Vocabulary Word
Word: anthology
Definition: book of literary selections by various authors; CF. omnibus
Definition: book of literary selections by various authors; CF. omnibus
More Vocab Words
::: extrovert - person interested mostly in external objects and actions::: aspire - seek to attain (position or status); long for; Ex. aspire to become president; Ex. aspire to/after the leadership
::: deride - ridicule; treat with contempt; make fun of; OP. respect
::: promote - advance in rank; advance; help to flourish; advocate; help actively in forming; publicize or popularize; Ex. Milk promotes health; Ex. promote a match/bill; Ex. promote a new product
::: disingenuous - not naive; not candid; sophisticated; worldly wise; OP. ingenuous
::: glean - gather leavings; gather grain left behind by reapers; gather bit by bit (facts or information) often with difficulty
::: fruitful - producing results; profitable; prolific; producing in abundance
::: obnoxious - offensive; disagreeable; Ex. obnoxious smell
::: scowl - frown angrily; N: angry frown
::: complement - complete; consummate; make perfect; N.
