1. Vocab List #6
Ashley Shepard

2. Sordid (ˈsȯr-dəd) Adjective sordidly: adverb sordidness: noun
Definition: dirty or filthy
Sentence: He managed to rise above the sordid streets upon which he grew up.
Way to remember: Sordid comes from the Latin word sordes "dirt."

3. Stasis ˈstā-səs, 
Noun
Definition: a state or condition in which things do not change, move, or progress
Sentence: The country is suffering form an economic stasis.
Way to remember: “sta” is like “stay” noting is moving so its staying.

4. Ruminate ˈrü-mə-ˌnāt Verb rumination: noun ruminative: adjective
ruminatively: adverb
ruminator: noun
Definition: to think deeply about
Sentence: The question got us ruminating on the real value of wealth.
Way to remember:

5. Miniscule min-ih-skyool
Adjective
Definition: very small
Sentence: The newborn baby is miniscule.
Way to remember: “mini” means small

6. Sullen ˈsə-lən Adjective sullenly: adverb sullenness: noun
Definition: depressed like; gloomy; dull
Sentence: Sullen skies that matched our mood on the day of the funeral.
Way to remember: “sull” rhymes with “dull”