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AbjectAdj.Adj.-- wretched, wretched,

base, utter, base, utter, most most miserable, miserable, complete and complete and unrelieved. unrelieved.

In the American In the American dream, those dream, those who work hard who work hard can escapecan escape abjectabject poverty.poverty.

Agnostic NounNoun-- one who

believes that nothing can be known about God.

Adj.- Adj.- without faith, skeptical.

Although he was Although he was a confirmed a confirmed agnostic,agnostic, he he supported the supported the rights of others rights of others to practice their to practice their religion. religion.

Complicity NounNoun- -

involvement in wrongdoing; the state of being an accomplice.

If you know a crime is being committed and you do nothing to prevent it, you may be accused of complicity.complicity.

Derelict a derelict boat

NounNoun- - someone or something

that is abandoned or neglected.

Adj.- Adj.- remissneglectful of duty

The family complained about the unsightly

collection of derelictderelict vehicles in their neighbor’s driveway.

DiatribeNoun-Noun- a bitter

and prolonged verbal attack.

Synonyms- tirade, harangue

The senator’s speech was more of a diatribe than a reasoned address.

Effigy

NounNoun--a crude image of a despised person.

The night before the battle, the troops burned the despised enemy leader in effigy.

Equity Noun-Noun- state or

quality of being just, fair, or impartial.

Prompted by considerations of equity, the father decided to divide his estate equally among his children.

Inane

Adj.- Adj.- silly, empty of meaning or value.

The comment the girl made was so inane that all we could do was look at her.

“Do they sell walls at Wal-Mart?

Indictment NounNoun- - the act

of accusing; a formal accusation.

The Grand Jury handed down the indictment for murder after deliberating in secret for two weeks.

Indubitable

Adj.- Adj.- certain, not to be doubted or denied.

You can not argue with indubitable truths.

Muhammad AliMuhammad Ali - - 3 time heavyweight champ; 3 time heavyweight champ;

beating Liston, Frazier, & beating Liston, Frazier, & Foreman Foreman

Intermittent

Adj.- Adj.- stopping and beginning again, sporadic; off and on.

The pulled muscle in his back gave him intermittent pains for about a week.

We are expecting intermittent rain showers today.

Meretricious Adj.-Adj.- showy in

a cheap or vulgar way.

Madonna has been meretricious at times in her career.

Moot Adj. Adj. open to

discussion and debate; a kind of hypothetical law case competition argued by students.

VerbVerb- - to bring up for discussion.

The law student prepared for the moot court competition.

It’s a moot point.

Motif NounNoun - - a principal

idea, feature, theme, or element.

The collector admired the unusual Asian motif that was woven into the fabric of the tapestry.

Neophyte

Noun Noun --a new convert, beginner, novice.

In comparison to an experienced wilderness hiker, he is a mere neophyte in the woods.

Perspicacity Noun Noun --keenness In

observing and understanding, acuity

The birdwatcher scans the surrounding trees and fields with the same perspicacity as a hawk looking for prey.

(Some hawks have vision of 8X binoculars.)

Plenary

Adj.- Adj.- complete in all aspects or essentials.

Because of its importance, the case was presented at a plenary session of the Superior Court.

Prestigious

Adj.- Adj.- having a highly favorable reputation.

Harvard is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

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Surveillance Noun Noun - - a watch

kept over a person, scrutiny, close observation

The police kept the suspect under close surveillance after she was released due to lack of evidence.

Sylvan Adj.- Adj.- pertaining

to or characteristic of woods and forests.

Once upon a time, Hansel and Gretel walked down a sylvan path, leaving only bread crumbs in their wake.

Testy

Adj.- Adj.- easily irritated; characterized by impatience and exasperation.

The baby was quite testy after getting his shots.

Travesty Noun Noun - - an

imitation, a mockerymockery, a parodyparody

Verb-Verb- to ridicule by imitating in a broad or burlesque fashion.

Weird Al Yankovic created a travesty to the song “Trapped in the Closet” by R. Kelly.