a substance that fulfills some
carburetor-a device for mixing vaporized fuel with air to produce a combustible or explosive mixture, as for an internal-combustion engine.
immunosupression-the inhibition of the normal immune response because of disease, the administration of drugs, or surgery.
ophthalmic-of or pertaining to the eye; ocular
antiemetics-of or pertaining to a substance that is useful in the suppression of nausea or
vomiting.
hemorrhage-a profuse discharge of blood, as from a ruptured blood vessel; bleeding.
allogeneic-related but sufficiently dissimilar in genotype to interact antigenically
aspirations-the act of removing a fluid, as pus or serum, from a cavity of the body, by a hollow needle or trocar connected with a suction syringe.
prognosis-a forecasting of the probable course and outcome of a disease, esp. of the chances of recovery.
coxcomba- conceited, foolish dandy; pretentious fop.
ReplyDeletetriage-the process of sorting victims, as of a battle or disaster, to determine Medical priority in order to increase the number of survivors.
lymphocyte-a type of white blood cell having a large, spherical nucleus surrounded by a thin layer of nongranular cytoplasm.
gradated-to pass by gradual or imperceptible degrees, as one color into another.
mucositis-inflammation of a mucous membrane
fibrosis-the development in an organ of excess fibrous connective tissue.
phlegm- the thick mucus secreted in the respiratory passages and discharged through the mouth, esp. that occurring in the lungs and throat passages, as during a cold.
oncology- the branch of Medical science dealing with tumors, including the origin, development, diagnosis, and treatment of malignant neoplasms.
venous- of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a vein.
bidets- a low, basinlike bathroom fixture, usually with spigots, used for bathing the genital and perineal areas.
May Vocab Log
ReplyDeleteFraudulent-characterized by, involving, or proceeding from fraud, as actions,
Spurn-to reject with disdain; scorn
Degenerate-to fall below a normal or desirable level in physical, mental, or moral qualities; deteriorate
Burble-to make a bubbling sound
Percolator-a kind of coffeepot in which boiling water in a repeated process is forced up a hollow stem, filters down through ground coffee in a sievelike container, and returns to the pot below
Hirsute-hairy; shaggy.
Stridently-having a shrill, irritating quality or character
Exonerate-to relieve, as from an obligation, duty, or task.
Sophistry- a subtle, tricky, superficially plausible, but generally fallacious method of reasoning.
Vilified-to speak ill of; defame; slander enterprise, methods or gains
1. Breadth- An ability to understand a broad range of topics
ReplyDelete2. Convoluted- Curl, wind, or twist together
3. Postulate- Maintain or assert
4. Gangling- awkwardly tall, loosely built
5. Traipse- to wonder on foot
6. Belligerent- eager to fight
7. Contrive- to form or create in an artistic or ingenious manner
8. Vile- wicked, evil
9. Afflicted- be affected in an unpleasant manner
10. Knave- dishonest person
1. Poultice - a soft, moist mass of material
ReplyDelete2. Apt - able to learn quickly or easily
3. Eloquent - forceful in ones speech
4. Mangle – to ruin
5. Inaudible – cannot be heard
6. Cordial – warm, cheerful
7. Interim – the time in between one thing and another
8. Recede – to go back
9. Digress – to wander off the topic
10. Perjury – lying while under an oath (in court)
1. Corona The outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere
ReplyDelete2. Credulous- alone; lonely
3. Attrition- A natural loss of individuals
4. Berate- to criticize
5. Onus – burden
6. Procrastinate – to delay or put off
7. Debilitate – to weaken
8. Ubiquitous – seemingly everywhere at once
9. Chagrin – embarrassment; disappointment
10. Svelte – slender
Brady’s words
ReplyDeleteTraduce- to insult in public
Cogent- based on evidence
Umpteenth- occurring many times
Foolscap- Paper that’s 13 x 16 inches
Potentate- powerful ruler
Infelicitous- unfortunate
Asterism- a group of stars that’s not a constellation
Cicatrize- to form a scar
Lebensraum- unoccupied space claimed by someone
Sinecure- an easy job, as in “It was a sinecure job.”
abase v. To lower in position, estimation, or the like; degrade
ReplyDeleteedify v. To build up, or strengthen, especially in morals or religion
dutiable adj. Subject to a duty, especially a customs duty
intermittent adj. A temporary discontinuance.
intercede v. To mediate between persons
writhe v. To twist the body, face, or limbs or as in pain or distress
vogue n. The prevalent way or fashion.
tremor n. An involuntary trembling or shivering.
supersede v. To displace.
rigmarole n. Nonsense.
quibble n. An utterly trivial distinction or objection.
ReplyDeleteolfactory adj. of or pertaining to the sense of smell
exacerbate v. To make more sharp, severe, or virulent.
cudgel n. A short thick stick used as a club.
cursory adj. Rapid and superficial.
nebula n. A gaseous body of unorganized stellar substance.
prostrate adj. Lying prone, or with the head to the ground.
ruth n. Sorrow for another's misery
requiem n. A solemn mass sung for the repose of the souls of the dead
treasonable adj. Of the nature of betrayal, treachery, or breech of allegiance.
1.abhorrent adj. Very repugnant; hateful
ReplyDelete2.transmute v. To change in nature, substance, or form.
3.underlie v. To be the ground or support of.
4.ostracize v. To exclude from public or private favor.
5.irrefrangible adj. That can not be broken or violated.
6.irrefragable adj. That can not be refuted or disproved.
7.fiscal adj. Pertaining to the treasury or public finances of a government.
8.frowzy adj. Slovenly in appearance.
9.sluggard n. A person habitually lazy or idle.
10.sinuous adj. Curving in and out.
1.Liaison-the connection maintained between two or more people of the same group to ensure proper cooperation
ReplyDelete2.Roving: wondering
3.Crucial- vital and important to the cause, a key component
4.Reciprocated-give, do, feel, or show in return
5.Monetary- monitor, observe
6.Encompass- all, make all fit
7.Reciprocated: to return a favor
8. Coincided-To occupy the same relative position or the same area in space.
9. Hyperbole- an extreme exaggeration of a word or an event
1o. Profound- persuasive or intense.
1.louse n. A small insect parasitic on and sucking the blood of mammals.
ReplyDelete2.magistracy n. The office or dignity of a magistrate
3.demerit n. A mark for failure or bad conduct.
4.portend v. To indicate as being about to happen, especially by previous signs.
5.uppermost adj. First in order of precedence.
6.giddy adj. Affected with a whirling or swimming sensation in the head.
7.telepathy n. Thought-transference.
8.typographical adj. Pertaining to typography or printing.
9.conformance n. The act or state or conforming.
10.pizza- a delicios blend of bread, tomato sauce and cheese
1benignant Benevolent in feeling, character, or aspect.
ReplyDelete2benignity Kindness of feeling, disposition, or manner.
3benison Blessing.
4bequeath To give by will.
5bereave To make desolate with loneliness and grief.
6berth A bunk or bed in a vessel, sleeping-car, etc.
7beseech To implore.
8beset To attack on all sides.
9besmear To smear over, as with any oily or sticky substance.
10bestrew To sprinkle or cover with things strewn.
November Vocabulary Log
ReplyDeleteRuth: Compassion or pity for another.
Emolument: the wages or perquisites arising from office, employment, or labor.
Palindrome: a word, verse, phrase, or sentence that reads the same backward or forward.
Deprecate: to disapprove of; also, to belittle.
Bivouac: a usually temporary encampment; also, to encamp.
Umbrage: offense; resentment.
Incipient: beginning to exist or appear.
Dapple: a small contrasting blotch; also, to mark with spots.
Pugnacious: combative; quarrelsome.
Capitulate: to surrender under agreed conditions.
January Vocabulary Log
ReplyDelete1. effulgence: the state of being bright and radiant.
2. assuage: to soften; to ease, or lessen.
3. exiguity: smallness; thinness; the quality of being meager.
4. seriatim: in a series; one after another.
5. tmesis: in grammar and rhetoric, the separation of the parts of a compound word.
6. chthonic: dwelling in or under the earth; also, pertaining to the underworld.
7. objurgate: to scold or rebuke sharply.
8. plethora: excess.
9. lissom: supple; nimble.
10. badinage: light, playful talk.
February Vocabulary Log
ReplyDelete1. susurrus: a whispering or rustling sound.
2. thaumaturgy: the performing of miracles or magic.
3. capacious: able to contain much.
4. glower: to stare angrily or with a scowl.
5. canorous: melodious; musical.
6. repast: a meal.
7. spoonerism: the transposition of usually initial sounds in a pair of words.
8. tenebrous: dark; gloomy.
9. nescience: lack of knowledge or awareness.
10. gewgaw: a trinket; a bauble.
March Vocabulary Log
ReplyDelete1. pablum: something (as writing or speech) that is trite, insipid, or simplistic.
2. temporize: to be indecisive or evasive in order to gain time; also, to go with the times.
3. eructation: the act of belching; a belch.
4. didactic: conveying instruction; teaching some moral lesson.
5. fealty: fidelity; allegiance; faithfulness.
6. masticate: to chew.
7. inveterate: deep-rooted; of long standing.
8. languor: lack of energy or vitality.
9. sachet: a small bag containing perfuming powder, to impart a pleasant scent.
10. phantasmagoria: a shifting series or succession of things seen or imagined.
April Vocabulary Log
ReplyDelete1. salient: noticeable; also, projecting; also, leaping.
2. solecism: a nonstandard usage or grammatical construction.
3. erudite: characterized by extensive reading or knowledge.
4. fulminate: to issue or utter verbal attacks or censures.
5. gravitas: high seriousness.
6. hirsute: covered with hair or bristles.
7. potable: drinkable; also, a beverage, especially an alcoholic one.
8. cozen: to deceive or obtain by deceit.
9. matutinal: relating to or occurring in the morning.
10. garrulous: talkative; also, wordy.
May Vocabulary Log
ReplyDelete1. fatidic: of, relating to, or characterized by prophecy.
2. cacophony: harsh or discordant sound.
3. exiguous: extremely scanty.
4. defenestrate: to throw out of a window.
5. lucre: money; profit.
6. impecunious: habitually without money; poor.
7. sylvan: pertaining to woods or forests.
8. portentous: foreboding; ominous.
9. neophyte: a novice.
10. popinjay: a vain and talkative person.
June Vocabulary Log
ReplyDelete1. oleaginous: having the nature or qualities of oil.
2. goad: to prod; incite.
3. swain: a male admirer or lover.
4. Manichean: pertaining to a strongly dualistic worldview.
5. penumbra: an area in which something exists to an uncertain degree.
6. bathos: triteness or triviality in style.
7. fathom: to penetrate to the truth of.
8. Occidental: Western.
9. noctivagant: pertaining to wandering at night.
10. threnody: a poem, speech, or song of lamentation, esp. for the dead.