Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Vocab 2

Pummel - vb- strike repeatedly, typically with the fists
I pummeled an unintelligent acquaintance of mine for lowering my grade with their incompetence.
Cajole - vb- persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
The kid will try to cajole the parent to let them off easy if they are ever grounded.
Irate - adj- feeling or characterized by great anger
The chipmunk was irate when it discovered the stash of nuts was gone.
Insolence - adj- showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
The insolence of Hamalt infuriated his traditional teacher.
Maliciously - adv- characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm 
The puppy maliciously bit its brother on the year.
Quell - vb- put an end to
The King quelled the rebellion by killing all the wrong-doers. 
Perspicacity - adj- having a ready insight into and understanding of things
The kind lady's perspicacity showed she knew about the orphan child's unfortunate predicament.
Dastardly -adj- wicked and cruel
The dastardly alien harvested children for its dinner and sometimes brunch.
Churlish -adj- rude in a mean-spirited and surly way
The child was churlish in manner when refusing to take a nap.
Assiduously -adv- showing great care and perseverance
Holding a dragonfly assiduously convinced her that he was the best guy EVER!
Annul -vb- declare invalid 
The supreme court annulled a decision by the state court.
Chagrin -noun- distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated 
Anecdote - noun- a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
Efficacy -noun- the ability to produce a desired or intended result 

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