Vocab Game

[Anathema]

So, I figured anyone could use a wider vocabulary, and so, a crappy game to help us all out? XD

Basic gist is this.

I'll start with three words, defined, and with a synonym and antonym to help in understanding.

The next person either uses each word in a sentence, or quotes the post he used the words in (the second one would be much more appreciated xD).

Then, they add three more words of their own.

You have to use the words to post... and that's about it.

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Taciturnity- the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary [Silent]

Temerity- Foolhardy disregard of danger [Recklessness]

Alacrity- Cheerful willingness [Eagerness]; Speed or quickness [Celerity/Speed]

And go? o.o

[po3tikdeath]

Taciturnity: "His Taciturn nature led people to mistrust him, simply because they believed that he was being quiet because he was up to something."

Temerity:"Some people say that people who die for what they believe in are courageous, if you ask me they're just full of Temerity though."

Alacrity:"Her Alacrity to do something so obscene was shocking to most of the people involved, but she didn't seem to mind."

okay... now for my words....


extirpate: To tear up from the roots; destroy totally

officious: meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority

venal: open or marked by bribery or corruption

have fun! =D

[Naoki Kashima]

Extirpate: The students extirpated his confidence with constant taunts and jeers.

Officious: Despite their good intentions, his parents were annoyingly officious.

Venal: Some of the manners and expectations in old Oriental society seem venal compared to today's standards.
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I'm going to put up easily confused words too, possibly annoying some people.
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Ostracize -to exclude, by general consent, from society, friendship, conversation, privileges, etc.
Synonym: Banish
Antonym: Welcome

Very - in a high degree; extremely; exceedingly
Synonym: Much
Antonym: Little

Vary - to change or alter, as in form, appearance, character, or substance
Synonym: Change
Antonym: Remain