Fahrenheit 451 – Vocab Set 2 PROFUSION, INSIDIOUS, CERTITUDE, PARRY, PERFUNCTORY, PHOSPHORESCENT.
Perfunctory Automatic or unthinking After turning on the switch, the contraption began to move...
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VOCABULARY POWER POINT BREA BROWN PERIOD 3 5/25/11
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VOCABULARY POWER POINTBREA BROWN
PERIOD 35/25/11
PerfunctoryAutomatic or unthinking
After turning on the switch, the contraption began to move perfunctorily, at a slow, monotonous pace.
MeticulousTaking extreme care, thorough, or precise
To install the roof, measure meticulously and cut, snip, or saw off each piece.
Lament V.TrTo express griefTo regret
V.IntrTo grieve audiblyTo express sorrow
N.A feeling of sorrow/regretA song or poem expressing grief
After finding out finding out her dog died, Jenna screamed, cried, and lamented leaving for vacation.
ParaphernaliaFurnishings used in or necessary for a particular activity; equipment
In all of my excitement, happiness and bliss, I bought table tennis paraphernalia instead of court tennis equipment.
Despoticdictator
In the manga called Naruto, the ninjas can’t accept defeat in fear of a mean, evil, and despotic new leader named Madara.
Tangiblereal, concrete
Lily, who was only 5 years old, was considered an outcast because she lacked an imagination and could only think about things that were tangible and in front of her.
SensuousGratifying to the senses
Max, who was a notorious player, licked his lips in excitement once he saw the young women walking sensuously toward him.
Prima Donna
In the hit TV show Power Puff Girls, Princess, who was a rich girl, acts like a prima donna because she wants to be the leader of the group.
Diva or someone who has or wants the lead role
GarrulousTalkative, wordy
Tammy, who was best friends with Kim, always complained to her boyfriend how Kim had a garrulous personality and talked her ear off!
SyntaxThe way words are arranged
On every test, homework, or any other assignment, Mr. Abrams wants perfect syntax when writing.
Sagacity Sagacious (adj.)
Wisdom
Never before had I ever felt such confidence , joy, and sagacity while taking a test until now.
Athena
RavenousExtremely hungryIntensely eagerExtremely greedy for satisfaction
After working during the sunny, hot, and long day, John was ravenous for anything edible.
ParsimoniousFrugal, stingy, tightfisted
My mother, who always tries to find a way to save, is very parsimonious when giving me money.
VirulentHigh deadly
The Akita Inu, which is a Japanese guard dog, is so dangerous and virulent that if you dare try to harm its owner, you are dead in less then 10 seconds.
