Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Vocab #9

aficionado: an ardent devotee; fan, enthusiast.

browbeat: to intimidate by overbearing looks or words; bully

commensurate: having the same measure; of equal extent or duration.

diaphanous: very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent.

emolument: profit, salary, or fees from office or employment; compensation for services

foray: a quick raid, usually for the purpose of taking plunder

genre: a class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, content, technique, or the like

homily: a sermon, usually on a Biblical topic and usually of a nondoctrinal nature.

immure: to shut in; seclude or confine.

insouciant: free from concern, worry, or anxiety; carefree; nonchalant.

matrix: something that constitutes the place or point from which something else originates, takes form, or develops

obsequies: a funeral rite or ceremony.

panache: a grand or flamboyant manner; verve; style; flair

persona: a person's perceived or evident personality, as that of a well-known official, actor, or celebrity; personal image; public role.

philippic: a bitter or impassioned speech of denunciation; invective

prurient: having, inclined to have, or characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires, etc.

sacrosanct: extremely sacred or inviolable

systemic: of or pertaining to a system.

tendentious: having or showing a definite tendency, bias, or purpose

vicissitude: a change or variation occurring in the course of something.

2 comments:

  1. Woah that is awesome, your background moves! Or maybe that is just my eyes, but it is still great either way! Anyways I love the added music player, it really helps us get a glimpse into your personality! Do you have any tips on how to study the vocab for the final?
    -Amara Sharp
    Hey Samantha, I just wanted to introduce my self, because I don't think we have ever met. Anyways I love your blog's background. It is easy to read yet it's ascetically pleasing. I have one more quick question and that is about what book you are planning to read for this lit circle.
    -Thanks
    Amara Sharp
    http://amarasharpaplit.blogspot.com/

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  2. Whoa! your profile background is so trippy. I enjoy loosing myself in it. I really like how you have personalized your blog with the cool background and music player. I like the translation button. My question to you is how are you going to prepare for the final for this class? http://emarquezrhsenglitcomp.blogspot.com/

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