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