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Visualizing Vocabulary

Visualizing Vocabulary. SAT 6. Pandemonium (noun) pan-duh- moh -nee- uhm. 1 . wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos . 2. a place or scene of riotous uproar or utter chaos. 3. ( often initial capital letter ) the abode of all the demons. 4. hell. (dictionary.com).

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Visualizing Vocabulary

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  1. Visualizing Vocabulary SAT 6

  2. Pandemonium(noun)pan-duh-moh-nee-uhm • 1. wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos. • 2. a place or scene of riotous uproar or utter chaos. • 3. ( often initial capital letter ) the abode of all the demons. • 4. hell.(dictionary.com) (Bill Davis, 12/10/11) Assembly Hall erupted in pandemonium when the last-second 3-point shot swished through the bucket for Indiana’s win over #1-ranked Kentucky. Karen Davis

  3. Infamous (my.opera.com) Brought to you by: Darth Sanders Infamous: (adj) • having an extremely bad reputation • deserving of or causing an evil reputation; shamefully malign; detestable (http://dictionary.reference.com/) Darth Vader developed an exceedingly infamousreputation as Lord Sidious’s oppressive crony.

  4. Induce(verb) [in-doos] • Definition: • to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind • to bring about, produce, or cause to arise (dictionary.com) The earthquake that took place near Japan induced a catastrophic tsunami. (thegeminigeek.com) BY: ERICA MCGRAW

  5. Incongruous [in-kong-groo-uhs] adjective • out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming: an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior. • 2. not harmonious in character; inconsonant; lacking harmony of parts: an incongruous mixture of architectural styles. • 3. inconsistent: actions that were incongruous with their professed principles. • (www.dictionary.com) Brett Favre age 40 An older man would appear incongruous mixing it up with the younger and stronger players. Keegan McFatridge

  6. Impugn- Verb 1. to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon. 2. Archaic . to assail (a person) by words or arguments; vilify. 3. Obsolete . to attack (a person) physically. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/impugn) Many comedians gain fame through impugning famous people such as politicians, artists, and wealthy upper-class society members. (http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2009/04/16/drive_bys_and_democrats_attack_and_impugn_tea_party_protestors)

  7. (hyoo-bris) noun HUBRIS I would not date the football captain because of his disgusting hubris. excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance. (mariam-webster.com) (acc.blogs.starnewsonline.com) Celia Cristofoli

  8. Harassing (verb) 1. To irritate or torment persistently. 2. To wear out; exhaust. 3. To impede and exhaust (an enemy) by repeated attacks or raids. (thefreeonlinedictionary.com) (ce-wiki.wikispaces.com) The man was almost to the point of exhaustion because his boss would not stop tormenting him to finish his paperwork. Jacob Bagley

  9. Haughty(Adjective) Haw-tee The haughty women refused to wear anything but the most expensive clothing. Disdainfully Proud; Snobbish (dictionary.com) Lauren Beaumont (www.chumpysclipart.com)

  10. Idealize (verb) 1. to consider or represent (something) as ideal 2. to portray as ideal; glorify 3. to form an ideal or ideals (thefreedictionary.com) The ornate room was highly idealized by the travelers, who thought it was perfect. (destinationsshow.com) Joe Gelozin

  11. Impetuous (Adjective) [im-pech-oo-uhs] Definition: of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive: an impetuous decision; an impetuous person. having great impetus; moving with great force; violent: the impetuous winds. (dictionary.com) By: Aaron Johnson (photogallerycms.com) His impetuous driving habits forced him to run a red light.

  12. Imperceptible (adj.) [im-per-cep-tuh-buh-l]By: Colleen Gudeman Shelby unknowingly squished the tiny, imperceptible bug while swiftly walking downtown. (Microsoft Clip Art) • Very slight, subtle, or gradual • Not perceptible, not perceived by or affecting the senses (dictionary.com)

  13. Importune (verb) im-pawr-toonBy: Morgan Johnson1. demand with urgency or persistence2. to make improper advances toward (a person)3. to beg for (something) urgently or persistently. dictionary.com She knelt down before the beautiful angel to importune for mercy on her loving family. Google Search Images

  14. ImperiousAdjective im-peer-ee-uhs (cliparttoday.com) 1. domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing The imperious teacher handled late homework as if it were a crime against him. 2. urgent; imperative (dictionary.com) Samantha Gutierrez

  15. Ineffable adjective [in-ef-uh-buhl] By: Shelby Nelson • Incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible:ineffable joy. • Not to be spokenbecause of its sacredness; unutterable: the ineffable name ofthedeity. (Dictionary.com) Microsoft Clip Art His joy was ineffable at the birth of his first child.

  16. Impartial(adjective) im-pahr-shuhl not biased; fair; just (dictionary.com) Some families need an impartial judge so no one child is favored. Steve Moore Made By Rachel Gravens

  17. Ingenuously (Adverb) in-jen-yoo-uhs 1. free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation; candid; sincere. 2. artless; innocent; naive. 3. Obsolete . honorable or noble. (Dictionary.com) It was ingenuously brought to the Grim Reapers notice that his sickle could take out someone's eye. Adrian Teal Made By Kimberley Spindler

  18. Contrivance (noun) kuhn-trahy-vahns • something contrived; a device, especially a mechanical one. • the act or manner of contriving; the faculty or power of contriving. • a plan or scheme; expedient. (dictionary.com) • Davlin, Anna.19 August 2011. • http://www.photogallerycms.com • /blog/inspiration/black • -white-photography-woman/ • The woman’s contrivance to capture her lover’s attention caused her to manipulate his mind and take over his heart. • Courtney Sporleder

  19. Hackneyed (adjective) hak-need 1. made commonplace or trite; stale; banal (dictionary.com) Indianapolis will quickly become hackneyed once the Super Bowl's festivities have ended, and the city must return to normal. BECOMES Picture 1 – Picture 2 – forclosurelistings.com

  20. Incognito (Adjective) in-kog-nee-toh Having one’s identityconcealed (dictionary.com) He tried to remain incognito by matching his outfit to his couch. Made By Iris Li Kate Taylor

  21. Hypocrisy hy·poc·ri·sy Hypocrisy means saying or feeling one thing and doing another. (noun) http://www.yourdictionary.com/hypocrisy With hypocrisy, the Doctor told his patient to change his lifestyle. http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/h/hypocrisy.asp Priya Dave P. 7

  22. impertinent (adjective) (m-pûrtn-nt) • exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners • improperly forward or bold • not pertinent; irrelevant Example Sentence: Her rude and impertinent attitude should not pertain to my life. Kelly Hines 2/1/2012

  23. Industry(noun) • in·dus·try • 1. The aggregate of manufacturing or technically productive enterprises in a particular field, often named after its principal product: the automobile industry; the steel industry. • 2. Any general business activity; commercial enterprise: the Italian tourist industry. • 3. Trade or manufacture in general: the rise of industry in Africa. • 4. Systematic work or labor (dictionary.com) • The oil industry will forever be blamed for the damage done to • the marine life of the Gulf of Mexico because of their oil spill. • The Oilman Group (http://www.oilman.com.au/)

  24. Inference (noun) in-fer-uhns • The act or process of inferring. • Something that is inferred: to make rash inferences. • Logic . • a. the process of deriving the strict logical consequences of assumed premises. • b. the process of arriving at some conclusion that, though it is not logically derivable from the assumed premises, possesses some degree of probability relative to the premises. • c. a proposition reached by a process of inference. (Dictionary.com) Though we do not know for certain, we can make an inference into her current economic situation by her sudden and conspicuous frugality. -Allan Shi Clipart from Microsoft

  25. Dhruv Agnihotri Gratuitous ! (gruh-too-i-tuhs) • (Adjective) • Obtained without charge, free, complimentary • Being without apparent reason The billboard was given gratuitously to me by the owner himself. (www.yesco.com)

  26. Inexorable (adj.)in-ek-ser-uh-buhl • Unyielding; unalterable • Not to be persuaded, moved, or affected by prayers or entreaties (dictionary.com) After receiving yet another F, I realize my grade is this class is inexorable. Paul Pelech http://udleditions.cast.org

  27. Malefactress(noun) [mal-uh-fak-tris] • a woman who violates the law or does evil. (dictionary.com) The woman who is in the jail is undoubtedly a malefactress. (http://exposingthetruth.info/woman-jailed-ostracized- after-resorting-to-self-administered-abortion-what-is- this-puritan-america/) Megan Stafford

  28. \ˈhē-də-ˌni-zəm\ noun 2: A WAY OF LIFE BASED ON OR SUGGESTING THE PRINCIPLES OF HEDONISM Hedonism 1: the doctrine that pleasureorhappiness is the sole or chief good in life http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedonism http://www.google.com/imgres?q=hedonism+way+of+life&hl=en&safe=active&gbv=2&biw=1024&bih=597&tbm=isch&tbnid=2nTSFlvzwvGQYM:&imgrefurl=http://www.amazon.com/Hedonism-Handbook-Mastering-Leisure-Pleasure/dp/0306814145&docid=9l3jkuL4ujRMAM&imgurl=http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41hCEpCOZSL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg&w=300&h=300&ei=fU4pT4DpK4j9sQLcsIzKAg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=125&sig=100583254746533526119&page=2&tbnh=121&tbnw=121&start=18&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:11,s:18&tx=356&ty=154&surl=1 When I look back on my various summer vacation trips to California I ponder about how the exhilarating experiences I had and the breathtaking landscapes I were my personal moments in life of Hedonism. By Maddie Cole http://www.google.com/imgres?q=Happiness&hl=en&safe=active&gbv=2&biw=1024&bih=597&tbm=isch&tbnid=DK8q_YxQoD0LPM:&imgrefurl=http://mormonmatters.org/2012/01/03/67%25E2%2580%259368-the-happiness-puzzle/&docid=AehDe9k5CTKTmM&imgurl=http://mormonmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Happiness.jpg&w=448&h=336&ei=mlEpT930KuvjsQKq46zdAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=644&vpy=209&dur=484&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=129&ty=70&sig=100583254746533526119&page=1&tbnh=108&tbnw=144&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0&surl=1

  29. [in-doo-bit-tuh-buh] Indubitable (adjective) It is an indubitable fact that the Lego pirates will succeed in storming the Lego Château. that cannot be doubted; patently evident or certain; unquestionable (dictionary.com). Anna Stanley Flickr.com/piratelegoships

  30. Brett Austin P. 7 Harangue (həˈraNG) noun 1. A long pompous speech, especially one delivered before a gathering.2. A speech or piece of writing characterized by strong feeling or expression; a tirade. The students fully deserved the harangue they received from their principal after misbehaving on the field trip, and embarrassing the school. (thefreedictionary.com) Degreedirectory.org, Aug. 9th, 2009

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