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This document defines and provides examples for several vocabulary words. It defines "impel" as to drive or force someone to do something and provides its Latin origin. It also defines "empirical" as based on observation or experience rather than theory, and notes its Greek origin. Finally, it defines "animus" as prejudiced ill will and provides examples of its use.

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IMPEL DEFINITION: drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something ORIGIN: impel is from Latinthe root verb pello "to knock, drive The Declaration of Independence states that a group that feels the need to break free "should declare the causes which impel them to the separation." VERB
EMPIRICAL DEFINTION: based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic ORIGIN: empirical comes from the Greek verb to test or try (PEIRAW). FWIW, it has nothing to do with "empire" or "imperial" or "imperative. ADJECTIVE Scientists rely on empirical data to confirm their theories.
ANIMUS DEFINITION: a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will The fans of the home team displayed animus towards anyone wearing the colors of the visiting team. Synonyms Antonyms Animosity Amity Grudge Goodwill Bad blood Acceptance Bitterness Tolerance NOUN The former political prisoner felt animus toward the government that had imprisoned him, but he tried to show forgiveness.
JEJUNE DEFINITION: na誰ve, simplistic, and superficial; (of an idea or writing) dry or uninteresting Origin: Latin. Inconsistencies of character and plot mar this lively but jejune debut. ADJECTIVE
CONCEIT CONCEDE DEFINITION: Holding a high opinion of one's own qualities or abilities; especially, one that is not justified Since he won the race, Craig has been full of conceit about his athletic prowess. DEFINITION: to accept as true, valid, or accurate; to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly I prefer baseball to football but I have to concede that football has more action. The congressman stubbornly stood his ground, refusing to make any concessions to his opponents, even in the name of compromise. NOUN VERB
EDIFY DEFINITION: instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually In the novel A Lesson Before Dying, the narrator is a teacher who is brought in to try to edify a death-row inmate, but to his surprise the teacher ends up learning as much as he teaches. VERB
PHOBIA DEFINITION: an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation ORIGIN: Phobia is from the Greek word for fear. Phobos was the Greek god of fear, the son of Ares http://phobialist.com/ Have a fear? Give it a name using the website above! The famously wealthy and eccentric industrialist and aviator, Howard Hughes, who designed the giant hydroplane "The Spruce Goose," suffered so much from agoraphobia that he became a recluse during the last few years of his life. Considered to be an unlucky number, many hotels omit the 13th floor using 12a or skipping directly to 14, which is sure to please many triskaidekaphobics. NOUN
PERPETUATE DEFINITION: cause to last infinitely ORIGIN: Latin adjective perpetuus meaning everlasting. Bad habits and stereotypes perpetuate unless conscious efforts are made to put an end to them. Radnor football has been 12-2 against LM since 1999, and looks to perpetuate that recent success with another victory this weekend. TRANSITIVE VERB Perpetuate is Perpetuate is not Infinite Finite Immortal Mortal Eternal Temporary
TAUTOLOGY DEFINITION: the saying of the same thing twice in different words, generally considered to be a fault of style. When they are in trouble, children often turn a deaf ear to their parents tautological lectures. TAUTOLOGY EXAMPLES: In my opinion, I think that Say it again, once more. Hot water heater NOUN ORIGIN: Greek. Tautologia, from tautologos "repeating what has been said," from tauto "the same" + - logos "saying.
MUNIFICENT DEFINITION: larger or more generous than is usual or necessary (referring to a gift or a sum of money) A generous gift need not be monetary. When applied to a person, "munificent" also means "characterized by great generosity". TRIVIA: What Disney protagonist is named after an ANTONYM of the WOW? What actress will play the part of the Evil Queen in the 2014 movie? ADJECTIVE The munificent host presided over many charitable events at his mansion. One need not be rich to be munificent: the world is full of people who are generous in small but meaningful ways.
EUPHORIA DEFINITION: a feeling of well-being or elation The prefix eu means well or successfully ORIGIN: Greek When the Phillies won the World Series in 2008, the entire city of Philadelphia was in a state of bliss and euphoria. You could sense the euphoria oozing from the hallways during LM Week. The feeling continued onto the football field and back into the building for Half-day Monday. NOUN
SERENDIPITY Definition: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. How serendipitous it was that I just found the very same twenty dollar bill that I had misplaced months ago. The musical group Daft Punk liked their song "Obtain Serendipity" but had a hard time getting the lyrics to fit rhythmically until they rewrote it to say simply "Get Lucky". NOUN
FATHOM NOUN A unit of length equal to six feet, usually in water. These pumps are capable of supplying ample air to two divers simultaneously, at the depth of twelve fathoms. VERB To understand When bad things happen, it is not always easy to fathom the reasons why they happen.
Omphaloskepsis (Om-pha-lo-skep-sis) DEFINITION: The contemplation of ones navel; metaphorically, it refers to self-absorption ORIGIN: Ancient Greek omphalos navel, and skepsis reflection For some people, omphaloskepsis can be a form of meditation. NOUN
CHAGRIN NOUN DEFINITION: mental unease, distress or embarrassment caused by failure, disappointment or a disconcerting event. VERB DEFINITION: to feel distressed or humiliated ORIGIN: French The TV weatherman appeared chagrined when he reported on the brutal storm that was bearing down on his city, but he rejoiced on the inside, because he knew that dismal weather could help his career. Much to everyone's chagrin, the final image of the series was a disturbing and violent cliffhanger which would never be resolved. SYNONYMS: humiliate, mortify, abase ANTONYMS: comfort, confidence, triumph
NEMESIS DEFINITION: retributive justice OR an opponent that cannot be overcome or beaten ORIGIN: Ancient Greek The cat is seen as the mouse's biggest arch nemesis, as portrayed in the cartoon "Tom and Jerry." Good normally prevails over evil despite a nemesis' attempt at foiling peaceful ways. NOUN EXAMPLES NON-EXAMPLES ENEMY FRIEND RIVAL ASSOCIATE FOE VINDICATOR NEMESIS Greek Goddess of Revenge
BURGEON Definition: To grow or develop quickly; to send forth new growth: sprout; bloom; flourish The market for collectables has burgeoned in the past couple of years. No thanks to the mild winter, mosquito populations are burgeoning this spring. VERB
APPRAISEDEFINITION: To assess the value or quality of or (of an offical or expert) set a price on; value ORIGIN: Latin Owner of the pawnshop prided himself on appraising items appropriately. The house was appraised at a value lower than expected. VERB APPRAISE IN DAILY LIFEAntique Store Real Estate Pawn Shop
PARADIGM DEFINITION: a typical example or pattern of something; a model ORIGIN: Greek in origin, derived from paradeigma or "pattern" or "example" The company's marketing paradigm shifted to a much more conservative one after they rose from being the underdog newcomer to the industry leader. Andy Warhol ushered in a new paradigm for art in the 1960s, bringing common objects and pop culture into the spotlight to replace more traditional subject matter. NOUN https://www.google.com/search?q=PARADIGM&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=qofxUsLnLuHgs
PARAGON DEFINITION: a person or thing regarded as the perfect example of a particular quality ORIGIN: Middle French Such a paragon never wears jeans, or drinks alcohol, or smokes. Oddly enough, I'm not a paragon of health. Who or what is perfect in your eyes? NOUN What it is What it isnt Perfect Imperfect Paradigm Worst Nonpareil Flawed
HARBINGER DEFINITION/ETYMOLOGY DEFINITION: someone or something that announces the approach of another. ORIGIN: Old French from Old German SENTENCE EXAMPLES Courtesy of Dr. McGay The blooming of crocuses are a harbinger of the arrival of spring. A sore throat is often the harbinger of a more serious sickness, like a cold or the flu. When her water broke, the expectant mother knew this was the harbinger that her baby was about to be born. From Dictionary.com Another harbinger of spring on Mars is huge dust storms that sweep across the planet. Virtue is the root of good fortune, and evil the harbinger of calamity. The fainting episode, a potential harbinger of heart trouble, was the first symptom to study. NOUN
DIVERGENT Definition: tending to be different or develop in different directions When the movie Divergent is released, undoubtedly moviegoers will express divergent opinions about how faithful the film was to the book. Tessas teaching philosophy is divergent from her coworkers, but they still manage put their differences aside to work productively. SYNONYMS ANTONYMS DIFFERENT SAME DISSIMILAR SIMILAR UNALIKE ALIKE DISPARATE RELATED CONFLICTING COMPARABLE NOUN
RUMINATE DEFINITION: to think carefully and deeply about something ORIGIN: Latin VERB While some individuals are impulsive, others can ruminate for days or weeks before making a decision. Facing a tough decision, she ruminated over her options through the course of the week.
FECUND DEFINITION: producing or capable of producing an abundance of new growth. ORIGIN: Latin A lush and fecund garden will be the product of the rainy spring season. ADJECTIVE What it is What it IS NOT Fertile Infertile Fruitful Barren Productive Unproductive
NASCENT DEFINITION: beginning to exist; recently formed or developed ORIGIN: Latin The actress is now focusing on her nascent singing career. It was almost 80 years ago that the Wright brothers from Ohio ventured to Kitty Hawk for the uplift its steady winds offered their nascent passion, airplanes. Robert R. Yandle, Popular Photography, March 1993 ADJECTIVE
INCISIVEClear and direct; able to explain difficult ideas clearly and confidently A professor Yoda A doctor ADJECTIVE Synonyms Antonyms Keen Vague Astute Rambling Insightful Perceptive EXAMPLES He is one of the most intellectually incisive executives in corporate America.
BUCOLIC DEFINITION: of or relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and countryside life ORIGIN: Ancient Greek The land was quite bucolic with rolling fields and beautiful landscape. Many universities create bucolic environments even in urban settings. ADJECTIVE
SCHISM DEFINITION: a division that occurs among a group because they disagree on something A schism was created in the United States between the North and South when the Civil War broke out. Deciding who was to pay for the wedding led to a schism between the two families that, to this day, either side is willing to mend. NOUN
PORTEND DEFINITION: a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen. ORIGIN: Latin The drop in temperature and darkening skies portend a storm is imminent. Sandy does not believe a palm reader can portend the future. VERB

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  • 1. IMPEL DEFINITION: drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something ORIGIN: impel is from Latinthe root verb pello "to knock, drive The Declaration of Independence states that a group that feels the need to break free "should declare the causes which impel them to the separation." VERB
  • 2. EMPIRICAL DEFINTION: based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic ORIGIN: empirical comes from the Greek verb to test or try (PEIRAW). FWIW, it has nothing to do with "empire" or "imperial" or "imperative. ADJECTIVE Scientists rely on empirical data to confirm their theories.
  • 3. ANIMUS DEFINITION: a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will The fans of the home team displayed animus towards anyone wearing the colors of the visiting team. Synonyms Antonyms Animosity Amity Grudge Goodwill Bad blood Acceptance Bitterness Tolerance NOUN The former political prisoner felt animus toward the government that had imprisoned him, but he tried to show forgiveness.
  • 4. JEJUNE DEFINITION: na誰ve, simplistic, and superficial; (of an idea or writing) dry or uninteresting Origin: Latin. Inconsistencies of character and plot mar this lively but jejune debut. ADJECTIVE
  • 5. CONCEIT CONCEDE DEFINITION: Holding a high opinion of one's own qualities or abilities; especially, one that is not justified Since he won the race, Craig has been full of conceit about his athletic prowess. DEFINITION: to accept as true, valid, or accurate; to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly I prefer baseball to football but I have to concede that football has more action. The congressman stubbornly stood his ground, refusing to make any concessions to his opponents, even in the name of compromise. NOUN VERB
  • 6. EDIFY DEFINITION: instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually In the novel A Lesson Before Dying, the narrator is a teacher who is brought in to try to edify a death-row inmate, but to his surprise the teacher ends up learning as much as he teaches. VERB
  • 7. PHOBIA DEFINITION: an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation ORIGIN: Phobia is from the Greek word for fear. Phobos was the Greek god of fear, the son of Ares http://phobialist.com/ Have a fear? Give it a name using the website above! The famously wealthy and eccentric industrialist and aviator, Howard Hughes, who designed the giant hydroplane "The Spruce Goose," suffered so much from agoraphobia that he became a recluse during the last few years of his life. Considered to be an unlucky number, many hotels omit the 13th floor using 12a or skipping directly to 14, which is sure to please many triskaidekaphobics. NOUN
  • 8. PERPETUATE DEFINITION: cause to last infinitely ORIGIN: Latin adjective perpetuus meaning everlasting. Bad habits and stereotypes perpetuate unless conscious efforts are made to put an end to them. Radnor football has been 12-2 against LM since 1999, and looks to perpetuate that recent success with another victory this weekend. TRANSITIVE VERB Perpetuate is Perpetuate is not Infinite Finite Immortal Mortal Eternal Temporary
  • 9. TAUTOLOGY DEFINITION: the saying of the same thing twice in different words, generally considered to be a fault of style. When they are in trouble, children often turn a deaf ear to their parents tautological lectures. TAUTOLOGY EXAMPLES: In my opinion, I think that Say it again, once more. Hot water heater NOUN ORIGIN: Greek. Tautologia, from tautologos "repeating what has been said," from tauto "the same" + - logos "saying.
  • 10. MUNIFICENT DEFINITION: larger or more generous than is usual or necessary (referring to a gift or a sum of money) A generous gift need not be monetary. When applied to a person, "munificent" also means "characterized by great generosity". TRIVIA: What Disney protagonist is named after an ANTONYM of the WOW? What actress will play the part of the Evil Queen in the 2014 movie? ADJECTIVE The munificent host presided over many charitable events at his mansion. One need not be rich to be munificent: the world is full of people who are generous in small but meaningful ways.
  • 11. EUPHORIA DEFINITION: a feeling of well-being or elation The prefix eu means well or successfully ORIGIN: Greek When the Phillies won the World Series in 2008, the entire city of Philadelphia was in a state of bliss and euphoria. You could sense the euphoria oozing from the hallways during LM Week. The feeling continued onto the football field and back into the building for Half-day Monday. NOUN
  • 12. SERENDIPITY Definition: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. How serendipitous it was that I just found the very same twenty dollar bill that I had misplaced months ago. The musical group Daft Punk liked their song "Obtain Serendipity" but had a hard time getting the lyrics to fit rhythmically until they rewrote it to say simply "Get Lucky". NOUN
  • 13. FATHOM NOUN A unit of length equal to six feet, usually in water. These pumps are capable of supplying ample air to two divers simultaneously, at the depth of twelve fathoms. VERB To understand When bad things happen, it is not always easy to fathom the reasons why they happen.
  • 14. Omphaloskepsis (Om-pha-lo-skep-sis) DEFINITION: The contemplation of ones navel; metaphorically, it refers to self-absorption ORIGIN: Ancient Greek omphalos navel, and skepsis reflection For some people, omphaloskepsis can be a form of meditation. NOUN
  • 15. CHAGRIN NOUN DEFINITION: mental unease, distress or embarrassment caused by failure, disappointment or a disconcerting event. VERB DEFINITION: to feel distressed or humiliated ORIGIN: French The TV weatherman appeared chagrined when he reported on the brutal storm that was bearing down on his city, but he rejoiced on the inside, because he knew that dismal weather could help his career. Much to everyone's chagrin, the final image of the series was a disturbing and violent cliffhanger which would never be resolved. SYNONYMS: humiliate, mortify, abase ANTONYMS: comfort, confidence, triumph
  • 16. NEMESIS DEFINITION: retributive justice OR an opponent that cannot be overcome or beaten ORIGIN: Ancient Greek The cat is seen as the mouse's biggest arch nemesis, as portrayed in the cartoon "Tom and Jerry." Good normally prevails over evil despite a nemesis' attempt at foiling peaceful ways. NOUN EXAMPLES NON-EXAMPLES ENEMY FRIEND RIVAL ASSOCIATE FOE VINDICATOR NEMESIS Greek Goddess of Revenge
  • 17. BURGEON Definition: To grow or develop quickly; to send forth new growth: sprout; bloom; flourish The market for collectables has burgeoned in the past couple of years. No thanks to the mild winter, mosquito populations are burgeoning this spring. VERB
  • 18. APPRAISEDEFINITION: To assess the value or quality of or (of an offical or expert) set a price on; value ORIGIN: Latin Owner of the pawnshop prided himself on appraising items appropriately. The house was appraised at a value lower than expected. VERB APPRAISE IN DAILY LIFEAntique Store Real Estate Pawn Shop
  • 19. PARADIGM DEFINITION: a typical example or pattern of something; a model ORIGIN: Greek in origin, derived from paradeigma or "pattern" or "example" The company's marketing paradigm shifted to a much more conservative one after they rose from being the underdog newcomer to the industry leader. Andy Warhol ushered in a new paradigm for art in the 1960s, bringing common objects and pop culture into the spotlight to replace more traditional subject matter. NOUN https://www.google.com/search?q=PARADIGM&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=qofxUsLnLuHgs
  • 20. PARAGON DEFINITION: a person or thing regarded as the perfect example of a particular quality ORIGIN: Middle French Such a paragon never wears jeans, or drinks alcohol, or smokes. Oddly enough, I'm not a paragon of health. Who or what is perfect in your eyes? NOUN What it is What it isnt Perfect Imperfect Paradigm Worst Nonpareil Flawed
  • 21. HARBINGER DEFINITION/ETYMOLOGY DEFINITION: someone or something that announces the approach of another. ORIGIN: Old French from Old German SENTENCE EXAMPLES Courtesy of Dr. McGay The blooming of crocuses are a harbinger of the arrival of spring. A sore throat is often the harbinger of a more serious sickness, like a cold or the flu. When her water broke, the expectant mother knew this was the harbinger that her baby was about to be born. From Dictionary.com Another harbinger of spring on Mars is huge dust storms that sweep across the planet. Virtue is the root of good fortune, and evil the harbinger of calamity. The fainting episode, a potential harbinger of heart trouble, was the first symptom to study. NOUN
  • 22. DIVERGENT Definition: tending to be different or develop in different directions When the movie Divergent is released, undoubtedly moviegoers will express divergent opinions about how faithful the film was to the book. Tessas teaching philosophy is divergent from her coworkers, but they still manage put their differences aside to work productively. SYNONYMS ANTONYMS DIFFERENT SAME DISSIMILAR SIMILAR UNALIKE ALIKE DISPARATE RELATED CONFLICTING COMPARABLE NOUN
  • 23. RUMINATE DEFINITION: to think carefully and deeply about something ORIGIN: Latin VERB While some individuals are impulsive, others can ruminate for days or weeks before making a decision. Facing a tough decision, she ruminated over her options through the course of the week.
  • 24. FECUND DEFINITION: producing or capable of producing an abundance of new growth. ORIGIN: Latin A lush and fecund garden will be the product of the rainy spring season. ADJECTIVE What it is What it IS NOT Fertile Infertile Fruitful Barren Productive Unproductive
  • 25. NASCENT DEFINITION: beginning to exist; recently formed or developed ORIGIN: Latin The actress is now focusing on her nascent singing career. It was almost 80 years ago that the Wright brothers from Ohio ventured to Kitty Hawk for the uplift its steady winds offered their nascent passion, airplanes. Robert R. Yandle, Popular Photography, March 1993 ADJECTIVE
  • 26. INCISIVEClear and direct; able to explain difficult ideas clearly and confidently A professor Yoda A doctor ADJECTIVE Synonyms Antonyms Keen Vague Astute Rambling Insightful Perceptive EXAMPLES He is one of the most intellectually incisive executives in corporate America.
  • 27. BUCOLIC DEFINITION: of or relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and countryside life ORIGIN: Ancient Greek The land was quite bucolic with rolling fields and beautiful landscape. Many universities create bucolic environments even in urban settings. ADJECTIVE
  • 28. SCHISM DEFINITION: a division that occurs among a group because they disagree on something A schism was created in the United States between the North and South when the Civil War broke out. Deciding who was to pay for the wedding led to a schism between the two families that, to this day, either side is willing to mend. NOUN
  • 29. PORTEND DEFINITION: a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen. ORIGIN: Latin The drop in temperature and darkening skies portend a storm is imminent. Sandy does not believe a palm reader can portend the future. VERB