Thursday, December 6, 2007

Kevin O'Hara's Vocab

Vocabulary – Week of 12/3

Providentially
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or resulting from luck.
Part of Speech: Adjective
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Synonyms: favorably, opportunely, happily
Used in Sentence: He providentially passed the test.

Perdition
Definition: a state of final spiritual ruin; loss of the soul.
Part of Speech: noun
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Synonyms: abyss, affliction, inferno
Used in Sentence: He has been in a state of perdition since Jan’s death.

Sardonic
Definition: characterized by bitter or scornful derision
Part of Speech: Adjective
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Synonyms: arrogant, bitter, evil
Used in Sentence: Mike was sardonic towards the teacher after he failed the test.

Sarcastic
Definition: a sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remark
Part of Speech: adjective
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Synonyms: acid, arrogant, backhanded
Used in Sentence: Katie is known for her sarcastic attitude.

Solipsistic
Definition: extreme preoccupation with and indulgence of one's
Part of Speech: Noun
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Synonyms: greedy, marauding, murderous

Used in Sentence: The model was known for her solipsistic attitude..