He gave a cursory response to the teachers question.
impetus- the force or energy with which the body moves
A trampoline usually gives the user more impetus than they would originally have.
pinnacle- the high/most successful point
I have reached the pinnacle of my high school years.
contumely- insolent or insulting language or treatment
Many religions consider similar religions words to be contumely and should not be spoken by anyone.
bereavement- be deprived of a loved one through a profound absence esp. due to the loved one's death
The man was bereaved of his daughter who was taken by cancer.
cache- a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place
There is a cache of baseball cards somewhere in this house.
consummation- the point at which something is complete or finalized
After 6 hours of typing his essay has come to a consummation and was ready to print.
calamity- an even causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
Leaving a cigarette near a grassy area may lead to a calamity so we must all try to prevent it.
avarice- extreme greed for wealth or material gain
In out lives we have at one point been an avarice, only wanting more and more money.
fortify- strengthen with defensive works so as to protect it against attack
When an apocalypse comes every town will be fortified in order to defend itself.
erratic- not even or regular in pattern or in movement; unpredictable
His breathing became erratic after a long run.
ubiquitous- present, appearing, or found everywhere
After receiving his car it was ubiquitous, he saw the same one everywhere he went.
fortitude- courage in pain or adversity
She endured her pains with great fortitude.
nonchalant- feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not showing enthusiasiasm
He receive a nonchalant shrug after asking if she was okay.
affect- have an effect on, make a difference to
A public speaker can have a great affect on the people listening.
effect-a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
There are lethal effects from heavy drinking.
misappropriate- dishonesty or unfairly take something for ones own use
As a kid I would misappropriate money, taking it from wherever I found it.
pragmatic- dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
In tough situations always find a pragmatic way to deal with them.
metacognition- awareness and understanding of one's own thought or process
She is a metacognition now that she knows how to use his thoughts and Interprete them into something useful.
devout- having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment
Many parents of Mexican decent are devout to Catholicism.
affect- have an effect on, make a difference to
A public speaker can have a great affect on the people listening.
effect-a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
There are lethal effects from heavy drinking.
misappropriate- dishonesty or unfairly take something for ones own use
As a kid I would misappropriate money, taking it from wherever I found it.
pragmatic- dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
In tough situations always find a pragmatic way to deal with them.
metacognition- awareness and understanding of one's own thought or process
She is a metacognition now that she knows how to use his thoughts and Interprete them into something useful.
devout- having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment
Many parents of Mexican decent are devout to Catholicism.
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