Ms Smith Vocab Final
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- Interloper
- noun - someon who meddles
- internecine
- adj. destruction to both sides of a conflict
- interpolate
- verb - to interject or insert
- altruism
- noun - unselfishness; caring for others
- ephemeral
- adj - Lasting for a short time (usually one day)
- juxtapose
- The author juxtaposed the music of the merr-go-round with the brutal murder
- propinquity
- the propinquity between St. Paul and Minneapolis is evident
- epitaph
- while reading his fathers epitaph, tears came to his eyes
- epitome
- He was the opitome of a hard worker, always doing the best he could
- paradox
- In the novel Macbeth, Shakespeare uses many paradoxes, contradicting statements already made
- When was the last time you herad a requiem?
- The last time I heard a requiem was at a church after a death.
- Describe a character from one of our readings who is peripatetic
- Holden was peripatetic, always traveling around in the novel.
- Which book from our class has been the most abstruse? Why?
- A Confederacy of Dunces has been the most abtruse. The symbol of the valve was extremelly confusing and complex
- What is anathema to Ms. Smith?
- Plagerism is anathema to Ms. Smith. It is something she hates and would like to get rid of.
- Should billboards be obtrusive? Why or why not?
- No, billboards should not be obtrusive. It makes a city look nicer i they are not large and in the way.
- conducive
- adj - helpful
- induce
- verb - to bring about
- hegemony
- noun - Dominance, usually one political party over another
- exegesis
- noun - an interpretation of a sacred text
- puissant
- adj - powerful
- archaic
- The archaic mummy was thousands of years old.
- archetype
- The archetype for basketball players who wish to be great is Michael Jordan.
- archive
- The national archives contain many records and important documents.
- anarchy
- After the revolution, there was complete anarchy and chaos.
- oligarchy
- the oligarchy ruled the country, and although they were few, they ruled well.
- Name an archipelago that is a popular vacation destination.
- Hawaii is a popular archipelago as it is a group of islands that forms a state.
- What would a demographer find if he were to study Tarbut?
- If a demographer were to study Tarbut, he would find out how small the population is here in relation to other schools.
- Who is the most gregarious person in our class?
- Spencer is the most gregarious person in our class as he is very sociable.
- Name a behavior or characteristic endemic to Orange County.
- Watchin the TV show "The OC" is endemic to Orange County, as it pertains for this area.
- When was the last tiem you heard an annunciation?
- The last time I heard an annunciation was when my cousin announced that she was engaged.
- declivity
- noun - downward slope
- proclivity
- noun - a natural inclination; a tendency
- leaven
- noun - the yeast used to make break rise or expand.
- leverage
- noun - the ability to influence a person or situation.
- levity
- noun - lightness in speech frivolity.
- echelon
- The man moved up the echelon and had now become the general
- incumbent
- The invumbent made important decisions about the future of the state.
- sublimate
- The soldier sublimated his feelings about whether the war should be fought, and gave all his energy to fighting in the war.
- subterfuge
- The elevator was his subterfuge as he left the situation of conflict.
- catapult
- The soldiers used the catapult to volley large objects at the castle.
- What book that we have read to you find most ponderous? Why?
- Native Son is the most ponderous book we have read. Its many pages make it extremely heavy.
- Describe something for which you have a penchant.
- I have a penchant for chocolate. Whenever I see some I want it because I have a strong inclination towards it.
- Is it appropriate to be recumbent in class? Why or why not?
- No, it is not appropriate to be recumbent in class. YOu should sit up straight in your chair.
- Do you suffer from hypochondria? Why or why not?
- No, I do not suffer from hypochondria. When I am not ill, I do not believe that I am.
- Tell me something that you aver.
- I aver that "The OC" is the worst television show in the last 5 years.
- acquisitive
- adj - Eagerly seeking to obtain things, wealth, or information
- inquisition
- noun - an inquiry or quesitoning usually aobut religious or political views.
- querulous
- adj - irritating
- dynamo
- noun - An extremely forceful, energetic, or hardworking person
- dynasty
- noun - a line of rulers from the same family or bloodline.
- exacerbate
- Insulting the teacher when he was already upset exacerbated the situation in the classroom.
- acumen
- His acumen helped him in his philosophy class.
- preempt
- The preemptive strike suprised the opponent
- redemption
- He was worthy of redemptoin; he had made up for his mistakes.
- importune
- The importune country demanded the hostages to be released.
- Decribe a behavior that Ms. Smith thinks is meretricious.
- Ms Smith thinks that dressing in a clown suit and coming to class is meretricious.
- Describe a behavior that Ms Smith thinks is meritorious.
- Ms Smith thinks honesty is meritorious, it is a behavior that is praiseworthy.
- Name something acerbic
- Sour patch kids are acerbic
- For whom or what do you feel acrimony?
- I feel acrimony for my brother, as I feel animosity for him.
- Describe your pecuniary situation at the moment.
- At the moment, my pecuniary situation is good, I was paid yesterday.