Transcript Week 2

1). Suffrage (n.)
the right or privilege of voting
Suffrage was at one point not open to all people; only
white, male land owners.
2). Vehement (adj.)
Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense
The father was very vehement when telling his son to get
a job, or to move out.
3). Tranquility (n.)
a disposition free from stress or emotion
The surfer felt a feeling of tranquility wash over him as
he left the office and headed to the beach.
4). laconic (adj.)
using the minimal number of words
Bob felt it was best to be laconic with his wife; all he ever
said was, “Yes dear.”
5). Expound (v.)
to make a detailed statement on a topic
I asked the student to expound on how he would become a
millionaire without going to college.
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