The importance of being Earnest

Vocab words1

Essence

*Essence* is whatever most sums up the heart and soul of something, its truest most indispensable qualities. *Essence* can be a physical detail, or, just as commonly, the abstract idea or meaning of something.

Essence part of speech

noun

Candidly

in an honest and straightforward way; __frankly__. - speaking openly and honestly.

Candidly POS

adverb

Disposition

Someone's *disposition* is their mood or general attitude about life. *Disposition* means the positive or negative way a person views the world. In contrast, your character is determined by your inner moral values, and your personality reflects what you're like as an individual.

Disposition POS

noun

Immaterial

Things that are *immaterial* have no physical form (like a ghost) or are unimportant (like most ghost stories)….something that doesn't matter, or has no physical substance, or which adds nothing to the subject at hand.

Immaterial POS

adjective

Apoplexy

*Apoplexy* is a sudden and often fatal fit resulting from blood vessels bursting in the brain…a specific medical term is not such a common term now, the word *apoplectic* certainly is, meaning furious and red-faced with uncontrollable rage (so called because its symptoms of flushed red face and loss of bodily control mimic those of apoplexy)

Apoplexy POS

noun

Condolences

A *condolence* is an expression of sympathy and sorrow to someone who has suffered a loss, like the letter of *condolence* you send to a faraway friend who has lost a loved one. When you offer your *condolences* to someone who has suffered a loss, you are saying that you share their sadness, that you are there to support and help them.

Condolences POS

Noun

Absurd

Something *absurd* is really silly, absolutely ridiculous, or total nonsense….inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

Absurd POS

Adjective

Incarceration

Incarceration is the state of being imprisoned

Incarceration POS

noun

Salutary

Use *salutary* to describe something that's good for your health, like the *salutary* benefits of exercise, laughter, and getting enough sleep every night….tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health

Salutary POS

adjective

Equanimity

*Equanimity* refers to emotional calmness and balance in times of stress.

Equanimity POS

noun

Effrontery

audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to…If you rudely behave as if you have a right to something that you have no right to, you're committing *effrontery… shameless, brazen*

Effrontery POS

Noun

Introspective

The Latin word *introspicere* means to look inside, specifically contemplating yourself. …given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences

Introspective POS

adjective

Acquire

To *acquire* means to get or come to own something. The list of things you can acquire includes: an object, a trait, a skill, or an ability…come into the possession of something concrete or abstract, gain through experience, gain knowledge or skills.

Acquire POS

Verb

Impetuous

Someone *impetuous* acts too hastily or carelessly. Hotheaded…*Impetuous* has to do with doing things on the spur of the moment — and not good things. Being impetuous usually goes along with being impatient and easily angered. If you're impetuous, you act quickly and thoughtlessly when you should just take a deep breath, relax, and think about the best thing to do. characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation…marked by violent force

Impetuous POS

Adjective

Sensational

Something *sensational* gets your attention. It's either amazing or a little trashy..Sensational things cause quite a sensation — usually a feeling of curiosity or interest. Sensational events and sensational people keep you watching and listening…..sensational actions command attention

Sensational POS

Adjective

Effeminate

The word *effeminate* is used to describe a man or a boy with characteristics that are more often associated with females.

Effeminate POS

Adjective

Trivial

Something that is *trivial* is not important or significant….of little substance or significance

Trivial POS

Adjective

Improbable

*improbable* means something is unlikely but not impossible, not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

Improbable POS

Adjective

Corroborated

To *corroborate* is to back someone else’s story by giving evidence for or providing supporting facts….or verbally backing up information provided by someone else.

Corroborated POS

Verb

Invaluable

something *invaluable* has such great value that its value can't be calculated…having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth.

Invaluable POS

Adjective