11.14.2013

Vocabulary Notes (Week Eight)

1. sermon (n.) [c]
     /ˈsɜr·mən/

    a talk on a religious or moral subject, esp. one given by a religious leader during a religious 
   ceremony 
   The Reverend William Cronshaw delivered/preached the sermon.

2. sensational (adj.)
     /senˈseɪ·ʃən·nəl/

    very exciting, or extremely good 
   She was absolutely sensational in that movie.

3. radiant (adj.)
     /ˈreɪ·di·ənt/

    expressing great happiness, hope, or beauty 
   The bride looked radiant on her wedding day.

4. pledge (n.) [c]
     /pledʒ/

    a formal promise, or something that is given as a sign that you will keep a promise
   The telethon raised $150,000 in pledges for leukemia research.

5. lullaby (n.) [c]
     /ˈlʌl·əˌbɑɪ/

    a quiet, gentle song sung to children to help them go to sleep

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