Indoctrinate (in-dok-truh-neyt) (verb): to instruct in a principle or ideology, to teach or impress upon, to influence with an ideological point of view
The professor indoctrinated the students with his principles.
Colossal (kuh-los-uhl) (adjective): of enormous size
Egypt is well known for its colossal pyramids.
Surly (sur-lee) (Adj): Churlishly rude or bad-tempered; hostile; menacingly irritable; irascible; gruff
The old landlady was in a surly mood and when the kids asked if they could have their football back, she stuck out her tongue at them and told them to forget it.
Avant garde (uh-vahnt-gahrd):
1) (Noun) The advanced group in any field, esp. in the visual, literary, or musical arts, whose works are characterized chiefly by unorthodox and experimental methods
The Tripoli theater house is truly avant garde in the usage of mime.
2) (Adj) Of or pertaining to the experimental treatment of artistic, musical, or literary material
Avant garde cinema sometimes almost touches the boundaries of surrealism.
Asperity (uh-spair-uh-tee) (noun) : Harshness or sharpness of tone, temper, or manner; severity;
When asked to make a contribution, Roger glared and said with asperity, "I gave at the office."
Conn (kahn) (verb) : To conduct or direct the steering of (as a ship).
The captain successfully conned his ship through the ice-packed waters.
Metamorphosis (met-uh-mawr-fuh-sis) (noun):
1. A complete change of form, structure, or substance.
2. (Biology) A profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism.
Due to the large change from larval to adult form, the insects are said to undergo complete or complex metamorphosis.
Tranche (trä n sh) (noun):
1. A portion of something (especially money).
2. (Economics/Finance) A portion or installment, esp. of a loan or share issue.
The project was organized to deliver the first tranche of object records by April.
Impedimenta (im-ped-uh-men-tuh) (noun): Baggage or other things that retard one's progress.
The terrorists were stripped off their impedimenta at the airport.
Acedia (uh-see-dee-uh) (noun): Sloth, Laziness or indifference in religious matters.
Five thousand people yawning in their cars intimidated by the cops and bored to acedia by the chant of the politicians.
Caprice (kuh-prees) (Noun):
1)A sudden, unpredictable action, change, or series of actions or changes
A hailstorm in July is a caprice of nature.
2) A tendency to change one's mind without apparent or adequate motive; whimsicality; vagary; fancy
With the caprice of a despotic king, he alternated between kindness and cruelty.
Pristine (pris-teen) (Adj):
1) Having its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied; undefiled; untouched; free from dirt or decay
The tourists were enchanted by the pristine beauty of lake Moraigne.
2) Of, relating to, or typical of the earliest time or condition; primitive or original
The giant sequoia trees found in some parts of America possess some of the most pristine microscopic life forms in the world.
Inception (in-sep-shun) (Noun):
1. An event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events.
Since the program's inception, over 2,40,000 students have participated.
Stupefied (s(y)-toopu-fI-d) (Adjective):
1. As if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise.
2. In a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock.
Pavan was stupefied with astonishment after seeing his cubicle decorations on his birthday.
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