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W/C: 09/09/2013
Coddle
[kod-l]
Definition:
(verb) to treat with excessive care or kindness.
The teachers coddle their students when they allow them to
constantly turn their work in late.
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Zealous
[zel-uhs]
Definition:
(adj.) ardently active, devoted or diligent
The teacher was overly zealous when teaching Macbeth; she
decorated the room like Burnham Woods.
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Salacious
[suh-ley-shuhs]
Definition:
(adjective) lustful; lecherous.
His salacious grin made me wholly uncomfortable. I
immediately stopped talking to him.
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Sycophant
[sik-uh-fant]
Definition:
(noun) a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning
parasite.
He's such a sycophant! He is always sucking up to the boss.
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Svelte
[svelt, sfelt]
Definition:
(adjective) slender, especially gracefully slender in
figure.
David Beckham’s svelte physique is not the only reason he is
a good footballer; he also practices a lot!
W/C: 16/09/2013
Controversial
[kon-truh-vur-shall]
Definition:
(adjective) in relation to a prolonged public
dispute, debate.
Whether or not "illegal“ immigrants should be allowed free
health care is a very controversial issue.
W/C: 23/09/2013
Steadfast
[sted-fast]
Definition:
(adjective) fixed in direction; firm in purpose,
resolution, faith, attachment.
Her steadfast friendship for over 20 years was the best gift
she could have ever given; nothing is better than a loyal and
faithful friend!
W/C: 23/09/2013
Quirk
[kwurk]
Definition:
(noun) a peculiarity of behaviour, action, or personality.
Humming loudly while walking is only one of his quirks.
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Quiescent
[kwee-es-uhnt]
Definition:
(adjective) marked by inactivity; tranquilly at rest.
After eating a large meal, the quiescent lions looked
harmless, but the trainer still approached with caution.
W/C: 30/09/2013
Misanthrope
[mis-uhn-throhp]
Definition:
(noun) one who hates or mistrusts mankind.
The way he walks around speaking negatively about
everyone, you would swear he is a misanthrope!
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Pragmatic
[prag-mat-ik]
Definition:
(adjective) of or pertaining to a practical point of view.
The most pragmatic approach to retaining information you
learned in class is to look over your notes every night, ask
questions about things that are unclear, and try to apply the
information to as many situations as possible.
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Methodical
[meh-thod-i-kuhl]
Definition:
(adjective) performed, disposed, or acting in a
systematic way; systematic.
Classroom routines can become so methodical that students
don't seem to even think about what they have to do. They
just do it!
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Zeitgeist
[zahyt-guyst]
Definition:
(noun) the spirit of the time; general trend of thought
or feeling characteristic of a particular period of time.
The scenes depicted in the “The Social Network” reflect the
zeitgeist of this generation. “Social networking" on your
iPad/iPhone while you're sitting right next to people in a
Starbucks!
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Relative
[rel-uh-tiv]
Definition:
(noun) considered in relation to something else;
comparative; correspondent; proportionate.
The relative isolation of life in the country starkly contrasts
with the hustle and bustle of the city where people are
seemingly crawling all over each other.
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Discredit
[dis-kred-it]
Definition:
(verb) harm the good reputation of someone or
something.
Cheating on an exam is one of the quickest ways to discredit
your academic record.
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Disseminate
[dih-sem-uh-neyt]
Definition:
(verb) to broadcast; to spread about;
to disperse throughout.
The quickest way to disseminate information is through
internet.
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Cupidity
[kyou-pid-i-tee]
Definition:
(noun) inordinate desire for wealth .
Many "voyages of exploration" were fuelled by cupidity, not
curiosity.
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Inscrutable
[in-skroo-tuh-buhl]
Definition:
(adjective) impossible to understand or interpret.
Her expression was consistently inscrutable; no one could
ever tell if she was happy or sad.
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Discombobulate
[dis-kuhm-bob-yuh-leyt]
Definition:
(verb) to throw into confusion; cause to lose one's
composure.
"To be or not to be." This quote discombobulates many
people.
W/C: 21/10/2013
Besmirch
[bee-smurch]
Definition:
(verb) to soil; tarnish; discolour; to detract from the
honour or lustre of.
The author has besmirched his reputation by stealing
someone else's story.
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Fastidious
[fa-stid-ee-uhs]
Definition:
(adj.) excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard
to please.
The architect was extremely fastidious when it came to his
blueprints. One line out of place and the whole project had
to be thrown in the bin!
W/C: 04/11/2013
Elation
[ih-ley-shuhn]
Definition:
(noun) a feeling or state of great joy or pride; exultant
gladness; high spirits.
The boy felt great elation when he won the tennis match.
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Justice
[juhs-tis]
Definition:
(noun) the quality of being just or fair.
In the interest of justice, the judge ordered Rob to clean all
of his graffiti from the walls.
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Imitation
[im-i-tey-shuhn]
Definition:
(noun) a counterfeit or copy.
Steve thought he had got a bargain when he
bought a Rolex watch online.
The only problem was it was fake, an imitation!
W/C: 11/11/2013
Ambition
[am-bish-uhn]
Definition
:
(noun) a desire for some type of achievement
or power, honour, fame, or wealth.
She had high ambition, her plan was to become a lawyer.
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Leadership
[lee-der-ship]
Definition:
(noun) The position of a leader, a person who
guides or directs a group. The ability to lead.
As early as year 7 she displayed remarkable
leadership potential.
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Schooling
[skoo-ling]
Definition:
(noun) the process of being taught in
a school.
When I was a child I enjoyed my schooling but that’s
because I had fantastic teachers.
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Knowledge
[nol-ij]
Definition:
(noun) The state of knowing information.
Jamie had good knowledge of the book.
Achievement
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[uh-cheev-muhnt]
Definition:
(noun) Something accomplished,
especially by superior ability, special
effort, great courage, etc.
His remarkable achievement in art led
to Damien receiving a special award.
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Wisdom
[wiz-duhm]
Definition:
(noun) the quality or state of being wise.
Respect your elders, they have great wisdom.
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Character
[kar-ik-ter]
Definition:
(noun) One such feature or trait; characteristic.
John was a man of fine, honourable character.
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Persist
[per-sist]
Definition:
(verb) To continue steadfastly or firmly in some state,
purpose, course of action.
Martin’s aim in life was to persist
in working for world peace.
W/C: 25/11/2013
Community
[kuh-myoo-ni-tee]
Definition:
(noun) a group of any size whose members
live in a specific place and often have a
common cultural and historical heritage.
Emma was a valued member of her community, she could
always be found volunteering at the day centre.
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Difference
[dif-er-uhns]
Definition:
(noun) The state or relation of being different;
dissimilarity.
There is a great difference between the two.
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Aspirations
[as-puh-rey-shuhn]
Definition:
(noun) A goal or desired objective.
Many young American boys have aspirations of becoming
the president.
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Responsibility
[ri-spon-suh-bil-i-tee]
Definition:
(noun) an instance of being responsible.
The responsibility for this mess is yours!
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Erring
[ur-ing]
Definition:
(adj.) going astray; in error; wrong.
He's erring on the side of caution, but the
food was not that bad.
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Understanding
[kyou-pid-i-tee]
Definition:
(noun) mental process of a person who comprehends;
comprehension; personal interpretation.
My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
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Resilience
[ri-zil-ee-uhns]
Definition:
(noun) ability to recover readily from illness,
adversity, or the like.
Sophie had been told she was very ill but her resilience
made her fight back. Now she is fit and healthy.
W/C: 16/12/2013
Contemplation
[kon-tuhm-pley-shuhn]
Definition:
(noun) full or deep consideration; reflection.
The total amount of suffering per year in the
world is beyond all contemplation.
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Possible
[pos-uh-bil]
Definition:
(adj.) That may be true or may be the case, as something
concerning which one has no knowledge to the contrary.
It is possible that he has already gone.
W/C: 16/12/2013
Resolute
[fa-stid-ee-uhs]
Definition:
(adj.) firmly determined; set in purpose or opinion.
Jodie was resolute in clearing her parents' name after they
were charged for a crime they did not commit.