Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Vocabulary Fall List #7


1. ad infinitum - Latin phrase meaning "to infinity" or "forevermore"

2. apportion - Divide and allocate

3. bona fide - Made or carried out in good faith; sincere

4. buoyant - buoyancy is an upward force exerted by a liquid, gas or other fluid, that opposes the weight of an immersed object. In a column of fluid, pressure ...

5. clique - In the social sciences, the word "clique" is used to describe a group of 2 to 12 (averaging 5 or 6) “persons who interact with each other more regularly.

6. concede - Admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.

7. congenial -  Pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own.

8. lofty - extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering 

9. migration - The movement of persons from one country or locality to another.
 
10. perceive - Become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.

11. perverse - Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often.

12. prelude - An introductory performance, event, or action preceding a more important one.

13. rancid - Having the disagreeable odor or taste of decomposing oils or fats; rank

14. rustic - Lacking refinement or elegance; coarse.

15. sever - Divide by cutting or slicing, esp. suddenly and forcibly.

16. sordid - Involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.
 
17. untenable -  Not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

18. versatile - Capable of doing many things competently.

19. vindicate - Clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.

20. wane -   To decrease gradually in size, amount, intensity, or degree; decline.

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