Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Vocabulary

Opaque – (adj) not able to see through; not transparent
Propensity – (N) an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
Esoteric – (adj) intended for or likely to be understood by only a smaller number of people with a specialized knowledge of interest
Vitiated – (V) spoil or impair the quality of efficiency of
Magnate – (N) a wealthy and influential person; esp. in business
Malleable – (adj) able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking (of metal or other material)
Dearth – (N) a scarcity or lack of something
Florid – (Adj)
• Having a red or flushed completcion
• Elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated
Evanescent – (adj) soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing
Veneration – (N) regard with great respect; revere.

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