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Spring Vocabulary #7

Spring Vocabulary #7. May 7/8, 2012. Hierarchy (hi uh rar key). Definition. Sentence Use. Some people believe that life is organized as a hierarchy , with plants at the bottom, animals in the middle, and human beings at the top.

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Spring Vocabulary #7

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  1. SpringVocabulary #7 May 7/8, 2012

  2. Hierarchy(hi uh rar key) Definition Sentence Use Some people believe that life is organized as a hierarchy, with plants at the bottom, animals in the middle, and human beings at the top. As Sally advanced in her career, moving steadily up the company hierarchy, she found that many of her colleagues envied her success. • Arrangement by rank or standing Part of Speech • Noun Source: Barron’s

  3. Hierarchy(hi uh rar key) • Picture this:higher ark he Source: Barron’s

  4. Nonchalance(non shuhlans) Definition Sentence Use After being nearly “beaned” by an inside fastball, Luke got up, dusted himself off, and with complete nonchalance, delivered the game-winning hit on the next pitch. Dad acted nonchalant about his promotion to vice-president of the company, but we knew that he was actually very excited about it. • Indifference; lack of concern; composure Part of Speech • Adjective Source: Barron’s

  5. Nonchalance(non shuhlans) • Picture this:non shell lance Source: Barron’s

  6. Mundane(mundayn) Definition Sentence Use Professor Pascal has little time for the mundane business of running her laboratory; she leaves that her assistant so that she can concentrate on research. The English teacher asked his students to record no the mundane details of their lives but rather their observations and reflections. • Worldly as opposed to spiritual; everyday; concerned with the commonplace Part of Speech • Adjective Source: Barron’s

  7. Mundane(mundayn) • Picture this:Monday Source: Barron’s

  8. Mosaic(mohzayik) Definition Sentence Use In the Roman Empire, floors were decorated with mosaics made up of marble slabs of various colors. The church of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey is famous for its beautiful gold mosaics. • Picture made of colorful small inlaid tiles; something that resembles a mosaic Part of Speech • Noun Source: Barron’s

  9. Mosaic(mohzayik) • Picture this:most say ick Source: Barron’s

  10. Amorphous(uh morfus) Definition Sentence Use This modern painting is amorphous; I can’t figure out what it’s supposed to be. The company’s plan to expand is at present amorphous, but it should begin to take shape at a series of meetings next month. • Formless; lacking shape or definition Part of Speech • Adjective Source: Barron’s

  11. Amorphous(uh morfus) • Picture this:am Orphous Source: Barron’s

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