Vocabulary words to use: Week one

Berta Tarqui, Academics Editor

February 28, 2013

Use a dictionary to look for new words.

Using the same words over and over again can be a bit tiring. Expand your vocabulary so you can shine on a test or maybe even spark conversation between strangers. It doesn’t matter how you use theses words, but make sure you know the definition to avoid embarrassment.

Word: Galvanize

gal-vuh-nahyz

Part of speech: Verb

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Definition: To imbue with life or animation.

Word: Herbarium

hur-bair-ee-uhm

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: A collection of dried plants scientifically arranged for study.

Word: Loiterer

loi·ter·er

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: One who consumes time idly.

Word: Penurious

puh-noor-ee-uh s

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Excessively sparing in the use of money.

Word: Votary

voh-tuh-ree

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Consecrated by a vow or promise.

About the Contributor

Berta Tarqui, Co-Editor in Chief

Berta is currently a senior. She has been on The A-Blast since her freshmen year and was first an Academics Editor during sophomore year and then became the Health Editor during her junior year. She is also active after school and likes to do community service through Key Club and National Honor Society. She is also in National English Honor Society. Berta hopes to study Business Management once she graduates and hopefully own her own small business in several years. Her other interests include playing the guitar, listening to music (The Beatles), writing and doing whatever she feels like.