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Monday, June 6, 2016

Vocab Log 7

1)    Duality

Meaning: The quality or state of having two parts.

E.g.:  They discussed the dualities of the novel's characters.

2)   Disdain

Meaning: A feeling of strong dislike or disapproval of someone or something you think does not deserve respect.

E.g.: He regarded their proposal with disdain.

3)   Impetuous

Meaning: Acting or done quickly and without thought.

E.g.: He is always been an impetuous young man.

4)   Lethargy

Meaning: A lack of energy or a lack of interest in doing things

E.g.: Symptoms of the disease include loss of appetite and lethargy

5)   Idiosyncrasy

Meaning 1: An unusual way in which a particular person behaves or thinks.
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E.g.: Her habit of using "like" in every sentence was just one of her idiosyncrasies.

Meaning 2: An unusual part or feature of something.

E.g.: The current system has a few idiosyncrasies.

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