<p> Name: ______</p><p>Vocabulary for the week of September 22nd </p><p>1. Word: Gratuitous [Gruh-TOO-I-tuhs] </p><p>The film was criticized for its gratuitous foul language. Many of the scenes that included this type of language did not even need it; it was completely unnecessary. </p><p>My definition:</p><p>Actual definition: </p><p>2. Word: Indigenous [In-DIJ-uh-nuhs] </p><p>There are several indigenous groups of people that still live in small, rural areas in Africa. They don’t have running water or electricity. </p><p>My definition:</p><p>Actual definition: </p><p>3. Word: Vicarious [Vahy-KAIR-ee-uhs] </p><p>I prefer vicarious adventures to actual adventures; they are much less risky. For example, I would much rather watch a documentary on climbing Mt. Everest rather than actually climbing it. </p><p>My definition:</p><p>Actual definition: 4. Word: Adversity [Ad-ver-se-te] </p><p>Annabel was no stranger to adversity. She constantly found herself in difficult situations such as when her mother was diagnosed with cancer or when her best friend passed away. </p><p>My definition:</p><p>Actual definition: </p><p>5. Word: Enhance [In-HAN-s] </p><p>The company is looking to enhance its profits and market share by hiring the best and brightest graduates from Harvard. </p><p>My definition:</p><p>Actual definition: </p>
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