VOCABULARY ALERT 2.0

 Vocabulary Alert 2.0


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1. SCION pronounced as saay-on

Meaning: a descendant of a notable family 


2. BLIGHT pronounced as Blaay-it

Meaning: something that spoils or damages something


3. AUSTERE pronounced as ous-steer

Meaning: severe or strict in manner 


4. WAMPISH pronounced as vam-pish or wom-pish

Meaning: to wave, fluctuate 


5. ALEATORY pronounced as ay-lee-uh-tor-ee

Meaning: depending on uncertain event or random 


6. GERMANE pronounced as dzuhr-main

Meaning: relevant to a subject under consideration 


7. REMUNERATIVE pronounced as re-myoon-erative

Meaning: financially rewarding and lucrative 


8. APROPOS pronounced as ae-pr-po

Meaning: in regards, with reference to, concerning 


9. ARID pronounced as ae-rid

Meaning: too dry 


10. VILIFY pronounced as vee-li-fahy

Meaning: speak or write about in abusive manner 


11. CYNOSURE pronounced as sahy-no-shy-aour 

Meaning: person who is centre of attention or admiration


12. EXCOGITATE pronounced as ex-co-gee-tayt  

Meaning: to plan or devise, think carefully 


13. EQUANIMITY pronounced as ae-kway-nee-mi-tee 

Meaning: mental calmness, composure 


14. INSIPID pronounced as in-cee-pid

Meaning: lacking flavor, disinterest 


15. MOONSHOT pronounced as moon-shot

Meaning: challenging and innovative project

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