Week 1 Vocab
Finesse
intricate and refined delicacy:
Novice
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation
Anonymous
(Of a person) who is not identified by name; of unknown name.
Compassion
sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
How long is a Decade?
Ten Years
Adversity
difficulties; misfortune:
Inevitable
certain to happen; unavoidable
Antagonist
. A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.
Anomaly
Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
What is the Capital of Iowa
Des Moines
Empathy
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another:
Integrity
the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Hypothesis
Proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. (Educated Guess)
Scrutinize
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
What is the square root of 225?
15
Tenacious
tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.
Submissive
ready to conform to the authority or will of others; obedient or passive.
Nonchalant
(Of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
Nemesis
An unconquerable or long-standing arch enemy.
What is the longest river in America?
Missouri
Provocative
causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately; arousing sexual desire or interest, especially deliberately:
Condescending
showing your disapproval of the fact that a person can talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people.
Parched
Dried out with heat, extremely thirsty.
Hyperbole
Extreme exaggeration. (My feet are killing me)
What 4 teams in the NBA names do not end with an "S"
Utah Jazz, Orlando Magic, Miami Heat, and OKC Thunder