Red class seniors Vocab definitions and weblines (due Thursday)
Red Class:
From the list of 19 vocab words found below, do two things with each word.
First, type the word, its definition, and then a sentence correctly using the word in context.
Two, search the word in Google News to provide EITHER a headline OR a sentence using the word in context. Write your headline or web sentence in parenthesis.
So, if your word were acrimony, you would write:
1. acrimony--extreme distaste or disapproval. sentence: My unsettled disagreement with the teacher caused great acrimony. (Acrimony grows as US shutdown continues).
Here are your words in case you lost your list:
blandish
(v.) to coax by using flattery (Rachel’s
assistant tried to blandish her into accepting the deal.)
boon
(n.) a gift or blessing (The good weather has
been a boon for many businesses located near the
beach.)
brusque
(adj.) short, abrupt, dismissive (The captain’s brusque manner offended the passengers.)
buffet
1. (v.) to strike with force (The strong winds buffeted the ships, threatening to capsize
them.)
2. (n.) an arrangement of food set out on a table
(Rather than sitting around a table, the guests took food from our buffet and ate standing up.)
burnish
(v.) to polish, shine (His mother asked him to burnish the silverware before setting the
table.)
buttress
1. (v.) to support, hold up (The column buttresses the roof above the statue.)
2. (n.) something that offers support (The buttress supports the roof above the statues.)
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cacophony
(n.) tremendous noise, disharmonious sound (The
elementary school orchestra created a cacophony at the recital.)
cajole
(v.) to urge, coax (Fred’s buddies cajoled him into attending the bachelor party.)
calumny
(n.) an attempt to spoil someone else’s
reputation by spreading lies (The local official’s calumny ended up ruining his opponent’s
prospect of winning the election.)
capricious
(adj.) subject to whim, fickle (The young girl’s capricious tendencies made it difficult for her
to focus on achieving her goals.)
clemency
(n.) mercy (After he forgot their anniversary,
Martin could only beg Maria for clemency.)
cogent
(adj.) intellectually convincing (Irene’s
arguments in favor of abstinence were so cogent that I could not resist them.)
concomitant
(adj.) happening at the same
time as something else; accompanying (The drug's risks increase with the concomitant use
of alcohol.)
conflagration
(n.) great fire (The conflagration consumed the entire building.)
contrite
(adj.) penitent, eager to be forgiven (Blake’s contrite behavior made it impossible to stay
angry at him.)
conundrum
(n.) puzzle, problem (Interpreting Jane’s
behavior was a constant conundrum.)
credulity
(n.) readiness to believe (His credulity made him an easy target for con men.)
cupidity
(n.) greed, strong desire (His cupidity made him enter the abandoned gold mine
despite the obvious dangers.)
cursory
(adj.) brief to the point of being superficial
(Late for the meeting, she cast a cursory glance at the agenda.)
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Blandish - (sentence) I attempted to blandish my physics teacher into postponing the chapter test until Monday but he was firm in his decision that we would have it the next day.
(“... And I urge, beg, plead, blandish and entreat you to continue fostering that.”)
Boon - (sentence) Seeing all of my family members over the holiday was a boon that contributed to my holiday spirit.
(New Proposal to Slay Patent Trolls Would Be a Boon to the Digital Economy)
Brusque - (sentence) When the class tried to argue that the answer could not be found in the book the teacher responded with a brusque “Look harder.”
(“You often think before you enter that level of work that these people have so much to do and so much money behind all of this and so it's going to be very brusque.”)
Buffet - (sentence) The branches of the toppling tree buffeted the house and tore up the siding.
(“Strong north winds to buffet Sacramento area”)
Burnish - (sentence) It is always a must to burnish ones shoes before walking on stage to dance in a show.
(The company also wants to burnish its reputation as an industry leader in fuel economy and advanced technology, he said.)
Buttress - (sentence) The four girls served as the buttresses for the flyer that they catapult into the air.
(Obama's no-show at Asia summits a lost chance to buttress US influence)
Cacophony - (sentence) After letting my dogs outside in the dark the only way they could be located was from the cacophony echoing out of the corner of the yard as they started to “play”.
(Physician leaders have a cacophony of goals and demands ringing in their ears.)
Cajole - (sentence) My sister attempted fruitlessly to cajole me into driving her from the mall to her friends house.
("Our goal is to force or cajole the providers to demonstrate they are providing very intense training and preparation," Klarberg said.)
Calumny - (sentence) When Lisa decided to stay home from the party because she felt ill her friends’ calumny implied she had a falling out with the host of the party.
(He however warned against campaign of calumny during electioneering.)
Capricious - (sentence) My capricious personality makes it hard to make even the simplest of decisions.
(Even though he’s capricious and juvenile on the page, Romeo has become every woman’s ideal lover on stage, on screen and in pop culture.)
Clemency - (sentence) After ruining my brand new shirt, my sister could only hope that I would show her clemency.
(Convict seeks clemency, says she was pressured into false confession)
Cogent - (sentence) While listening to Claire’s cogent rant about the blundering economy I couldn’t help to agree.
("Without the data, you can't really make a cogent argument for a given trend.")
Concomitant - (sentence) The school forced students to choose between the championship basketball game and concomitant school play.
(There needs be a sustained and concomitant change at three levels: that of individual marketers, within companies and their cultures, and within institutions such as the CIM, ASA, IPA and The Marketing Society.)
Conflagration - (sentence) Anna was so infuriated with the results of the election that I thought she would burst into a conflagration as the victor delivered his speech.
(The military's role was crucial at a time when the whole region was on the brink of a conflagration.)
Contrite - (sentence) Seeing my dog cowering at my feet after she paraded around the house with a toilet paper roll made my heart melt as I coaxed her for her contrite escapade.
(A doctor testified that he could not determine how many shots hit Kelly, who was contrite on the stand over the incident.)
Conundrum - (sentence) Trying to understand how boys think will always be a conundrum that I won’t attempt to solve.
(Twitter's Got A Revenue Conundrum)
Credulity - (sentence) With the credulity of a little kid, Martin was eager to meet the movie star we told him would be at the mall that afternoon.
(It stretches credulity to assume that big donors expect no return (aside from a hearty handshake) whatsoever from their bundles of cash.)
Cupidity - (sentence) Max’s cupidity for candy made him the neighborhood nightmare on Halloween - he took candy by the handfuls from each house.
(The cupidity of the Republicans strikes me as irresponsible as well as reprehensible.)
Cursory - (sentence) When I walked into the room Melany gave me a cursory glance as she sat surrounded by all of my friends.
(Conclusion: Anything could happen with Twitter’s IPO, but a cursory investigation of the company’s competitors show a battlefield crowded with Goliaths and an even more numerous army of Davids just waiting to take Twitter down — both on Wall Street and in the competitive markets of advertising, social media, mobile apps, and online content.)
Blandish- to coax by using flattery. sentence: Older siblings usually blandish their younger siblings into doing chores or work that they are just too lazy to complete themselves. (And I urge, beg, plead, blandish and entreat you to continue fostering that).
Boon- a gift or blessing. sentence: The newborn baby was a boon to my grandmother after the loss of her husband to cancer. (New Proposal to Slay Patent Trolls Would Be a Boon to the Digital Economy).
Brusque- short, abrupt, dismissive. Sentence: When the teacher entered the room and had a very brusque attitude toward the children, they knew it would be best if they just kept quiet. (The pianist deftly captured the thick, complex harmonies and brusque character changes in the Piano Sonata No. 5, delving deeply into the pendulum swings of the composer's psyche, executing the work's thick textures and rhythms at lightning speed).
Buffet- to strike with force, an arrangement of food set out on a table. Sentence: my cousins are planning to have a buffet style meal for their wedding to cut down on the cost of food. (Dig In: Saffron lunch buffet satisfies cravings for curry).
Burnish- to polish, shine. Sentence: Every Saturday my neighbor makes it a routine action to burnish his antique car in his driveway. (The company also wants to burnish its reputation as an industry leader in fuel economy and advanced technology, he said).
Buttress- to support, hold up, something that offers support. Sentence: The buttress is designed to hold the bridge in all weather conditions. (New and sturdy buttress for Ramona Road in Los Trancos Woods).
Cacophony- tremendous noise, disharmonious sound. Sentence: As soon as the first plane hit the tower the employees created a cacophony consisting of loud shrikes, cries and screams. (The passion was palpable and at the other end of the stadium you could witness the maroon and white cacophony of colour as a sea of flags made you feel like you were witnessing an immense migration of butterflies).
Cajole- to urge, coax. Sentence: As a student council officer it is my job to cajole students and faculty to attend all school events. ("Our goal is to force or cajole the providers to demonstrate they are providing very intense training and preparation," Klarberg said).
Calumny- an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies. Sentence: the everyday high school drama consists of a calumny that ends up in pure embarrassment for several students. (Calumny of a bishop is not something you want on your bucket list).
Capricious- subject to whim, fickle. Sentence: One night I had to study for four tests, as the hours grew late I made a capricious decision to not study for my Economics test. (Deadly games: Capricious politics and endangered economies).
Clemency- mercy. Sentence: The Catholic Church asks all members at least once per year during the Easter season to receive clemency. (Historic Clemency Hearing for Bonnie Jean Foreshaw Scheduled).
Cogent- intellectually convincing. Sentence: As Luke addressed the senior class about pep-rally his cogent statements made it very clear that we were ready to experience our final pep-rally. (Architectural standards; cogent community planning).
Concomitant- happening at the same time as something else; accompanying. Sentence: Due to the poor scheduling of the concomitant events of SAT’s and homecoming decorations I had to make a decision on which one to attend. (While this in itself is commonplace these days, the concomitant handling of their pitching loads by the Nationals, by way of a strict inning limit post-surgery was not; in fact, much ado was made in particular of the ramifications of the ending of Strasburg's 2012 season, as the team prepared for its first playoff series in the history of the franchise since relocating to DC).
Conflagration- great fired. Sentence: Many residents of California have recently had to evacuate their homes due to the large amount of conflagrations destroying their homes and natural habitats. (Relive Kingston's famous conflagration this weekend).
Contrite- penitent, eager to be forgiven. Sentence: Many toddlers have the ability to portray a contrite face to their parents after they get in trouble, which the parents just cannot simply turn down. (Arsenal happy with ‘tricky’ win but Dortmund coach is contrite).
Conundrum- puzzle, problem. Sentence: After I missed Physics class for a week I received all my work and immediately my mind became a conundrum as I looked at the problems. (Jadeveon Clowney creating a conundrum at South Carolina).
Credulity- readiness to believe. Sentence: My sister tends to trick me because she knows I have a very large sense of credulity. (It stretches credulity to assume that big donors expect no return (aside from a hearty handshake) whatsoever from their bundles of cash).
Cupidity- greed, strong desire. Sentence: Movie stars usually hold the stereotype of having a strong sense of cupidity, but on the contrary are the ones donating thousands of dollars to the less fortunate. (Stupidity mixed with cupidity is always a potent brew. Bill Thomas Cabramatta. I've just discovered I'm a victim of the US government shutdown.)
Cursory- brief to the point of being superficial. Sentence: Lucy was in a mad rush to get to work that when her son asked her to proof read his homework she took a cursory glance and said, “Looks good.” (Tell Me About It: Sister’s request deserved more than cursory response).
Blandish- (v.) to coax by using flattery. Sentence: When I want something from my parents, I blandish them by complimenting their cooking. (And I urge, beg, plead, blandish and entreat you to continue fostering that)
Boon- (n.) a gift or blessing. Sentence: The new baby has been a boon for the young couple, bringing them closer. (Boon Inc. Innovative Modern Baby Products and Stylish Toddler Gear)
Brusque- (adj.) short, abrupt, dismissive. Sentence: I wish the SATs were brusque, but unfortunately they are long. (His style has at times been brusque, most notably when he told USA Today: "We'll never change the name. It's that simple.”)
Buffet- 1. (v.) to strike with force. Sentence: Often freshman buffet other people with their large backpacks. (Strong north winds to buffet Sacramento area)
2. (n.) an arrangement of food set out on a table. Sentence: Old Country Buffet is a great place to get dinner, because there are so many options. (Dancing With The Stars offers ballroom buffet in Week 4)
Burnish-(v.) to polish, shine. Sentence: In the 60s, young boys were paid to burnish men’s shoes. (Red Hat continues to burnish Storage Server)
Buttress-1. (v.) to support, hold up. Sentence: I buttressed the poster while she taped it to the wall. (Eletrans files project to buttress Chile's main grid)
2. (n.) something that offers support. Sentence: Our bones serve as a buttress for the rest of our body. (New and sturdy buttress for Ramona Road in Los Trancos Woods)
Cacophony-(n.) tremendous noise, disharmonious sound. Sentence: My alarm clock created a cacophony in order to wake me up in the mornings. (Chemical weapons cacophony)
Cajole-(v.) to urge, coax. Sentence: My coworker cajoled me into taking her shift for her. ('No one can cajole Jonathan not to contest 2015 election')
Calumny-(n.) an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies. Sentence: The senior made a calumny by posting untrue rumors about the junior online. (Campaign Of Calumny Against Jega Ahead Of 2015)
Capricious-(adj.) subject to whim, fickle. Sentence: The young rabbit’s capricious habits made him susceptible to death. (Deadly games: Capricious politics and endangered economies)
Clemency-(n.) mercy. Sentence: The criminal was begging for clemency when he was being held at gunpoint. (Clemency denied for Arizona man set for execution)
Cogent-(adj.) intellectually convincing. Sentence: Many politicians use cogent techniques in order to win their speeches. (Cogent a GO in Lockport: Turner and Colarelli Disagree)
Concomitant- (adj.) happening at the same time as something else; accompanying. Sentence: The risk of a car accident increase with the concomitant of eating or drinking while driving. (... bacteremia; concomitant daptomycin and vancomycin therapy for >24 hours; or received >5 days of vancomycin prior to daptomycin initiation.)
Conflagration- (n.) great fire. Sentence: The huge conflagration burned the house down. (Relive Kingston's famous conflagration this weekend)
Contrite-(adj.) penitent, eager to be forgiven. Sentence: a child’s contrite response to when you punish them makes it hard to hold your ground and not cave in. (Contrite Hobby Lobby crafts apology over Hanukka brouhaha)
Conundrum-(n.) puzzle, problem. Sentence: Government shutting down is a big conundrum. (Jadeveon Clowney creating a conundrum at South Carolina)
Credulity-(n.) readiness to believe. Sentence: The girl’s credulity made her an easy target to play practical jokes on. (It stretches credulity to assume that big donors expect no return (aside from a hearty handshake) whatsoever from their bundles of cash.)
Cupidity-(n.) greed, strong desire. Sentence: Her cupidity for money made her a workaholic. (Stupidity mixed with cupidity is always a potent brew.)
Cursory-(adj.) brief to the point of being superficial. Sentence: After waiting for an hour to see the doctor, he was cursory during the few minute visit I got to see him. (Andy Burnham criticises BBC's 'cursory coverage' of anti-cuts protest)
1. Blandish – to coax by using flattery. Sentence: Heather tried to blandish her teacher into giving her a better grade on her paper. (And I urge, beg, plead, blandish and entreat you to continue fostering that.)
2. Boon – a gift or blessing. Sentence: The rain storm was a boon to the city that had been experiencing a drought the past two months. (Rejuvenated Liriano has been boon for Pirates.)
3. Brusque – short, abrupt, dismissive. Sentence: The waitress received a small tip because of her brusque manner towards the guests. (People make the mistake of being too brusque, trying to get the dealer to come down in price right away.)
4. Buffet – to strike with force, or an arrangement of food set up on a table. Sentence: The party was garnished with an elaborate buffet filled with foods from around the world. (There was a time when cruise ship buffets were as bland as cafeterias.)
5. Burnish – to polish, shine. Sentence: The elderly man sat down in the train station so the young man could burnish his dress shoes. (The company also wants to burnish its reputation as an industry leader in fuel economy and advanced technology, he said.)
6. Buttress - to support, hold up, or something that offers support. Sentence: The steel pole in the basement serves as a buttress to the entire house. (New and sturdy buttress for Ramona Road in Los Trancos Woods.)
7. Cacophony – tremendous noise, disharmonious sound. Sentence: The third grade choir and band ensemble was a cacophony due to the lack of experience of the teacher. (Major Link Soccer: Cacophony in Columbus.)
8. Cajole – to urge, coax. Sentence: Rachel cajoles her mother into buying her things because she thinks she will die without them. (No one can cajole Jonathan not to contest 2015 election.)
9. Calumny – an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies. Sentence: Politicians often commit calumny in order make them look better than their competition. (Campaign Of Calumny Against Jega Ahead Of 2015.)
10. Capricious – subject to whim, fickle. Sentence: Kate was so capricious with spending her money that she never had any when she really needed it. (Okla. Supreme Court: Ruling on Sequoyah 'arbitrary and capricious'.)
11. Clemency – mercy. Sentence: After cheating on his wife, James begged for clemency. (Clemency denied for Arizona man set for execution.)
12. Cogent – intellectually convincing. Sentence: The lawyer’s argument for the defendant was so cogent that she won the case. (Skkynet Announces Cogent DataHub Summit in Tokyo.)
13. Concomitant – happening at the same time as something else; accompanying. (Cocaine use is usually concomitant with the use of other drugs and alcohol. (In sum, for anyone who wants to be minimally conversant about the Supreme Court and the concomitant politics surrounding it, Tushnet's book is a must read.)
14. Conflagration – great fire. Sentence: The conflagration destroyed the entire apartment building and caused the deaths and injuries of more than 25 people. (Relive Kingston's famous conflagration this weekend.)
15. Contrite – penitent, eager to be forgiven. Sentence: The anger that came with Jack’s disobedience was soothed by his contrite smile. (Contrite Hobby Lobby crafts apology over Hanukka brouhaha.)
16. Conundrum – puzzle, problem. Sentence: Trying to slow global warming has been a conundrum for scientists. (Oracle OpenWorld 2013: A conundrum solved.)
17. Credulity – readiness to believe. Sentence: Haley’s credulity made her a constant target for pranks and lies. (Pause credulity and have great fun.)
18. Cupidity – greed, strong desire. Sentence: His cupidity for money led him to gamble his life away. (The cupidity of the Republicans strikes me as irresponsible as well as reprehensible.)
19. Cursory – brief to the point of being superficial. Sentence: Katherine’s excuse for not taking the test was so cursory that even the teacher did not believe her. (BBC's NHS cuts coverage criticized as being 'cursory'.)
1. blandish -to coax by using flattery. Sentence: The sale clerk tried to blandish the customer into buying the scarf. (“And I urge, beg, plead, blandish and entreat you to continue fostering that.”)
2. boon- a gift or blessing. Sentence: The increase in demand for fruit was a boon for the farmers. (Gov't Shutdown Boon to Invasive Bugs)
3. brusque- short, abrupt, dismissive. Sentence: After repeatedly telling the student to spit out his gum, the teacher had a brusque tone when reporting him to the office. (The pianist deftly captured the thick, complex harmonies and brusque character changes in the Piano Sonata No. 5)
4. buffet- 1) to strike with force. Sentence: The buffet to Tyler’s face sent him backwards with a wince. (High winds buffet portions of Alaska's Interior.) 2. an arrangement of food set out on a table. Sentence: Kayla craned her neck to see the entire buffet display. (There was a time when cruise ship buffets were as bland as cafeterias)
5. burnish- to polish, shine. Sentence: The man spat on his shoe to burnish the leather. (As he tries to burnish Russia's diplomatic and economic standing and rally domestic support after protests against his long rule, Putin wants to show Russia is a modern state capable of organizing events on such a scale and restore national pride.)
6. buttress- 1) to support, hold up. Sentence: An entire bottle of hairspray buttressed my teased hair for prom. ( 2. something that offers support (Now, Peavy, acquired by the Red Sox in a July 30 trade to buttress their rotation, will get to pitch in a championship series for the first time in his career.)
7. cacophony- tremendous noise, disharmonious sound. Sentence: While there was a thunderous applause after the children’s recital, even their parents had to admit the performance was a choir of cacophony. (The tropical woods that we hiked through were loud with the shrieking cacophony of insects, but it was tranquil all the same)
8. cajole- to urge, coax. Sentence: Her daughter attempted to cajole her mother into getting ice cream after dinner. (No doubt the basketball IQ is there but does he really have the demeanor to soothe egos and cajole the best out of players?)
9. calumny- an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies. Sentence: While it was tempting, Stacey knew calumny is wrong and instead only discussed her plans that would be put in action if she was elected office. (Compassion would triumph over calumny)
10. capricious- subject to whim, fickle. Sentence: The drama critic was capricious in the way she bestowed blame or praise. (NCAA Can't Be Capricious in Rulings, Must Give Closure to USC and Miami)
11. clemency- mercy. Sentence: The teacher gave the student clemency over missed homework due to the NHS induction that night. (Connecticut killer of expectant mom granted clemency)
12. cogent- intellectually convincing. Sentence: Despite the mayor’s cogent arguments, I refuse to reelect him. (There was no cogent evidence to give a definite finding that there was a nexus between the politicians and criminals leading to the jailbreak)
13. concomitant- happening at the same time as something else; accompanying. The patient receives a concomitant treatment of drugs and physical therapy. (Is eccentricity a concomitant of Nobel-level genius)
14. conflagration- great fire. Sentence: The firefighters jumped out of the truck, ready to fight the conflagration. (oil-soaked floors that firefighters weren't aware of caused a massive conflagration.)
15. contrite- penitent, eager to be forgiven. Sentence: In the Catholic church, a contrite sinner confesses his sins to a priest. (Arsenal happy with ‘tricky’ win but Dortmund coach is contrite)
16. conundrum- puzzle, problem. Sentence: The girl was faced with a proper conundrum when considering whether or not to disobey her parents order and go to the dance or not. (Jadeveon Clowney creating a conundrum at South Carolina)
17. credulity- readiness to believe. Sentence: Children seem to have a credulity in fairy tales. (It strains credulity to believe that HCM staff and Bonneville's management chain failed to recognize that veterans were being treated unfairly.)
18. cupidity- greed, strong desire. Sentence: People like Donald Trump have a cupidity for money. (Stupidity mixed with cupidity is always a potent brew.)
19. cursory- brief to the point of being superficial. Sentence: She cast a cursory glance at the boy in hopes he would walk over. (A cursory look at Ian Desmond's first pitch aggressiveness.)
Blandish-- to coax by using flattery. Sentence: The student was blandishing her teacher to get her off subject. (“And I urge, beg, plead, blandish and entreat you to continue fostering that.”)
Boon-- a gift or blessing. Sentence: After meeting Justin Bieber, I asked him if I could have a boon of an autograph. (Mills & Boon in Malayalam).
Brusque-- short, abrupt, dismissive. Sentence: I received my drink from the server in a rather brusque manner. (I think it was discovering that his reputation for being... shall we say... a little brusque with people is a lot more complicated than the headlines and anecdotes like to say.)
Buffet-- (v.) to strike with force, (n.) an arrangement of food set out on a table. Sentence: My sister loves going to Stanley’s Tavern because there she can choose all the desserts from the buffet and not just one. (High winds buffet portions of Alaska’s interior).
Burnish-- to polish, shine. Sentence: After cleaning the sinks, I must burnish the stainless steel to my boss’ liking. (Red Hat continues to burnish Storage Server).
Buttress-- (v.) to support, hold up, (n.) something that offers support. Sentence: After breaking my mother’s favorite chest, I used the broken leg to buttress the chest even though it had become detached. (Cyclists attempt tough buttress challenge).
Cacophony-- tremendous noise, disharmonious sound. Sentence: You can always tell when you enter New York City by the cacophony of car horns. (Cacophony in Columbus)
Cajole-- to urge, coax. Sentence: After cajoling my brother for an hour, he finally decided to ride “Tower of Terror”. (Instead, they plead, bargain, bribe, cajole, reason, explain, encourage, suggest and promise.)
Calumny-- an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies. Sentence: Rather than bullying, kids today use calumny over social networks to put down their so-called “enemy”. (Compassion would triumph over calumny.)
Capricious-- subject to whim, fickle. Sentence: As I looked up, I saw clouds surrounding the sky as the rain drops dropped capricious kisses on my face. (Deadly games: Capricious politics and endangered economies).
Clemency-- mercy. Sentence: Unlike her usual harshness, Judge Judy showed clemency to her subject. (Clemency hearing set for convicted killer).
Cogent-- intellectually convincing. Sentence: The lawyer was very cogent and was sure to win his case. ("Without the data, you can't really make a cogent argument for a given trend.")
Concomitant-- happening at the same time as something else; accompanying. Sentence: The medications were concomitant, meaning, they settled two problems at once. (Is eccentricity a concomitant of Nobel-level genius?)
Conflagration-- great fire. Sentence: In result of the conflagration, we no longer have a reserved state park. (A conflagration, a story).
Contrite-- penitent, eager to be forgiven. Sentence: After being disrespectful to mom, the feeling of contrite filled my soul. (Contrite Abbott backtracks on boats).
Conundrum-- puzzle, problem. Sentence: After arguing for several minutes, the teacher solved the conundrum facing the kindergarten students over who gets the purple crayon next. (Quebec’s Keystone conundrum).
Credulity-- readiness to believe. Sentence: My mother’s credulity was strained upon when she had uncovered many lies my dad had told her. (It strains credulity to believe that HCM staff and Bonneville's management chain failed to recognize that veterans were being treated unfairly.)
Cupidity-- greed, strong desire. Sentence: The girl’s cupidity for material things was so out of hand that it left her parents no other choice but to cut her off. (This has been the legacy of traditional politicians (trapos), notorious for their unscrupulous cupidity.)
Cursory-- brief to the point of being superficial. Sentence: The teacher realized the student’s cursory job and knew he undoubtedly failed. (However, most people use pin boards and Instagram photos for cursory reviews, not in-depth trip planning.)
Blandish: to coax by using flattery. Sentence: The sixteen year old tired to blandish her way into the rated R movie. (And I urge, beg, plead, blandish and entreat you to continue fostering that).
Boon: a gift or blessing. Sentence: A lifelong friend is a rare boon and should be appreciated. (Lakers partnership with MGM can be boon for both).
Brusque: short, abrupt, dismissive. Sentence: His brusque tone left him with little friends that could tolerate a conversation with him. (The captain is businesslike to the point of being brusque with his subordinates).
Buffet: to strike with force; an arrangement of food set up on a table. Sentence: With watering mouths, the hungry children peeked into the kitchen to admire the buffet awaiting them. (The buffet includes polenta, risotto, eggplant, sausage and peppers, pork tenderloin, pasta, dessert, and coffee).
Burnish: to polish, shine. Sentence: The man stumbling down the noisy street begged to burnish a pair of shoes for a dime for dinner. (The latest effort to burnish the Harper government's crime-fighting credentials).
Buttress: to support, hold up; something that offers support. Sentence: The staggering drunk grabbed the waiter in hope for buttress. (Eletrans files project to buttress Chile's main grid).
Cacophony: tremendous noise. Sentence: The nosy neighbor chided the children to turn down the cacophony created by those music makers. (The tropical woods that we hiked through were loud with the shrieking cacophony of insects).
Cajole: to urge, coax. Sentence: After days of cajoling, Amber was finally able to get her boyfriend to go to the boy band concert with her. (No doubt the basketball IQ is there but does he really have the demeanor to soothe egos and cajole the best out of players?).
Calumny: an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies. Sentence: The calumny they were spreading about how he robbed the store came back as a slap in the face when they were taken into court for questioning to be later convicted for the same robbery. (Compassion would triumph over calumny).
Capricious: subject to whim, fickle. Sentence: Her capricious thoughts of her future never happened. (The state's high court ruled that the OSSAA acted in an “arbitrary and capricious manner”).
Clemency: mercy. Sentence: The dying prisoner begged for clemency, for he only wanted to see the moon one last time. (Clemency hearing set for Connecticut convicted killer).
Cogent: intellectually convincing. Sentence: After hearing the cogent speaker, I became a full believer in recycling. (His latest piece in The Daily Beast is a particularly cogent example of it).
Concomitant: happening at the same time as something else. Sentence: The girl debated for hours on which of the concomitant concerts she was going to see. (In fact, he writes, our works are “the concomitant development and evidence, and instrumental cause, as well as the subsequent result of faith).
Conflagration: great fire. Sentence: We watched from the top of the hill as the conflagration consumed the vineyard. (The threats ran along a spectrum from subversion to nuclear conflagration).
Contrite: penitent, eager to be forgiven. Sentence: Immediately after sinning, the contrite man ran to penance. (After the game, Fernandez was contrite saying he felt "embarrassed").
Conundrum: puzzle, problem. Sentence: The theory of ghosts was always a conundrum for him to wrap his head around. (The Texas power plant conundrum deepens).
Credulity: readiness to believe. Sentence: The bitter woman had acredulity that everyone else was wrong. (It strains credulity to believe that HCM staff and Bonneville's management chain failed to recognize that veterans were being treated unfairly).
Cupidity: greed, strong desire. Sentence: His cupidity led him to steal big ticket items even with the increased risk of prison. (This has been the legacy of traditional politicians (trapos), notorious for their unscrupulous cupidity).
Cursory: brief to the point of being superficial. Sentence: Her cursory appearance towards everyone left others thinking that she was nothing more than a pretty face. (Andy Burnham has criticised the BBC's 'cursory coverage' of an anti-cuts protest in a letter to the corporation).
Cogent: intellectually convincing. Sentence: After hearing the cogent speaker, I became a full believer in recycling. (His latest piece in The Daily Beast is a particularly cogent example of it).
Concomitant: happening at the same time as something else. Sentence: The girl debated for hours on which of the concomitant concerts she was going to see. (In fact, he writes, our works are “the concomitant development and evidence, and instrumental cause, as well as the subsequent result of faith).
Conflagration: great fire. Sentence: We watched from the top of the hill as the conflagration consumed the vineyard. (The threats ran along a spectrum from subversion to nuclear conflagration).
Contrite: penitent, eager to be forgiven. Sentence: Immediately after sinning, the contrite man ran to penance. (After the game, Fernandez was contrite saying he felt "embarrassed").
Conundrum: puzzle, problem. Sentence: The theory of ghosts was always a conundrum for him to wrap his head around. (The Texas power plant conundrum deepens).
Credulity: readiness to believe. Sentence: The bitter woman had acredulity that everyone else was wrong. (It strains credulity to believe that HCM staff and Bonneville's management chain failed to recognize that veterans were being treated unfairly).
Cupidity: greed, strong desire. Sentence: His cupidity led him to steal big ticket items even with the increased risk of prison. (This has been the legacy of traditional politicians (trapos), notorious for their unscrupulous cupidity).
Cursory: brief to the point of being superficial. Sentence: Her cursory appearance towards everyone left others thinking that she was nothing more than a pretty face. (Andy Burnham has criticised the BBC's 'cursory coverage' of an anti-cuts protest in a letter to the corporation).
1. blandish
(v.) to coax by using flattery. Sentence: I tried to blandish my teacher into choosing me to go on the ski trip with the underclassmen. (And I urge, beg, plead, blandish and entreat you to continue fostering that)
2. boon
(n.) a gift or blessing. Sentence: The weather this summer was a boon, the perfect summer weather. (Lakers partnership with MGM can be boon for both.)
3. brusque
(adj.) short, abrupt, dismissive. Sentence: We were annoyed by the way our new teacher talked to us in her brusque manner. (Iona's insistent hospitality, and Jenny's brusque refusal to be treated as a guest, set the tone for a curious relationship)
4. buffet
(v.) to strike with force
(n.) an arrangement of food set out on a table. Sentence: My dad loves eating at buffets, but my mom hates how the food isn’t prepared just for you. (The buffet includes polenta, risotto, eggplant, sausage and peppers, pork tenderloin, pasta, dessert, and coffee. The cost is $25 per person.)
5. burnish
(v.) to polish, shine. Sentence: Back in the old days, people would get paid to burnish shoes. (Better yet, the bill could be used to burnish Gov. Rick Scott's image, especially when his opponent is likely going to be former Gov. Charlie Crist.)
6. buttress
(v.) to support, hold up. Sentence: The dock legs buttress the actual dock so people can walk on them.
(n.) something that offers support (Eletrans files project to buttress Chile's main grid.)
7. cacophony
(n.) tremendous noise, disharmonious sound. Sentence: When our band plays at the football game, all we hear is a cacophony. (The tropical woods that we hiked through were loud with the shrieking cacophony of insects, but it was tranquil all the same.)
8. cajole
(v.) to urge, coax. Sentence: Julia cajoled me to go to the hospital for my stomach pains, they seemed very severe. (No doubt the basketball IQ is there but does he really have the demeanor to soothe egos and cajole the best out of players?)
9. calumny
(n.) an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies. Sentence: Throughout a normal high school day, one will almost always hear a calumny.( You can pretty much guarantee that the press will ignore Karl catching Carney's calumny.)
10. capricious
(adj.) subject to whim, fickle. Sentence: Anna’s capricious tendencies make it difficult for her to focus on her hopes and dreams.( Whether a full one-year delay for enforcement of the employer mandate is arbitrary, capricious, or unlawful will be a matter of judgment)
11. clemency
(n.) mercy. Sentence: Rachel begged for clemency when she found out the FBI knew her secret. (Bonnie Jean Foreshaw pleads for clemency Wednesday morning before the state parole board after 27 years in prison.)
12. cogent
(adj.) intellectually convincing. Sentence: After 15 minutes of begging my dad, he finally bought me a dog because my arguments were so cogent. (Recently, recruiters at Cogent Communications were having difficulty finding top talent for their sales teams in their Northern Virginia branches.)
13. concomitant
(adj.) happening at the same time as something else; accompanying. Sentence: The risks of taking ibuprofen increase when there is a concomitant use of another drug. (In fact, he writes, our works are “the concomitant development and evidence, and instrumental cause, as well as the subsequent result of faith.)
14. conflagration
(n.) great fire. Sentence: The brave firefighters cam to put out the conflagration.( He was miffed, but that was nothing compared to the conflagration, perhaps already smoldering, between Haddon and McClendon.)
15. contrite
(adj.) penitent, eager to be forgiven. Sentence: After confessing my sins to the priest, I was very contrite. (Contrite Fernandez caps rookie season with 12th win, first homer, Braves' ire.)
16. conundrum
(n.) puzzle, problem. Sentence: My teachers get mad at me because I have a conundrum of never raising my hand before I speak. (The Texas power plant conundrum deepens.)
17. credulity
(n.) readiness to believe. Sentence: Ashley’s credulity disappointed her when she heard that Brody Jenner would not be in town. (It strains credulity to believe that HCM staff and Bonneville's management chain failed to recognize that veterans were being treated unfairly.)
18. cupidity
(n.) greed, strong desire. Sentence: Krystina had this cupidity when it came to money and material things. (This has been the legacy of traditional politicians (trapos), notorious for their unscrupulous cupidity.)
19. cursory
(adj.) brief to the point of being superficial. Sentence: When Stephanie was late to the Z-Club meeting, she gave a cursory glance at the agenda for the month. (LEIGH MP Andy Burnham has criticized the BBC's 'cursory coverage' of an anti-cuts protest in a letter to the corporation.)
1. Blandish: to coax by using flattery. The real estate agent blandished the newlyweds into buying the expensive house. (And I urge, beg, plead, blandish and entreat you to continue fostering that.)
2. Boon: a gift or blessing. The heat waves this past summer were a boon for all the beach goers that enjoyed the warm weather. (New boat launch a boon for Colorado River)
3. Brusque: short, abrupt, and dismissive. The overwhelmed receptionist answered the phone brusquely. (The captain is businesslike to the point of being brusque with his subordinates, determined to get through this without mishap.)
4. Buffet: to strike with force; an arrangement of food set out on a table. The young boy’s eyes lit up as he saw the buffet, and quickly gathered as much food as he could fit on his plate. (The Glutton’s Guide to Buffets)
5. Burnish: to polish, shine. Charlie’s punishment for trying to sneak out late at night was to burnish all the floors in the house. (Even America's mayors see an opportunity to burnish their brand.)
6. Buttress: to support, hold up; something that offers support. After her long run, Sarah laid on the couch, and used a pillow to buttress her head. (New and sturdy buttress for Ramona Road in Los Trancos Woods)
7. Cacophony: tremendous noise, disharmonious sound. The mother tended to the cacophony of crying children. (Major Link Soccer, Cacophony in Columbus)
8. Cajole: to urge, coax. The friends’ teases and chants cajoled Fred to jump off the high diving board. (No one can cajole Jonathon not to contest 2015 election)
9. Calumny: an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies. The new kid thought that his calumny would make him seem cooler, but he was wrong. (Compassion would triumph over calumny.)
10. Capricious: subject to whim, fickle. The capricious toddler wondered around the play room from toy to toy. (Deadly games: capricious politics and endangered economies)
11. Clemency: mercy. The soldiers begged for clemency when their camp had been taken over by the enemy. (Rare clemency granted for killer)
12. Cogent: intellectually convincing. Although the jury thought they had already made their decision, the lawyer’s cogent debate caused them to reconsider. (Architectural standards: cogent community planning)
13. Concomitant: happening at the same time as something else; accompanying. All the concomitant tests make it hard to prepare well for any of them. (Is eccentricity a concomitant of Nobel-level genius?)
14. Conflagration: great fire. The conflagration in California caused numerous neighborhoods to be evacuated. (Oil-soaked floors that firefighters weren't aware of caused a massive conflagration.)
15. Contrite: penitent, eager to be forgiven. The criminal was given a shorter sentence because of his contrite testimony. (Contrite Bondi on execution delay: ’I was wrong. I made a mistake’)
16. Conundrum: puzzle, problem. The unordinary trial left the renowned judge with a conundrum. (Sales down, stocks up: the retail conundrum)
17. Credulity: readiness to believe. Blake developed trust issues due to people taking advantage of his credulity in the past. (It strains credulity to believe that HCM staff and Bonneville's management chain failed to recognize that veterans were being treated unfairly.)
18. Cupidity: greed, strong desire. He blames his cupidity for always buying lottery tickets even though he knows there is barely any chance of him ever winning. (Stupidity mixed with cupidity is always a potent brew.)
19. Cursory: brief to the point of being superficial. Every time her mom passes the doorway, Amy gives a cursory attempt at her homework until her mom passes. (BBC’s NHS cuts coverage criticized as ‘cursory’)
blandish
(v.)to coax by using flattery. Claire tried to blandish Mr. Fiorelli into having an enriching literature party. (And I urge, beg, plead, blandish and entreat you to continuing foster that.)
boon
(n.)a gift or blessing. Beowulf received a massive boon for saving the people. (Lakers partnership with MGM can be boon for both.)
brusque
(adj.)short, abrupt, dismissive. After skipping school on Tuesday, the students received brusque attitudes from all the teachers. (The captain is businesslike to the point of being brusque with his subordinates.)
buffet
1.(v.)to strike with force. The police officer buffet the intruder repeatedly until the criminal dropped his gun. (High winds buffet portions of Alaska's interior.)
burnish
(v.)to polish, shine. My overly polite grandmother often makes us burnish the silverware. (Even America's mayors see an opportunity to burnish their brand.)
buttress
1.(v.)to support, hold up. Atlas buttressed the entire world on his shoulders. (Obama's no-show at Asia summits a lost chance to buttress US
influence.)
cacophony
(n.)tremendous noise, disharmonious sound. Cindy-Lou-Who heard a cacophony from the living room as the Grinch stole Christmas.(Simon Kelner: Making the most of the urban cacophony.)
cajole
(v.)to urge, coax. Claire really tried to cajole Mr. Fiorelli into having an enriching Literature party.('No one can cajole Jonathan not to contest 2015 election')
calumny
(n.)an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies. Aislinn's calumny did not prevail; everyone knew the truth-that Claire comes up with extremely original vocabulary sentences.(Campaign of Calumny against Jega Ahead of 2015.)
capricious
(adj.)subject to whim, fickle. Capricious Claire could not decide between chicken parmesan or a jar of pickles.('Arbitrary, Capricious, and Subject to Law')
clemency
(n.)mercy. Jesse was famous for saying 'Lord have clemency." (Killer of expectant mom granted clemency.)
cogent
(adj.)intellectually convincing. In order to be a lawyer, it is imperative that you are cogent. ('Cogent community planning'.)
concomitant
(adj.)happening at the same time as something else; accompanying. To his despair, Johnny's football game was concomitant with his birthday dinner.(Is eccentricity a concomitant of Nobel-level genius?)
conflagration
(n.)great fire. California is known for it's Summer conflagrations. ('A conflagration, a story)
contrite
(adj.)penitent, eager to be forgiven. Is it human nature to be contrite after doing something wrong? (Contrite abbott backtracks on boats.)
conundrum
(n.)puzzle, problem. The riddle was a conundrum even for Rumpelstiltskin.(Quebec's Keystone Conundrum.)
credulity
(n.)readiness to believe. The children's credulity was both admirable, and innocent.(Pause credulity and have great fun.)
cupidity
(n.)greed, strong desire. Cupid had a cupidity to be loved himself, but alas, his arrows did not work on himself. (This is the same investor stupidity, cupidity, and ignorance that caused the stock market crash of 2008.)
cursory
(adj.)brief to the point of being superficial. Claire cast a cursory look at her notes in homeroom having forgotten about the quiz that day. (A cursory look at Ian Desmond's first pitch aggressiveness.)
Blandish (v) – to coax using flattery. Ex: The cunning woman blandished the salesclerk until he allowed her to use an expired coupon. (And I urge, beg, plead, blandish, and entreat you to continue fostering that)
Boon (n) – a gift or blessing. Ex: A weekend without homework is a glorious boon. (Lakers partnership with MGM can be boon for both)
Brusque (adj) – short, abrupt, dismissive. Ex: When she asked me why I didn’t invite her to the party, I answered quite brusquely, “Because I don’t like you.” (The rationale behind the brusque dismissal was quite simple)
Buffet (v) – to strike with force. Ex: The rams buffeted each other until they were both exhausted. (High winds buffet portions of Alaska’s Interior)
(n) – an arrangement of food set out on a table. Ex: I looked in despair at the bare buffet table as my dreams of cakes and cookies were crushed. (Horseshoe casino constructing new buffet to replace Deen’s)
Burnish (v) – to polish, shine. Ex: Sometimes I get tired from burnishing all of my first place awards and trophies. (Red Hat continues to burnish Storage Server)
Buttress (v) – to support, hold up. Ex: The lavish balcony was buttressed by marvelous marble monoliths. (The film’s many distortions will buttress what the prosecution will argue)
(n) – something that offers support. Ex: Without the sturdy buttress, the roof would surely collapse. (New and sturdy buttress for Ramona Road in Los Trancos Woods)
Cacophony (n) – tremendous noise, disharmonious sound. Ex: When we heard our favorite song on the radio, our voices burst into a confident cacophony. (Silent Cacophony: A Cross-London Arts Project For Remembrance Week)
Cajole (v) – to urge, coax. Ex: She cajoled me into watching the romance movie by buying me a king size pack of Skittles. (It aspires to encourage and cajole users to go out and actually vote on election day)
Calumny (n) – an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies. Ex: It only takes one act of furious calumny to ruin a reputation forever. (He however warned against campaign of calumny during electioneering.)
Capricious (adj) – subject to whim, fickle. Ex: The capricious caterpillar spent so much time tasting every leaf that he forgot to become a butterfly. (Deadly games: capricious politics and endangered economies)
Clemency (n) – mercy. Ex: Our Calculus teacher displayed clemency when he allowed us to correct the mistakes on our first test for half credit. (Killer of expectant mom granted clemency)
Cogent (adj) – intellectually convincing. Ex: The best lawyers excel in preparing cogent arguments. (There was no cogent evidence to give a definite finding that there was a nexus between the politicians and criminals leading the jailbreak)
Concomitant (adj) – happening at the same time as something else: accompanying. Ex: She had a difficult time deciding on which concomitant party to go to. (Previous models of Charon’s formation have successfully predicted the concomitant creation of smaller satellites as well but could not explain how these miniscule moons moved outward from Pluto without exiting the dwarf planet system or crashing into Charon, researches said)
Conflagration (n) – great fire. Ex: In the end of Stephen King’s The Shining, the hotel bursts into a great conflagration which burns away the evil. (The threats ran along a spectrum from subversion to nuclear conflagration)
Contrite (adj) – penitent, eager to be forgiven. Ex: The puppy looked with contrite eyes at his owner until he was forgiven and given a treat. (Contrite Bondi on execution delay: ‘I was wrong. I made a mistake’)
Conundrum (n) – puzzle, problem. Ex: Some teenagers view growing up as a blessing while others see it as a conundrum. (Sales down, stocks up: the retail conundrum)
Credulity (n) – readiness to believe. Ex: The toddler with an astonishing lack of credulity was quick to deny the existence of Santa Clause. (It strains credulity to believe that HCM staff and Bonneville’s management chain failed to recognize that veterans were being treated unfairly)
Cupidity (n) – greed, strong desire. Ex: After we learned that the lake contained buried treasure, we discovered that it wasn’t stupidity that caused the thief to jump in; it was cupidity. (Stupidity mixed with cupidity is always a potent brew)
Cursory (adj) – brief to the point of being superficial. Ex: Mr. Fiorelli cast a cursory glance at the students’ blog posts to see if they completed their vocabulary sentences before he graded them individually. (BBC’s NHS cuts coverage criticised as being ‘cursory’)
1. Blandish- (v.) to coax by using flattery. Sentence- Don’t try to blandish me into going to the store with you. (And I urge, beg, plead, blandish and entreat you to continue fostering that.”)
2. Boon- (n.) a gift or blessing. Sentence- The great amount of rain in the past few days has been a boon for our town suffering from a drought. (Lakers partnership with MGM can be boon for both.)
3. Brusque- (adj.) short, abrupt, dismissive. Sentence- Bobby, who was in a bad mood, was very brusque in talking to us. (Iona’s insistent hospitality, and Jenny’s brusque refusal to be treated as a guest, set the tone for a curious relationship that develops over the course of the story.)
4. Buffet- (v.) to strike with force, (n.) an arrangement of food set out on a table. Sentence- We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast buffet at Deerfield this morning. (High winds buffet portions of Alaska's Interior)
5. Burnish- (v.) to polish, shine. Sentence- He had to burnish the silver vase because it had gotten tarnished. (Even America's mayors see an opportunity to burnish their brand.)
6. Buttress- (v.) to support, hold up, (n.) something that offers support. Sentence- The high, peaked beams buttress the vast dome. (New and sturdy buttress for Ramona Road in Los Trancos Woods)
7. Cacophony- (n.) tremendous noise, disharmonious sound. Sentence- The sleeping child was jolted awake by the tremendous cacophony. (It Really Is A Choir Of Cacophony Out There…)
8. Cajole- (v.) to urge, coax. Sentence- Parents often try to cajole their kids into pursuing advanced careers. (No doubt the basketball IQ is there but does he really have the demeanor to soothe egos and cajole the best out of players?)
9. Calumny- (n.) an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies. Sentence- Don’t listen to the gossip you hear, it’s just calumny. (But I do not want to see the Republican Party ride to political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny — Fear, Ignorance, Bigotry, and Smear.)
10. Capricious- (adj.) subject to whim, fickle. Sentence- The young girl is so capricious she will believe anything. (Deadly games: Capricious politics and endangered economies)
11. Clemency- (n.) mercy. Sentence- The accused man could only beg for clemency. (Clemency hearing set for convicted killer)
12. Cogent- (adj.) intellectually convincing. Sentence- The new documentary provides cogent evidence that aliens do exist. (Cogent Reports: ETF Wholesalers Missing Opportunity With Advisors)
13. Concomitant- (adj.) happening at the same time as something else; accompanying. Sentence- She had a concomitant urinary tract infection and respiratory infection. (In fact, he writes, our works are “the concomitant development and evidence, and instrumental cause, as well as the subsequent result of faith.)
14. Conflagration- (n.) great fire. Sentence- The conflagration consumed the entire barn within minutes. (After driving away from the growing conflagration and nonchalant response from the fire's casual viewer parked in the driveway, the trash collector dialed 911.)
15. Contrite- (adj.) penitent, eager to be forgiven. Sentence- The convicted man’s contrite behavior was apparent at his parole hearing. (Contrite Wilshere vows to kick habit)
16. Conundrum- (n.) puzzle, problem. Sentence- Escaping the maze was a total conundrum to me. (Joniak's Journal: Brandon Marshall Living A Conundrum)
17. Credulity- (n.) readiness to believe. Sentence- Because of his natural credulity, he was very easily tricked. (His assertion that the league has been forthcoming with medical information as it has become available, defies credulity.)
18. Cupidity- (n.) greed, strong desire. Sentence- It was his cupidity that drove the man to rob the bank. (Stupidity mixed with cupidity is always a potent brew.)
19. Cursory- (adj.) brief to the point of being superficial. Sentence- His cursory glance over the project left many errors unnoticed. (Tell Me About It: Sister's request deserved more than cursory response)
Concomitant: happening at the same time as something else, accompanying
(sentence) Giving a dog a treat with the concomitant sound of a bell will condition the dog to drool at the sound of a bell in anticipation.
(Previous models of Charon’s formation have successfully predicted the concomitant creation of smaller satellites as well but could not explain how these minuscule moons moved outward from Pluto without exiting the dwarf planet system or crashing into Charon, researchers said.)
Conflagration: great fire
(sentence) One of the most famous conflagrations in history was the one at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory.
(The threats ran along a spectrum from subversion to nuclear conflagration.)
Contrite: penitent, eager to be forgiven
(sentence) The dog’s contrite face after he knew he did something wrong made him difficult to resist.
(Contrite Hobby Lobby crafts apology over Hanukka brouhaha)
Conundrum: puzzle, problem
(sentence) He was a mass of mixed signals, his every action was an unsolvable conundrum.
(Sales down, stocks up: the retail conundrum)
Credulity: readiness to believe
(sentence) Her credulity teetered on gullibility.
(His assertion that the league has been forthcoming with medical information as it has become available, defies credulity.)
Cupidity: greed, strong desire
(sentence)His tendency to seek rare collector’s items stemmed from his innate cupidity.
(This has been the legacy of traditional politicians (trapos), notorious for their unscrupulous cupidity.)
Cursory: brief to the point of being superficial
(sentence) Taking a cursory glance at the AP Calculus exam, he accepted that he knew none of the answers and subjected himself to failure.
(BBC's NHS cuts coverage criticised as being 'cursory')
Blandish: to coax by using flattery
(sentence) No amount of blandishing could coax me into doing her homework for her.
(“…And I urge, beg, plead, blandish and entreat you to continue fostering that.”)
Boon: a gift or blessing
(sentence) The new baby was a boon to the grateful adoptive parents.
(Preschool frenzy turns out a boon for rental business.)
Brusque: short, abrupt, dismissive
(sentence) She is often brusque in the morning, merely offering one-word answers to her mother’s cheery hellos.
(When told by Brian Robbins, head of Dreamworks’ recently acquired Awesomeness TV, that his delivery was “perfect” and asked if he’d missed his calling for a career in the comedic arts, Katzenberg responded with a brusque, “I don’t think so,” without so much as a glance up from his Blackberry.)
Buffet: 1. To strike with force
2. An arrangement of food set out on a table
(sentence) I gazed with eager eyes at the fabulous buffet supplied with every food imaginable stretched out before me.
(It's great to report that the Indian buffet has gone beyond novelty and become such an OC mealtime tradition.)
Burnish: to polish, shine
(sentence) My mother spent three hours burnishing the furniture in anticipation for our dinner guests.
(As he tries to burnish Russia's diplomatic and economic standing and rally domestic support after protests against his long rule, Putin wants to show Russia is a modern state capable of organizing events on such a scale and restore national pride.)
Buttress: 1. To support, hold up
2. Something that offers support
(sentence) The impressive buttress supported the weight of the bridge above us.
(New and sturdy buttress for Ramona Road in Los Trancos Woods)
Cacophony: tremendous noise, disharmonious sound
(sentence)The cacophony of rowdy seniors at the pep rally greeted the underclassmen as they entered the gym.
(Simon Kelner: Making the most of the urban cacophony)
Cajole: urge, coax
(sentence) I tried to cajole my dog into my room by offering her bits of what I was eating.
(Instead, they plead, bargain, bribe, cajole, reason, explain, encourage, suggest and promise.)
Calumny: to attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies
(sentence)The dishonest politician attempted to use calumny to discredit his opponent.
(From Jasmine Beckford to Daniel Pelka: a history of chaos and calumny)
Capricious: subject to whim, fickle
(sentence) The boy was capricious, jumping from whim to whim as it suited him.
(Retired PLA general voices frustration with capricious North Korea)
Clemency: mercy
(sentence) I prayed for my parent’s clemency as I walked into the house an hour past curfew.
(Killer of expectant mom granted clemency)
Cogent: intellectually convincing
(sentence) She presented such a cogent argument in her defense it was hard to see why people were prosecuting her at all.
(Architectural standards; cogent community planning)
1. Blandish (v.) to coax by using flattery
a. Her father’s blandish remarks persuaded her to commit the dead.
b. And I urge, beg, plead, blandish and entreat you to continue fostering that.
2. Boon (n.) a gift or blessing
a. It will be a huge boon to people who did not get to see the movie.
b. A boon for higher education.
3. Brusque (adj.) short, abrupt, dismissive
a. The teacher dismissed us in a brusque manner.
b. She is initially stiff and brusque, as if frozen from the inside out by her dead husband's cruel behavior.
4. Buffet 1. (v.) to strike with force 2. (n.) an arrangement of food set out on a table
a. There was a huge buffet dinner at the restaurant.
b. High winds buffet portions of Alaska's Interior.
5. Burnish: (v.) to polish, shine
a. The burnished gold sparkled in the haze of the sun.
b. While October's cold reality dictates that decisions can forever shape a manager's image, it can also burnish his credentials, as Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Madden discovered Tuesday night when they were eliminated by the Boston Red Sox.
6. Buttress 1. (v.) to support, hold up 2. (n.) something that offers support
a. The structure was buttressed by the round tower in the south east corner.
b. Panama issues supply call to buttress grid.
7. Cacophony (n.) tremendous noise, disharmonious sound
a. The cacophony of the car horns in traffic kept me from sleeping.
b. Chemical weapons cacophony.
8. Cajole (v.) to urge, coax
a. I cajoled the man to donate to good will.
b. Instead, they plead, bargain, bribe, cajole, reason, explain, encourage, suggest and promise.
9. Calumny (n.) an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies
a. The boys spoke of calumny when they talked about what happened to Nick.
b. You can pretty much guarantee that the press will ignore Karl catching Carney's calumny.
10. Capricious (adj.) subject to whim, fickle
a. It is such a capricious world.
b. It's a capricious ability, though, if her target doesn't die soon after she deals damage then her passive doesn't trigger.
11. Clemency (n.) mercy
a. The boy asked to show to clemency for the victim of the attack.
b. However, at a clemency hearing today she is arguing to get out based on her background and mental state the night she shot Joyce Amos.
12. Cogent (adj.) intellectually convincing
a. The cogent evidence supports the verdict.
b. With issues requiring cogent solutions.
13. Concomitant (adj.) happening at the same time as something else; accompanying
a. The concomitant use of the two drugs together is strictly prohibited.
b. Is eccentricity a concomitant of Nobel-level genius?
14. Conflagration (n.) great fire
a. The conflagration in the west burned down a lot of natural habitats for animals.
b. Oil-soaked floors that firefighters weren't aware of caused a massive conflagration.
15. Contrite (adj.) penitent, eager to be forgiven
a. The contrite spirit of the young man was heartening.
b. Sigmund must show contrition.
16. Conundrum (n.) puzzle, problem
a. We are faced with an economic conundrum.
b. The 'super clean' conundrum.
17. Credulity (n.) readiness to believe
a. The credulity of children can sometimes be amusing.
b. It strains credulity to believe that HCM staff and Bonneville's management chain failed to recognize that veterans were being treated unfairly.
18. Cupidity (n.) greed, strong desire
a. The bank robber’s cupidity was his downfall.
b. This is the same investor stupidity, cupidity and ignorance that caused the stock market crash of 2008.
19. Cursory (adj.) brief to the point of being superficial
a. The police officers cursory inspection was not nearly enough to find what they were actually hiding in the car.
b. Every time I've paid even cursory attention to the Pirates this season, they have reminded me a lot of last year's Orioles.
1.blandish - to coax by using flattery
sentence: We tried to blandish the scared new members into trusting us.
(And I urge, beg, plead, blandish and entreat you to continue fostering that.)
2. boon - a gift or blessing
sentence: This nice, cool fall weather is such a boon in comparison to the awful, hot summer weather.
(Lakers partnership with MGM can be boon for both)
3. brusque - short, abrupt, dismissive
sentence: The meeting was so brusque that we even had time to grab breakfast before we had to be in first period.
(The captain is businesslike to the point of being brusque with his subordinates, determined to get through this without mishap.)
4. buffet - to strike with force; an arrangement of food set out on a table
sentence: I am so thankful we had dinner at the buffet because I was so hungry.
(Restaurant News: Old Ginza East will become World Buffet)
5. burnish - to polish, shine
sentence: Before the dance, Jimmy made sure to burnish his best dancing shoes.
(Red Hat continues to burnish Storage Server)
6. buttress - to support, hold up; something that offers support
sentence: After a tough race, my legs were glad to have my teammates as a buttress.
(New and sturdy buttress for Ramona Road in Los Trancos Woods)
7. cacophony - tremendous noise, disharmonious sound
sentence: When the tablecloth got stuck on the dog’s collar, it was only seconds before you could hear the cacophony of dishes falling to the floor.
(It Really Is A Choir Of Cacophony Out There…)
8. cajole - to urge, coax
sentence: We slowly cajoled the scared puppy out of its cage.
(The reality is that most of today's parents don't tell. Instead, they plead, bargain, bribe, cajole, reason, explain, encourage, suggest and promise.)
9. calumny - an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies
sentence: The movie ‘Mean Girls’ is about nasty high school girls that are only interested in calumny.
(Compassion would triumph over calumny.)
10. capricious - subject to whim, fickle
sentence: His capricious ways always made it difficult to beat him in an argument.
(Deadly games: Capricious politics and endangered economies)
11. clemency- mercy
sentence: After coming home fifteen minutes past curfew, Anna begged her parents for clemency.
(Bonnie Foreshaw granted clemency after 27 years in prison)
12. cogent - intellectually convincing
sentence: It is important to actually know what politicians are talking about and not just agree with the ones that sound cogent.
(Architectural standards; cogent community planning)
13. concomitant - happening at the same time as something else; accompanying
sentence: It was unfortunate that she could not make both her practice and the fundraiser walk just because they were concomitant.
(Previous models of Charon’s formation have successfully predicted the concomitant creation of smaller satellites as well but could not explain how these minuscule moons moved outward from Pluto without exiting the dwarf planet system or crashing into Charon, researchers said.)
14. conflagration - great fire
sentence: The burning conflagration from his most recent wound was an unbearable sensation.
(In a famous scene from the director's iconic 1964 Cold War era film Dr. Strangelove, the protagonists in the war room fret about a ''Doomsday gap'' when it comes to a nuclear conflagration that will sterilise life on earth.)
15. contrite - penitent, eager to be forgiven
sentence: After her wrongdoing, it was obvious that she was quite contrite.
(Contrite Wilshere vows to kick habit)
16. conundrum - puzzle, problem
sentence: With all the different loops, holes, zippers, and pockets, the dress that Amy had picked out was such a conundrum for her to even get into.
(Bread man uses his loaf to beat crate conundrum)
17. credulity - readiness to believe
sentence: We always trusted Mr. John’s great stories, so whenever he had something new to tell us we listened with great credulity.
(Anyway, the point is that you should treat Bachmann's protestations about Obama's thuggery and warnings about the imminent threat of civil unrest with the same amount of credulity you apply to her suggestion that people thought she was licking John Boehner's face on national TV.)
18. cupidity - greed, strong desire
sentence: She wanted that tiara so badly that the cupidity on her face was quite obvious.
(This has been the legacy of traditional politicians (trapos), notorious for their unscrupulous cupidity.)
19. cursory - brief to the point of being superficial
sentence: The teachers instructions were cursory but clear.
(A cursory look at Ian Desmond's first pitch aggressiveness)
blandish (v.) to coax by using flattery
The boy tried to blandish the girl into agreeing to go on a date with him by using petty and cliched compliments. (And I urge, beg, plead, blandish and entreat you to continue fostering that.”)
boon (n.) a gift or blessing
The multiple days off next week are a great boon, especially for the sleep I will be able to catch up on. (An Employment Boon in Rural Areas)
brusque (adj.) short, abrupt, dismissive
The teacher brusquely waved her hand at the students question. (Katzenberg responded with a brusque, “I don't think so,”)
buffet 1. (v.) to strike with force
(n.) an arrangement of food set out on a table
The kids attempted to buffet the pinata as hard as they could, early waiting for the candy to pour out. (will become a World Buffet restaurant and the building's owner, Richard Lynn, said …)
burnish(v.) to polish, shine
The man flicked a nickel at the boy after he had burnished his shoes.
(shape a manager's image, it can also burnish his credentials, as Tampa Bay …)
buttress 1. (v.) to support, hold up 2. (n.) something that offers support
The flying buttresses in the castle were so beautifully and ornately carved I could not take my eyes off of them. (Cyclists wanting a sharp, short challenge got just that when they entered the “Up The Buttress” event.)
cacophony (n.) tremendous noise, disharmonious sound
The child clutched her ears and began to whimper at her classmates cacophony. (while Ms. Yellen has expressed concern that the cacophony undermines the …)
cajole (v.) to urge, coax
It took have the class just to cajole him until he finally asked her to prom. (Instead, they plead, bargain, bribe, cajole, reason, explain, encourage, suggest and promise.)
calumny (n.) an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies
I never listen to the calumny around school and only believe what I see or hear first hand. (The similarities in the suffering of these two children should remind us of the calumny and chaos that has defined the history of childhood …)
capricious (adj.) subject to whim, fickle
My capricious sister always shows up unannounced with grande, adventurous plans. (The state's high court ruled that the OSSAA acted in an “arbitrary and capricious manner” by determining that Sequoyah players violated Rule 9 …)
clemency (n.) mercy
The dean granted the student clemency and did giver her a detention for not having her lanyard. (Bonnie Jean Foreshaw pleads for clemency Wednesday morning)
cogent (adj.) intellectually convincing
No matter how cogent I strive to be I can never convince my mom to let me stay home from school. (Architectural standards; cogent community planning)
concomitant (adj.) happening at the same time as something else; accompanying
Trying to dance with a concomitant orchestra is much harder than dancing to canned music. (That infraction, by the way, came concomitant with a Krejci shot on goal,)
conflagration (n.) great fire
Her nasty comment ensued a great conflagration in our discussion.
(The recent communal conflagration in Muzaffarnagar and its fallout)
contrite (adj.) penitent, eager to be forgiven
The puppy’s face was so contrite I could no longer be mad about my shredded shoes. (A contrite Pam Bondi owned up to a big mistake Tuesday,)
conundrum (n.) puzzle, problem
Why school has to be so long has always posed as a conundrum to me. (The Texas power plant conundrum deepens.)
credulity (n.) readiness to believe
Her credulity made her the best person to prank on April Fool’s Day.
(Obama's thuggery and warnings about the imminent threat of civil unrest with the same amount of credulity you apply to …)
cupidity (n.) greed, strong desire
Because of his cupidity, he became the youngest and richest man in the world. (This has been the legacy of traditional politicians (trapos), notorious for their unscrupulous cupidity. )
cursory (adj.) brief to the point of being superficial
Our study of modern art was so cursory I forgot we even covered the topic. (Andy Burnham has criticised the BBC's 'cursory coverage' of an anti-cuts protest in a letter to the corporation. )
blandish
(v.) to coax by using flattery Sentence: My sister tried to blandish me into taking the blame for her. (It veers off into blandish Top-40 pop in the middle, but it’s never bad, and it catching its footing again in the final two tracks.)
boon
(n.) a gift or blessing Sentence: This upcoming break is a boon for all the stressed out students. (Are e-ciggies a boon or a burden?)
brusque
(adj.) short, abrupt, dismissive Sentence: the teacher’s brusque way of answering the questions angered the students. (Brusque and short-tempered, the 66-year-old is known to favour a strong state presence in key areas including oil, energy and banking.)
buffet
1. (v.) to strike with force
2. (n.) an arrangement of food set out on a table Sentence: My father’s favorite place to eat is at a Chinese buffet. (Spice India: Buffet Your Day)
burnish
(v.) to polish, shine Sentence: In the old days, people never left the house without first burnishing their shoes. (With the faces at the top of agency IT organizations changing every few years, each bringing some marquee project to burnish their résumés.)
buttress
1. (v.) to support, hold up
2. (n.) something that offers support Sentence: The skeletal system is the buttress to the entire body. (New and sturdy buttress for Ramona Road in Los Trancos Woods)
cacophony
(n.) tremendous noise, disharmonious sound Sentence: The juniors created a cacophony that won them the spirit stick. (Major Link Soccer: Cacophony in Columbus)
cajole
(v.) to urge, coax Sentence: Cassidy cajoled me into playing basketball this year. (But the odds of success are bad enough for Mr Gauck to feel he needs to cajole.)
calumny
(n.) an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies Sentence: Ashley’s tweet was a calumny and made Cassidy cry. (Campaign Of Calumny Against Jega Ahead Of 2015)
capricious
(adj.) subject to whim, fickle Sentence: Her capricious smile led you to believe she was up to something. (Deadly games: Capricious politics and endangered economies)
clemency
(n.) mercy Sentence: Begging someone for clemency makes you pathetic. (In Rare Clemency Hearing, Killer To Make Case For Freedom)
cogent
(adj.) intellectually convincing Sentence: The cogent way in which she argued for no homework led the teacher into not giving any homework. (Skkynet Announces Cogent DataHub Summit in Tokyo)
Concomitant
(adj.) happening at the same time as something else; accompanying Sentence: Between swimming, blue-gold, and her concomitant commitment to Z-club she is always busy. (The authors could find no explanation for the variation in aspirin use based on concomitant illnesses or bleeding risk.)
conflagration
(n.) great fire Sentence: The twin towers looked like a conflagration on September 11, 2001. (Relive Kingston's famous conflagration this weekend)
contrite
(adj.) penitent, eager to be forgiven sentence: Annie’s contrite heart made me forget she had even hurt me. (Contrite Bondi on execution delay: 'I was wrong. I made a mistake')
conundrum
(n.) puzzle, problem Sentence: In class, we discussed the Lance Armstrong conundrum. (Twitter's Got A Revenue Conundrum)
credulity
(n.) readiness to believe Sentence: His credulity was shot after he lied to everyone about winning the jackpot. (This claim to popularity within its notoriously tough environment stretches credulity to its limits.)
cupidity
(n.) greed, strong desire Sentence: Her cupidity for James made her forget about all his personality flaws. (Stupidity mixed with cupidity is always a potent brew.)
cursory
(adj.) brief to the point of being superficial Sentence: Brittany realized she had studied the wrong material after one cursory look at the test. (A cursory look at Ian Desmond's first pitch aggressiveness)
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