Vocabulary Fall List  #1

Theme-the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language

Tone-a musical or vocal sound with references to it's pitch, quality and strength   

Mood-a temporary state of mind or feeling

 Diction-the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing 

Syntax- the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language 

Stupid- lacking intelligence or common sense 

Adumbrate- report or represented in outline 

Apotheosis - the night point in the development of something culmination or climax 

Ascentic - characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe  self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indigence 

Bauble - a small l,showy  trinket or decoration 

Begile- charm or enchant, sometimes in a deceptive way 

Burgeon- begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

Compliment -  a thing that completes or bring to perfection 

Contumacious - stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority 

Curmudgeon- a bad temper or sturdy person 

Didactic-  intended to teach, particularly having moral instructions as an ulterior motive