Friday, November 13, 2009

Vocabulary (Charlie Warnes)

Vocabulary
1. Pro Bono= (Page 32) It is a term used with legal services, to donate without charge; free.
2. Biweekly= (Page 33) Occurring every two weeks.
3. Tuberculosis (TB)= (Page 34) An infectious disease that may affect almost any tissue of the body, esp. the lungs, caused by the organism Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and characterized by tubercles.
4. Pungent= (Page 41) sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell, as if by a penetrating power; biting; acrid.
5. Bootlegged= (Page 42) something, as a recording, made, reproduced, or sold illegally or without authorization: a flurry of bootlegs to cash in on the rock star's death.
6. Monotony= (Page 48) wearisome uniformity or lack of variety, as in occupation or scenery.
7. Waned= (Page 50) to decrease in strength, intensity, etc.
8. Gall= (51) bitterness of spirit; deep resentment.
9. Freeloading= (Page 55) to take advantage of others for free food, entertainment, etc.
10. Feasible= (Page 56) Capable of being accomplished or brought about; possible.

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