Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Vocabulary
Week 9

1. quaint – having an old fashion attractiveness or charm; oddly pleasing
2. rigorous – severe, harsh or difficult
3. stupendous – causing amazement, astounding, marvelous
4. refine – to make pure, remove impurities, improve
5. bodacious – remarkable; outstanding; bold
6. acumen – keen insight, understanding or shrewdness
7. barbaric – uncivilized or primitive
8. antiquated – no longer used; linked to the past
9. squalid – foul and repulsive, as from lack of care or cleanliness; neglected and filthy
10. profuse – made or done freely and abundantly; in great amounts
11. exemplary – worthy of imitation; commendable; serving as a model
12. maul – to handle or injure by rough handling or beating
13. vow – a solemn promise, pledge or personal commitment
14. ravage – devastating or destructive action
15. tyrant – an absolute ruler who uses power unjustly or oppressively
16. oppress – to burden or weigh down with unjust/unfair restraints or rules
17. envy – a feeling of discontent with regard to another advantages, success or possessions
18. plagued – any widespread affliction, problem or evil
19. exude – to make apparent by mood or behavior, to be released through pores or incision
20. fatuous – foolish, silly or unbelievable
21. feckless – having no sense of responsibility, incompetent or ineffective

Monday, December 6th 2010

Vocabulary
Week 9

NOTE: Please make sure to write all the words in your notebook so that you do not lose or forget them. Any words you fail to define in class are homework. I will be checking words tomorrow and there will be a quiz on these words at the end of the week.

quaint
antiquated tyrant
rigorous squalid oppress

stupendous profuse envy

refine exemplary plagued

bodacious
maul
exude

acumen
vow fatuous
barbaric
ravage feckless