Unit 2 Definitions
control over expression and action
composure
to combine; to blend
synthesize
very precise; clear and accurate
surgical
to put forth as true; to claim
allege
Sidney feared her _______ would fail her during an especially tough interview.
composure
a place designated for storage
repository
steadily increasing
exponential
wasteful of money or resources
prodigal
strongly opposed to change; conservative
reactionary
After several students came to school in clothing that was unacceptable, Principal Finely decided to _______ the dress code.
reinstate
to bring back into existence or authority
reinstate
happening immediately
instantaneous
to publicly demand; to petition for or to move vigorously or violently; to upset
agitate
intended to decrease discomfort and maximize worth
ergonomic
Abby's car became a ________ for all the junk that her neighbors threw out.
repository
not lasting; not steady
inconstant
an idea proposed as true; a theory
hypothesis
active and lively
energetic
to fill with strength and energy
invigorate
parenthetical
explaining the main idea or topic
parenthtical
an unwelcome demand; a burden
imposition
done with power, force, or energy
vigorous
to make legal or official
enact
Because Mrs. McAnally had dealt with Mr. McAnally's _____, unreliable emotions one time too many, she lost her ______ and started screaming at him.
A. hypothesis; exponential
B. inconstant; composure
C. instantaneous; imposition
B. inconstant; composure