Inherent – adjective – Inbuilt, genetic February 24, 2016 Word 1 Inherent – adjective – Inbuilt, genetic He could mimic printed text with alarming accuracy  and dissociate the shapes and lines from their inherent meanings.

February 25, 2016 Word 2 Intricate – adj. – Complicated As Jane stared at the intricate beading on the wedding gown, she knew she had found the perfect dress. Journal 7 – Describe your life as a ghost. If you were to return to earth as a ghost after your death, who would you haunt? Why? What would you do? Etc.

Irrefutable – adj. – cannot be proved wrong February 26, 2016 Word 3 Irrefutable – adj. – cannot be proved wrong When Jack received the results of the lab test, he had irrefutable evidence he was not the father of Miriam’s child. Journal 8 – Write about something that you are self-conscious about that controls your thoughts and actions. Is it something you are trying to change about yourself.

Using words to stir up exaggerated patriotism February 29, 2016 Word 4 Jingoism – noun Using words to stir up exaggerated patriotism The man’s jingoism led him to attempt to destroy a federal building as a show of loyalty for his own nation.

March 1, 2016 Word 5 Jubilant – adj. – joyful Chris could not control his jubilant emotions after winning the lottery.

March 2, 2016 Word 6 Judicious – adjective – Fair and equal Judicious investors will only put their money into stocks which will provide them with hefty profits Journal 9 – Free Write

March 3, 2016 Word 7 Lament – verb – express regret over something I lament for people that believe drinking and driving is safe.

March 4, 2016 Word 8 Loquacious– Adj. – talkative, using too many words While Jared was shy and reserved, his twin brother Michael was outgoing and loquacious.

March 7, 2016 Word 9 Mendicancy – noun– begging It is a shame that many of our veterans are forcd into mendicancy upon returning home from combat.

Metaphorical – noun - not literal; figurative March 8, 2016 Word 10 Metaphorical – noun - not literal; figurative It is a context which makes its metaphorical reference to his Gospel pretty evident.