Thursday, February 19, 2009

Vocab Lesson 22

1. impertinent - adjective - has 2 meanings: irrelevant; rude. Example as irrelevant: In his closing arguments, the lawyer gave impertinent information. Example as rude: The impertinent teenagers were being kicked out of the 7-11.
2. disapproval
3. jilted - verb - to suddenly dump someone. Example: The poor groom was left jilted at the altar.
4. avert
5. oblivious
6. scrutinize
7. treacherous
8. tactful - adjective - having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others. Example: A tactful way of correcting someone might be to say "I think you may be mistaken" instead of saying "that's totally wrong you idiot!"
9. stationary
10. stationery

A3: due Tuesday
B5: due Monday
B8: due Monday

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