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Discover key vocabulary words from Week 7, including their meanings, pronunciations, and usage in sentences. This week features "lassitude," indicating a state of laziness; "coterie," referring to a circle of close associates; "ballistics," the study of projectile dynamics; "ambiance," describing mood or atmosphere; and "girth," the distance around an object or to encircle something. Improve your language skills with these essential terms!
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Vocabulary Week 7 Test 10/27/13
lassitude (n.) 10/13 (LAS uh tood) laziness; torpor, weariness After three servings of Thanksgiving dinner, George succumbed to a feeling of LASSITUDE and fell asleep on the couch.
coterie (n.) 10/14 (KOH tuh ree) a circle of close associates or friends Today’s stars rarely travel alone, but with a COTERIE of managers and coaches.
ballistics (n.) 10/15 (buh LISS ticks) the study of the dynamics or flight characteristics of projectiles Most naval warships carry BALLISTIC missiles.
ambiance (n.) 10/16 (AM bee uns) mood, feeling; general atmosphere The AMBIANCE of the locker room after the team lost the championship was depressing.
girth (n./v.) 10/17 (girth) the distance around something; to encircle; to secure with a band that encircles the body of an animal The GIRTH of the planet Earth is about twenty-five thousand miles.