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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Vocab -Log 3

1)    Rue

Meaning: Regret, sorrow.

E.g.:  I rue the day I agreed to this stupid plan.

2)   Nomenclature

Meaning: A name or a system of names or naming

E.g.: The nomenclature, “tuxedo” derives from the fact that the jacket first became popular in the resort area of Tuxedo Park, New York.

3)   Braggart

Meaning: A person who brags a lot.

E.g.: My rich uncle is a braggart who constantly boasts about his possessions.

4)   Hubris

Meaning: A great or foolish amount of pride or confidence.

E.g.: After their years of arrogant hubris, the guardian swine have been brought low.

5)   Urbane

Meaning 1: Polite and confident
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E.g.: Zeke is an urbane man.

Meaning 2: Fashionable and somewhat formal

E.g.: This is the first time I am going to an urbane ball.

As usual, Thanks for improving your knowledge and stay awesome.

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