VOCABULARY POWER POINTBREA BROWN

PERIOD 35/25/11

PerfunctoryAutomatic or unthinking

After turning on the switch, the contraption began to move perfunctorily, at a slow, monotonous pace.

MeticulousTaking extreme care, thorough, or precise

To install the roof, measure meticulously and cut, snip, or saw off each piece.

Lament V.TrTo express griefTo regret

V.IntrTo grieve audiblyTo express sorrow

N.A feeling of sorrow/regretA song or poem expressing grief

After finding out finding out her dog died, Jenna screamed, cried, and lamented leaving for vacation.

ParaphernaliaFurnishings used in or necessary for a particular activity; equipment

In all of my excitement, happiness and bliss, I bought table tennis paraphernalia instead of court tennis equipment.

Despoticdictator

In the manga called Naruto, the ninjas can’t accept defeat in fear of a mean, evil, and despotic new leader named Madara.

Tangiblereal, concrete

Lily, who was only 5 years old, was considered an outcast because she lacked an imagination and could only think about things that were tangible and in front of her.

SensuousGratifying to the senses

Max, who was a notorious player, licked his lips in excitement once he saw the young women walking sensuously toward him.

Prima Donna

In the hit TV show Power Puff Girls, Princess, who was a rich girl, acts like a prima donna because she wants to be the leader of the group.

Diva or someone who has or wants the lead role

GarrulousTalkative, wordy

Tammy, who was best friends with Kim, always complained to her boyfriend how Kim had a garrulous personality and talked her ear off!

SyntaxThe way words are arranged

On every test, homework, or any other assignment, Mr. Abrams wants perfect syntax when writing.

Sagacity Sagacious (adj.)

Wisdom

Never before had I ever felt such confidence , joy, and sagacity while taking a test until now.

Athena

RavenousExtremely hungryIntensely eagerExtremely greedy for satisfaction

After working during the sunny, hot, and long day, John was ravenous for anything edible.

ParsimoniousFrugal, stingy, tightfisted

My mother, who always tries to find a way to save, is very parsimonious when giving me money.

VirulentHigh deadly

The Akita Inu, which is a Japanese guard dog, is so dangerous and virulent that if you dare try to harm its owner, you are dead in less then 10 seconds.