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Vocabulary Definitions and Examples

  • Vocabulary Definitions
    • Nefarious (Adj): Wicked, deprived, void of moral standards.
    • Example: The man employed a nefarious plan to get rid of his boss.
    • Piquant (Adj): Spicy, pungent, stimulating to mind or taste.
    • Example: Every piquant dish has food fit for a king.
    • Primordial (Adj): Developed during the very beginning of time; ancient, primitive.
    • Example: All the man could do after being injured was give a primordial grunt.
    • Propinquity (Noun): Nearness in time and place or kinship.
    • Example: Because my classes are far apart, I walk from periods nine and ten in a propinquity of distance.
    • Substantive (Adj): Having a solid basis, considerable; having a lot.
    • Example: If the argument were substantive, then it would be valid enough to be used in court.
    • Unwonted (Adj): Unusual, unexpected, uncommon, surprising.
    • Example: The detective was unwonted when he saw the new disturbing evidence regarding his case.
    • Utopia (Noun): A visionary view of a perfect world; unrealistic.
    • Example: Thorffin sought to settle in Vinland and create a utopia.
    • Verbiage (Noun): Language that is wordy or descriptive.
    • Example: In an attempt to confuse the jury, the attorney started speaking a verbiage defense.
    • Verdant (Adj): Green in tint and color; immature, naive.
    • Example: He described his friend group as verdant but fun to be around.
    • Viscous (Adj): Having a gluey quality; lacking in fluidity.
    • Example: After pouring the glaze on, the donut realized it was going to slow and was viscous.