Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Michael Nelson Vocab ch.5-6

Odyssey-a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune.

Finagled-to obtain by indirect or involved means.

Monotony-tedious sameness.

Ulterior-being beyond what is seen or avowed; intentionally kept concealed.

Psychosis-fundamental derangement of the mind characterized by defective or lost contact with reality especially as evidenced by delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech and behavior.

Rampant-marked by a menacing wildness, extravagance, or absence of restraint.

Finesse-refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture.

Altruism-unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others.

Centrifuge-a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects.

Epiphany-a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something.

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