Test+9

Test 9--November 7

Argumentation, Didactic, Pedantic, Sarcasm
 * Rhetorical Terms on This Week's Test**

Efficacy The capacity to achieve a desired result. We used this word in government __#|class__ in reference to the sentiment among voters that their vote does not count. The low voter efficacy in he election resulted in low voter turnout.
 * Our Collaborative Vocabulary Words for This Week's Test**

Gumption Noun meaning initiative; aggressivesness; resourcefulness. I came upon this word when my friend and I were talking, neither of us knew what it meant, but thought it was fun to say. Sentence: With his gumption he will make a success of himself. (Brittany C.)

[|Cachinnate] Verb; Meaning to laugh loud or immoderately. Found this word by googling "odd words". "She cachinnated when she read the text message on her __#|phone__ during a class lecture, causing an awkward feeling between her teacher, herself and peers." (Sage F.)

__[|Zany]__ is an adjective that means amusingly unconventional or clownish. It is also a noun, referring to a person that is comically eccentric or silly, such as a clown. I found this word while reading //A Year of Living Biblically// and chose it not only because it starts with the letter z, but also because I like its comical meaning. The zany amused the entire circus audience with his hysterical jokes. (Erin G.)

[|Agglomeration] is a noun and means a jumbled cluster or [|mass] of varied parts. I found the word by google search. Impound lots are an agglomeration of wrecked, reposed, or broke down cars. (Brian C)

[|anointed] is a verb that means to sprinkle, smear, or apply oil. Also means service to God. I found this word on page 166 of //The Year of Living Biblically.// "The new preist was **anointed** with oil during the ceremony". (Karly D)

Xylocarp is a fruit with a hard outer shell-like covering, such as a coconut. I heard this word on Mean Girls during the spelling bee scene and wondered what it actually was. "The tasty xylocarp fell on the mans head and gave him a concussion" (Lucy L.)

Ephemeral (adj.) something that is short-lived. I found this word when reading poetry because I'm "deep". "She longed for the ephemeral joys of her childhood, where all her problems were insignificant." (Lindsey B.)

[|Teratoid] (adj.) means resembling a monster. I found this would on dictionary.com word of the day and I really liked it. "The man had a certain teratoid look about him when he was yelling." (Meggan D.)

[|Pique] a noun that means anger or irritation. I found this in areader's digest magazine i was reading. Sentence: They did'nt argue back, but recoiled with pique and contempt. (Sam L.)