Monday, October 29, 2012

Voc 9 List


1.      pique: to cause resentment; to provoke
2.      linguistics: the scientific study of the structure, sounds, and meaning of language
3.      plebian: (n) a commoner; one from the lower class OR
(adj) common or vulgar
4.      precocious: showing early development, especially mental
5.      predatory: inclined to prey on others
6.      prowess: superior skill or ability
7.      pugnacious: eager and ready to fight
8.      purloin: to steal
9.      quixotic: very idealistic; impractical; caught up in romantic notions
10.  rabble: a disorderly crowd, a mob
11.  rabid: raging; fanatical
12.  raconteur: a person skilled at telling stories
13.  cognizant: fully informed; having knowledge of
14.  febrile: pertaining to fever; feverish
15.  apostasy: abandonment of one’s principles, faith or religious beliefs

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