Friday, October 9, 2009

Vocabulary for week of October 12, 2009

Also remember to study the next ten Greek and Latin roots (Aud-Chrom)

Vocabulary from Grace
1. Torpor- (n.) a. A state of physical or mental inactivity, lethargy b. apathy, dullnessCrime and Punishment, p.68
2. Scofflaw- (n.) a person who flouts the law, especially laws that are not strictly enforcedCrime and Punishment, p.113
3. Ambiguity- (n.) the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactedness
4. Morbid- (adj.) a. Abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death b. Grisly, gruesome Crime and Punishment, p.54
5. Paroxysm- (n.) a sudden attck or outburst of a violent emotion or activityCrime and Punishment, p.378

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