College word of the day.. 2/27/15

Ameliorate

Dictionary definition: to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory.

In my own words: help out

2 familiar synonyms: Improve,  become better

Using it in a sentence: I am very ameliorate, to help Jon succeed in school. 

College word of the day... 2/26/15

Eccentric

Dictionary definition: deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, ect. 

In my own words: something strange

2 familiar synonyms: curious, unusual

Using it in a sentence: When i'm at my house by myself I always feel like something eccentric will happen.

College word of the day... 2/25/15

Phenomena

Dictionary definition: A plural of phenomenon; a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed 

In my own words: fact, something that happened

2 familiar synonyms: aspect,fact

Using it in a sentence: The movie American Sniper was a global phenomenon that moved people in a unique way. 

College word of the day... 2/24/15

Fervent

Dictionary definition: having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm 

In my own words: showing great feeling

2 familiar synonyms: emotional, ecstatic

Using it in a sentence: I was very fervent when my dad surprised me with concert tickets.

College word of the day... 2/20/15

Sardonic

Dictionary definition: characterized by bitter or scornful derision

In my own words: Someone copying what other people are saying. 

2 familiar synonyms: mocking, arrogant  

Using it in a sentence: Little kids are always sardonic to big kids.  

College word of the day... 2/18/15

Sedulous

Dictionary definition: diligent in application or attention.

In my own words: being active

2 familiar synonyms: busy, hard-working

Using it in a sentence: I am very sedulous when I play softball.

College word of the day... 2/17/15

Verve

Diction definition: vigor or enthusiasm, as in literary or artistic work 

In my own words: enthusiasm about writing

2 familiar synonyms: energy, enthusiasm 

Using it in a sentence: The poets were very verve about making a new poem.

College word of the day... 2/13/15

Sardonic

Dictionary definition: characterized by bitter or scornful derision.

In my own words: mocking

2 familiar synonyms: mocking, copying. 

Using it in a sentence: A littler girl was being sardonic to her older brother to make him mad. 

College word of the day... 2/12/15

Egalitarian

Dictionary definition: asserting, resulting from, or characterized by belief in the equality of all people, especially in political, economic or social life.   

In my own words: believing that people are created equal  

2 familiar synonyms: equitable, democratic

Using it in a sentence: My pastor is very egalitarian bout people.

College word of the day... 2/10/15

Loquacious

Dictionary definition: talking or tending to talk much or freely 

In my own words: talk a lot 

2 familiar synonyms: chatty, talkative 

Using it n a sentence: Angelica is very loquacious, when she comes over. 

College word of the day... 2/9/15

Condescending

Dictionary definition: showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority   

In my own words: showing off

2 familiar synonyms: arrogant, snotty

Using it in a sentence: Jon was condescending about his brand new car. 

College word of the day... 2/5/15

Obfuscate

Dictionary definition: to confuse, bewilder, or stupefy

In my own words: confused

2 familiar synonyms: Baffle, puzzled

Using it in a sentence: Jon had a obfuscate look when I was trying to explain directions to him.

College word of the day... 2/4/15

Reconnoiter

Dictionary definition: to inspect, observe, or survey (the enemy or the enemy's strength or position, a religion ect.) in order to gain information on military purposes. 

In my own words: something that helps find military information

2 familiar synonyms: examine, look

Using it in a sentence: I need a reconnoiter to learn about what my brothers rank is.

College word of the day... 2/3/15

Hegemony

Dictionary Definition: leadership, predominate influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation. 

In my own words: being the leader

2 familiar synonyms: command, leadership

Using it in a sentence: I showed great hegemony throughout my class during a project.

College word of the day... 2/2/15

Dispossessed

Dictionary definition: evicted, as from a dwelling. land, ect.; ousted.

In my own words: appropriate 

2 familiar synonyms: evict, appropriate.

Using it in a sentence: I wear dispossessed clothes.