Sunday, May 15, 2011

Weekly Vocabulary Words - 5/16/11

1. coagulate - v. To change into a clot or a jelly, as by heat, by chemical action, or by a ferment
2. conspirator - n. One who agrees with others to cooperate in accomplishing some unlawful purpose.
3. consul - n. An officer appointed to reside in a foreign city, chiefly to represent his country.
4. consumption - n. Gradual destruction, as by burning, eating, etc., or by using up, wearing out, etc.
5. dexterity - n. Readiness, precision, efficiency, and ease in any physical activity or in any mechanical work.