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September 15, 2008
Spelling/Vocab Definitions, wk.of 9-15-08
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list & definitions for the week of 9-15-08:
anthropologist: n, a specialist who studies the cultural development of humans.
capabilities: n, the power to do things.
cohesion: n, the act of sticking together or uniting.
consensus: n agreement of all or most on some opinion
demeanor: n, conduct, way of acting, behavior.
empowered: v., to give authority , rights, or power.
equanimity: n. calm, even-tempered
expansive: adj, in a warm and friendly way
formulate: v, create, devise, develop systematically.
impetus: n, stimulus, a force that helps something along.
inordinate: adj, too great, too many, excessive.
intuitive: adj, knowing something by not thinking it out; instantly knowing
migrate: v, to move from one place to another.
nuances: n, slight changes in meaning, tone, or color.
paradox: n, a statement that seems contradictory but may be true in fact.
Write spelling words 3 times each; study definitions for Spelling/Vocab test on Friday, 9-19-08.
Posted by MichaelK at September 15, 2008 04:25 PM