Willing Vocab
jockey
struggle by every available means to gain or achieve something.
The players must jockey for their position on the field
verb
heterogenous
diverse in character or content.
The city's population is heterogeneous
adjective
methodology
a system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
In a scientific experiment, students must outline their methodology, or how the experiment was conducted
noun
assiduous
showing great care and perseverance.
The man was assiduous in his search for the fossils
adjective
reconciliation
the restoration of friendly relations
The reconciliation of diplomatic relations between the 2 countries would prove beneficial for their economies
noun
rancorous
characterized by bitterness or resentment
His actions and words were so rancorous that no one wanted to be his friend
adjective
hackneyed
(of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite
My grandma always uses old, hackneyed phrases that don’t make any sense
adjective
florid
adjective
having a red or flushed complexion.
He always has a florid complexion on a hot summer’s day
prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future
Because she was so prudent in her financial planning, Sally was able to retire when she was only 40
adjective
querulous
complaining in a petulant or whining manner.
My sister was so querulous when she was younger
adjective