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-171450-630555Name: _____________________English 12/McMane00Name: _____________________English 12/McManeAmerican Consumerism VocabularyInto the Wild/12consumptionnoun—a quantity consumed or usedoffalnoun--1. Waste parts, especially of a butchered animal. 2. Refuse; garbageWe threw out the offal from the slaughtered deer.frugaladjective—1. spending or costing little moneyThe frugal man did not want to spend more than $5.00 on the gift.advocacynoun--The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support.The organization provided support and advocacy for children with disabilities.inimicaladjective--1. Injurious or harmful in effect; adverse: habits inimical to good health. 2. Unfriendly; hostile: a cold, inimical voice.detachmentnoun--1. The act or process of disconnecting or detaching; separation. 2. The state of being separate or detached. 3. Indifference to or remoteness from the concerns of others; aloofness: preserved a chilly detachment in his relations with the family.dissolutionnoun—disintegration or termination: the dissolution of the company after bankruptcycrassadjective-- gross and unrefinedNo one laughed at the crass mercialization noun—the act of doing something for business or profitMany people are against the commercialization of religious moditynoun--1. something that can be bought or sold 2. advantage or benefitPeople should not be seen as commodities.inherentadjective--existing as a natural partSome people believe that humans are inherently savage.insidiousadjective--1. Working or spreading harmfully in a subtle or stealthy manner: insidious rumors; an insidious disease. 2. Beguiling but harmful; alluring: insidious pleasures.keystonenoun--The central supporting elementMany believe that the keystone to a good marriage is trust.discoursenoun--1. Verbal expression in speech or writing. 2. Verbal exchange; conversation. 3. A formal, lengthy discussion of a subject, either written or spoken. After a thorough discourse, we concluded that the law was just.aberrationnoun--1. A deviation from the proper or expected course; an oddnessThe company’s low August sales were clearly an aberration, for saleswere high in both July and September.apathynoun--1. Lack of interest or concern, especially regarding matters of general importance or appeal; indifferenceThe students’ apathy caused the teacher great frustration.cynicismnoun--1. An attitude of scornful or jaded negativity, especially a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of others: the public cynicism aroused by governmental scandals.tenableadjective-- Capable of being maintained in argument; rationally defensibleYour argument is not tenable.disillusionedadjective—freed from illusion or belief; disenchantedChris became disillusioned with the idea of a perfect family after the fight.affluentadjective—wealthy and prosperous: affluent bankerspandemicadjective—widespread: The flu became pandemic in the communitynoun—a widespread diseaseaggregateadjective--1. Constituting or amounting to a whole; total: aggregate sales in that marketnoun---1. A total considered with reference to its parts; a gross amount: “An empire is the aggregate of many states under one ruler”iconoclastnoun--1. One who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas or institutions. 2. One who destroys sacred religious images.Mr. Harley was an iconoclast, who subverted traditional approaches to teaching.docileadjective—easily managed; willing to be led: The docile child followed her mothersustainableadjective—able to be maintained or nourishedWe all want to live in a sustainable environment Into the Wild: Consumerism Vocabulary ExerciseUse your vocabulary from “Perspectives on American Consumerism” to complete the following sentences.The professor’s lengthy __________________ on the properties of mercury left even his best students confused and bored.Most people believe there is a(n) _____________________ goodness in babies, and that they must be taught evil.Lola became ______________________ with acting when she was told she would have to get breast enhancement surgery in order to get a part in a movie.The terrorists formed a(n) _________________ plot to overthrow the government.The ____________________ puppy would do anything his owner told him to do.The ____________________ family purchased a 2.3 million dollar home on the oceanfront.Hard work is a(n) ___________________ of American society.Some freshmen experience feelings of __________________ when they first leave home to attend college.“That __________________ smells awful!” the mother scolded when her son did not take the garbage out.Although Bob was funny, sometimes his stories about farting seemed rather ____________ and distasteful.Gwen’s failing grade was clearly a(n) _____________________; she always received the highest marks.“Save the Children” is a(n) _____________________ group that helps poor children.Because of the students’ _____________________ about raising funds, the prom tickets were very expensive.The ____________________ cost of buying a home in Rockland County is rising rapidly.Many people felt the ______________________ of September 11th through t-shirts, buttons, and pictures was rather crass.Those who favor the environment see the proliferation of SUVs as a(n) ___________________.“Do you think this community will be __________________?” asked the anthropologist when he met the founder of the small town.When Madonna first began her career, people saw her as a(n) ____________________; she was not your typical female performer. The _____________________ of the circus caused many clowns to become unemployed.Smoking is ___________________ to good health. ................
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