elegy (n): - a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead - a piece of music in a mourful style
Context: When we read through the example poetry analysis papers I found a word I did not recognize "Cardinal Wolsey starts out his excerpt by exclaiming a farewell to his "greatness," which actually comes off as an elegy to all his honor and pride."
Trick to remember: A eulogy is a speech given in remembrance after someone has died. Eulogy kind of sound and look alike. So if you can remember the connotation that comes with both words.
Scruples (n): a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action
"...in admitting scruples about our relationship. Could you expect me to rejoice in the inferiority of your circumstances?" -Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
Maudlin (adj)- self pitying or tearfully sentimental
February fourteenth can be a maudlin day for many people--especially those that feel most alone.
Trick to remember: The origin of maudlin is a noun denoting Mary Magdalene. Mary Magdalene, Maudlin, cries over Jesus at the crucifixion, looks pretty maudlin. Here's an image to help!
Elucidate (verb) -- to make (something) clear; explain
From TKAM, "We asked Miss Maudie to elucidate: she said Miss Stephanie seemed to know so much about the case she might as well be called on to testify."
Ways to remember: 1. Lucid means expressed clearly 2. The 'luc' sounds like loose, which fits the meaning in that when you loosen something, like a knot, you make it easier to handle (understand)
Vanquish- (verb) to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle
From www.CNN.com - Presidential elections in Nigeria become violent... "My brothers and sisters, we are all winners," Jonathan said in a televised address. "In this context there is no victor and no vanquished. We have demonstrated, even in our diversity, the progress of Nigeria remains paramount for all."
Encapsulate (v):
ReplyDelete-enclose (something) in or as if in a capsule.
-summarize or condense
"She [Elizabeth Taylor] was sublime at encapsulating iconic fashion though the decades..." (Vogue Article)
Vespertine (adj)
ReplyDelete- of, relating to, or occurring in the evening
"The vespertine flower bloomed only in the evening."
elegy (n):
ReplyDelete- a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead
- a piece of music in a mourful style
Context: When we read through the example poetry analysis papers I found a word I did not recognize "Cardinal Wolsey starts out his excerpt by exclaiming a farewell to his "greatness," which actually comes off as an elegy to all his honor and pride."
Trick to remember: A eulogy is a speech given in remembrance after someone has died. Eulogy kind of sound and look alike. So if you can remember the connotation that comes with both words.
Scruples (n): a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action
ReplyDelete"...in admitting scruples about our relationship. Could you expect me to rejoice in the inferiority of your circumstances?"
-Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
Adamant (adj): Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind
ReplyDeleteContext: "You draw me, you hard-hearted adamant"
-A Midsummer Night's Dream
Maudlin (adj)- self pitying or tearfully sentimental
ReplyDeleteFebruary fourteenth can be a maudlin day for many people--especially those that feel most alone.
Trick to remember: The origin of maudlin is a noun denoting Mary Magdalene.
Mary Magdalene, Maudlin, cries over Jesus at the crucifixion, looks pretty maudlin. Here's an image to help!
http://www.shafe.co.uk/crystal/images/lshafe/Giotto_Assisi_Crucifixion.jpg
I think Mary Magdalene is in the red. The artist is Giotto. Yay Art History!
Elucidate (verb) -- to make (something) clear; explain
ReplyDeleteFrom TKAM, "We asked Miss Maudie to elucidate: she said Miss Stephanie seemed to know so much about the case she might as well be called on to testify."
Ways to remember:
1. Lucid means expressed clearly
2. The 'luc' sounds like loose, which fits the meaning in that when you loosen something, like a knot, you make it easier to handle (understand)
Vanquish- (verb) to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle
ReplyDeleteFrom www.CNN.com - Presidential elections in Nigeria become violent...
"My brothers and sisters, we are all winners," Jonathan said in a televised address. "In this context there is no victor and no vanquished. We have demonstrated, even in our diversity, the progress of Nigeria remains paramount for all."
Easy to remember because the word sounds violent.
Insouciance-(noun) casual lack of concern, indifference
ReplyDelete*souci sounds like saucy. and saucy people typically make snide remarks to act like they don't care
I think these are all of the words:
ReplyDeletevespertine
encapsulate
elegy
scruples
bedaub
adamant
tenacious
punctilious
maverick
maxim
maudlin
elucidate
tautology
vanquish
insouciance
cogitation
Tautology (noun) - the saying of the same thing twice in different words, generally considered to be a fault of style
ReplyDeleteTautology starts with T.. so does "twice", saying the same thing twice
incommodious (adj.) - inconveniet, as not affording sufficient space or room; uncomfortable.
ReplyDeleteTenacious (adj) - not easily dispelled or discouraged; persisting in existing or in a course of action
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