Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Chapter 4: Vocab Builder - Sarah Tyrrell

1.) gregarious (93): fond of the company of others; sociable
2.) anemic (96): lacking power, vigor, vitality, or colorfulness
3.) cad (101): an ill-bred man, especially one who behaves in a dishonorable or irresponsible way toward women
4.) stolid (101): not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional; impassive
5.) lout (102): an awkward, stupid person; clumsy, ill-mannered boor; oaf
6.) tabulae rasae (105): a mind not yet affected by experiences, impressions, etc.
7.) hubris (105): excessive pride or self-confidence: arrogance
8.) crass (108): without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity; gross; obtuse; stupid
9.) atrophy (121): degeneration, decline, or decrease, as from disuse
10.) polyglot (124): able to speak or write several languages; multilingual

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