November 5th Vocabulary Weekly Words

Curt

Rude or abrupt in manner, often to the point of being discourteous.

Skewer

criticize extremely harshly

Pastrami

A type of cured, seasoned meat typically made from beef, often served in sandwiches.

Ligaments

fibrous connective tissues that connect bones to other bones and help stabilize joints.

Pare

to trim or cut away the outer layer of something, often used in cooking.

hue

the attribute of color that describes its shade or intensity.

Hubris

excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall.

Constrain

To limit or restrict someone's actions, choices, or freedom.

Promothing

The act of advancing or supporting a cause, idea, or product to increase awareness or acceptance.

coax

To persuade someone gently to do something, often through flattery or manipulation. It can involve using kind words or tactics to influence a person's decisions.

Lustrous

Having a shiny or radiant appearance, often used to describe surfaces that reflect light effectively.

Cell

A basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all living organisms, often referred to as the "building blocks of life." Cells can exist as single-celled organisms or as part of multicellular organisms.

Anecdote

A brief, often amusing story about a real incident or person, used to illustrate a point or make a connection.

Curt

Describing something that is brief and to the point, often perceived as rude or abrupt.

Esoteric

Intended for or understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interests.

Robust

Strong and healthy; able to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling.

Imminent

About to happen; impending.

Fluctuate

To vary or change irregularly; to rise and fall in amount or degree.

exuberance

A state of being very cheerful and full of energy; lively enthusiasm.

Omnipotent

Having unlimited power and authority; able to do anything.

Accrue

To gather or accumulate over time, especially in terms of benefits, interest, or payments.

Miscellaneous

Composed of various types or elements; diverse and varied.

Prominent

Something or someone that is stands out or is noticeable in some way.

Credible

Easy to believe or trust (trustworthy)

Bewilderment

To be confused or confusion

Hypodermic

Under the skin

Belligerent

Hostile and Dangerous; could refer to a personality or a situation.

Reign

A period of time during which a King or Queen rules.

Persist

To try to complete or continue something.

Belligerent

a person or country is aggressive, very unfriendly, and likely to start a fight.

favorable

showing approval, or expressing a positive opinion

condemnation

A strong disapproval for what they have done; it can result in a conviction of wrongdoing in court.

Glower

have an angry or sullen look on one's face.

Methodical

To create a logical plan to complete a task and help get each step done.

attentive

you are very aware and focused in a classroom or in general.

Epidemic

The rapid spread of a disease to a large number of people in a given population within a short period of time.

homeostasis

to keep a good internal state of being

radiant

is shining, glowing, or emitting light or heat.

Saturnine

being feeling misery and angry and gloomy.

cultivate

To prepare care for and nurture growth

Lore

a body of traditional knowledge, stories, beliefs, or specialized information about a particular subject

Luminous

Bright and glowing

Brevity

The ability to say what you mean quickly

Archaic

Something that is out of date, not efficient, or simply old

Apricity

The warmth of the sun in the winter

Hamper

trying to slow down their progress by holding them back.

Tenacious

you are determined to reach the goals you have set

Monopoly

Having a high advantage over someone else.

unison

doing something in perfect sync

manufacture

to make goods from raw materials and with your hands-requires labor

Avid

To be exited about something, to be eager.

Novice

you have just begun or started doing something

Modest

They do not show pride for something they did good at.

Unparalleled

Something has never been met or achieved, the biggest thing yet.

efficacy

it means the ability to perform as expected and desired.

Dissemble

To hide your true feelings or motives behind a false appearance.

Phantom

something that appears to be real, seen, heard, or sensed, but lacks physical reality or actual existence.

Curt

rudely brief

Modest

not willing to accept praise or thankfulness

Reimburse

to pay back what you are owed for an expense

dispute

A disagreement or argument between parties, often about a specific issue or claim.

Ambition

A strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

Quarantine

A period during which a person or animal that may have been exposed to a contagious disease is kept away from others to prevent its spread.

Precedent

An earlier event or action that serves as an example or guide for future situations, often used in legal contexts.