Clinton-Massie Killen Voc. 11 & 12
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nkillen on October 19, 2011
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2nd Semester Ethics, Creative Writing, Ethics
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 AssertionNoun- The assertion made in the paper was clear. | something declared or stated positively |
| Exertion Noun- the exertion of the engine made the car move faster. | the use of power and of strength |
| Dissertation Noun- She finished her dissertation on childhood obesity. | a formal and long paper, written for a degree in college |
| Disconcert Verb- The outburst from the student disconcerted the teacher. | to upset and confuse |
| Certitude Noun- With certitude, the teacher gave her account of the student cheating. | certainty; inevitable |
| Ascertain Verb- It took a while for the students to ascertain the level of noise the teacher would allow in her classroom. | to discover; find out |
| Annex Verb- The smaller country was annexed by the larger one to the north. | to attach oneself; take over |
| Nexus Noun- The gym is located at the nexus of the school. | the core or center |
| Liaison Noun- The government used its political liaison to work out the intricacies of the treaty. | a go between- person who is the middle man |
| Obligatory Adj.- The students had to give their obligatory speeches for the graduation requirements. | expected or required |
| Ligature Noun- In order to stop the bleeding, the nurse applied a ligature to the cut. | a binding or joining (something that binds or joins) |
| Sedition Noun- The rebels in Southern Somalia committed sedition when they attempted to defeat the north's army. | rebellion |
| Ambiance Noun- The ambiance of the restaurant did not match the dress of the couple. | atmosphere- the environment surrounding something |
| Circuitous Verb.- The circuitous nature of the teacher's explanation confused the students. | roundabout or lengthy |
| Transitory Adj.- The transitory nature of high school is a blessing. | short-lived or temporary |
| Accede Verb- With the constant whining of the child, the parent acceded to the purchase of a candy bar. | to agree, often at the urging of another |
| Antecedent Noun- The insulting glance was the antecedent to the slap across the face that his wife gave him. | one that precedes another (the one that comes before) |
| Precedent Noun- The court case set a precedent for all future immigration cases. | tradition; an act or decision that is used as a model for future acts or decisions |
| Contravene Verb- The theft committed by the member of the church contravened the commandments he had pledged to live by. | to violate or go against |
| Adventitious Adj.- The adventitious portion of the submitted essay resulted in a grade of an F. | artificial; acquired (fake) |
| Parvenu Noun- The old money people on the Titanic did not welcome Mary, the parvenu. | someone newly wealthy |
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