Vocabulary 1. Compulsion – the act of compelling. Moving forward. 2. Hydroponically – the cultivation of plants by placing roots in liquid nutrient. 3. Impotence – the condition of being impotent; weakness. 4. Euphoria – a feeling of happiness, confidence or well being. 5. Apathy – not caring about anything. 6. Cultivation – culture, refinement. 7. Regret – wishing you hadn’t done something. 8. Dispersion – scattering a substance away from the source. 9. Symbiosis – the relationship of two species. 10. Phylum – a major category in the classification of living things.
Reciprocated – between more than one person. Non-congruous – non-agreeing Entities – parties. Subjectively – certain issue. Theoretical – author of theories. Genocide – murder of a group. Reciprocal – disagreeing Conservative – over and over, back to back Doctrines – documents of war. Chimpanzee packs – type of military personal.
Vocabulary Extraterrestrials – originating outside. Chronicled – a record of events or a history. Justifies – defending or upholding as warranted or well-grounded. Deliberate – carefully weighed or considered; studied; or intentional. Chrome – a bright metallic trim. Cuisine – a style or quality or cooking. Barreling – quantity that such a vessel of some standard size can hold. Iconic – pertaining to or characteristics of an icon. Sojourners – a temporary stay. Pertaining – to have a reference or relation. Natasha Elder
Erin Smith : Vocabulary Gala – a festive ocation Murky – dark, gloomy, cheerless, obscure or thick with mist. Felony - an offense, as murder or burglary, something against the law. Combative – ready or inclined to fight. Allegations - an assertion made with little or no proof. Spat – a small fight. Inevitable – unable to be avoided or sure to happen. Attorney – a lawyer. Prosecutor – a person, as a complainant or chief witness, instigating prosecution in a criminal proceeding. Convicted – to prove or declare guilty of an offense.
1. Clerics – a member of clergy or clerical party. 2. Theological- based apon will of god revealed as humans. 3. Expatriate- to banish or withdraw someone from their native country. 4. Fascist – a person who believes in fascism. 5. Affiliated – to bring into close connection. 6. Atrocities - the quality of being atrocious. 7. Incendiary – criminal setting on fire of property. 8. Rhetoric – undue use of exaggeration. 9. Polarizing – to divide into sharply opposing factions. 10. Aggressors – an assailant/invader Samantha Gross
Solstice – Latin, meaning sun. Represents the start of summer and winter. Equinox – Latin, meaning equal. Day and night is equal length. Thuban – Star in the constellation of Draco. In 2700 BC closest star showing true north. Megaliths – Stone Hedge Concentric – Getting closer together as they go on. Phenomenon – Spectacular occurance. Monuments – Buildings or statues that represent or honor something. Align –Organize or put together. Khufu –The Great Pyramid at Gaza. Built around 2700 BC.
Swan: U.K to wander around in a relaxed way, especially one regarded as irresponsible or selfish. Unevenly: varying and inconsistent, e.g in quality, thoroughness, or duration. Slew: a large quantity or number of something. Veteran: somebody who is considerably experienced in something. Helm: a position of leadership or control within an organization, country, or endeavor. Capable: good at a particular task or job or at a number of different things. Numerous: many in number. Parity: equality of status or position, especially in terms of pay or rank.
1. Incarceration: To imprison; confine. To enclose; constrict closely. 2. Rehabilitation: (prisoner etc.) to help adapt to society after a stay in an institution; to put back in good condition; to restore to rights or privileges; (sick person etc.) to help to adjust to normal conditions after illness. 3. Euphemistically: a mild or inoffensive word substituted for a more unpleasant or offensive term; the use of such words. 4. Patronizing: to treat with condescension; to sponsor or support; to be a regular customer of. 5. Apprehensive: uneasy; anxious. 6. Nuanced: a subtle difference in meaning, colour, etc. 7. Depoliticized: To remove the political aspect from; remove from political influence or control. 8. Pragmatic: practical; testing the validity of all concepts by their practical results. 9. Recidivist: Repeated or habitual relapse, as into crime. Psychiatry, the chronic tendency toward repetition of criminal or antisocial behavior patterns. 10. Deterrents: Something that deters; a nuclear weapon that deters attack through fear of retaliation.
Genocide-the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group. Iniquity-wickedness; great injustice. Privy-participating in the knowledge of something private or secret Inevitable- Unable to avoid Arbitrary- subjective, generalized. Reciprocated-give, do, feel, or show in return Non-congruous – non-agreeing Supple-bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed; pliant; flexible Imponderable-not ponderable; that cannot be precisely determined, measured, or evaluated. Impinge-to make an impression; have an effect or impact (usually fol. by on or upon): to impinge upon the imagination; social pressures that impinge upon one's daily life.
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Shrill- having a high-pitched or sharp tone. Sentence- the tone was so shrill, it send shivers down your spine. Origin- Middle English (Shrille) Pronounce- Shril Chaplain- a member of the clergy who conducts religious services for an institution, such as a prison or a hospital. Sentence- the chaplain visited bob in the hospital. Origin- Middle English (chapelein) or Old French (chapelain) Pronounce- Chap-lin Quadriplegic- Complete Paralysis of the boy from the neck. Sentence- She became a quadriplegic after the accident Origin- 1960 quadripleg(IA) +-IC Pronounce- Kwod-ruh-plee-jik Rehabilitation- to restore a condition to good health, ability to work. Sentence- they put her in rehabilitation. Origin- Middle Latin (rehabilitates) Pronounce- ree-huh-bil-i-tay-tion Billowy- a large wave; any surging mass surge- billowiness Multistory- having more than one story Reformulated- re-made to fit needs Remedies- cure for diseases and viruses Non-profit- not gaining money
1. Oxymetazoline – a sympathomimetic drug, C16 H24 N2O used as a topical, long lasting nasal decongestant. 2.Homeopathic – a system for treating disease based on the administration of minute doses of a drug that in massive amounts produces symptoms in healthy individuals similar to those of the disease itself. 3. Conventional – Conforming or adhering to accepted standards, as of conduct or taste: conventional behavior. 4. Inadequate – Not sufficient; inept or unsuitable. 5. Infinitesimal – Indefinitely or exceedingly small; minute. 6. Editorial – a statement broadcast on radio or television that presents the opinion of the owner, manager, or the like, of the station or channel. 7. Remedies – Something that corrects or removes an evil of any kind. 8. Nonprofit – Not established for the purpose of making a profit; not entered into for money: a nonprofit institution. From Morgan H
From Courtney D Perverse- Willfully determined or disposed to go counter to what is expected or desired; contrary. Wellie- Wellingtons Abate- to make or become less; to end. Guffaw- A loud, unrestrained burst of laughter. Waders – A bird that wades. Torrent- Rushing stream; a flood of words. Unwavering- Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable Trend Subverting- To destroy a style
From Tim L Xenophobic- an unreasonable fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers or of that which is foreign or strange. Feasible- capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are neo-colonialism-is a term used by post-colonial critics of developed countries' involvement in the developing world Eploitive-To employ to the greatest possible advantage Oppresive-Unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe, rigorous, or harsh Beneficiaries-people who get financial aid Insurgency-an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict Autonomy-immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence Sustain-To keep in existence; maintain Counterrrorism-refers to the practices, tactics, techniques, and strategies that governments, militaries, police departments and corporations adopt in response to terrorist threats and/or acts, both real and imputed.
Battalon: A tactical military unti forming part of a division. Dasht: A location or/place near Kandahar. Infantry: Branch of an army consisting of soldiers trained to fight on foot. Trepidation: Disturbed, fearful, uncertainly, and anxiety. Induscriminately: Mixed or random. Influx: A flowing in or streaming in. Implemented: Something used in a given activity. Infrastructure: An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system. Sustain: To support, hold, or bear up from below; bear the weight of, as a structure. Feasible: Capable of being done, effected, or accomplished: a feasible plan. BY: Gray Marr
From Samson Perspective- values and Ideas shared by people with a common languages and cultures and history Patriate- TO bring ato a country something something that belongs to the country Refugee- a person who seeks refuge in another country because of danger or persicution Accord- A formal agreement Anglophone- a person whose first language is English Assimilate- to become apart of a different culture group Bias- an opinion based on unchanged assumptions Criteria- standards for evauleating something Demographic- to do with the characteristics of popuilation Governance- the process of governing
From Denton Reluctant: unwilling; disinclined: a reluctant candidate Ampul: a sealed glass or plastic bulb containing solutions for hypodermic injection. Telemetry: The science and technology of automatic measurement and transmission of data by wire, radio, or other means from remote sources, as from space vehicles, to receiving stations for recording and analysis.
Toxicity: The quality, relative degree, or specific degree of being toxic or poisonous: to determine the toxicity of arsenic.
Unequivocal: not equivocal; unambiguous; clear; having only one possible meaning or interpretation: an unequivocal indication of assent; unequivocal proof.
Fallibility: Liable to be erroneous or false; not accurate: fallible information.
Anonymity: the state or quality of being anonymous.
Causative: acting as a cause; producing (often fol. by of): a causative agency; an event causative of war.
From Delanie R Billowy-a large wave; any surging mass to surge – billowiness adj. Multistory- having more than one story Copenhagen-a seaport in and the capital of Denmark, on the E coast of Zealand. Reformulated- happens Preconceptions-limitations Reciprocated-
From CJ Hipsters- slang for a person who is hip Devotees- a person who is greatly devoted to something Acutely- sharp or severe in affect Plaguing- an epidemic disease that causes high mortality Iconic- of pertaining to or characteristic of an icon Illisaqsivik- Inuit thing Sudanese- a native or inhabitant of Sudan Facilitator- a person or thing that facilitates Northerners- a native or inhabitant of the north Thesis- a proposition stated or put forward for consideration
From Cherilynn Immunization: The needle for vaccine. Against a disease. Adjuvant: A person or a thing that aids or helps. Chronic: Continuing a long time or recurring frequently. Pandemic: Worldwide illness. Descriptor: A significant word or phrase used to categorize or describe a text or other material Fatalities: A death resulting from such an occurance. Warranted: Authorization, sanction or justification. Ascertain: To make clear, certain or definitely known. Commemoration: In memory of some person or thing. Disheartening: To depress the hope, courage or spirits of (discourage)
garnish-to provid or suppply with something oramental diminish-to make or cause to seem smaller facade-the front or a building astute-a keen penetration capacious-capable of holding much grandiose- affectedly grand of importent academia-the milieu or intrest in a university disenfranchising-to peprive or a right of citizenship empathetic-pertaining to character idea by empathy attunement-being or bringing into harmony
By Courtney D Marionette- a puppet on strings Alcove-In the wall of the room Louvered- A door made of slats so you can see through it. Morose- Gloomy, sullen Fervor-High energy Deftly- skillfully, quiet. Intravenous- Injection or feeding Carotid-Main artery in the body. Tunic- A close fitting coat from the police or military
November Vocabulary Shaun K Sernity- The title of honor, respect, or reverence, used in speaking of or to certain members of royalty. Tentative- Not fully worked out or developed. Distended- To stretch out or bulge in all directions. Nape- The back of the neck. Sullen- Morse, resentful, sulky, slow movig. Fervor-Passion, great energy. Deftly- Neatly skillful or dextrous, adroit. Ineviability- Unavoidable, sure to happen. Sobriety- Seriousness. Comprehend- To understand the nature or meaning of something.
Vocabulary Words Tieggan R Necessity- something necessary or indispensable: food, shelter, and other necessities of life. Marionette-a puppet manipulated from above by strings attached to its jointed limbs. Purging-to rid of whatever is impure or undesirable; cleanse; purify. Intimate- Most private or personal. Fervor- Passionate. Deftly- resist openly without fear. Morose- Sullen, surly Sullen- gloomy mood Agile- quick/ nimble in movement. Alcove- recess of a lager room. Martyr- a person who dies for a cause.
Delanie R Morose- sullen, surly, gloomy Deflecting- to turn or cause to turn aside from a line or proper coarse. Moral- Relating to character or human behavior. Sullen- Moody, Silent, Gloomy Fevery- Having symptoms like those of a fever. Deafly- Be unresponsive/ wholly or partly without hearing. Alcove- In the wall of a room. Lovered- Drapes where you can see through. Intravenous- Injection or feeding. Carotid- main artery Tunic- A close fitting coat of police or military.
Cody M Intravenous – Being within or entering by way of the veins. Carotid – One of the pair of arteries that passes up each side of the neck and supplies the head. Distended – To stretch out or budge out in all directions. Contemplation – Concentration on spiritual things. Sobriety – being sober Nape – Back of the neck. Martyr – Dies for their beliefs Alcove – A recess off a larger room Scorn – Contempt, make feel belittled Fervor – Passion, high energy
Sam g 1. Scorn - To be mad or contempt. 2. Fervor - Passion. 3. Inevitability - Unavoidable. Sure to happen. 4. Deftly - Neatly skilled. 5. Sobriety - The state of being sober. 6. Nonchalantly - Cool, Calm. 7. Nap - The back of the neck. 8. Gritty - Rough particles. 9. Intravenous - Into a vein. 10. Carotid - Artery in your neck.
Gray Couture: The business of designing, making, and selling highly fashionable, usually custom-made clothing for women. Erratic: deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion; eccentric; queer: erratic behavior. Obliviate: to forget Oblivion: the state of being completely forgotten or unknown: a former movie star now in oblivion. Letterure: To teach him letterure and courtesy. Voracious: craving or consuming large quantities of food: a voracious appetite. Versatile: having or capable of many uses: a versatile tool. Heartrending: causing or expressing intense grief, anguish, or distress. Hammy: characteristic of a person who overacts. Cartitine: a dipolar compound that occurs in muscle and liver and is involved in the transport of fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane.
Natasha 1. Muddied- covered in mud 2. Synthetic- artificial or fake 3. Intravenous- injection or feeding 4. Carotid- One of the main arteries 5. Tentative- not definite 6. Contemplation- reflecting on or thinking about something 7. Serenity- un-troubled 8. Nonchalantly- calm; cool 9. Sobriety- state of being sober 10. Nape- the back of the neck
Morgan Sullen: moody and silent Morose: gloomy Deliberate: to consider carefully; discuss or debate thoroughly Scorn: extreme contempt or distain, reject or refuse as unworthy Marionette: puppet with strings Alcove: recess of larger room Divvying: dividing up Non chalantly: acting like you dont care Nape: back of the neck Sobriety: state of being sober
Parker S Marionette – an old school puppet. Martyr – A person who dies for a cause Alcove – recess off a larger room Agile – quick / nimble in movement Sullen – moody and silent Morose – sullen, surly Fervor – passionate Intimate – most private or personal Deftly – resist openly and without fear Purging – to rid of whatever is impure or undesirable
From Stehpanie L Ragged- Being dresses in ragged and torn clothes. Morose- showing a brooding ill humor. Potentually-a posibility of becoming actual "real". Aggravation- a feeling of annoyance creating anger. Martyr- one who suffers for their beliefs. Gritty- a harsh, course-grained texture. Intravenous- within or through a vien. Marionette- a small figure like a doll cotrolled by strings hanging from above. Distended-extend or expand, as from eternal pressure. Tentative- under terms or not completely worked out.
From Trey M Unowned-Not owned; having no owner. Infrared-the part of the invisible spectrum that is contiguous to the red end of the visible spectrum and that comprises electromagnetic radiation of wavelengths from 800 nm to 1 mm. Ascertainable-to find out definitely Caboose-guard's or engineer's van on goods train. Hachure-line used in shading maps to indicate steepness of slope Macron-mark placed over long vowels. Gabbro-granular kind of igneous rock Karma-actions of one incarnation determining nature of next Tabes-wasting or emaciation of body or organ Sacrum-flat triangular bone at base of spine.
From Jonathan Z Marionette- an old school puppet. Martyr- A person dies for a cause. Alcove- recess off a large room. Sullen- muddy and silent. Agile- quick/ nimble in movement. Morose- sullen, surly. Fervor- passionate. Intimate- most private and personal. Finalized- to put into final form. Confucius- Chinese philosopher and teacher.
Tieggan's October Blog contribution ASTROBOLISM-The blasting of plants by the sun during high summer. BOWDLERISE-To remove material that is considered improper or offensive. CENTO-A literary work made up of quotations from other authors. DUMBLEDORE-A type of bee. ETAOIN SHRDLU-A nonsense phrase; an absurd or unintelligible utterance. GABERLUNZIE-A beggar. HUMONGOUS-Huge, enormous. KINETOSCOPE-An early motion-picture device. KERFUFFLE-A commotion or fuss. HORNSWOGGLE-Bamboozle or hoax; cheat or swindle.
10 vocabulary words By Tim L for November 2009 Semblance-an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading Abate-make less active or intense Circumscribed-subject to limits or subjected to limits Enmity-hostility: a state of deep-seated ill-will Fettered-bound by chains fastened around the ankles Careening-a sailing vessel means to beach it at high tide in order, usually, to expose one side or another of the ship's hull for maintenance Competency-the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually Insubordination-defiance of authority Mitigated-made less severe or intense Amenity-pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions
Shabby - (worn) The boys t-shirt was very old and worn, but it was his favorite shirt anyway. Deteriorating - ( degenerate ) He is a bad kiid and his parents think he is degenerate. Meticulous - ( catious ) The old man was very cautious crossing the busy road. Blither - ( cheerful ) The young child was very cheerful on christmas morning. Gallant - ( brave ) The soldier was very brave when he left to go off to the war. Conspiratorially- ( betrayed ) Jessica's best friend betrayed her and told all his secrets. Soberly - ( cool off ) The girls basketball team had to go outside after the game to cool off after the game. Monochromatic- Meaning only one colour, painted with a single colour. Quaver- To shake tremulously; quiver or tremble. Inexplicably- difficult or impossible to explain or account for, unaccountable, mysterious.
February Vocab Staccato- Short, sharp sounds. Hydraulics- The physical science and technology of the static and dynamic behaviour of fluids. Careen- To lean, sway or tip. Albatross- Large, web-footed sea bird. Pantomime- Making gestures without speech. Lichen- Any plant organism of the group composed of fungus. Hiatus- A missing part, or gap. Tutelage- The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding. Azure- Of or having a light. Cadence- Rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words.
1) Azure: Of or having a light, purplish shade of blue, like that a clear unclouded shy. 2) Lichen: Any complex organism of the group Lichenes, composed of a fungus in symbiotic union with an alga and having a greenish, gray, yellow, brown, or blackish thallus that grows in leaf like, crust like, or branching forms on rocks, trees, etc. 3) Hiatus: A break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc. 4) Pantomime: The art or technique of conveying emotions, actions, feelings, etc., by gestures without speech. 5) Careen: Of a vehicle to lean, sway, or tip to one side while in motion: The car careened around the corner. 6) Staccato: Characterized by performance in which the notes are abruptly disconnected: a staccato style of playing. Compare legato. 7) Abruptly: Curt or brusque in speech, manner, etc. an abrupt reply. 8) Precipitous: Of the nature of or characterized by precipices: a precipitous wall of rock. 9) Impassably: Not passable; not allowing passage over, through, along, etc.: Heavy snow made the roads impassable. 10) Scenery: The general appearance of a place; the aggregate of features that give character to a landscape.
3. Absurdism - the philosophical and literary doctrine that human beings live in essential isolation in a meaningless and irrational world
4. Invective - an insulting or abusive word or expression.
5. Lionize - to treat (a person) as a celebrity 6. Adumbrate - to produce a faint image or resemblance of; to outline or sketch 7. Nephrologist - the branch of medical science that deals with the kidney 8. Debauch - to corrupt by sensuality 9. Acrophobia - a pathological fear of heights 10. Myna - any of several Asian birds of the starling family Sturnidae 1. Monarchical - pertaining to a monarch or monarchy 2. Oscillate - to swing or move to and fro, as a pendulum does 3. Abstention - an act or instance of abstaining 4. Synecdoche - a figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part 5. Bona fide - made, done, presented, etc 6. Condole - to express sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow 7. Emulate - to try to equal or excel 8. Callous - made hard 9. Phial - vial 10. Saccharin -a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble powder, C7H5NO3S, produced synthetically, which in dilute solution is 500 times as sweet as sugar
From Steph L January – Davit- a ships small crane Purgative- stimulates activation of the bowels Ecdemic- originates somewhere else Zither- a musical instrument with strings that is plucked like a plectrum Galena- natural lead sulphite Wrasse- a bright hued marine fish that lives in the Atlantic and Mediterranean Acerous- without horns or antennae Jussive- Signifying command Dolent- to be mournful Sottise- stupid or a blundering act February- Vicenary- consisting of 20 or having a base of 20 Jural- pertaining to law or legal rights, Juramentum. Karma- actions of one person will come back Famulus- Attendant to a sorcerer or a magician. Utopia – an image where everything is perfect Elixir – a purified spirit, substance thought to cure all diseases. Virology – the study of viruses or viral diseases. Thermophile – an organism that thrives in high temperatures. Nexus – an interconnected group Paronym – word having same derivation as another . March- Hexeris- a galley with six banks of oars Cacao – the cocoa seed and tree Ephemeron – organisms that only live for a day Jurisdiction – legal authority or administration Veterinary- pertaining to a disease of wild animals Zombie- a corpse made by witchcraft to walk and act like a human. Rathaus – A town hall Flavedo – the turning of yellow in plants Accumulators – the electronic circuits in computers that perform calculations. Xenial – Referring to hospitality or relations with visitors
Vocabulary for March By Samson 1. Palpable- Capable of being touched or felt. 2. Righteous- Acting rightly. 3. Recoil- Suddenly move or spring back in fear. 4. Condone- To pardone or over look voluntarily. 5. Indolently- Lazy wishing to avoid actively or exersion. 6. Venerable- Entitled to a variation on account of character. 7. Swede- Shortened name for Swedish people. 8. Opaqueness- Not transmitting radiant energy. 9. Chateau- A castle or large country house. 10. Huskily- Resembling or containing full of husk.
From Jonathan Z LA9C 1) Palpable: Capable of being touched or felt; tangible. 2) Righteous: characterized by uprightness or morality: a righteous observance of the law. 3) Recoil: to spring or fly back, as in consequence of force of impact or the force of the discharge, as a firearm. 4) Condone: to give tacit approval to: By his silence, he seemed to condone their behavior. 5) Indolently: Disinclined to exert oneself; habitually lazy. 6) Cannibals: a person who eats human flesh, esp. for magical or religious purposes, as among certain tribal peoples. 7) Staccato: composed of or characterized by abruptly disconnected elements; disjointed: rapid-fire, staccato speech. 8) Opaqueness: not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through. 9) Palatial: befitting or suitable for a palace; stately; magnificent: a palatial tapestry. 10) Astrakhan: a fur of young lambs, with lustrous, closely curled wool, from Astrakhan.
From Parker S Palpable - Readily or Plainly seen, heard or precieved Righteous - Morally right or justifiable Recoil - To Draw back Condone - to pardon or forgive Indolently - Having or showing disposition to avoid exertion. opaqueness - not transparent or translucent Vigor - active strength or force menacing - something that threatens to cause evil harm or injury analytical - pertaining or proceeding by analysis luncheon - lunch
From Chris A Palpable- readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident: a palpable lie; palpable absurdity. Righteous-characterized by uprightness or morality: a righteous observance of the law. Recoil-to draw back; start or shrink back, as in alarm, horror, or disgust. Condone-to disregard or overlook Indolently-having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful: an indolent person. Staccato-shortened and detached when played or sung Venerable-commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity Palatial- of, pertaining to, or resembling a palace Astrakhan- a fur of young lambs, with lustrous, closely curled wool, from Astrakhan. Opaque- not transparent or translucent
March vocabulary log From Delanie R Indolently- having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion Opaqueness- Not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through. Staccato- shortened and detached when played or sung Palatial- of, pertaining to, or resembling a palace Astrakhan- A fur of young lambs, with lustrous, closely curled wool, from Astrakhan. Affable- pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite Cosmopolite- A person who is cosmopolitan in his or her ideas, life, etc. citizen of the world. Palpable- Readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident Invocation- The act of invoking or calling upon a deity, spirit, etc., for aid, protection, inspiration, or the like; supplication Malevolent- wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious
Righteous-characterized by uprightness or morality: a righteous observance of the law. Recoil - To Draw back Indolently: Disinclined to exert oneself; habitually lazy. Venerable- Entitled to a variation on account of character. Cosmopolite- A person who is cosmopolitan in his or her ideas, life, etc. citizen of the world. Staccato - shortened and detached when played or sung. Opaque- not transparent or translucent Condone: to give tacit approval to: By his silence, he seemed to condone their behavior. Astrakhan- A fur of young lambs, with lustrous, closely curled wool, from Astrakhan. Vigor - active strength or force From Shaun K. January contribution
January Vocabulary Natasha Elder Podcast- a verbal web broadcast Staccato- cut short or apart in performing Inundated- to cover as with a flood Lichen- any of the various small plants consisting of an algae and a fungus Monochromatic- involving only one color, painted with a single color Autonomy- authority to make decisions Validity- reliability, based on a critical assessment of source, facts and bias Substrate- small surface on which an organism lives or moves Zenith- the highest point in the sky directly over head Voltmeter- instrument for measuring potential difference in volts
*APRIL VOCAB 1.Vindicatory-tending or serving to vindicate. 2.Tact-a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations. 3.Profusion-abundance; abundant quantity. 4.Dearth-an inadequate supply. 5.Turbid-not clear or transparent. 6.Blatant-brazenly obvious. 7.Imprudent-lacking discretion. 8.Moil-to work with painful effort. 9.Frangible: capable of being broken. 10.penchant: a strong liking.
*MARCH VOCAB 1.panacea: a cure-all. 2.constitutional: a walk taken for one's health. 3.tortuous: marked by repeated turns and bends. 4.enjoin: to direct or impose with authority; also, to forbid. 5.atelier: a workshop; a studio. 6.flibbertigibbet: a silly, flighty, or excessively talkative person. 7.quotidian: occurring daily; also, ordinary. 8.gesticulate: to make gestures or motions. 9.nebbish: a weak-willed, timid, or ineffectual person. 10.onus: burden; also, blame; stigma.
*FEBRUARY VOCAB 1.mondegreen: a word or phrase resulting from a misinterpretation, as in misheard lyrics. 2.gelid: extremely cold; icy. 3.aubade: a song greeting the dawn. 4.pecuniary: relating to money. 5.distrait: divided or withdrawn in attention, especially because of anxiety. 6.eschew: to shun; to avoid. 7.ignoramus: an ignorant person; a dunce. 8.approbation: formal or official approval; also, praise. 9.vitiate: to make faulty or imperfect. 10.tarradiddle: a fib; also, pretentious nonsense.
*JANUARY VOCAB 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.salient: noticeable; also, projecting; also, leaping.
Palpable – Easily perceived, obvious. Righteous – Moral, virtuous. Recoil – Spring back, to shrink or flinch. Condone – Overlook, to treat as non-existent. Indolently – Idle, lazy. Opaqueness – Not letting light threw. Palatial – Resembling or fit for a palace. Astrakhan – Karakul or Russian origin. Affable – Friendly or approachable. Cosmopolite – Having a worldwide scope or outlook.
Vocab one 1. sabbatical : a leave usually taken every seventh year 2. brim : be completely full 3. dwindle : become smaller or lose substance 4. commensurate : corresponding in size or degree or extent. 5. reverence : the act of adoring, especially reverently 6. serendipity : pure luck in discovering things you were not looking for 7. defunct : no longer in force or use; inactive; dead 8. sublime : inspiring awe 9. fallible : likely to fail or be inaccurate; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings; frail; imperfect; weak 10. susceptible : easily influenced or affected vocab two 1. wryly : disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking 2. peril : a state of danger involving risk 3. cede : give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another 4. advent : the coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important 5. consensus : agreement of the majority in sentiment or belief 6. depreciate : to diminish in price or value. 7. option : right to buy or sell property that is granted in exchange for an agreed upon sum. If the right is not exercised after a specified period, the option expires and the option buyer forfeits the money. 8. barrier : a fixed value. 9. premium : extra payment usually made as an incentive.Price a put or call buyer must pay to a put or call seller (writer) for an option contract. The premium is determined by market supply and demand forces. 10. hedge fund : an investment company that uses high-risk techniques, such as borrowing money and selling short, in an effort to make extraordinary capital gains vocab three 1.Abhor Hate 2.Bigot narrow-minded, prejudiced person 3.Counterfeit fake; false 4. Enfranchise give voting rights 5. Hamper hinder; obstruct 6.Kindle to start a fire 7.Noxious harmful; poisonous; lethal 8Placid calm; peaceful 9.Remuneration payment for work done 10.Talisman lucky charm Chris A
Cherilynn C Insurgent – Surging or rushing in. Is a person who engages in armed resistance to a government or to the execution of its laws; rebel. Is a member of a section of a political party that revolts against the methods or policies of the party. Implant - To put or fix firmly or plant securely. Acclimates - To accustom or become accustomed to a new climate or environment; adapt. Elongating – Draw out to greater length, extend. Optic – Pertaining to the eye or sight. Unfathomable – Measuring dept by means of sounding line. Penetrate truth, to comprehend or understand. Boxy – Resembling a box, in shape. (Ex. A boxy little house.) Fluidity – Quality or state of being fluid. Entity – Something that has a real existence. Lucidity – Clear perception and understanding, rational or sane.
Cherilynn Onslaught – Onset, assault or a vigorous one. Vital – Having remarkable energy, liveliness or force of personality. Vital also means to be the seat or source of life for another, affecting the existence or well-being of something. Metallic – Nature of or suggesting metal, as in luster, resonance or hardness. Novelty – New or unique, be in the state of novel, an article of trade whose value is chiefly decorative. Goad – Something that encourages, urges or drives. Revulsion – A sudden and violent change of feeling or response in sentiment. Keen – Having or showing great mental penetration or acumen. Feeble – It means to be weak intellectually or morally. Serpentine – Characteristic or resembling a serpent, as in form or movement. Flaxen – Resembling, made or pertaining to the yellowish dressed flax.
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ReplyDelete1. Compulsion – the act of compelling. Moving forward.
2. Hydroponically – the cultivation of plants by placing roots in liquid nutrient.
3. Impotence – the condition of being impotent; weakness.
4. Euphoria – a feeling of happiness, confidence or well being.
5. Apathy – not caring about anything.
6. Cultivation – culture, refinement.
7. Regret – wishing you hadn’t done something.
8. Dispersion – scattering a substance away from the source.
9. Symbiosis – the relationship of two species.
10. Phylum – a major category in the classification of living things.
Cody McManus
ReplyDeleteReciprocated – between more than one person.
Non-congruous – non-agreeing
Entities – parties.
Subjectively – certain issue.
Theoretical – author of theories.
Genocide – murder of a group.
Reciprocal – disagreeing
Conservative – over and over, back to back
Doctrines – documents of war.
Chimpanzee packs – type of military personal.
Vocabulary
ReplyDeleteExtraterrestrials – originating outside.
Chronicled – a record of events or a history.
Justifies – defending or upholding as warranted or well-grounded.
Deliberate – carefully weighed or considered; studied; or intentional.
Chrome – a bright metallic trim.
Cuisine – a style or quality or cooking.
Barreling – quantity that such a vessel of some standard size can hold.
Iconic – pertaining to or characteristics of an icon.
Sojourners – a temporary stay.
Pertaining – to have a reference or relation.
Natasha Elder
Erin Smith : Vocabulary
ReplyDeleteGala – a festive ocation
Murky – dark, gloomy, cheerless, obscure or thick with mist.
Felony - an offense, as murder or burglary, something against the law.
Combative – ready or inclined to fight.
Allegations - an assertion made with little or no proof.
Spat – a small fight.
Inevitable – unable to be avoided or sure to happen.
Attorney – a lawyer.
Prosecutor – a person, as a complainant or chief witness, instigating prosecution in a criminal proceeding.
Convicted – to prove or declare guilty of an offense.
Vocabulary
ReplyDelete1. Clerics – a member of clergy or clerical party.
2. Theological- based apon will of god revealed as humans.
3. Expatriate- to banish or withdraw someone from their native country.
4. Fascist – a person who believes in fascism.
5. Affiliated – to bring into close connection.
6. Atrocities - the quality of being atrocious.
7. Incendiary – criminal setting on fire of property.
8. Rhetoric – undue use of exaggeration.
9. Polarizing – to divide into sharply opposing factions.
10. Aggressors – an assailant/invader
Samantha Gross
Solstice – Latin, meaning sun. Represents the start of summer and winter.
ReplyDeleteEquinox – Latin, meaning equal. Day and night is equal length.
Thuban – Star in the constellation of Draco. In 2700 BC closest star showing true north.
Megaliths – Stone Hedge
Concentric – Getting closer together as they go on.
Phenomenon – Spectacular occurance.
Monuments – Buildings or statues that represent or honor something.
Align –Organize or put together.
Khufu –The Great Pyramid at Gaza. Built around 2700 BC.
Parker Smith
Swan: U.K to wander around in a relaxed way, especially one regarded as irresponsible or selfish.
ReplyDeleteUnevenly: varying and inconsistent, e.g in quality, thoroughness, or duration.
Slew: a large quantity or number of something.
Veteran: somebody who is considerably experienced in something.
Helm: a position of leadership or control within an organization, country, or endeavor.
Capable: good at a particular task or job or at a number of different things.
Numerous: many in number.
Parity: equality of status or position, especially in terms of pay or rank.
Chris Axten
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ReplyDelete1. Incarceration: To imprison; confine. To enclose; constrict closely.
2. Rehabilitation: (prisoner etc.) to help adapt to society after a stay in an institution; to put back in good condition; to restore to rights or privileges; (sick person etc.) to help to adjust to normal conditions after illness.
3. Euphemistically: a mild or inoffensive word substituted for a more unpleasant or offensive term; the use of such words.
4. Patronizing: to treat with condescension; to sponsor or support; to be a regular customer of.
5. Apprehensive: uneasy; anxious.
6. Nuanced: a subtle difference in meaning, colour, etc.
7. Depoliticized: To remove the political aspect from; remove from political influence or control.
8. Pragmatic: practical; testing the validity of all concepts by their practical results.
9. Recidivist: Repeated or habitual relapse, as into crime. Psychiatry, the chronic tendency toward repetition of criminal or antisocial behavior patterns.
10. Deterrents: Something that deters; a nuclear weapon that deters attack through fear of retaliation.
From Shaun K.
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Genocide-the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group.
Iniquity-wickedness; great injustice.
Privy-participating in the knowledge of something private or secret
Inevitable- Unable to avoid
Arbitrary- subjective, generalized.
Reciprocated-give, do, feel, or show in return
Non-congruous – non-agreeing
Supple-bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed; pliant; flexible
Imponderable-not ponderable; that cannot be precisely determined, measured, or evaluated.
Impinge-to make an impression; have an effect or impact (usually fol. by on or upon): to impinge upon the imagination; social pressures that impinge upon one's daily life.
From Steph. L.
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Shrill- having a high-pitched or sharp tone.
Sentence- the tone was so shrill, it send shivers down your spine.
Origin- Middle English (Shrille)
Pronounce- Shril
Chaplain- a member of the clergy who conducts religious services for an institution, such as a prison or a hospital.
Sentence- the chaplain visited bob in the hospital.
Origin- Middle English (chapelein) or Old French (chapelain)
Pronounce- Chap-lin
Quadriplegic- Complete Paralysis of the boy from the neck.
Sentence- She became a quadriplegic after the accident
Origin- 1960 quadripleg(IA) +-IC
Pronounce- Kwod-ruh-plee-jik
Rehabilitation- to restore a condition to good health, ability to work.
Sentence- they put her in rehabilitation.
Origin- Middle Latin (rehabilitates)
Pronounce- ree-huh-bil-i-tay-tion
Billowy- a large wave; any surging mass surge- billowiness
Multistory- having more than one story
Reformulated- re-made to fit needs
Remedies- cure for diseases and viruses
Non-profit- not gaining money
1. Oxymetazoline – a sympathomimetic drug, C16 H24 N2O used as a topical, long lasting nasal decongestant.
ReplyDelete2.Homeopathic – a system for treating disease based on the administration of minute doses of a drug that in massive amounts produces symptoms in healthy individuals similar to those of the disease itself.
3. Conventional – Conforming or adhering to accepted standards, as of conduct or taste: conventional behavior.
4. Inadequate – Not sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
5. Infinitesimal – Indefinitely or exceedingly small; minute.
6. Editorial – a statement broadcast on radio or television that presents the opinion of the owner, manager, or the like, of the station or channel.
7. Remedies – Something that corrects or removes an evil of any kind.
8. Nonprofit – Not established for the purpose of making a profit; not entered into for money: a nonprofit institution.
From Morgan H
From Courtney D
ReplyDeletePerverse- Willfully determined or disposed to go counter to what is expected or desired; contrary.
Wellie- Wellingtons
Abate- to make or become less; to end.
Guffaw- A loud, unrestrained burst of laughter.
Waders – A bird that wades.
Torrent- Rushing stream; a flood of words.
Unwavering- Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
Trend Subverting- To destroy a style
From Tim L
ReplyDeleteXenophobic-
an unreasonable fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers or of that which is foreign or strange.
Feasible- capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
neo-colonialism-is a term used by post-colonial critics of developed countries' involvement in the developing world
Eploitive-To employ to the greatest possible advantage
Oppresive-Unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe, rigorous, or harsh
Beneficiaries-people who get financial aid
Insurgency-an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict
Autonomy-immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
Sustain-To keep in existence; maintain
Counterrrorism-refers to the practices, tactics, techniques, and strategies that governments, militaries, police departments and corporations adopt in response to terrorist threats and/or acts, both real and imputed.
Battalon: A tactical military unti forming part of a division.
ReplyDeleteDasht: A location or/place near Kandahar.
Infantry: Branch of an army consisting of soldiers trained to fight on foot.
Trepidation: Disturbed, fearful, uncertainly, and anxiety.
Induscriminately: Mixed or random.
Influx: A flowing in or streaming in.
Implemented: Something used in a given activity.
Infrastructure: An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system.
Sustain: To support, hold, or bear up from below; bear the weight of, as a structure.
Feasible: Capable of being done, effected, or accomplished: a feasible plan.
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From Samson
ReplyDeletePerspective- values and Ideas shared by people with a common languages and cultures and history
Patriate- TO bring ato a country something something that belongs to the country
Refugee- a person who seeks refuge in another country because of danger or persicution
Accord- A formal agreement
Anglophone- a person whose first language is English
Assimilate- to become apart of a different culture group
Bias- an opinion based on unchanged assumptions
Criteria- standards for evauleating something
Demographic- to do with the characteristics of popuilation
Governance- the process of governing
From Denton
ReplyDeleteReluctant: unwilling; disinclined: a reluctant candidate
Ampul: a sealed glass or plastic bulb containing solutions for hypodermic injection.
Telemetry: The science and technology of automatic measurement and transmission of data by wire, radio, or other means from remote sources, as from space vehicles, to receiving stations for recording and analysis.
Toxicity: The quality, relative degree, or specific degree of being toxic or poisonous: to determine the toxicity of arsenic.
Unequivocal: not equivocal; unambiguous; clear; having only one possible meaning or interpretation: an unequivocal indication of assent; unequivocal proof.
Fallibility: Liable to be erroneous or false; not accurate: fallible information.
Anonymity: the state or quality of being anonymous.
Causative: acting as a cause; producing (often fol. by of): a causative agency; an event causative of war.
From Delanie R
ReplyDeleteBillowy-a large wave; any surging mass to surge – billowiness adj.
Multistory- having more than one story
Copenhagen-a seaport in and the capital of Denmark, on the E coast of Zealand.
Reformulated- happens
Preconceptions-limitations
Reciprocated-
From Jonathan
ReplyDeleteEnthusiastic: to be happy.
Renovation: to replace things newer and better.
Encouraged: to get people happy and cheer them up.
Eucharistic: someone who talks to god.
Unbiased: without preconceived ideas.
Opinion: personal reaction to an issue.
Accord: a formal agreement.
Bias: an opinion basted on unchallenged assumption.
Black market: another term for underground economy.
From CJ
ReplyDeleteHipsters- slang for a person who is hip
Devotees- a person who is greatly devoted to something
Acutely- sharp or severe in affect
Plaguing- an epidemic disease that causes high mortality
Iconic- of pertaining to or characteristic of an icon
Illisaqsivik- Inuit thing
Sudanese- a native or inhabitant of Sudan
Facilitator- a person or thing that facilitates
Northerners- a native or inhabitant of the north
Thesis- a proposition stated or put forward for consideration
From Cherilynn
ReplyDeleteImmunization: The needle for vaccine. Against a disease.
Adjuvant: A person or a thing that aids or helps.
Chronic: Continuing a long time or recurring frequently.
Pandemic: Worldwide illness.
Descriptor: A significant word or phrase used to categorize or describe a text or other material
Fatalities: A death resulting from such an occurance.
Warranted: Authorization, sanction or justification.
Ascertain: To make clear, certain or definitely known.
Commemoration: In memory of some person or thing.
Disheartening: To depress the hope, courage or spirits of (discourage)
from trey mcdonnell
ReplyDeletegarnish-to provid or suppply with something oramental
diminish-to make or cause to seem smaller
facade-the front or a building
astute-a keen penetration
capacious-capable of holding much
grandiose- affectedly grand of importent
academia-the milieu or intrest in a university
disenfranchising-to peprive or a right of citizenship
empathetic-pertaining to character idea by empathy
attunement-being or bringing into harmony
By Courtney D
ReplyDeleteMarionette- a puppet on strings
Alcove-In the wall of the room
Louvered- A door made of slats so you can see through it.
Morose- Gloomy, sullen
Fervor-High energy
Deftly- skillfully, quiet.
Intravenous- Injection or feeding
Carotid-Main artery in the body.
Tunic- A close fitting coat from the police or military
November Vocabulary Shaun K
ReplyDeleteSernity- The title of honor, respect, or reverence, used in speaking of or to certain members of royalty.
Tentative- Not fully worked out or developed.
Distended- To stretch out or bulge in all directions.
Nape- The back of the neck.
Sullen- Morse, resentful, sulky, slow movig.
Fervor-Passion, great energy.
Deftly- Neatly skillful or dextrous, adroit.
Ineviability- Unavoidable, sure to happen.
Sobriety- Seriousness.
Comprehend- To understand the nature or meaning of something.
Vocabulary Words Tieggan R
ReplyDeleteNecessity- something necessary or indispensable: food, shelter, and other necessities of life.
Marionette-a puppet manipulated from above by strings attached to its jointed limbs.
Purging-to rid of whatever is impure or undesirable; cleanse; purify.
Intimate- Most private or personal.
Fervor- Passionate.
Deftly- resist openly without fear.
Morose- Sullen, surly
Sullen- gloomy mood
Agile- quick/ nimble in movement.
Alcove- recess of a lager room.
Martyr- a person who dies for a cause.
Delanie R
ReplyDeleteMorose- sullen, surly, gloomy
Deflecting- to turn or cause to turn aside from a line or proper coarse.
Moral- Relating to character or human behavior.
Sullen- Moody, Silent, Gloomy
Fevery- Having symptoms like those of a fever.
Deafly- Be unresponsive/ wholly or partly without hearing.
Alcove- In the wall of a room.
Lovered- Drapes where you can see through.
Intravenous- Injection or feeding.
Carotid- main artery
Tunic- A close fitting coat of police or military.
Cody M
ReplyDeleteIntravenous – Being within or entering by way of the veins.
Carotid – One of the pair of arteries that passes up each side of the neck and supplies the head.
Distended – To stretch out or budge out in all directions.
Contemplation – Concentration on spiritual things.
Sobriety – being sober
Nape – Back of the neck.
Martyr – Dies for their beliefs
Alcove – A recess off a larger room
Scorn – Contempt, make feel belittled
Fervor – Passion, high energy
Vocabulary Meagan P
ReplyDelete1. Morose- sullen, surly; gloomy
2. Invulnerable- not capable of being wounded or hurt in any way.
3. Inevitability- sure to happen; unavoidable. Something that is inevitable.
4. Purging- to cleanse; purify.
5. Prowling- move stealthily, in search of prey.
6. Indifferent- showing no concern.
7. Spellbound- entranced, enthralled.
8. Potentially-possible; but not yet actual
9. Sullen-moody and silent; gloomy, dull.
10. Victorious- having won in a battle or contest.
Definitions November Cherilynn
ReplyDeleteNongregarious: not growing or living in groups or colonies.
Proxy: an ally or confidant who can be relied upon to speak or act in one's behalf.
Propaganda: information, ideas, or rumours deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc
Internment: an act or instance of interning.
Doctrines: particular principle, position, or policy taught/advocated, as a religion or government.
Preconceptions: a conception or opinion formed before.
Arbitrary: judgement with discretion.
Corona: coloured circle or set of concentric circles of light seen around a luminous sphere, like to the moon or sun.
Acuity: sharpness, keenness.
Valuates: to set a value, to appraise.
Sam g
ReplyDelete1. Scorn - To be mad or contempt.
2. Fervor - Passion.
3. Inevitability - Unavoidable. Sure to happen.
4. Deftly - Neatly skilled.
5. Sobriety - The state of being sober.
6. Nonchalantly - Cool, Calm.
7. Nap - The back of the neck.
8. Gritty - Rough particles.
9. Intravenous - Into a vein.
10. Carotid - Artery in your neck.
Gray
ReplyDeleteCouture: The business of designing, making, and selling highly fashionable, usually custom-made clothing for women.
Erratic: deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion; eccentric; queer: erratic behavior.
Obliviate: to forget
Oblivion: the state of being completely forgotten or unknown: a former movie star now in oblivion.
Letterure: To teach him letterure and courtesy.
Voracious: craving or consuming large quantities of food: a voracious appetite.
Versatile: having or capable of many uses: a versatile tool.
Heartrending: causing or expressing intense grief, anguish, or distress.
Hammy: characteristic of a person who overacts.
Cartitine: a dipolar compound that occurs in muscle and liver and is involved in the transport of fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane.
Natasha
ReplyDelete1. Muddied- covered in mud
2. Synthetic- artificial or fake
3. Intravenous- injection or feeding
4. Carotid- One of the main arteries
5. Tentative- not definite
6. Contemplation- reflecting on or thinking about something
7. Serenity- un-troubled
8. Nonchalantly- calm; cool
9. Sobriety- state of being sober
10. Nape- the back of the neck
Morgan
ReplyDeleteSullen: moody and silent
Morose: gloomy
Deliberate: to consider carefully; discuss or debate thoroughly
Scorn: extreme contempt or distain, reject or refuse as unworthy
Marionette: puppet with strings
Alcove: recess of larger room
Divvying: dividing up
Non chalantly: acting like you dont care
Nape: back of the neck
Sobriety: state of being sober
Parker S
ReplyDeleteMarionette – an old school puppet.
Martyr – A person who dies for a cause
Alcove – recess off a larger room
Agile – quick / nimble in movement
Sullen – moody and silent
Morose – sullen, surly
Fervor – passionate
Intimate – most private or personal
Deftly – resist openly and without fear
Purging – to rid of whatever is impure or undesirable
From Stehpanie L
ReplyDeleteRagged- Being dresses in ragged and torn clothes.
Morose- showing a brooding ill humor.
Potentually-a posibility of becoming actual "real".
Aggravation- a feeling of annoyance creating anger.
Martyr- one who suffers for their beliefs.
Gritty- a harsh, course-grained texture.
Intravenous- within or through a vien.
Marionette- a small figure like a doll cotrolled by strings hanging from above.
Distended-extend or expand, as from eternal pressure.
Tentative- under terms or not completely worked out.
From Trey M
ReplyDeleteUnowned-Not owned; having no owner.
Infrared-the part of the invisible spectrum that is contiguous to the red end of the visible spectrum and that comprises electromagnetic radiation of wavelengths from 800 nm to 1 mm.
Ascertainable-to find out definitely
Caboose-guard's or engineer's van on goods train.
Hachure-line used in shading maps to indicate steepness of slope
Macron-mark placed over long vowels.
Gabbro-granular kind of igneous rock
Karma-actions of one incarnation determining nature of next
Tabes-wasting or emaciation of body or organ
Sacrum-flat triangular bone at base of spine.
From Jonathan Z
ReplyDeleteMarionette- an old school puppet.
Martyr- A person dies for a cause.
Alcove- recess off a large room.
Sullen- muddy and silent.
Agile- quick/ nimble in movement.
Morose- sullen, surly.
Fervor- passionate.
Intimate- most private and personal.
Finalized- to put into final form.
Confucius- Chinese philosopher and teacher.
Tieggan's October Blog contribution
ReplyDeleteASTROBOLISM-The blasting of plants by the sun during high summer.
BOWDLERISE-To remove material that is considered improper or offensive.
CENTO-A literary work made up of quotations from other authors.
DUMBLEDORE-A type of bee.
ETAOIN SHRDLU-A nonsense phrase; an absurd or unintelligible utterance.
GABERLUNZIE-A beggar.
HUMONGOUS-Huge, enormous.
KINETOSCOPE-An early motion-picture device.
KERFUFFLE-A commotion or fuss.
HORNSWOGGLE-Bamboozle or hoax; cheat or swindle.
10 vocabulary words By Tim L for November 2009
ReplyDeleteSemblance-an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
Abate-make less active or intense
Circumscribed-subject to limits or subjected to limits
Enmity-hostility: a state of deep-seated ill-will
Fettered-bound by chains fastened around the ankles
Careening-a sailing vessel means to beach it at high tide in order, usually, to expose one side or another of the ship's hull for maintenance
Competency-the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
Insubordination-defiance of authority
Mitigated-made less severe or intense
Amenity-pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions
Denton's vocab
ReplyDeleteAdroit: Expert or nimble in the use of hands or body.
Prorogation: To defer; or postpone.
Detainees: A person held in custody.
Vexacations: Full of annoyance or distress; harassed.
Demographic: a single or vital statistic of a human population
Ephemeral: Lasting for a short time.
Parity: Equality
Stronghold: A place that serves as a center of a group.
Baby-Boomer: a member of a baby-boomer generation
Sturdiness: Strongly built.
from Erin, November contribution
ReplyDeleteComprehension - to understand something or to know what is going on.
Salutation -a word or phrase that serves as the greeting in a letter or something of the sort.
Conjunction -any member of a small class of words that are used as connectors between words, phrases at etc.
Diction - style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words
Cliche - something that has become overused.
Syntax - the study of the patterns, formation, sentences and phrases from words.
Homograph - a word of the same written form as another but of different meaning whether pronounced the same way or not.
Astonishment - overpowering wonder or surprised, to be amazed.
Suffix - something added to the end of something else.
Irrelavent - it has nothing to do with what is being talked about.
From Jon Z
ReplyDeleteShabby: ragged. He walked into a store with a ragged tie shirt.
Deteriorating: lessen: you are supposed to lessen the amount of work for others.
Meticulous: cautious: She was very cautious where she was walking.
Blither: gay: he was very gay and liked good looking guys.
Gallant: brave: he was very brave and got in a fight with that guy.
Conspiratorially: betrayer: he was a betrayer to his family and friends.
Soberly: serious: he was very serious on the basketball court.
Assumption: something you take for granted.
Neutralization: reaction between an acid and a base that produces water and a solid compound called salt.
Active transport: process in which plant cells use energy to move nutrient molecules from areas of low concentration to high concentration.
Shabby - (worn) The boys t-shirt was very old and worn, but it was his favorite shirt anyway.
ReplyDeleteDeteriorating - ( degenerate ) He is a bad kiid and his parents think he is degenerate.
Meticulous - ( catious ) The old man was very cautious crossing the busy road.
Blither - ( cheerful ) The young child was very cheerful on christmas morning.
Gallant - ( brave ) The soldier was very brave when he left to go off to the war.
Conspiratorially- ( betrayed ) Jessica's best friend betrayed her and told all his secrets.
Soberly - ( cool off ) The girls basketball team had to go outside after the game to cool off after the game.
Monochromatic- Meaning only one colour, painted with a single colour.
Quaver- To shake tremulously; quiver or tremble.
Inexplicably- difficult or impossible to explain or account for, unaccountable, mysterious.
Samantha G Jan vocab
February Vocab
ReplyDeleteStaccato- Short, sharp sounds.
Hydraulics- The physical science and technology of the static and dynamic behaviour of fluids.
Careen- To lean, sway or tip.
Albatross- Large, web-footed sea bird.
Pantomime- Making gestures without speech.
Lichen- Any plant organism of the group composed of fungus.
Hiatus- A missing part, or gap.
Tutelage- The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding.
Azure- Of or having a light.
Cadence- Rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words.
Samantha G
Vocabulary February
ReplyDeleteLofty – Arrogantly or condescendingly superior in manner
Titter – Snicker, snigger, giggle
Quaver – To shake tremulously; quiver or tremble
Trill – A person laughing
Taunt – Insult, scoff, censure, ridicule
Furtively – Underhand, cunning
Saunter – Amble, ramble, meander
Condemnation – Strong disapproval, shame
Reprimand – Formal rebuke, criticize (someone) for bad behavior
Cowardice – Lack of courage, chicken
by Natasha E
1) Azure: Of or having a light, purplish shade of blue, like that a clear unclouded shy.
ReplyDelete2) Lichen: Any complex organism of the group Lichenes, composed of a fungus in symbiotic union with an alga and having a greenish, gray, yellow, brown, or blackish thallus that grows in leaf like, crust like, or branching forms on rocks, trees, etc.
3) Hiatus: A break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc.
4) Pantomime: The art or technique of conveying emotions, actions, feelings, etc., by gestures without speech.
5) Careen: Of a vehicle to lean, sway, or tip to one side while in motion: The car careened around the corner.
6) Staccato: Characterized by performance in which the notes are abruptly disconnected: a staccato style of playing. Compare legato.
7) Abruptly: Curt or brusque in speech, manner, etc. an abrupt reply.
8) Precipitous: Of the nature of or characterized by precipices: a precipitous wall of rock.
9) Impassably: Not passable; not allowing passage over, through, along, etc.: Heavy snow made the roads impassable.
10) Scenery: The general appearance of a place; the aggregate of features that give character to a landscape.
Jon Z Feb vocab
Jan and Feb contribution from Cody
ReplyDeleteJanuary Vocab.
1. Eponymous
- giving one's name to a tribe
2. Languor
- lack of energy or vitality
3. Absurdism
- the philosophical and literary doctrine that human beings live in essential isolation in a meaningless and irrational world
4. Invective
- an insulting or abusive word or expression.
5. Lionize
- to treat (a person) as a celebrity
6. Adumbrate
- to produce a faint image or resemblance of; to outline or sketch
7. Nephrologist
- the branch of medical science that deals with the kidney
8. Debauch
- to corrupt by sensuality
9. Acrophobia
- a pathological fear of heights
10. Myna
- any of several Asian birds of the starling family Sturnidae
1. Monarchical
- pertaining to a monarch or monarchy
2. Oscillate
- to swing or move to and fro, as a pendulum does
3. Abstention
- an act or instance of abstaining
4. Synecdoche
- a figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part
5. Bona fide
- made, done, presented, etc
6. Condole
- to express sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow
7. Emulate
- to try to equal or excel
8. Callous
- made hard
9. Phial
- vial
10. Saccharin
-a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble powder, C7H5NO3S, produced synthetically, which in dilute solution is 500 times as sweet as sugar
From Steph L
ReplyDeleteJanuary –
Davit- a ships small crane
Purgative- stimulates activation of the bowels
Ecdemic- originates somewhere else
Zither- a musical instrument with strings that is plucked like a plectrum
Galena- natural lead sulphite
Wrasse- a bright hued marine fish that lives in the Atlantic and Mediterranean
Acerous- without horns or antennae
Jussive- Signifying command
Dolent- to be mournful
Sottise- stupid or a blundering act
February-
Vicenary- consisting of 20 or having a base of 20
Jural- pertaining to law or legal rights, Juramentum.
Karma- actions of one person will come back
Famulus- Attendant to a sorcerer or a magician.
Utopia – an image where everything is perfect
Elixir – a purified spirit, substance thought to cure all diseases.
Virology – the study of viruses or viral diseases.
Thermophile – an organism that thrives in high temperatures.
Nexus – an interconnected group
Paronym – word having same derivation as another .
March-
Hexeris- a galley with six banks of oars
Cacao – the cocoa seed and tree
Ephemeron – organisms that only live for a day
Jurisdiction – legal authority or administration
Veterinary- pertaining to a disease of wild animals
Zombie- a corpse made by witchcraft to walk and act like a human.
Rathaus – A town hall
Flavedo – the turning of yellow in plants
Accumulators – the electronic circuits in computers that perform calculations.
Xenial – Referring to hospitality or relations with visitors
Vocabulary for March By Samson
ReplyDelete1. Palpable- Capable of being touched or felt.
2. Righteous- Acting rightly.
3. Recoil- Suddenly move or spring back in fear.
4. Condone- To pardone or over look voluntarily.
5. Indolently- Lazy wishing to avoid actively or exersion.
6. Venerable- Entitled to a variation on account of character.
7. Swede- Shortened name for Swedish people.
8. Opaqueness- Not transmitting radiant energy.
9. Chateau- A castle or large country house.
10. Huskily- Resembling or containing full of husk.
From Jonathan Z LA9C
ReplyDelete1) Palpable: Capable of being touched or felt; tangible.
2) Righteous: characterized by uprightness or morality: a righteous observance of the law.
3) Recoil: to spring or fly back, as in consequence of force of impact or the force of the discharge, as a firearm.
4) Condone: to give tacit approval to: By his silence, he seemed to condone their behavior.
5) Indolently: Disinclined to exert oneself; habitually lazy.
6) Cannibals: a person who eats human flesh, esp. for magical or religious purposes, as among certain tribal peoples.
7) Staccato: composed of or characterized by abruptly disconnected elements; disjointed: rapid-fire, staccato speech.
8) Opaqueness: not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through.
9) Palatial: befitting or suitable for a palace; stately; magnificent: a palatial tapestry.
10) Astrakhan: a fur of young lambs, with lustrous, closely curled wool, from Astrakhan.
From Parker S
ReplyDeletePalpable - Readily or Plainly seen, heard or precieved
Righteous - Morally right or justifiable
Recoil - To Draw back
Condone - to pardon or forgive
Indolently - Having or showing disposition to avoid exertion.
opaqueness - not transparent or translucent
Vigor - active strength or force
menacing - something that threatens to cause evil harm or injury
analytical - pertaining or proceeding by analysis
luncheon - lunch
From Chris A
ReplyDeletePalpable- readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident: a palpable lie; palpable absurdity.
Righteous-characterized by uprightness or morality: a righteous observance of the law.
Recoil-to draw back; start or shrink back, as in alarm, horror, or disgust.
Condone-to disregard or overlook
Indolently-having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful: an indolent person.
Staccato-shortened and detached when played or sung
Venerable-commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity
Palatial- of, pertaining to, or resembling a palace
Astrakhan- a fur of young lambs, with lustrous, closely curled wool, from Astrakhan.
Opaque- not transparent or translucent
From Erin S
ReplyDeletePalpable - plainly seen or readily.
Righteous - characterized by uprightness or morality.
Recoil - to draw back or shrink back.
Condone - to disregard or over look something.
Indolently - having or showing a disposition to avoid exersion.
Opaque - not transparent or translucent but in between.
Staccato - shortened and detached when played or sung.
Astrakhan - a fur of young lambs, with lustrous, closely curled wool, from Astrakhan.
Venerable - commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity.
Palatial - ressemlbing a palace.
March vocabulary log From Delanie R
ReplyDeleteIndolently- having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion
Opaqueness- Not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through.
Staccato- shortened and detached when played or sung
Palatial- of, pertaining to, or resembling a palace
Astrakhan- A fur of young lambs, with lustrous, closely curled wool, from Astrakhan.
Affable- pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite
Cosmopolite- A person who is cosmopolitan in his or her ideas, life, etc. citizen of the world.
Palpable- Readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident
Invocation- The act of invoking or calling upon a deity, spirit, etc., for aid, protection, inspiration, or the like; supplication
Malevolent- wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious
Righteous-characterized by uprightness or morality: a righteous observance of the law.
ReplyDeleteRecoil - To Draw back
Indolently: Disinclined to exert oneself; habitually lazy.
Venerable- Entitled to a variation on account of character.
Cosmopolite- A person who is cosmopolitan in his or her ideas, life, etc. citizen of the world.
Staccato - shortened and detached when played or sung.
Opaque- not transparent or translucent
Condone: to give tacit approval to: By his silence, he seemed to condone their behavior.
Astrakhan- A fur of young lambs, with lustrous, closely curled wool, from Astrakhan.
Vigor - active strength or force
From Shaun K.
January contribution
From Erin S
ReplyDeleteJanuary :
Commiserate - to feel or express sorrow or sympathy.
Quaver - to shake or tremble.
Trill - to sing or play with a vibratory or quavering effect.
Furtively - taken, used, done stealthily.
Titter - to laugh in a self-concious way.
Cowardice - lack of courage to face danger.
Monochromatic - having one color.
Lichen - any of various skin diseases.
Albatross - an emotional burden as of guilt or responsibility.
Rebuke - sharp or stern disapproval
February :
Staccato - something that is to be shortened or detatched.
Careen - to sway , tip or lean to a certain side while moving.
Saunter - a leisurely walk
Pantomime - a significant gesture without speach.
Reprimand - to critize for bad behavior.
Hiatus - a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action and etc.
Tutelage - the state of being under a guardian or a tutor.
Azure - the blue of a clear or unclouded sky.
Veritable - being truely or very much so.
Cadence - rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words.
January :
ReplyDeleteCommiserate - to feel or express sorrow or sympathy.
Quaver - to shake or tremble.
Trill - to sing or play with a vibratory or quavering effect.
Furtively - taken, used, done stealthily.
Titter - to laugh in a self-concious way.
Cowardice - lack of courage to face danger.
Monochromatic - having one color.
Lichen - any of various skin diseases.
Albatross - an emotional burden as of guilt or responsibility.
Rebuke - sharp or stern disapproval
February :
Staccato - something that is to be shortened or detatched.
Careen - to sway , tip or lean to a certain side while moving.
Saunter - a leisurely walk
Pantomime - a significant gesture without speach.
Reprimand - to critize for bad behavior.
Hiatus - a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action and etc.
Tutelage - the state of being under a guardian or a tutor.
Azure - the blue of a clear or unclouded sky.
Veritable - being truely or very much so.
Cadence - rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words.
From Erin S
January Vocabulary Natasha Elder
ReplyDeletePodcast- a verbal web broadcast
Staccato- cut short or apart in performing
Inundated- to cover as with a flood
Lichen- any of the various small plants consisting of an algae and a fungus
Monochromatic- involving only one color, painted with a single color
Autonomy- authority to make decisions
Validity- reliability, based on a critical assessment of source, facts and bias
Substrate- small surface on which an organism lives or moves
Zenith- the highest point in the sky directly over head
Voltmeter- instrument for measuring potential difference in volts
Parker S
ReplyDeleteFebruary Vocab
Palpable – capable of being touched or felt.
Righteous – morally right.
Recoil – suddenly move or spring back.
Condone – forgive or overlook
Indolently - lazy, wishing to avoid activity.
Staccato – shortened and detached when played or sung
Opaqueness - not shining or bright.
Palatial – of, pertaining to or refeering to a place.
Astrakhan – fur of young lambs, with lustrous, closely curled wool, from astrakhan.
Affable – showing warmth and friendliness.
Natasha E
ReplyDeleteMarch Vocabulary
Palpable: obvious
Righteous: characterized by uprightness or morality
Recoil: to draw back
Condone: to disagree or over look
Indolently: lazy
Palatial: resembling a place
Astrakhan: closely curled wool
Cosmopolite: a person who is cosmopolitan of his or her life
Affable: pleasant and easy to approach or talk to
Opaqueness: not allowing light to pass through
Courtney D
ReplyDeleteFour submissions all at once
VOCAB LOG JANUARY
Equivocal-To open to two interpretations2.
Tractable-Obedient, yielding
Placate-To soothe or pacify
Miser-Person who is extremely stingy
Engender-To produce, cause, bring out
Dogma-Rigidly fixed in opinion, opinionated
Garrulous -Very talkative
Laconic-Using few words
Quiescence-Inactivity, stillness
Anomalous-Irregular or deviating from the norm
VOCAB LOG FEBRUARY
Venerate-To respect
Assuage-To make less severe, ease, relieve
Misanthrope-Person who hates human beings
Digress-To turn aside; to stray from the main point
Corroborate-To confirm, verify
Buttress-To reinforce or support
Antipathy-Dislike, hostility, extreme opposition or aversion
Disabuse-To free from error or misconception
Feigned-Pretended
Banal-Trite and overly common
VOCAB LOG MARCH
Desiccate-To dry completely, dehydrate
Diatribe-Bitter verbal attack
Pedant-Uninspired, boring academic
Guile-Trickery, deception
Eulogy- High praise, often in public
Fawn-To flatter excessively, seek the favor of
Aberrant-Different from the usual or normal
Heresy-An act opposed to established religious orthodoxy
Obdurate-Stubborn
Prevaricate-To lie, evade the truth
VOCAB LOG APRIL
Emulate-To copy, imitate
Complaisance-To please or comply
Enervate-To weaken, sap strength from
Latency-The condition of being present but hidden
Erudite-Learned, scholarly
Espouse-To support or advocate, to marry
Florid-Gaudy, extremely ornate, ruddy, flushed
Occlude-To shut, block
Harangue-A ranting writing or speech, lecture
Hieroglyph-Pictorial character
Courtney D
ReplyDeleteVOCAB LOG JANUARY
Equivocal-To open to two interpretations2.
Tractable-Obedient, yielding
Placate-To soothe or pacify
Miser-Person who is extremely stingy
Engender-To produce, cause, bring out
Dogma-Rigidly fixed in opinion, opinionated
Garrulous -Very talkative
Laconic-Using few words
Quiescence-Inactivity, stillness
Anomalous-Irregular or deviating from the norm
VOCAB LOG FEBRUARY
Venerate-To respect
Assuage-To make less severe, ease, relieve
Misanthrope-Person who hates human beings
Digress-To turn aside; to stray from the main point
Corroborate-To confirm, verify
Buttress-To reinforce or support
Antipathy-Dislike, hostility, extreme opposition or aversion
Disabuse-To free from error or misconception
Feigned-Pretended
Banal-Trite and overly common
VOCAB LOG MARCH
Desiccate-To dry completely, dehydrate
Diatribe-Bitter verbal attack
Pedant-Uninspired, boring academic
Guile-Trickery, deception
Eulogy- High praise, often in public
Fawn-To flatter excessively, seek the favor of
Aberrant-Different from the usual or normal
Heresy-An act opposed to established religious orthodoxy
Obdurate-Stubborn
Prevaricate-To lie, evade the truth
VOCAB LOG APRIL
Emulate-To copy, imitate
Complaisance-To please or comply
Enervate-To weaken, sap strength from
Latency-The condition of being present but hidden
Erudite-Learned, scholarly
Espouse-To support or advocate, to marry
Florid-Gaudy, extremely ornate, ruddy, flushed
Occlude-To shut, block
Harangue-A ranting writing or speech, lecture
Hieroglyph-Pictorial character
Tim L
ReplyDeleteJanuary Vocabulary words
Insurrection- an act or instance of rising in revolt, rebellion, or resistance against civil authority or an established government.
Unerringly-undeviatingly accurate throughout; not containing any error or flaw
Raffish-mildly or sometimes engagingly disreputable or nonconformist
Surreptitiously- obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized
Rescinded- to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal, to invalidate (an act, measure, etc.) by a later action or a higher authority.
February Vocabulary
Precociousness- unusually advanced or mature in development, esp. mental development
Embellishment- an ornament or decoration.
Consternation- a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay.
Antagonistic- acting in opposition; opposing, esp. mutually. hostile; unfriendly.
Galling- that galls; chafing; irritating; vexing; exasperating
March Vocabulary
Pragmatic- of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations.
Albeit- although; even if
Volition- the act of willing, choosing, or resolving; exercise of willing
Tantamount- equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification
Satirizing- to mock or make fun of someone
April Vocabulary
Cadence- rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words
Tentative- of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt
Corsairs- a fast ship used for piracy.
Patina- a film or incrustation, usually green, produced by oxidation on the surface of old bronze and often esteemed as being of ornamental value.
Peremptory- leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative
*APRIL VOCAB
ReplyDelete1.Vindicatory-tending or serving to vindicate.
2.Tact-a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
3.Profusion-abundance; abundant quantity.
4.Dearth-an inadequate supply.
5.Turbid-not clear or transparent.
6.Blatant-brazenly obvious.
7.Imprudent-lacking discretion.
8.Moil-to work with painful effort.
9.Frangible: capable of being broken.
10.penchant: a strong liking.
*MARCH VOCAB
1.panacea: a cure-all.
2.constitutional: a walk taken for one's health.
3.tortuous: marked by repeated turns and bends.
4.enjoin: to direct or impose with authority; also, to forbid.
5.atelier: a workshop; a studio.
6.flibbertigibbet: a silly, flighty, or excessively talkative person.
7.quotidian: occurring daily; also, ordinary.
8.gesticulate: to make gestures or motions.
9.nebbish: a weak-willed, timid, or ineffectual person.
10.onus: burden; also, blame; stigma.
*FEBRUARY VOCAB
1.mondegreen: a word or phrase resulting from a misinterpretation, as in misheard lyrics.
2.gelid: extremely cold; icy.
3.aubade: a song greeting the dawn.
4.pecuniary: relating to money.
5.distrait: divided or withdrawn in attention, especially because of anxiety.
6.eschew: to shun; to avoid.
7.ignoramus: an ignorant person; a dunce.
8.approbation: formal or official approval; also, praise.
9.vitiate: to make faulty or imperfect.
10.tarradiddle: a fib; also, pretentious nonsense.
*JANUARY VOCAB
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.salient: noticeable; also, projecting; also, leaping.
Palpable – Easily perceived, obvious.
ReplyDeleteRighteous – Moral, virtuous.
Recoil – Spring back, to shrink or flinch.
Condone – Overlook, to treat as non-existent.
Indolently – Idle, lazy.
Opaqueness – Not letting light threw.
Palatial – Resembling or fit for a palace.
Astrakhan – Karakul or Russian origin.
Affable – Friendly or approachable.
Cosmopolite – Having a worldwide scope or outlook.
Samantha Gross
Vocab one
ReplyDelete1. sabbatical : a leave usually taken every seventh year
2. brim : be completely full
3. dwindle : become smaller or lose substance
4. commensurate : corresponding in size or degree or extent.
5. reverence : the act of adoring, especially reverently
6. serendipity : pure luck in discovering things you were not looking for
7. defunct : no longer in force or use; inactive; dead
8. sublime : inspiring awe
9. fallible : likely to fail or be inaccurate; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings; frail; imperfect; weak
10. susceptible : easily influenced or affected
vocab two
1. wryly : disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
2. peril : a state of danger involving risk
3. cede : give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
4. advent : the coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important
5. consensus : agreement of the majority in sentiment or belief
6. depreciate : to diminish in price or value.
7. option : right to buy or sell property that is granted in exchange for an agreed upon sum. If the right is not exercised after a specified period, the option expires and the option buyer forfeits the money.
8. barrier : a fixed value.
9. premium : extra payment usually made as an incentive.Price a put or call buyer must pay to a put or call seller (writer) for an option contract. The premium is determined by market supply and demand forces.
10. hedge fund : an investment company that uses high-risk techniques, such as borrowing money and selling short, in an effort to make extraordinary capital gains
vocab three
1.Abhor Hate
2.Bigot narrow-minded, prejudiced person
3.Counterfeit fake; false
4. Enfranchise give voting rights
5. Hamper hinder; obstruct
6.Kindle to start a fire
7.Noxious harmful; poisonous; lethal
8Placid calm; peaceful
9.Remuneration payment for work done
10.Talisman lucky charm
Chris A
Cherilynn C
ReplyDeleteInsurgent – Surging or rushing in. Is a person who engages in armed resistance to a government or to the execution of its laws; rebel. Is a member of a section of a political party that revolts against the methods or policies of the party.
Implant - To put or fix firmly or plant securely.
Acclimates - To accustom or become accustomed to a new climate or environment; adapt.
Elongating – Draw out to greater length, extend.
Optic – Pertaining to the eye or sight.
Unfathomable – Measuring dept by means of sounding line. Penetrate truth, to comprehend or understand.
Boxy – Resembling a box, in shape. (Ex. A boxy little house.)
Fluidity – Quality or state of being fluid.
Entity – Something that has a real existence.
Lucidity – Clear perception and understanding, rational or sane.
Cherilynn
Onslaught – Onset, assault or a vigorous one.
Vital – Having remarkable energy, liveliness or force of personality. Vital also means to be the seat or source of life for another, affecting the existence or well-being of something.
Metallic – Nature of or suggesting metal, as in luster, resonance or hardness.
Novelty – New or unique, be in the state of novel, an article of trade whose value is chiefly decorative.
Goad – Something that encourages, urges or drives.
Revulsion – A sudden and violent change of feeling or response in sentiment.
Keen – Having or showing great mental penetration or acumen.
Feeble – It means to be weak intellectually or morally.
Serpentine – Characteristic or resembling a serpent, as in form or movement.
Flaxen – Resembling, made or pertaining to the yellowish dressed flax.