Spelling and Vocabulary - Lesson 6

I'm sorry that there were no words posted last week but I decided to take a week off from spelling to work on some other things that I felt needed more attention.

Last week's spelling test grade: 100% AWESOME!

Here is our spelling and vocab list for week 6:

1.anathema (n) Someone or something that is intensely disliked, cursed, or shunned

2. assuage (v) 1. To satisfy 2. To lessen or reduce the intensity of

3. avuncular (adj) Like a benevolent uncle; familiar and indulgent

4. convivial (adj) Sociable; concerned with good company and festivities

5. eclectic (adj) Combining elements from a variety of sources

6. epigram (n) A short, witty poem or saying

7. expound (v) To explain in detail; to set forth

8. intrinsic (adj) Relating to the essential nature of something; real or actual

9. inveterate (adj) Habitual or deeply rooted; persistent

10.mogul (n) A very powerful or wealthy person; a magnate

11. munificent (adj) Extremely generous; liberal in giving

12. nascent (adj) Beginning to exist; emerging

13. perspicacious (adj) Clear-sighted; shrewd

14. philistine (n) One who is indifferent to or disdainful of intellectual values

15. propitious (adj) Tending to favor or assist; encouraging