Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Vocabulary #7 AND 8

cursory- going over something rapidly, without noticing details
impetus-a moving force
pinnacle-a lofty peak
contumely-insulting display of contempt in words or actions
bereavement-a state of intense grief over loss of a loved one.
cache-a hiding place usually in the ground
consummation- completion, perfection, fulfillment
calamity-a great misfortune or disaster, as a flood or serious injury
avarice- miserly desiring to hoard wealthfortify-to protect or strengthen against attack
erratic- deviating from the usual proper course in conduct
ubiquitous-being everywhere, especially at the same time
fortitude-mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty courageously
nonchalant-coolly unconcerned
affect-to act on
effect-something that is produced by an agency or cause
misappropriate-to put to wrong use
pragmatic-of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations.
metacognition- higher order thinking that enables understanding
devoutly-devoted to divine worship or service

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