Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Vocab.


Imitate

imitate - to have or assume the appearance of; simulate; resemble

This is Ditto. He's a Pokemon that can take on the appeance of anything or anybody. That's what I call imitating.

Endemic


endemic - belonging exclusively or confined to a particular place

Chopsticks are endemic to the countries of Asia, though some people attempt to use them elsewhere.

Dearth

dearth - an inadequate supply; scarcity; lack

Even after two and a half years have passed, there is a dearth of relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Volatile


volatile - able to fly or flying

Superman is a bloody cheater. Not only does he have super strength, x-ray vision, heat vision, and supersonic hearing, he's volatile.


Scuttlebutt

scuttlebutt - rumor or gossip

A while ago there was a scuttlebutt that Hannah Montana got pregnant which was later proven to be false.










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