Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Vocabulary Fall List #10

Pedagogue: A teacher or instructor, specifically one that is very strict or straight-laced.
-In celebration of Halloween, the pedagogue decorated her classroom with scarecrows, bats, and pumpkins.

Cavernous: Referring to a cave in shape, size, or atmosphere.
-The interior of the medieval cathedral was positively cavernous in its size and stone ornamentation.

Coquettish: Continually flirtatious, usually in a lighthearted and teasing manner.
-Because she was not married , she was a bit coquettish around men.

Tete-a-tete: A private conversation
-My mom was having a tete-a-tete with my friends mom.

Suffice: To be enough or adequate
-"1,500$ would suffice the cost of the damages," said the Judge.

Amorous: Showing feeling; in love
-His amorous feelings for the girl made him do some crazy things.

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