Vocab 12
Published on Nov 22, 2015
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ACCLIMATIZATION
- Definition-the act of getting accustomed to a new climate or enviroment
- Ex. Sentence-When my family took a trip to Canada, acclimatization was very difficult.
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APLOMB
- Definition-poise; self-assurance
- Ex. Sentence-Many queens and princesses have aplomb.
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ARDUOUS
- Definition-requiring much effort; difficult
- Ex. sentence-The task of building this new home was arduous.
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BANAL
- Definition-commonplace; trite
- Ex. Sentence-The movie we watched was so banal, the end was predictable.
CREVASSE
- Definition-a deep crack or split in a glacier
- Ex. Sentence-My foot slipped into the crevasse and had to be pulled out carefully.
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DEMEANOR
- Definition-a way of behaving; manner
- Ex. Sentence- A persons demeanor says a lot about their personality.
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INEVITABILITY
- Definition-something that is certain to happen
- Ex. Sentence-Going on a vacation to Hawaii this summer is an inevitability.
INSURMOUNTABLE
- Definition-impossible to overcome.
- Ex. Sentence-Having downsyndrome is unfortuantely insurmountable.
PARAMOUNT
- Definition-of the highest importance
- Ex. Sentence-Getting exceptional grades is paramount.
TRANSCEND
- Definition-to pass beyond the limits of
- Ex. Sentence-Olympic athletes transcend many other peoples abilities.
