Vocabulary for the Learned Person

1. Vocabulary for the Learned Person Unit 1

2. While Simon Cowell would probably say his comments on American Idol were just sound advice, many felt what he had to say was just too acerbic to really be helpful. He hurt a lot of feelings in his day! Acerbic

3. The bifurcation of the river caused rafters some real confusion, especially since there was no warning. Those who chose the wrong direction were in some serious trouble. Bifurcate

4. Before venturing towards Mount Doom, Bilbo was trained by a cadre of dwarves who helped him prepare for the dangers ahead. Cadre

5. He looks quite didactic standing next to his globe and holding a book; never mind that he’s a duck! Didactic

6. The egalitarian culture of the basketball club started by Father Pfleger in Chicago is making an impact by highlighting a common interest held by rival gangs. Egalitarian

7. Vocabulary for the Learned Person Unit 2

8. By the time we learned about the impending decision, it was already a fait accompli; there was nothing we could do about it – it was a done deal. Fait accompli

9. I held onto each of those halcyon days of summer, hoping I could make those carefree days last forever. Halcyon

10. I know it is absolutely ridiculous and inane, but I can’t help wishing that there really was a grading fairy who would visit my house and magically grade all my papers! Inane

11. If I’m ever in need of a little levity, I try to watch “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”; Charlie Day makes me a happy guy. Levity

12. I’ve been myopic most my life; however, my nearsightedness hasn’t really gotten any worse in years. The short sighted nature of the tasks assigned the secretary highlighted the myopic thinking of his boss. Myopic

13. Equal and democratic Educational / moral instruction Remember these?

14. Vocabulary for the Learned Person Unit 3

15. Acumen His impressive political acumen won him a position in office.

16. Carpe Diem “They're not that different from you, are they? Same haircuts. Full of hormones, just like you. Invincible, just like you feel. The world is their oyster. They believe they're destined for great things, just like many of you, their eyes are full of hope, just like you. Did they wait until it was too late to make from their lives even one iota of what they were capable? Because, you see gentlemen, these boys are now fertilizing daffodils. But if you listen real close, you can hear them whisper their legacy to you. Go on, lean in. Listen, you hear it? - - Carpe - - hear it? - - Carpe, carpe diem, seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary.” Dead Poets Society

17. Equivocate The man seemed to be equivocating when his wife asked him about his suspicious behavior.

18. Forbearance Homer has a hard time showing forbearance when Bart is disobedient.

19. Indolent One of my college roommates was very indolent; he never went to class and seemed to never even get out of bed.

20. Remember these? Team, group Barbedor cutting

21. laughter in a serious situation How about this one?