an adjective meaning one is severely critical or sarcastic
Caustic
Why would the student's caustic behavior end in a trip to the principal's office?
This could be because the child said something that was disrespectful to one of his teachers
an adjective meaning something is incapable of behind defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible
untenable
is Brett Farve playing for the Vikings untenable?
since I don't really pay attention to football I don't really think Brett Farve playing for the Vikings is untenable, especially since it probably wasn't his choice
an adjective meaning something is equivalent in value significance, or effect
tantamount
When your mom says "we'll see", is this tantamount to saying no?
Usually when says "we'll see" it means she wants do that thing, but needs to check with my dad, so it is generally not tantamount to no
a noun meaning a social blunder; faux pas
gaffe
What other gaffes are embarrassing besides talking with food in you teeth and ripping you pants in public?
Freshmen year, using the word "derpy" too much in front of my sisters friend
an injecting meaning something is spread throughout
pervasive
Why are stereotypes pervasive and harmful?
they are pervasive because they can spread fast and hurt peoples feelings
a verb meaning to buoy up or hearten, anything resembling this in for or in use as a support
bolster
How might posters and commercials bolster support for a political candidate?
using advertising to bolster political candidates can help their reputations buy reaching many people who may not have been in knowledgeable before
a noun meaning an often intense natural inclination or preference?
propensity
why does a propensity to study before tests lead to better grades?
This may be because if you study before a test, you tend to understand the content more thoroughly
an adjective meaning one is easily provoked to anger; very irritable
Irascible
What fictional characters are irascible?
I would say that Brant from KOTLC is pretty irascible because he is easily angered.
an adjective meaning one is caught up in the romance of noble deeds and the pursuit of unreachable goals; idealistic without regard to practicality; impulsive and often rashly unpredictable
Quixotic
why might a relationship make someone quixotic?
it might make somebody in a toxic relationship think that they could make it better when that may be impossible.
a noun meaning the statistical data of a population, especially those showing average age, income, education, etc.
Demographics
What does it mean when a college tries to represent the US population's demographics when admitting students into their programs?
This means that a college is looking to properly represent the distribution of different races and sexes that are found in America
a verb meaning to remove, separate, seclude; to confiscate
sequester
why do health workers sequester people with swine flu?
This is probably because swine flu is very contagious and it will spread if patients are not sequestered
a noun meaning a place or source of origin
provenance
why do you find the provenances of speeches in AP Lang?
because it helps us to better understand the piece as a whole as well as makes our analysis more informed.
an adjective meaning something or someone is difficult to find
elusive
What are the most elusive places in hid and seek?
in places that the seeker does not know exist and also usually in the place of the winner because they hid the longest.
a noun meaning an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words
Verbosity
How do advertisements demonstrate verbosity?
They may do this by rambling on about their product in the a time slot where nobody actually wants to learn about the product.
an adjective meaning something is able to change form without shattering; easily influenced, pliable.
malleable
when could a malleable middle schooler get in trouble?
this could be when a middle schooler is caught doing something they should not be doing because their friends convinced them to..
a noun or adjective meaning an adherent or supporter of a person, group, party, or cause especially a person who shows a biased, allegiance
partisan
what are other examples of partisans?
if you are an environmentalist your may be partisan towards recycling or have a partisan for recycling
an adjective meaning one is not capable of being appeased
implacable
when was I implacable?
Wednesday morning when I was locked out of my total registration account.
a noun meaning the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others
altruism
doe altruism occur in the wild?
yes it does, many mothers are altruistic towards their children.
a noun meaning an indirect or cover suggestion or hint, specially of a derogatory nature
insinuation
why can insinuations start an argument?
they can start arguments because if you make a hurtful insinuation towards somebody they may take issue with that.
an adjective meaning that something is tending to cohere; the act or fact of forming a united whole
cohesive
why are thoughts sometimes described as cohesive?
thoughts may be cohesive because while they may be different they all join up towards the cause of running you
a noun meaning a curse or person or thing detested or loathed
anathema
What are examples of anathemas in movies?
often, bad guys like Darth Vader and Voldemort are painted as anathemas.
a noun meaning the middle class, typically by their concern with property values, materialistic views, and conventional attitudes
bourgeoisie
How is the bourgeoisie represented in popular culture and society?
it is represented as people who are overly concerned with looking good to society and owning expensive things.
a noun meaning a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in their pursuit of religious, political, or other ideals.
Zealot
do people celebrate or mock zealots?
They either really follow zealots or mock them because of their hyper obsession with their interests
an adjective meaning lacking interest, dull, ordinary.
mundane
for what mundane tasks would it be funny to win an award?
things like doing your homework or your chores because these things are expected and are not particularly hard to achieve.
a noun meaning excessive pride or self-confidence, arrogance
hubris
why does your friend have hubris?
she has hubris because she is really good at grammar and band and she should have lots of confidence in her abilities
an adjective meaning something is existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent
ubiquitous
Why is a third person omniscient narrator also ubiquitous?
This is because if they know everything about the story, then they are also everywhere in the story.
an adjective meaning something has a subtle distinction or variation
nuanced
In what ways are you nuanced from your siblings or parents?
My hair is darker and I act a bit differently
a verb meaning to stop developing, growing, progressing, or advancing; to become sluggish, lethargic, and dull
stagnate
Why would it be a bad thing if your grades stagnated?
it would be bad because this would indicate that you are not improving in your classes, which is bad.
an adjective meaning one is lacking sense or reason/
inept
why would a speaker with weak logos be considered inept?
because they don't have a strong logical argument and therefore have a weak reason to be arguing.
an adjective meaning utterly and shamelessly immoral or dissipated; thoroughly dissolute
profligate
What historical figures are profligate?
Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, etc.