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General Discussion => Accountability and Motivation => Topic started by: whys on March 27, 2019, 09:32:17 pm
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When whys needs to be 'whys'er, she learns new words. :)
But seriously, I need to expand my vocabulary by a lot. Not just for vce, but for the life that exists beyond that too.
I remember carrying around a 'book of new words' in primary school that I was very proud of, but I never really did much other than write words in there. I never used the words in it and soon forgot about the book, and ended up losing it - not much of a suprise if I was to be frank with myself. So, time to take it up again, this time better than before!
"Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching." - Emmily Vara
So, care to join me on my vocab journey?
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When whys needs to be 'whys'er, she learns new words. :)
But seriously, I need to expand my vocabulary by a lot. Not just for vce, but for the life that exists beyond that too.
I remember carrying around a 'book of new words' in primary school that I was very proud of, but I never really did much
other than write words in there. I never used the words in it and soon forgot about the book, and ended up losing it - not
much of a suprise if I was to be frank with myself. So, time to take it up again, this time better than before!
"Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching." - Emmily Vara
So, care to join me on my vocab journey?
sure, lets hit Da ROAD!
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1 - PERFUNCTORY
(adjective) Carried out with a minimum of effort or refelction.
This website I visited described this word as the 'grown-up way to say half-assed,' and I think it's a pretty good way to put it.
[Her perfunctory performance on the previous assessment demonstrated the room for improvement she had yet to fill.]
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2 - VERDURE
(noun) lush, green vegetation.
[As I walked out of the makeshift tent - a perfunctory set-up by the others - it wasn't the crystalline river water that surprised me; rather the abundant acres of verdure - a sight impossible to see in the city.]
(A long sentence, but I wanted to include the previous word in it too!)
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3 - INDICT
(verb) formally accuse with a crime.
[He was indicted with the crime of destroying the farmer's crops and lands of lush verdure to secure the success and profit of his own.]
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4 - FIDELITY
(noun) faithfulness, demonstrated by continuous loyalty.
[Her fidelity to the murder investigation finally payed off, as she was able to indict the murderer who finally was given a jail sentence by the court.]
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4 - FIDELITY
(noun) faithfulness, demonstrated by continuous loyalty.
[Her fidelity to the murder investigation finally payed off, as she was able to indict the murderer who finally was given a jail sentence by the court.]
your fidelity to this thread on ATAR Notes is very much appriciated
:)
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Love how you're using the previous words in the example sentences. 👌
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5 - APOCRYPHAL
(adjective) of doubtful authenticity, although believed to be true.
[Jose had only realised his brother's fidelity to keep the truce between them in the game of hide and seek was apocryphal when Jose dared to turn quickly towards his brother, who left their sister hidden even though she had been seen.]
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6 - VIRULENT
(adjective) bitter; hostile; or severely harmful in its effects.
[I had abstained from accusing the opposition with my virulent arguments although their points were apocryphal in nature and was not supported by evidence.]
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Fast becoming one of my favourite threads. :)
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Fast becoming one of my favourite threads. :)
Aww that makes me really happy! ;D
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7 - AQUIESCE
(verb) accept something reluctantly, but without protest.
[She was forced to aquiesce in the plan for the group assignment, although her head was teeming with unexplored ideas she wished to unpack.]
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8 - CAPTIOUS
(adjective) intended to confuse.
[The author aquisced the newpaper's article by briefly acknowledging its contributions to his own contention, in order to pose the reader with a captious question about its reliability.]
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9 - ALACRITY
(noun) livelinessand eagerness.
[Although his intentions were captious, she regarded him with a wide grin and welcoming alacrity, and would continue to do so until she had been proven wrong.]
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10 - INSTIGATE
(verb) initiate an action/event, or encourage one to do something.
[I stood on the streets; to protest; to march; but most importantly, to open the minds of the closed-minded and instigate the change this world so badly needed.]
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8 - CAPTIOUS
(adjective) intended to confuse.
[The author aquisced the newpaper's article by briefly acknowledging its contributions to his own contention, in order to pose the reader with a captious question about its reliability.]
To me, acquisce doesn't look right in that sentence. It's a more specific case of accede, and should follow similar usage rules.
"The shrewd politician acquisced to the opposition's demands, knowing that this captious action would obscure their agenda" could be a different example.
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To me, acquisce doesn't look right in that sentence. It's a more specific case of accede, and should follow similar usage rules.
"The shrewd politician acquisced to the opposition's demands, knowing that this captious action would obscure their agenda" could be a different example.
Ohh I see, thank you! Would it make more sense if I said aquisced to the opinion of newspaper’s article?
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11 - SALIENT
(adjective) important; main.
[In order to instigate support towards the pro-choice movements, a more saliently considered solution must be implemented.
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Ohh I see, thank you! Would it make more sense if I said aquisced to the opinion of newspaper’s article?
Yes :)
Sorry for the late response - only just saw your reply
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So, care to join me on my vocab journey?
Yes!! I'm here! I've always loved words and learning new ones, I've learnt so many thus far! What a fascinating and fantastic idea this is! I commend you for it! I love 'serendipity' and 'ethereal' so much.
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11 - SALIENT
(adjective) important; main.
[In order to instigate support towards the pro-choice movements, a more saliently considered solution must be implemented.
Love this word. Also like pertinent and apposite (not quite the same but can be used in similar contexts at times).
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12 - APPOSE
(inspired by Joseph41's word 'apposite' :) )
(verb) place something next to another thing.
[His efforts were a salient factor to win, however were nothing when apposed to Group 2's project.]
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Love this thread! How has your vocabulary journey been going?
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Love this thread! How has your vocabulary journey been going?
Pretty badly :(
I basically haven't done anything since I stopped posting on this thread, which is terribly unfortunate considering I'm writing the 3/4 english exam next year, so very soon!
I have a bad habit of starting things and then never finishing them... or attempting to finish them. Thanks for reminding me about this thread! I'll continue it with another word, and hopefully I don't forget about this again. I just don't want it to feel like I'm just searching up definitions, writing an example sentence, then forgetting about the word in a week. Here we go at a second chance!
13 - LAMBAST
(verb) criticise harshly.
[The author lambasts the views of the article and brands them to be old-fashioned and unfitting for the present day audience, which causes the reader to reflect on the values presented within the article and their applicability to modern day society.]
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No harm in a bit of a break, or a gap between projects. What's more important is starting again! Nice word. :)