Thursday, September 27, 2018

9/28 vocab

This week I have read from page 161-244 in the book, Concussion, by Jeanne Marie Laskas.

Seminal (162): : Containing or contributing the seeds of later development
Accelerometers (165): An instrument for measuring acceleration or for detecting and measuring vibrations
Reverberates (165): To become driven back
Obstinate (167): Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion 
Perilous (168): Full of or involving peril
Parishioners (169): a member or inhabitant of a parish
Naira (168): the basic monetary unit of Nigeria
Caftan (169): A usually cotton or silk ankle-length garment with long sleeves that is common throughout the Middle East
Petrial (195):  Occurring or existing before a trial
Whizbang (195): One that is conspicuous for noise, speed, excellence, or startling effect
Marginalized (198): Relegated to a marginal position within a society or group

1 comment:

  1. Please add visual aides next time, interactive blogs are the best blogs :)

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