Vocabulary Building Discussion

Vocabulary Building Discussion

by Olabisi Johnson Dayo -
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The new word I learned are as follows: 

1. voracity 

2. Interim

3. Travesty 

4. Discombobulation 

5. Stoic.

Below are the vocabulary Strategies I used:

1. Making friends with the dictionary; definition clue

2. Understanding the True Meaning of the above mentioned words

3. Use it or Lose it: I wrote them down, said them aloud, created sentences and use them in my daily conversation with friends.

4. Follow a Process.

The above strategies are what I use to learn and understand the words listed.

For Instance;

1. Voracity

Voracity refers to an insatiable or excessive desire for food, learning, or other things. It describes someone who has a huge appetite or craving.

2. Interim

Interim refers to a temporary or transitional period between two events, situations, or periods. It can also describe something that is intended to be temporary or provisional.

3. Travesty

A travesty refers to a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something. It can also describe a situation or event that is so bad it is almost laughable.

4. Discombobulation

Discombobulation refers to a feeling of being confused, disoriented, or utterly bewildered. It describes a state of being completely flummoxed or perplexed.

5. Stoic

Stoic refers to someone who is indifferent to pleasure or pain, and remains calm and composed in the face of adversity. It describes a person who is unemotional, patient, and persevering.