June 14, 2012

vocabulary journal ☆ 6/14


 

vocabulary journal 6/14

 

The coming of autumn sets Lucy's soul reeling into a metaphysical darkness.

 

reel  (v.)

to feel very shocked, upset, or confused

The banks were reeling from the unexpectedly large losses.

Local people are still reeling at the news of his death.

 

metaphysical  (adj.)

relating to ideas about life, existence, and other things that are not part of the physical world

 

Her mother has scoffed at the idea of women writing novels.

 

scoff  (v.)

to laugh or say things to show that you think someone or something is stupid or deserves no respect

It’s easy to scoff when you haven’t tried it yourself.

Economic analysts scoff at claims that inflation is on the rise.

 

Their views represent the conservative norm of the day.

 

conservative  (adj.)

not willing to accept much change, especially in the traditional values of society

The small farming communities are predominantly conservative.

 

norm  (n.)

standards of behavior that are accepted in a particular society

Each culture develops its own social norms.




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