WORDS OF THE WEEK 9/24 - 9/28
All definitions taken from Merriam-Webster Dictionary online!
9.24
Pontificate: (n) to speak or express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic way
The senator's habit of pontificating irritated his colleagues in Congress during an hour long filibuster.
9.25
Dogmatic: (adj.) characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
syn. overbearing, oppressive
The king's dogmatic demeanor further alienated the townsfolk and sparked rebellions.
9.26
Erudite: (adj) possessing or displaying extensive knowledge acquired chiefly from books; learned
The lecture on ecology was given by the erudite scholar Lance Collins.
9.27
Quiescent: (adj) marked by inactivity or repose; tranquilly at rest. * causing no trouble or symptoms
The wind caused ripples to play across the surface of the otherwise quiescent lake.
9.28
Benison: (n) a blessing; benediction * a prayer calling for divine care, protection or favor
The townspeople called on the holy men for a benison before the great harvest.
9.24
Pontificate: (n) to speak or express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic way
The senator's habit of pontificating irritated his colleagues in Congress during an hour long filibuster.
9.25
Dogmatic: (adj.) characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
syn. overbearing, oppressive
The king's dogmatic demeanor further alienated the townsfolk and sparked rebellions.
9.26
Erudite: (adj) possessing or displaying extensive knowledge acquired chiefly from books; learned
The lecture on ecology was given by the erudite scholar Lance Collins.
9.27
Quiescent: (adj) marked by inactivity or repose; tranquilly at rest. * causing no trouble or symptoms
The wind caused ripples to play across the surface of the otherwise quiescent lake.
9.28
Benison: (n) a blessing; benediction * a prayer calling for divine care, protection or favor
The townspeople called on the holy men for a benison before the great harvest.
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