Vocabulary
Week 11
1. arbor – a shelter formed of or covered with vines and branches
2. arbitrator – one chosen to settle differences between two people or parties in a problem, dispute or controversy
3. array – to dress or decorate splendidly, a variety or group
4. banal – lacking originality or freshness, ordinary, not unique
5. banter – good-natured, witty or joking conversation or speaking
6. baroque – marked by the use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements
7. barrage – a vigorous or rapid outpouring of things at once, the heavy concentration of fire or artillery
8. controversy – a clash of opposing views, struggle through expression of opposing views of claims
9. juxtapose – to put side by side
10. dispute – to engage in an argument or a verbal controversy
11. burnish – to make shiny by rubbing, polish
12. expedite– to carry out promptly or immediately
13. fraternize – to mingle with friends, to associate on close terms with members of a hostile group
14. mingle – to bring or combine together
15. contrived – lacking in spontaneous or natural quality, unoriginal
16. palpable – capable of being touched or felt
17. gregarious – liking companionship or being very social; tending to flock together
18. gripe – to complain with grumbling
19. impair – to diminish or lessen in quality, value, excellence or strength
20. indurate – physically or emotionally hardened
21. ineffable – incapable of being expressed in words
No comments:
Post a Comment