Wednesday, October 2, 2013

VOCAB LIST #7

cursory: going rapidly over something

impetus: a moving force

pinnacle: the peak of something

contumely: insulting display of contempt

bereavement: period of mourning after a loss

cache: a hiding place, or being hidden

consummation: completion, an act of consummation

calamity: great misfortune or disaste

avarice: insatiable greed for riches

fortify: protect or strengthen

erratic: deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion

ubiquitous: existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time

fortitude: mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity

nonchalant: coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited;

affect: to act on

effect: something that is produced by action or cause

misappropriate: to put to a wrong use

pragmatic: of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations.

metacognition: higher-order thinking that enables understanding

devoutly: devoted to divine worship or service

1 comment:

  1. https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4N6VdfN_pCKT0FzXy1XczR6SUE/edit?usp=drive_web Alex, i tried sending the link but it is not working for me sorry, hopefully publishing it in a comment will work.

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