This blog has been designed purely for the purpose of collecting feedback/information regarding vocabulary.
The vocabulary categories that we’ll have for the rest of the year (one category per week) include the following: literary devices, verbs for analysis, verbs for synthesis, verbs for argument, adjectives, adverbs, transition words, fun words to know.
If you can think of other word categories that I should include, please propose them.
For your blog, include a list of five words (with definitions), and indicate which category these words fit. Include words for a variety of categories (ex. not all should be adjectives). Do not propose words that others have already proposed, and make sure that these are words that are not often already used by most students.
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I'm hoping this is period one's blog....
1) Abate = transitive and intransitive verb become less: to lessen or make something lessen gradually ( formal or literary )
2)Bevy = (this is funny because Austin told me this means plenty or several...) 1. group of people: a group of people, group of animals: a group of animals or birds, especially quail, larks, or roe deer
3)Anathematize = transitive and intransitive verb, curse: to formally curse, denounce, or excommunicate somebody or something
4)Abstention = noun, not voting: a refusal to vote either for or against a proposal, not doing something: the deliberate choice not to do something
5)Ostensible = Adj. seeming to be true or genuine, but open to doubt: presented as being true, or appearing to be true, but usually hiding a different motive or meaning
Univocal(adj)-- having one meaning only;unambiguous
Irrefutably (adv)-- cannot be refuted or disproved
Transient(adj)-- passing especially quickly into and out of existence
Anthropomorphism(literary device)-- Where animals or inanimate objects are portrayed in a story as people, such as by walking, talking, or being given arms, legs, facial features, human locomotion or other anthropoid form
absquatulate(fun word)-- flee, make off; abscond.
indubitably (adverb)--that cannot be doubted; patently evident or certain; unquestionable.
conversely (adverb for argument)--opposite or contrary in direction, action, sequence, etc.; turned around.
evince (verb for synthesis)--to show clearly; make evident or manifest; prove.
canard (fun word to know)--1. a false or baseless, usually derogatory story, report, or rumor.
2. a duck intended or used for food.
esoteric (adjective)-- 1. understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; recondite: poetry full of esoteric allusions.
2. belonging to the select few.
3. private; secret; confidential.
1.synecdoche(literary device)--a figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part, the special for the general or the general for the special, as in "ten sail" for "ten ships" or a "Croesus" for a "rich man"
2.pervade(verb for analysis)--to become spread throughout all parts of
3.elucidate(verb for analysis)--to make lucid or clear; throw light upon; explain
4.amply(adverb)--in an ample manner; sufficiently or abundantly
5.pilpul(fun word)--a nitpicking, unproductive argument
1.)quantify - verb for analysis. to determine, indicate, or express the quantity of. Logic. to give quantity to (something regarded as having only quality).
2.)Unique - Adjective. existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript.
having no like or equal; unparalleled; incomparable: Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint.
3.) Intuitively adverb. In an intuitive manner
4.)heatedly adverb for argument. in a heated manner
5.)bisques word for fun. A rich, creamy soup made from meat, fish, or shellfish. A thick cream soup made of puréed vegetables
A. Truncheon (fun words to know)--1. the club carried by a police officer 2. a staff representing an office or authority
B. Shillelagh (fun words to know)-- a cudgel, traditionally of blackthorn or oak
C. Obsequious (adjective)-- 1. characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning 2. obedient
D. Resplendent (adjective)-- shining brilliantly; gleaming; splendid
E. Hashish (fun words to know)-- the flowering tops and leaves of Indian hemp smoked, chewed, or drunk as a narcotic and intoxicant
Epigram: (n) short poem/verse that ridicules a thought or event (literary devices)
Conciliate: (v) to overcome with distrust or hostility, win over (verbs for argument)
Amalgamate: (v) to incorporate, put together into one mass (synthesis verbs)
Incorrigibly: (adv) incapable of being corrected or reformed (adverbs)
Bivouac: (n) a military encampment made with tents or improvised shelters (fun words)
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