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Vocabulary

Vocabulary. By: Jaclyn Melvin and McKinzie Trotta. Abstruse.

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Vocabulary

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  1. Vocabulary By: Jaclyn Melvin and McKinzie Trotta

  2. Abstruse • This is a photograph of a collection of sophisticated works and reference material on highly technical topics.  The subject matter being discussed in the books is complex and can be confusing to many.  A  profound philosophical inquiry or a topic that is difficult to comprehend is considered abstruse. Jaclyn Melvin

  3. Absurd • This photograph of a front yard filled with homemade artwork, seasonal decorations, propaganda signs, and garbage can be considered an absurd way to maintain your home in a residential neighborhood.  The fact that it is unkempt can be derisive to the neighbors, and many would find the inflammatory words highly inappropriate.  Sometimes people go to absurd measures to make a point and to call attention to themselves or a cause. Jaclyn Melvin

  4. Bedlam • This photograph of chaotic traffic in a crowded shopping center illustrates bedlam.  The warm weather mixed with early holiday sales made for chaos and confusion in the parking lots and intersections.  The honking horns only added to the disorder and disruption. Jaclyn Melvin

  5. Belie • This photograph shows a large, sparkling necklace that contradicts the discount price attributed to it. Costume jewelry is often meant to look expensive and can give the false impression that it is made of precious metal or genuine stones. Many department stores stay in business by selling goods that belie their real quality. Jaclyn Melvin

  6. Cacophony • This photograph of a trio of leaf blowers in use accompanied by a large lawnmower exemplifies the word cacophony.  The loud, grating motors that operate at high decibels are unpleasant and can be painful to the human ear.  Earplugs are often required by machinery that causes cacophony. Jaclyn Melvin

  7. Callous • This photograph of a car parked illegally and taking up multiple spots reserved for the handicapped shows a callous act. The person who parked this van is focused on their own needs and insensitive to the rights of those with special needs. It is callous to disrespect those who are suffering and disabled. Jaclyn Melvin

  8. Debilitate • This photograph taken inside a hospital corridor refers to things that can debilitate a person.  Having surgery, experiencing some type of trauma, cardiac conditions, or spending a period of time in an ICU unit can debilitate, or weaken, someone.  One can frequently see elderly, debilitated patients being pushed in wheelchairs. Jaclyn Melvin

  9. Debutante • This photograph of a tiara is an example of something that a debutante wears to the ball.  Formal gowns, jewelry, gloves, and upswept hair-dos are commonplace for a girl who is making her formal debut into society.  Debutantes may wear tiaras in order to look regal or fashionable. Jaclyn Melvin

  10. Decorum • This photograph of signs hanging on a library door denotes what type of behavior or decorum is expected from patrons. Quieting cell phones and leaving household pets outside the facility is expected. Without a sense of decorum, the quiet library atmosphere would be lost, and those studying or reading would be disturbed. Jaclyn Melvin

  11. Edifice • This photograph of Squire's Castle, which is part of the Cleveland Metroparks in Willoughby Hills, is an example of an edifice.  Its large size, elaborate brickwork, and turrets make it an impressive structure.  Its history and unique architecture make it an interesting edifice. Jaclyn Melvin

  12. Eclectic • This photograph of pilgrims represents the first Thanksgiving which was all about the two cultures of the Europeans and Native Americans bringing together and collaborating. McKinzie Trotta

  13. Fabricate • This is a photograph of me constructing or fabricating my sculpture from already found objects. McKinzie Trotta

  14. Gamut • This photograph of the West Side Market shows the entire market. The view allows each of the little stands to be seen in a big picture. McKinzie Trotta

  15. Hamper • This photograph of a red light and traffic shows how these stops can hinder someone who is trying to get somewhere in a hurry. McKinzie Trotta

  16. Iconoclast • This is a photograph of someone who is ripping a sign that is promoting the protection of religious freedom. McKinzie Trotta

  17. Ignominious • This is a photograph of a news story about a man who is accused of putting cameras in a locker room. This has caused him a lot of shame by his case being broadcasted on the news. McKinzie Trotta

  18. Labyrinth • This is a photograph of an image from the book Mazes for the Mind. It shows an elaborate network of paths. McKinzie Trotta

  19. Magnanimous • In this photograph there is a person in a blue shirt shaking hands with a person in a green shirt. The two arms represent NDCL and Lake Catholic. What this shows is the two rivals getting along with each other. McKinzie Trotta

  20. Nadir • This is a photograph of the steps leading down to my basement. The basement is the lowest point in the house. McKinzie Trotta

  21. Obliterate • This is a photograph of a Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. What these wipes do is wipe out or destroy germs. It kills cold and flu viruses. McKinzie Trotta

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