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Vocab wk#3
Austin's Grammar and Composition Vocab
| Term | Definition | Sentences |
|---|---|---|
| Affinity (Noun) | A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing or idea. A close similarity in appearance or quality; inherent likeness. | The twins' affinity was remarkable. 2) I felt a certain affinity for the old man. 3) He reminded me of my grandfather. My brother's affinity of fishing is driven by his appetite for trout. |
| Benevolence (Noun), Benevolent (Adj.), Benevolently (Adverb) | A desire to do good to others. An act of grace, charity, kindness, goodwill | She was such a benevolent woman. She would seek to meet every need she saw. 2) The opposite of benevolence is malevolence. 3) We can count on the benevolence of God. He is always for us and always good. |
| Complacent (Adj.), Complacently (Adverb), Complacency (Noun) | Marked by self-satisfaction accompanied by unawareness of actual deficiencies; total lack of concern. | 1) His complacency was frustrating. He was never motivated to try. 2) A complacent husband is a poor husband. 3) Complacency in our relationship with God is a sign of spiritual sickness. We should want to know God more. |
| Condescend (Verb), Condescending (Adj.), Condescension (Noun) | To put aside one's dignity or superiority voluntarily and assume equality with one regarded as inferior. To do something that one regards as below one's dignity. To behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or | 1) Sam would never condescend to the position of dish washer; he was a famous chef. 2) Don't speak to me in that condescending tone! My 98-yr old grandmother hollered. 3) Christ's condescension in becoming a man is the greatest act of humility in history. |
| Docile (Adj.) | Easily managed or handled; gentle, mild, tame. Easy to teach, ready to learn. | 1) The cow is a very docile animal. 2) She's quite a docile student and a joy to have in class. 3) Nobody panic. The zoo keeper urged. that snake is as docile as a worm - we'll locate him any minute now. |
| Dogmatic (Adj.), Dogmatically (Adverb) | Devoted to certain beliefs without regard to practicability. Often arrogant stubborn, unwilling to change opinion. | 1) Her dogmatic attitude discouraged any further discussion. 2) In matters that seem unclear, it is unwise to become dogmatic. 3) I don't want to behave dogmatically about this issue; I know that I am not always right. |
| Momentous (Adj.), Momentously (Adverb) | Having great consequences or far-reaching importance. Extremely memorable, having left permanent and significant impressions. | 1) His act of benevolence was a momentous victory for the church. 2) It was a momentous day when the war was declared won. 3) We all remember when Dave momentously announced that all the Zorkon invaders had been annihilated. |
| Poignant (Adj.), Poignantly (Adverb), Poignancy (Noun) | Affecting or moving of emotions. Touching, sad. | 1) The most poignant passage of Scripture in her opinion was the raising of Lazarus. 2) Jesus poignantly demonstrated humility in washing the disciples' feet. 3) His paper was poignant enough that many were moved to tears. |
| Satiate (Trans-Verb), Satiated (Adj, past-participle), Satiable (Adj.) OPPOSITE: Insatiable (Adj.) Incapable of being satisfied or filled | To satisfy totally. Full. Stuffed. To supply with anything to excess, so as to disgust or weary. | 1) I hope I will never satiate my hunger for the Word of God. 2) "No more please" he groaned with a painfully satiated look on his face. 3) Her appetite for pizza was insatiable. She had it every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Transcendent (Adj.), Transcendence (Noun), Transcend (Verb) | Being above and independent of the material universe. Lying beyond the ordinary range of perception. To outdo or exceed in excellence, elevation, extent, degree, surpass, excel, etc. | 1) She lived in a transcendent manner. She didn't seem to be bothered by anything. 2) God's power transcends our four dimensions and physical law. 3) God transcends all time. |
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