Sunday, March 22, 2009

Chapter 8: Vocabulary Builder - Tony Baregi

Vocabulary Builder Chapter 8.

Prototypical (275) the original or model on which something is based or formed.

Screed (275) a long discourse or essay

Terseness (276) abruptly concise

Ossification (276) something that has ossified; a bony formation.

Baroquely (277) Extravagant, complex, or bizarre, especially in ornamentation

Puerile (278) childishly foolish; immature or trivial

Cogent (278) to the point; relevant; pertinent

Vitriol (279) something highly caustic or severe in effect, as criticism.

Purporting (279) To have the intention of doing; purpose.

Exonerate (286) to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame

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