Monday, 9/26: Transitions and Conclusions

* RD Peer Edit

       Good support?
       Transitions from paragraphs to paragraph?
       How is the grammar?

* Review Vocab. pronunciation


Unit 1
                                                                                                
1.       adulterate (v.) - to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
2.      ambidextrous (adj.) - able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
3.      augment (v.) - to make larger, increase
4.      bereft (adj., part.) - deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
5.      deploy (v.) - to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
6.      dour (adj.) – stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
7.      fortitude (n.) – courage in facing difficulties
8.     gape (v.) – to stare with open the mouth wide; to open wide
9.      gibe (v.) – to utter taunting words; (n.) an expression of scorn
10.  guise (n.) an external appearance, cover, mask
11.   insidious (adj.) – intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
12.  intimation (n.) – a hint, indirect suggestion
13.  opulent (adj.) – wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
14.  pliable (adj.) – easily bent, flexible, easily influenced
15.   reiterate (v.) – to say again, repeat
16.  stolid (adj.) – not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
17.   tentative (adj.) – experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
18.  unkempt (adj.) – not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
19.  verbatim (adj., adv.) – word for word; exactly as written or spoken
20.warily (adv.) –cautiously; with great care



HW:  Work on your essay

Giulio Carpioni's Liriope Bringing Narcissus before Tiresias (1660's)

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