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Vocabulary Chapters 4-6

Vocabulary Chapters 4-6. Disconcerting. The transition from a block schedule to traditional was somewhat disconcerting for Kaneland students and teachers alike, but it seems that most have adjusted by now. . D isconcerting. Adjective D isturbing the self-possession of; perturbing

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Vocabulary Chapters 4-6

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  1. Vocabulary Chapters 4-6

  2. Disconcerting • The transition from a block schedule to traditional was somewhat disconcerting for Kaneland students and teachers alike, but it seems that most have adjusted by now.

  3. Disconcerting • Adjective • Disturbing the self-possession of; perturbing • Thrown into disorder or confusion; disarranging Verb form: disconcert Adverb: disconcertingly

  4. Denizen • Peter Griffin could be referred to as a denizen of The Drunken Clam due to his frequent visits.

  5. Denizen • Noun • An inhabitant, resident • A person who regularly frequents a place

  6. Meretricious • The girl thought her outfit was flattering, but in reality it was just meretricious.

  7. Meretricious • Adjective • Alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions; tawdry • Based on pretense, deception or insincerity • Relating to prostitutes Adverb form: meretriciously

  8. Somnambulate • I awoke last night thinking there was a ghost in my house, until I realized it was just one of my friends somnambulating and crashing into things that was causing all of the noise.

  9. Somnambulate • Verb • To sleepwalk Adj: somnambulatory, somnambulant Noun: somnambulation

  10. Scrutiny • In today’s world of steroids and human growth supplements, baseball players find themselves under intense scrutiny from the media and fans.

  11. Scrutiny • Noun • a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry • surveillance; close and continuous watching  or guarding. Verb: scrutinize

  12. Incarnation • Because of a bad childhood experience for Mr. Bruno, Queen Ursula represents the incarnation of all things evil.

  13. Incarnation • Noun • A living being embodying a deity or spirit • A person or thing regarded as embodying or exhibiting some quality or idea

  14. Debauch • Gatsby’s parties were filled with debauchery due to the excessive drinking.

  15. Debauch • Verb (with object) • To corrupt by sensuality, intemperance, etc.; seduce • To corrupt or pervert; sully • Noun • A period of wanton or sensual self-indulgence • An uninhibited spree or party Noun: debauchery

  16. Punctilious • Dwight is known as a very punctilious employee; he doesn’t like anything to be out of order.

  17. Punctilious • Adjective • strict or exact in the observance of the  formalities or amenities of conduct or actions Noun: punctiliousness Adverb: punctiliously

  18. Ineffable • My wife’s feelings toward our cats is ineffable, because she cannot express how much she truly loves them.

  19. Ineffable • Adjective • Incapable of being expressed in words; inexpressible • Not to be spoken because of its sacredness; unutterable Noun: ineffability, ineffableness Adv: ineffably

  20. Florid • After spending all day in the sun, Freddy’s freckled face was all florid and rosy.

  21. Florid • Adjective • Reddish; ruddy; rosy (florid complexion) • Flowery; excessively ornate; showy (florid writing) Noun: floridity, floridness Adv: floridly

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