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Vocab #3

Vocab #3. Nov 22 2012. Accede- Verb. Myron Acceded to the wishes of his colleagues when he stopped smoking in the office. Guess Def- To agree to, to consent to, often after urging from another. Sentence=. Sounds good!. Affluent- .

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Vocab #3

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  1. Vocab #3 Nov 22 2012

  2. Accede- Verb • Myron Acceded to the wishes of his colleagues when he stopped smoking in the office. Guess • Def- To agree to, to consent to, often after urging from another. • Sentence=

  3. Sounds good!

  4. Affluent- • It is a myth that all people who live in the suburbs are affluent. • Guess….. • Definition= Generously supplied with money or possessions; wealthy. • Your sentence…..

  5. Livin the life of luxury

  6. Arbitrary • Even though our choice of restaurant was arbitrary, the food was delicious. • Guess….. • Definition= Determined by chance or whim rather than by reason or necessity. • Your sentence….

  7. Artisans • Artisans working with leather, yarn, and clay displayed their products at the local crafts fair. • Guess • Definition= One able to do skilled work with their hands; a craftsperson. • Your Sentence

  8. Very skilled at something

  9. Dismantle • Bert helped Matt dismantle the engine so they could begin work on the repair. • Guess= • Definition= To take apart • Your Sentence-

  10. To take apart

  11. Immerse • Sophie, immersed in her book, did not notice when Jamie boarded the bus and sat down beside her. • Guess= • Definition- To completely engage the attention of. • Sentence-

  12. Very involved in something

  13. Irksome • All of the steps before we get to bake the cake felt irksome.- Cleaning the kitchen, finding a recipe • Guess= • Definition= Annoying; tedious • Sentence-

  14. This drives me crazy

  15. Legacy • My grandmother’s antique tea cup collection was the legacy she left for her grandchildren . • Guess= • Definition-Something passed onto those who come after. Money or property left to another in a will • Your Sentence-

  16. What will you leave behind

  17. Ostentatious • Lady Gaga’s costumes are often ostentatious. • Guess • Def= Extravagantly showy or ornate • Your Sentence-

  18. Extravagent

  19. Panorama • One course my aunt teaches at the university is a panorama of the civil rights law in the United States. • Guess= • Definition=A thorough presentation of a subject; A complete view of a surrounding area. • Your sentence=

  20. A complete view of something

  21. Philanthropy • Andrew Carnegie, a renowned Philanthropist, established many public libraries in the early 1900’s. • Guess- • Definition-The attempt to improve the well being of those in need by donating money or aid; One who makes a substantial contribution to those in need. • Your Sentence=

  22. Giving

  23. Prestige • Winning the Nobel Peace Prize brings much prestige to the winner and their country. • Guess= • Def- High standing respect earned by accomplishments; Honored, esteemed. • Your Sentence=

  24. Prolific • Although Robert Graves was a prolific poet, he is remembered primarily for his few novels. • Guess= • Def~ Abundantly productive • Your Sentence=

  25. Reticent • When we asked her about her parents, Adriana grew reticent. • Guess= • Def~ Inclined to keep ones thoughts and feelings to oneself; quiet and reserved.; silence or reserved. • Your Sentence=

  26. Tycoon • Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, is a well known technology tycoon. • Guess- • Def~ A wealthy and powerful businessperson. • Your Sentence-

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