VOCABULARY #1

1) expository (adjective) - serving to expound or set forth
Example: The speaker procured the information in a clean and expository way.

2) composition (noun) - the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and the whole
Example: Scientists have failed to determine the composition of the strange substance.

3) assuage (verb) - provide physical relief from, as from pain
Example: When my arm was shattered, even morphine did nothing to assuage the pain.

4) decadence (noun) - the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities; usually associated with excessive self-indulgence.
Example: After winning the lottery, the man displayed decadence with his frivolous purchases.

5) hackneyed (adjective) - repeated too often
Example: Most words/phrases loose their potency after being hackneyed.

6) coalition (noun) - the union of diverse individuals into a group in attempts of accomplishing a common objective
Example: The coalition of pro-freedom constitutionalists fought hard in order to protect their 2nd amendment rights.

7) transcend (verb) - to exceed or surpass what is expected
Example: Some abstract theories transcend what the average person can comprehend.

8) meritorious (adjective) - deserving of great praise or reward
Example: The crowd warmly received the meritorious performance.

9) lurid (adjective) - horrible in fierceness or savagery
Example: Crocodiles' lurid nature can be observed by watching them destroy and demolish their unsuspecting prey.

10) petulant (adjective) - easily irritated or annoyed
Example: Coffee drinkers are known to be petulant if they are approached before their morning fix.