Vocabulary Enrichment #2

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Word #1 
  1. Titillating
  2. In class discussion
  3. Tv and movies arouse a titillating response from viewers.
  4. Adjective arousing mild sexual excitement or interest; salacious
  5. The hairstylist learned titillating details about her clients when they sat in her chair.

Word #2
  1. Satisfactorily
  2. JMC Internship Policy and Procedures
  3. Your employer supervisor must write a formal letter, on letterhead to the school, stating that you have satisfactorily completed 240 hours of internship.
  4. Adverb in a way that fulfills expectations or needs; acceptably 
  5. She satisfactorily completed the requirements for graduation and was able to walk the stage at the end of the semester.

Word #3
  1. Psyche
  2. In class discussion
  3. Media propaganda and mass culture were held at bay by an invisible shield held by a universally held psyche. 
  4. Noun the human soul, mind or spirit
  5. Alice decided to take a yoga class to help work on her psyche.

Word #4
  1. Stipend
  2. JMC Internship Policy and Procedures
  3. The letter must state whether the student will be paid a salary, hourly wage, or stipend.
  4. Noun a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
  5. Although her internship was unpaid, Taylor received a $15 daily stipend for travel expenses. 

Word #5
  1. Hereinafter
  2. Nexstar Internship Agreement
  3. Student's Full Name, hereinafter "Student"
  4. Adverb further on in this document
  5. You are responsible for taking care of my 10 cats, hereinafter referred to as my "babies."

Word #6
  1. Whereas
  2. Nexstar Internship Agreement
  3. Whereas, the Student desires to receive school credit and practical training and experience in the television broadcasting industry.
  4. Conjuction in contrast or comparison with the fact that
  5. He loves to go on vacation, whereas his wife loves to stay at home.

Word #7
  1. Notwithstanding
  2. Nexstar Internship Agreement
  3. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, it is agreed and acknowledged between the parties that the Student is not providing any consideration to Station in terms of work performed.
  4. Preposition in spite of
  5. Notwithstanding the evidence, the jury was not able to reach a verdict.

Word #8
  1. Plurality
  2. California's first judicial recall in 86 years to appear on Santa Clara County ballot - the Mercury News
  3. The winner needs only a plurality of the votes, not a majority.
  4. Noun the number of votes cast for a candidate who receives more than any other but does not receive an absolute majority.
  5. Although the judge did not receive a majority of votes, having a plurality was enough to get him elected.

Word #9
  1. Ministerial
  2. California's first judicial recall in 86 years to appear on Santa Clara County ballot - the Mercury News
  3. The supervisors Tuesday stressed theirs was a ministerial vote, not a reflection of their support or opposition to the recall.
  4. Adjective being or having the characteristics of an act or duty prescribed by law as part of the duties of an administrative office


Word #10
  1. Unduly
  2. California's first judicial recall in 86 years to appear on Santa Clara County ballot - the Mercury News
  3. And they argue that a recall will threaten judicial independence and result in unduly harsh sentences, mostly for people of color.
  4. Adverb to an unwarranted degree; inordinately
  5. Her mom gave out an unduly punishment after she was 5 minutes late.

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