WORD WEALTH 1.9

anomaly

An abnormal, irregular fact or occurrence

Snow in Florida may be considered an anomaly.

apogee

Highest or farthest point; climax

It is very hard to reach the apogee of Mount Everest.

Antonym- Perigee

apocalypse

Vision of future (well-being); revelation

Many people feel that the apocalypse will come in 2012.

arson

Act of setting fires

The police can’t rule out arson until they find the cause of a fire.

client

CustomerIf you hire a lawyer, you are his client.

hypothesis

Theory; unproved explanationThe “Big Bang Theory” is a hypothesis.

incidence

Process of a happening; an occurrenceThe incidence of crime has decreased in the

major cities.

initiative

Unprompted action; the first step

Showing some initiative will help your chances of getting a job.

litany

A responsive prayer or religious service.Many litanies are said in church.

maxim

A wise saying; proverb

Philosophers are known for their maxims.

mosaic

Inlaid art work, design made from bits of glass or stone in cement.

Church windows may be an example of mosaics.

perquisite

An extra benefit or remunerationA jewel card would be a perquisite for good

behavior.

complement

To make completeGetting married is a way to complement one

another.

console

To comfortWhen someone is sad, it is nice to console

them.

consummate

Bring to completion

He consummated his painting with one final brush stroke.

enervate

Weaken; take strength from; debilitate

The marathon really enervated him.

exalt

To lift up, elevate

The team was exalted by their win over the previously undefeated team.

perforate

Pierce; punch holes in

Notebook paper may be perforated for a binder.

propagate

Reproduce; spread abroad

Flyers for the dance are propagated throughout the town.

stipulate

To specify

The stipulations of the agreement were agreed on by both parties.