JV552
Insouciant and Synthesis
The first word for the week was the adjective, insouciant. Insouciant describes a very relaxed person, without a care in the world. The word is derived from a French root meaning "to care," therefore, an insouciant person is not-caring. the noun "insouciance" refers to the relaxed behavior of an individual.
The other word was synthesis, a noun. Synthesis is a noun denoting the combination of two people's ideas or objects. In general , synthesis is the action of combining two or more things into one. Synthesis is most often used when describing thoughts, or intangible things. To 'synthesize' things is the verb form of Synthesis, meaning to put things together to make a whole.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Week 5
JV548
This week's words were Nepotism and Imbroglio
Nepotism is a noun referring to a system of hierarchy, most often found in politics or a closed group of people. Nepotism is the practice of giving preference to relatives, often by people in power. This verb modification is the action of using power or other unfair advantages to gain status and positions for other members of one's family. Another interpretation of the word is: favoritism.
Imbroglio is also a noun. An imbroglio is a complex and sometimes emotionally fueled situation, noticeably marked by confusion. The Watergate incident could be easily considered an imbroglio. In general, imbroglio is a fancy way of saying: mess, predicament, problem, or situation.
This week's words were Nepotism and Imbroglio
Nepotism is a noun referring to a system of hierarchy, most often found in politics or a closed group of people. Nepotism is the practice of giving preference to relatives, often by people in power. This verb modification is the action of using power or other unfair advantages to gain status and positions for other members of one's family. Another interpretation of the word is: favoritism.
Imbroglio is also a noun. An imbroglio is a complex and sometimes emotionally fueled situation, noticeably marked by confusion. The Watergate incident could be easily considered an imbroglio. In general, imbroglio is a fancy way of saying: mess, predicament, problem, or situation.
Week 4
JV540
I learned two new words this week: Mercurial and Nonchalant
Mercurial is an adjective, used to describe a person or thing that is subject to sudden and unpredictable mood swings, or just unpredictable in its future completely. The adjective can also refer to the Pagan god, Mercury, or the closest planet to the sun, Mercury, or the heavy-metal element, Mercury. The adjective derives its name from a description of the element itself, which is relatively unstable in its existence. My friend's mercurial attitude caused me great pain at times, while in others I laughed harder than ever before.
Nonchalant is another adjective, used to describe a person with a casual, or unconcerned attitude towards his surroundings. Nonchalant describes a person that is very casual and colloquial in speech and appearance. One example might be the kid who's too cool for school, who's unconcerned about how others will treat him for missing class.
I learned two new words this week: Mercurial and Nonchalant
Mercurial is an adjective, used to describe a person or thing that is subject to sudden and unpredictable mood swings, or just unpredictable in its future completely. The adjective can also refer to the Pagan god, Mercury, or the closest planet to the sun, Mercury, or the heavy-metal element, Mercury. The adjective derives its name from a description of the element itself, which is relatively unstable in its existence. My friend's mercurial attitude caused me great pain at times, while in others I laughed harder than ever before.
Nonchalant is another adjective, used to describe a person with a casual, or unconcerned attitude towards his surroundings. Nonchalant describes a person that is very casual and colloquial in speech and appearance. One example might be the kid who's too cool for school, who's unconcerned about how others will treat him for missing class.
Week 3
JV555
The two words I learned today were relish and voracious.
Relish can be both a noun and a verb. To relish something is to enjoy it, mainly used when referring to eating something. The noun form is synonymous with enjoyment or excitement. Relish is also a side dish or condiment, as an addition to a meal. Relish most often refers to enthusiastic appreciation of something. Therefore, the negative form is also used, when a person is not looking forward to something. I eyed my breakfast with relish as it was presented before me.
Voracious is an adjective, most often used in reference to hunger or eating vigorously. It describes an insatiable appetite, or hunger, for food. It is most often paired with a human noun. The description is playfully abstract, because the word can be expanded to describe more than just a person's appetite for food. My voracious appetite for knowledge kept me engaged in class this morning.
The two words I learned today were relish and voracious.
Relish can be both a noun and a verb. To relish something is to enjoy it, mainly used when referring to eating something. The noun form is synonymous with enjoyment or excitement. Relish is also a side dish or condiment, as an addition to a meal. Relish most often refers to enthusiastic appreciation of something. Therefore, the negative form is also used, when a person is not looking forward to something. I eyed my breakfast with relish as it was presented before me.
Voracious is an adjective, most often used in reference to hunger or eating vigorously. It describes an insatiable appetite, or hunger, for food. It is most often paired with a human noun. The description is playfully abstract, because the word can be expanded to describe more than just a person's appetite for food. My voracious appetite for knowledge kept me engaged in class this morning.
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