1. TKM Weekly Vocabulary II
Ms. Dombrow
Literature and Rhetoric B

2. Auspicious Definition: Favorable Parts of Speech: Adjective
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Parts of Speech: Adjective
Other Forms: Auspiciously (adverb), Inauspiciously (adverb), Auspiciousness (noun), Inauspicious (adjective)
Sample:
She auspiciously walked into the room with her new dress on.
Fridays are the only auspicious days when it comes to school.

3. Melancholy Definition: Sad and gloomy Parts of Speech: Adjective/Noun
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Parts of Speech: Adjective/Noun
Sample:
The melancholy day was filled with piles of homework and large, wet snowflakes. (adjective)
The melancholy in the room was obvious as they ended their relationship. (noun)

4. Asinine Definition: Stupid; silly Parts of Speech: Adjective
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Parts of Speech: Adjective
Other Forms: Asininely (adverb)
Sample:
His asinine actions caused our whole class to receive a detention.
What she said was so asinine that her mother refused to acknowledge it.

5. Inquisitive
Definition: Tending to ask questions; a desire to learn more.
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Parts of Speech: Adjective
Other Forms: Inquisitively (adverb), Inquisitiveness (noun)
Sample:
Her inquisitive personality made her want to know everything there was to know about animals.
His inquisitiveness was contagious and made you want to know more

6. Prowess Definition: Superior ability or skill Parts of Speech: Noun
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Parts of Speech: Noun
Other Forms:
Sample:
The track star’s physical prowess was apparent as she crossed the finish line first.
Becoming a United States Marine takes mental and tactical prowess.