Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Week 6 Vocab

Week Six Vocabulary


Ambiguous- open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations

Red Herring - something intended to divert attention from the real problem or matter at hand; a misleading clue.

fallacy - a deceptive, misleading, or false notion, belief, etc

Pinnacle - the highest or culminating point, as of success, power, fame, etc.

respite - a delay or cessation for a time, esp. of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief:

sagacious - having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd

veracity - habitual observance of truth in speech or statement; truthfulness

plausible - having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable

stringent - rigorously binding or exacting; strict; severe:

Cognizant - Fully informed; conscious.

10 comments:

Ms J said...

Someone was bored with free time. Well done.

Nicole said...

o yes, honors dance...lots of free time.

Ms J said...

You are in honors dance? I have a HUGE favor to ask of you. Could you teach the class the Charleston? I'm totally serious. I'll offer extra credit or whatever you want. Please, please, please?

Ash said...

I have heard about learning the Charleston in your class...I sure do hope Nicole agrees so that I can take part in the..."experience."

Nicole said...

haha ha...oh my

AnNaO said...

Thank You Nicole!!!!!

AnNaO said...

Thank You Nicole!!!!!

CMilla said...

Nickel I will help teach

JJ!!! said...

nicole, ilove you haha do you know the cahrleston???? that would be soo cool if you taught us! and thanks so much for the definitions!

Nicole said...

haha Corey can have at it, I will just assist him, Ya I know how to to the charelston. I actually did a show at thallian hall and it was all about that time period.