Tuesday, September 11, 2012

New Vocabulary/September 14, 2012 Test!

diplomatic-(adjective)skillful for dealing with people
taunt-(verb)to tease or make fun of
jester-(noun)someone who always jokes and acts playfully
obsolete-(adjective)no longer in use
exaggerate-(verb)to make something seem larger, more important, or more valuable then it actually is
tendency-(noun)a likelihood of behaving in a certain way
persistent-(adjective) 1)not giving up     2)lasting a long time
extricate-(verb)to set free from a difficult or embarrassing situation

frontier-(noun)the farthest reaches of a settlement  (Star Trek)
flaunt-(verb)to display noticeably
terminology-(noun)the special vocabulary used in business, science or art
perennial-(adjective) lasting through the year for many years
comprehend-(verb)to understand
deception-(noun) a trick or lie meant to deceive someone
immobile-(adjective) unable to move
digit-(noun) 1)a numeral 2)a finger or toe