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WCJSHS English II January 21-25

This list is for WCJSHS English II students for the week of January 21st-25th.
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  1. anarchy
    a state of lawlessness and disorder
    In historical crises, people have often looked to strong leaders to deliver society from anarchy.
  2. bureaucracy
    unnecessary procedures that obstruct action
    Mr. Holmes was known to be demanding and sometimes frustrated with government bureaucracy.
  3. enfeeble
    make weak
    Mr. Stewart joked that CNN, like Britain, is a fallen and enfeebled world power. New York Times (Jun 5, 2012)
  4. indulgent
    given to yielding to the wishes of someone
    Many, including Cheesecake Factory, have lower calorie sections on their menus alongside their indulgent offerings.
  5. inure
    cause to accept or become hardened to
    I’m pretty inured at this point in life to advertising, branding and marketing being on every surface and in every virtual environment.
  6. inveigle
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
    Miles accused Alexander of trying to inveigle colonists away from him. Ralph, Julian
  7. nondescript
    lacking distinct or individual characteristics
    After passing by a nondescript eatery called Haifa Restaurant dozens of times, I finally decided to stop for dinner.
  8. sedate
    characterized by dignity and propriety
    After a fairly sedate first half, Milan are picking up some pace and look like they could score.
  9. supercilious
    having or showing arrogant superiority
    Circumstances having raised him to a position of authority he regards them all with supercilious disdain. Hurll, Estelle M. (Estelle May)
  10. tacit
    implied by or inferred from actions or statements
    Peter Gross did not answer, and by tacit consent the subject was dropped. Beecham, John Charles
    adj. unspoken
Created on 一月 20, 2013

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