Tuesday, October 22, 2013

VOCABULARY 8

Definitions:

cursory hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed
impetus 
the force or energy with which a body movea
pinnacle 
a high, pointed piece of rock
contumely 
insolent or insulting language or treatment
bereavement 
mourning: state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
cache 
a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place
consummation 
the point at which something is complete or finalized
calamity 
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
avarice 
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
fortify 
strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack
erratic 
not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable
ubiquitous 
present, appearing, or found everywhere
fortitude 
courage in pain or adversity
nonchalant - 
feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm
affect 
have an effect on; make a difference to
effect 
a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
misappropriate 
dishonestly or unfairly take
pragmatic 
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
metacognition 
awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
devoutly 
having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment

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