Vocabulary #8

Cursory- done or made quickly

Impetus- a force that causes an object to begin moving or to continue to move

Pinnacle-  the highest point

Contumely-  rudeness or contempt arising from arrogance

Bereavement-  mourning: state of sorrow over the death or departure of love

Cache- a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place

Consummation-  the point at which something is complete or finalized

Calamity-  a state of deep distress or caused by major misfortune or loss

Avarice- extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Fortify- to protect or strengthen against attack

Erratic-  having no fixed or regular course;wandering

Ubiquitous- existing or being everywhere at the same time

Fortitude- of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage

Nonchalant- seeming to be coolly unconcerned or indifferent

Affect- the conscious aspect of an emotion considered apart from the bodily changes

Effect- a change that is result or consequence of an action or other cause

Misappropriate- to appropriate wrongly

Pragmatic- dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations

Metacognition- awareness or analysis of one's own learning or thinking process

Devoutly- devoted to religion or the fulfillment of religious obligations

Sentences:

1. The man did a cursory inspection of the house.

2. He lacked the impetus to study, so he flunked his english class.

3. They reached the pinnacle point of the mountain.

4. Church should not be exposed to gossip and contumely.

5. The family was in bereavement when their dog died.

6. He kept a large cache of money in his safe.

7. The divorce has finally reached its consummation.

8. There was a sequence of calamities after the tornado.

9. The Kardashians are an avarice family.

10. In preparation for a German attack, the Allies decided to fortify the town.

11. I dont have a bedtime, my sleeping habits are very erratic.

12. Many household appliances have become ubiquitous, such as a washing machine, fridge and TV's.

13. My grandma showed great fortitude before she passed away.

14. She was talking nonchalantly to her mom.

15. Earthquakes can affect wide areas and cause much destruction.

16.  Loss of stamina is one negative effect of smoking.

17. She used misappropriate language toward her parents.

18. The scientist has a very pragmatic approach toward the water crisis.

19. Little kids arent aware of other peoples metacognition.

20. The priest showed how devoutly he was toward his faith in his speech.