Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Chapter 1 Vocabulary Builder Clare Koopmans



1.  PEDAGOGY - the function or work of a teacher; teaching.
2. IMPETUS- a moving force; impulse; stimulus
3. SABBATICAL- any extended period of leave from one's customary work, especially for rest, to acquire new skills or training, etc.
4. ALBEIT- although; even if
5. CONTEXTUALIZE- to put (a linguistic element, an action, etc.) in a context, especially one that is characteristic or appropriate, as for purposes of study.
6. BRAVADO- a pretentious, swaggering display of courage
7. PLETHORA- overabundance; excess
8. BANTER- an exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks; good-natured raillery
9. PRESAGE- something that portends or foreshadows a future event; an omen, prognostic, or warning indication.
10. UPSHOT- the final issue, the conclusion, or the result

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