Unit One Vocabulary Week Six
adamant (adjective) unwavering stubborn Why must you be so adamant in your opinions?
Altruism (noun) ~unselfishness . Altruism simply means putting the needs of others ahead of your own. .
armament (NOUN) ~the weapons of war The U.S. is the largest producer of armament in the world.
conflagration (noun) a great fire Peshtigo, Wisconsin was consumed by a great conflagration.
Desolation (noun) bleakness/isolation The tornado left desolation in its wake.
Efficacy (NOUN) effectiveness
Epidermis (noun) outer layer of skin The shark’s epidermis protects it from the cold temperatures of the ocean.
mawkish (adjective) maudlin
obtuse (adjective) dull-witted Brandy can be rather obtuse at times.
PROACTIVE (Adjective) ~acting in advance of difficulty With car maintenance, it is almost always cheaper to be proactive.