"From childhood's hour I have not been as others were; I have not seen as others saw.": June 2012

Friday, June 1, 2012

Vocab Words

Connniption-A fit of hysterical excitement or anger.
Quoth- Another word for "said".
Legato- In a smooth, flowing manner, without breaks.
Arctophile- A person who is very fond of and is usually a collector of teddy bears.
Latter- Being the second mentioned of two.
Premoniton- A feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event
Rhetoric- Language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience, but is often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content.
Formidable- Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Pyromania- A compulsion to set things on fire.

"From childhood's hour I have not been as others were; I have not seen as others saw."