Monday, February 1, 2010

Honors Vocabulary #1



Flourish - to be successful, prosper, to thrive.

Whenever I hear the word flourish, I always think of the word flower, so I posted a pretty flower like an orchid, which flourishes during winter, spring, and fall.



Renegade - a person who deserts a party or cause for another; traitorous

When I saw the word traitorous, I immediately thought of Benedict Arnold, the biggest traitor in American history.  If this renegade had been successful, this nation would be completely different.




Symbiosis - an interdependent or mutually beneficial relationship between two people, groups, etc.

A prime example of a symbiotic relationship is teacher to student, or a mother and child, in which both depend on the other for a need.


Tranquility - calmness, serenity, peacefullness, quiet; or being in a state of.

This cartoon expresses the girl being in a perfect state of peace, relaxation, quiet, and in a tranquil environment.



Unanimous - of one mind, complete agreement, agreed.

The majority rules when a decision is made unanimously.

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