Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Vocab #7 Fall


1.)Cursory-hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed

2.)Impetus-a force or energy with which a body moves 

3.)Pinnacle-the most successful point

4.)Contumely-insolent or insulting language or treatment

5.)Bereavement-be deprived of a loved one through a profound absence, esp. due to the loved ones

6.)Cache-a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place

7.)Consummation-the point at which something is complete or finalized

8.)Calamity- an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress, a disaster

9.)Avarice- extreme greed for wealth or material gain

10.)Fortify- increase the nutritive value of foot esp. with vitamins 

11.)Erratic- not even or regualr in pattern or movement 

12.)Ubiquitous- present, appearing or found everywhere 

13.)Fortitude-courage in pain or adversity

14.)Nonchalant-not displaying anxiety, interest or enthusiasm 

15.)Affect- to make a difference on something or someone

16.)Effect-change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause

17.)Misappropriate-dishonest or unfairly take 

18.)Pragmatic-dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical 
considerations

19.)Metacognition-awareness and understanding of one’s own thought processes

20.)Devoutly- having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment

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