2. WORDS OF THE WEEK 4/26-4/29

3. GLIB Part of Speech: adjective Definition: said or done too easily or carelessly : showing little preparation or thought; spoken too smoothly to be convincing Sample Sentence: The politician had a glib answer for even the most sophisticated questions. 2) Politicians need to do more than provide glib answers to difficult questions.

4. NOMINAL Part of Speech: adjective Definition: 1)existing as something in name only : not actual or real Sample Sentence: 1) He is only a nominal president; he has no real power. Definition: 2) very small in amount Sample Sentence: 2) They charge a nominal fee for the service.

5. LACONIC Part of Speech: adjective Definition: Brief and to the point in speaking. Sample Sentence: Many of the characters portrayed by Clint Eastwood are laconic types: Strong men of few words. Warning: there are a few movie swear words and violent scenes in these laconic one liners. Start at 2:17 for best examples