Vocab #8

cursory- going over something rapidly, without noticing details
I took a cursory glance at the newspaper article and realized the topic didn't interest me. 
impetus-a moving force
He lacked the impetus to study, so he failed the Chemistry class.
pinnacle-a lofty peak
The top of a mountain can be called the pinnacle.
contumely-a humiliating insult.
No matter how strongly they maligned Amelia, calling her insulting names, she never responded openly to their contumely comments. 
bereavement-a state of intense grief over loss of a loved one.
At the funeral, deep bereavement fell over the family.
cache-a hiding place usually in the ground
After we found the cache in the old abandoned house we mad it our hiding place.In
consummation- completion, perfection, fulfillment
All your work must be done with consummation if you really wish to succeed. 
calamity-a great misfortune or disaster, as a flood or serious injury
After the various calamity events, many families were left homeless. 
avarice- miserly desiring to hoard wealth
Being very avarice, the student worked hard to be rich and successful. 
fortify-to protect or strengthen against attack
My mom felt that a good nights rest would fortify me for the next days hectic schedule. 
erratic- deviating from the usual proper course in conduct
Children behave erratically when they don't get what they want. 
ubiquitous-being everywhere, especially at the same time
I feel ubiquitous with school, work, and extra curricular activities i feel as if I am ubiquitous. With school work, I feel like I am ubiquitous.
fortitude-mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty courageously
In times of sadness and calamity, it is good to have a fortitude mindset. 
nonchalant-coolly unconcerned
Some students, including some seniors, are nonchalant about school. 
affect-to act on
Her actions affected the intensity of the punishment. 
effect-something that is produced by an agency or cause
The death of her parents effected her life.
misappropriate-to put to wrong use
Many kids misappropriate common classroom items such as rulers.
pragmatic-of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations.
metacognition- higher order thinking that enables understanding
Higher math classes and science classes after biology require a great deal of metacognition.
devoutly-devoted to divine worship or service
Religious people are devoutly dedicated to their God.