Sound of Waves Vocabulary #2
1. circuitous (Shawn)cir·cu·i·tous
–adjective; roundabout, not direct
When being questioned the criminal was being very circuitous with his answers about where he was the night of the break in.
2. disdain (Kevin) -
Verb - to look upon or treat with contempt, despise ,scorn
- Noun - a feeling of contempt
The dude was filled with disdain when the boy spilled his drink all over him.
3. emulate (Tom) -
(verb) To try to equal or excel; imitate with effort to equal or surpass.
The boy tried to emulate his idol, Michael Phelps by breaking every swimming record he could.
4. ephemeral (Matt)
adjective- lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory: the ephemeral joys of childhood
The severe pain in my elbow was ephemeral; after I went to the nurse, it didn't hurt at all..
5. exemplary (Rachel)
Adjective -worthy of imitation; commendable:
Her exemplary conduct always earned her parents respect.
6. florid (Melissa) -
(adj) Flushed with rosy color; ruddy.
After being outside in the cold weather, my face became florid.
7. haughty (Scott F)
adj:disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious. lofty or noble; exalted.
The haughty king didn't grant the slave his freedom even though the slave said he was innocent.
8. impetuous (Nichole)
–adjective ; hasty, rash or emotional
I made an impetuous, spur of the moment decision to cut class, which I later regretted.
9. inconsequential (Ben)
adj. Characterized by sudden and forceful energy or emotion; impulsive and passionate;Having or marked by violent force
He was always making hasty, impetuous decisions that he would later regret.
10. intrepid (Derron)
adj. Resolutely courageous; fearless
The intrepid boy saved his sister from the dog.
11. jubilation (Dharm)
–noun - feeling or expressing joy
I felt extreme` when I won a million dollars.
12. longevity (Chris Jones)
Noun -a long individual life; great duration of individual life:
Our family is known for its longevity.
13. prosaic (Sean)–
adjective commomplace, dull, ordinary, not poetic
The lecture that Ms. Corlies gave in class today was so prosaic that almost everyone fell asleep.
14. prosperity (Roxanne)
(n).a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, esp. in financial respects; good fortune
After working so hard, Shinji found success and prosperity.
15. provocation (Shannon Lawson)
noun something that incites, angers irritates or instigates
he attacked me without any provocation!
16. rancor (Shannon Leary)
noun bitter resentment, hatred ill-will or malice.
There was a sense of rancor from her parents about meeting her new boyfriend.
17.resilient (Scott M)
Adjective Marked by the ability to recover readily, as from misfortune. 2. Capable of returning to an original shape or position, as after having been compressed.
The bouncy ball was so resilient it bounced right back into his face.
18. submissive (Molly)
(Adjective) inclined or ready to submit; unresistingly or humbly obedient
- When she gave the order the servants were very submissive and got the job done without any complaints or stalling.
19. tenacious (Josh)
adjective holding fast; stubborn or obstinate
The tenacious girl became very unhappy when she did not get her way
20. Transient (Vivica)
(Adjective) Passing quickly; Staying for only a short time
I was so excited for the snow, that i ran oustide as fast as i could and stuck my tongue out to taste the transient snow flurries.
1. circuitous (Shawn)cir·cu·i·tous
–adjective; roundabout, not direct
When being questioned the criminal was being very circuitous with his answers about where he was the night of the break in.
2. disdain (Kevin) -
Verb - to look upon or treat with contempt, despise ,scorn
- Noun - a feeling of contempt
The dude was filled with disdain when the boy spilled his drink all over him.
3. emulate (Tom) -
(verb) To try to equal or excel; imitate with effort to equal or surpass.
The boy tried to emulate his idol, Michael Phelps by breaking every swimming record he could.
4. ephemeral (Matt)
adjective- lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory: the ephemeral joys of childhood
The severe pain in my elbow was ephemeral; after I went to the nurse, it didn't hurt at all..
5. exemplary (Rachel)
Adjective -worthy of imitation; commendable:
Her exemplary conduct always earned her parents respect.
6. florid (Melissa) -
(adj) Flushed with rosy color; ruddy.
After being outside in the cold weather, my face became florid.
7. haughty (Scott F)
adj:disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious. lofty or noble; exalted.
The haughty king didn't grant the slave his freedom even though the slave said he was innocent.
8. impetuous (Nichole)
–adjective ; hasty, rash or emotional
I made an impetuous, spur of the moment decision to cut class, which I later regretted.
9. inconsequential (Ben)
adj. Characterized by sudden and forceful energy or emotion; impulsive and passionate;Having or marked by violent force
He was always making hasty, impetuous decisions that he would later regret.
10. intrepid (Derron)
adj. Resolutely courageous; fearless
The intrepid boy saved his sister from the dog.
11. jubilation (Dharm)
–noun - feeling or expressing joy
I felt extreme` when I won a million dollars.
12. longevity (Chris Jones)
Noun -a long individual life; great duration of individual life:
Our family is known for its longevity.
13. prosaic (Sean)–
adjective commomplace, dull, ordinary, not poetic
The lecture that Ms. Corlies gave in class today was so prosaic that almost everyone fell asleep.
14. prosperity (Roxanne)
(n).a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, esp. in financial respects; good fortune
After working so hard, Shinji found success and prosperity.
15. provocation (Shannon Lawson)
noun something that incites, angers irritates or instigates
he attacked me without any provocation!
16. rancor (Shannon Leary)
noun bitter resentment, hatred ill-will or malice.
There was a sense of rancor from her parents about meeting her new boyfriend.
17.resilient (Scott M)
Adjective Marked by the ability to recover readily, as from misfortune. 2. Capable of returning to an original shape or position, as after having been compressed.
The bouncy ball was so resilient it bounced right back into his face.
18. submissive (Molly)
(Adjective) inclined or ready to submit; unresistingly or humbly obedient
- When she gave the order the servants were very submissive and got the job done without any complaints or stalling.
19. tenacious (Josh)
adjective holding fast; stubborn or obstinate
The tenacious girl became very unhappy when she did not get her way
20. Transient (Vivica)
(Adjective) Passing quickly; Staying for only a short time
I was so excited for the snow, that i ran oustide as fast as i could and stuck my tongue out to taste the transient snow flurries.