Vocab powerpoint By Jack Quinn Lame background is
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Expedite (expedient) § § § Verb/adjective To make life faster or easier. Guy Number 1: “What’s up with Jane these days? She used to be all skinny and stuff, but now she’s really overweight. ” Guy Number 2: “Oh, she decided an all fastfood diet would be more expedient than an ordinary one. ” Guy number 3: “Which Jane are we talking about again? ” Guys number 1 and 2: “That one. ” *both point toward Jane* Guy number 3: *screams girlishly and faints* Guy number 1: “Dibs on his i. Pod. ” P. S: If anyone is this class happens to be named Jane, no, I was not thinking of you when I wrote this. The odds are that I probably don’t even know you. So chill, m’kay?
Heresy § Noun § An opinion violently opposed to established beliefs. § Renaissance astronomer: “Say, what if the sun doesn’t revolve around the Earth? What if it’s the other way around? ” German Catholic bishops: “HERESY! Quick, Franz unt Joseph, get zee wood! Dieter, bring zee marshmallows! Schnell, schnell! Zee heretic isn’t going to burn himself!” Renaissance astronomer: “Oh, snap. ”
Censure § Verb § To blame; to criticize. § Many adults are quick to censure video games as a cause of violent behavior. The most prominent of these is Jack Thompson, here shown in all his douchebaggy…ness. Green/blue tie, black suit? Come on, Jack.
Arbitrary § Adjective § Subject to individual judgement § Usually, the quality of a movie is an arbitrary judgment. However, I think I can say this without fear of being mauled: TWILIGHT SUCKS § Seriously, vampires that sparkle in the sunlight? Who does Myer get her crack from? The picture below is courtesy of my oldest sister, Katie, who is freaking awesome.
Solicit § Verb § To ask for; to seek § The motor companies have repeatedly solicited Congress for bailouts this fall, and Congress has finally caved in to their requests. (I know, I know…no funny stuff here…gimme a break, I’m doing this in one night. ) I would make some sort of joke here about their favorite soap opera being cancelled, but it just didn’t feel right. Plus, the guy on the right doesn’t look all that pissed.
Condescend § Verb § To talk down to § Cartman’s mom is very condescending towards him.
Irrational § Adjective § Unreasonable § Captain Mandrake begins to act against General Ripper after the latter goes on rants about Communists and bodily fluids.
Fallacious (fallacy) § Adjective § False § The prosecutor came upon the fallacious conclusion that the defendant had no alibi for the time of the robbery.
Intangible § Adjective § Abstract; not able to be touched § The meaning of a lot of contemporary art is intangible. This’ll sound cruel, but I cannot wait for the day some kid mistakes that for a really screwed-up slide.
Arrogant § Adjective § Feeling superior to others; snooty § Some rich people arrogant towards the common folk. However, a quick kick in the stones sets ‘em straight most of the time. Can you say “elder abuse”?
Taciturn § Adjective § Quiet; saying little § Many great intellectuals were very taciturn. Dear God, please tell me that’s a wig. I don’t want to think that men of the 18 th century used curlers.
Compatible § Adjective § Able to coexist; harmonious § Deer and wolves are compatible species; that is, when the wolves aren’t ripping their throats out. Don’t worry, class, it’s telling it a bedtime story.
Dubious § § § Adjective Doubtful; unclear The aims of the Homeland Security director became dubious after he insisted on deporting the Peruvian flute bands even while guinea bees were terrorizing the country. Look kiddies, it’s Mr. Richard at his night job!
Elusive (elude) § Adjective § Tough to catch; hard to pin down § Special Forces operatives are trained to be elusive. Why are you looking down here? There’s no joke in this slide.
Compromise § Noun § To settle by concession or surrender § Politicians are usually not ones for compromise. While we’re on the topic of politics, this picture is of the skeleton of one of the first known politicians.
Flagrant § Adjective § Shocking; outstandingly bad. § Due to flagrant violations of safety regulations, the coal mine was forced to close down. Nope, no joke here either.
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