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VOCABULARY LIST # 6

VOCABULARY LIST # 6. arcane adj. Mysteriously obscure; requiring secret knowledge to understand; hard to understand He had arcane knowledge of… countenance n. & v. noun: face, or expression on it; verb: to tolerate, accept or give approval My countenance changed from…. SMF #6.

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VOCABULARY LIST # 6

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  1. VOCABULARY LIST # 6 • arcane adj. • Mysteriously obscure; requiring secret knowledge to understand; hard to understand • He had arcane knowledge of… • countenance n. & v. • noun: face, or expression on it; • verb: to tolerate, accept or give approval • My countenance changed from…

  2. SMF #6 • Non sequitur n. (non-sek-wi-tur)a statement that appears unrelated to a statement that it followsTommy’s non sequitur was off task.

  3. VOCABULARY LIST # 6 • ostensibly adv. • appearing as true, but often hiding a different motive or meaning • He went ostensibly to empty the trash, but he was really… • palpable adj. • so intense as to be almost felt physically; able to be felt, especially in medical exam • The tension was palpable • Affectation: • a show or display that is artificial • to assume an behavior that is not natural • His obvious affectation made him seem fake.

  4. VOCABULARY LIST # 6 • peremptory adj. • expecting to be obeyed and unwilling to tolerate disobedience; closed for further discussion • The peremptory statement told me… • solicitude n. • concern and consideration, especially when expressed • Her solicitude was greatly appreciated

  5. VOCABULARY LIST # 6 • tofu n. • soft food with no particular flavor made from coagulated soybean extract pressed into cake • Tofu is yummy! • verisimilitude n. • the appearance of being true or real; something that only seems true • No one questioned the verisimilitude of the moon landing until…

  6. VOCABULARY LIST # 6 • arcane adj. Mysteriously obscure; requiring secret knowledge to understand; hard to understand • countenance noun: face, or expression on it; verb: to tolerate, accept or give approval • Non sequitur n. statement that appears unrelated to a statement • ostensibly adv. appearing as true, but often hiding a different motive or meaning • palpable adj. so intense as to be almost felt physically; able to be felt, especially in medical exam • Affectation: (n) a false behavior • peremptory adj. expecting to be obeyed and unwilling to tolerate disobedience; closed for further discussion • solicitude n. concern and consideration, especially when expressed • tofu n. soft food with no particular flavor made from coagulated soybean extract pressed into cake • verisimilitude n. the appearance of being true or real; something that only seems true

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