Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Vocabulary 7

cursory- going rapidly over something.
The welder had cursory tendencies and that's why the weld qualities aren't the best.

impetus- a moving force.
His influence was impetus on people because they would vote for him constantly.

pinnacle- a loft peak.
After the win, the team was sitting on a pinnacle over the competition.

contumely- insulting display of contempt in words or actions.
His rival was contumely, he showed no respect at all.

bereavement- a period of mourning after a loss, especially after the death of a loved one.
The family was in bereavement after the tragic lost of their grandfather.

cache- a hiding place.
It seemed like a good cache for all of the soldiers ammunition.

consummation- the act of completing.
The student know for consummation of projects with great quality.

calamity- a great misfortune or disaster.
The calamity of the earthquake ruined many people's lives.

avarice- insatiable greed for riches.
The millionaire had an avarice personality, so he kept getting more money without using it to help anyone.

fortify- to protect or strengthen against attack.
We need to fortify ourselves better against terrorist attacks.
 
erratic- deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion.
The pilot was on an erratic course for the run way.

ubiquitous- existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time.
It seems that the president is ubiquitous, he always seems to be everywhere.

fortitude- mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously.
I have respect for him because he shows fortitude in the face of the enemy.

nonchalant- coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited.
He has that nonchalant walk to him because he thinks he's the best.

affect- to act on something.
All players want to have an affect on the team that will help them to win.

effect- what is produced from a cause.
The effect of the chemical is that it produces carbon dioxide.

misappropriate- to put to a wrong use.
Using a toilet brush to brush your teeth is VERY misappropriate use.

pragmatic- of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations.
The teacher never listens to suggestions and sticks to his pragmatic ways.

metacognition- higher order thinking that enables understanding, analysis, and control of one's cognitive processes, especially when engaged in learning.
The student was a metacognition when it came to learning about subjects she really liked.

devoutly- devoted to divine worship or service.
Some people have devoutly life styles so intense, they are willing to start wars over it.

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