Thursday, May 23, 2013

Words to Ponder 4

Inadvertent (adj) = not planned; unintentional

Jeopardize (verb) = to put in danger

The bus driver inadvertently jeopardized our lives when he had a seizure while driving.

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Tutelage (noun) = guidance; supervision; coaching

Protean (adj) = (of an actor) versatile; capable of playing different roles

Under the tutelage of many great actors he became protean.

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Loquacious (adj) = talkative

Taciturn (adj) = reserved in speech; opposite of talkative; inclined to be silent

The loquacious wife of Mr. Morris suddenly became taciturn after the death of their only child.

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Inextricable (adj)= cannot be separated; cannot be untangled

Vehement (adj) = burning; extreme

There's an inextricable connection between vehement passion and obsession.

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Vivacious (adj) = lively

Endear (verb) = to be loved; to be liked; to be appreciated

Her being vivacious endeared her to the people of Lorenzo Village.

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