Vocabulary Workshop Sixth Course Lesson 9 and 10
inconsequential
(adj) trifling, unimportant; petty, trivial
ascribe
(v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
homilies
A sermon, especially on something in the Bible; a long, often dull, moralizing talk or writing
humdrum
Lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring , monotonous or commonplace
paragon
a model of excellence or perfection, a perfect example of something
elegy
a mournful poem, usually about the dead
idiosyncrasy
a peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify; quirk
introvert
a person who looks inward; a shy, quiet person
Eulogy
a speech or piece of writing in praise of a person or thing, especially to honor one who has recently died; a tribute; praise
Copious
abundant; plentiful; full of information; wordy
Euphony
agreeableness of sound; pleasant combination of sounds in spoken words
Progeny
children; offspring; decendents
Extraneous
coming from outside; foreign; not necessary; irrelevant
Sonorous
giving out, capable of producing, or having a deep, rich sound
Mundane
ordinary;commonplace;of this world (rather than the world beyond)
Poignant
painfully felt; emotionally touching; pointed; sharp
Abnegation
self-denial; a giving up or a renunciation of rights
Tenure
the holding of an office; the length of time for which a position is held; the permanence of position granted to teachers, civil service employees, and others
engendered
to bring into being; to produce; to cause
hackneyed
used too often, stale from overuse; trite; cliched