1. Vocabulary List #3 Presentation
By: Lexxus Johnson

2. Petulance peCHələns noun
Other forms of the word:
petulancy (noun) petulantly (adverb)
Definition: Being childishly sulky or bad tempered in behavior; peevishness
Example: The child took on a petulance tone when told she couldn’t have any candy.
A good way to remember: Think of a pet, they have the tendency to act childlike.

3. Zealous zeləs adjective
Other forms of the word:
Zealously (adv.) zealousness(noun
Definition: to be excited about something.
Example: When it came to brushing his teeth, John was quite zealous, always checking to be sure his teeth were as clean as possible.
A way to remember: SpongeBob is a zealous worker.

4. Effusive ifyo͞osiv adjective
Other forms of the word:
Effusively (adv.) Effusiveness (noun)
Definition:  expressing a lot of emotion in a heartfelt, gushy manner.
Example: She was so effusive in describing her boyfriend that it soon grew annoying.
A way to remember: think of Candice on Phineas and Ferb when thinking of Jeremy.

5. Morose mərōs adjective
Other forms of the word: morosely (adv.) moroseness (noun)
Definition: To be depressed and gloomy
Example: The little girl became morose when her mom informed her that her dog had died.
A way to remember: Think of putting a rose on a grave.

6. Ardor ärdər noun Other form of the word:
Definition: strong feeling you have about something. Usually used when speaking of love.
Example: The president spoke with great ardor about the new law.
A good way to remember: When think of “Ardor” think of the word “Adore”