Thursday, February 26, 2009

Vocabulary Builder

Wearied- impatient or dissatisfied with something, fatiqued. Prologue
Undertow-A tendency, when in thought, to be contrary to what seems the strongest. Page #5
Besetting- constantly obsessing. Page #7
Avuncular- characteristics of an uncle, treat in benevolence or tolerance. Page #9
Beckoning- to make an inviting gesture, wave. Page 13
Liturgy- form of public worship or ritual. Page #19
Palpable- Capable of being handled Page #22
Deft- skillful or clever. Page #26
Nonnative- Person born in another area or country than where they live. Page #28
Moorings- to anchor, or end. “Our technological moorings were served” Page #23

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