Word of the day 2010
- 1. ABSTRACT adj., n., v. not specific or concrete Se ntence: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________
- 2. COMPLIANCE n. the act of obedience to order or law Se ntence: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
- 3. verb to hasten the action or speed up the progress of something; to deal with something quickly and efficiently EXPEDITE Sentence: ____________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
- 4. DILIGENCE noun paying proper attention to a task and being very thorough; hard and persistent effort when doing a task Sentence: ____________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
- 5. RELEVANT adjective having a bearing on, or pertinent with, the present subject Sentence: ____________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
- 6. DISSENT noun difference in sentiment or opinion; disagreement or opposition
- 7. REVERE v erb to regard with respect tinged with awe; idolize; The young baseball player revered the famous third baseman for the Braves.
- 8. EXTOL Violet extolled the virtues of a vegetarian diet to her meat -loving brother. verb to praise highly
- 9. REPREHENSIBLE adj. deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy The loss of any innocent life to terrorist violence is reprehensible .
- 10. adj lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent LANGUID The languid cheerleader was told by her coach to improve her attitude.
- 11. ADVOCATE verb to support, plead for, or speak for someone or something; noun 1. someone who supports or speaks for a cause or idea; 2. a lawyer
- 12. PRAGMATIC adj. 1 . guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory or ideology; realistic; down-to-earth; logical
- 13. ENDORSE verb to promote; to approve or support; to sign officially (as a check or receipt) If you want this check cashed, you will need to endorse it with your signature. Olympic athletes usually endorse Wheaties cereal by putting their photo on the box.
- 15. REDUNDANT adj. characterized by unnecessary repetition, especially of a word or phrase It seems so redundant to run laps at volleyball practice every day. um um um um um um um um The preacher was a very redundant speaker because he kept repeating um's and uh's. uh uh uh uh uh uh uh
- 16. conspicuous adj. easily seen--noticeable; obvious
- 17. adj. uninterrupted and continuous incessant Her incessant questions were cute at first, but they quickly became annoying. (constant)
- 18. RIGOROUS The rigorous curriculum at UMS-Wright is very tough, but it produces students who are well prepared for college. adj. demanding strict attention to rules; harsh or strict Participating in a triathlon requires years of rigorous training.
- 19. SCRUTINIZE verb to examine something carefully; analyze; inspect The judge scrutinized each painting to determine the winner of the art contest.
- 20. DISCORD noun (abstract) disagreement or strife between people, things, or situations; conflict There is continued discord between democrats and republicans.
- 21. VOLITION noun (abstract) the power to make conscious choices; discretion The criminal confessed the crime on his own volition.