Vocab 1-25-16

Yowl

• Definition: A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress.
• Synonym: Bawl

Deliberately

• Definition: Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
• Synonym: Knowingly
• Logan was deliberately ignoring them.

Concision

• Definition: The art and practice of minimizing words used to convey an idea.
• Synonym: Briefness
• The essay is a marvel of concision and clarity.

Scurvy

• Definition: A disease that is caused by not eating enough fruits or vegetables that contain vitamin C
• Synonym: Contemptible
• His men now suffering from scurvy, and his vessels requiring refitting.

Valediction

• Definition: The action of saying farewell.
• Synonym: Goodbye
• It was a good valediction to the Funeral Director.

Eulogize

• Definition: To praise highly in speech or writing.
• Synonym: Compliment
• Chris eulogized his english essay.

Embezzlement

• Definition: Theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one's trust or belonging to one's employer.
• Synonym: Fraud

Yokel

• Definition: An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside.
• Synonym: Backwoods Person

Furious

• Definition: Full of anger or energy; violent or intense.
• Synonym: Enraged

Spectacular

• Definition: Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.
• Synonym: Astonishing
• Going to the concert was spectacular.

Distressful

• Definition: Causing distress or worry or anxiety.
• Synonym: disquieting

Encroachment

• Definition: Intrusion on a person's territory, rights.
• Synonym: Invasion

Personable

• Definition: Having a pleasant appearance and manner.
• Synonym: Affable
• She is very personable and approachable which makes others feel right at home.

Astound

• Definition: Shock or greatly surprise.
• Synonym:Flabbergasted

Marionette

• Definition: A puppet worked from above by strings attached to its limbs.
• Synonym: Dummy