Wednesday, December 8, 2010

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

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