Our glorious words by Karen Griffiths https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8 Made with the strength to succeed en-us 2017-06-27 09:44:54 UTC 2025-11-04 12:33:38 UTC hello@padlet.com zenith https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177565397 the point above the observer directly opposite the nadir]]> 2017-06-27 15:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177565397 nadir https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177565458 the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization (the opposite of zenith)]]> 2017-06-27 15:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177565458 Intrepid https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177576012 After climbing a volcano the explorer was praised for his intrepid attitude.]]> 2017-06-27 17:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177576012 Plaintive https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177676539 Definition- Sounding sad and mournful
Sentence- The babies plaintive cries pierced our ears.
Hannah Clubley]]> 2017-06-28 18:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177676539 Clepsydra https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177676857 Definition: An early clock using the flow of water into or out of a container
Sentence: The ancient clepsydra was covered head to foot in dust.
Alice Raine]]> 2017-06-28 18:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177676857 Interdigitate https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177745150 When two or more things interlock like the fingers of clasped hands.
Cameron Spratley]]> 2017-06-29 14:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177745150 Mendacious https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177827214 It means to lie or be deceptive. Sentence: The boy was being mendacious to his parents.]]> 2017-06-30 15:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177827214 Penultimate https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177829766 Definition- Last but one, second  to last
Sentence-  It was the penultimate chapter in the book.
Emily Crow]]> 2017-06-30 16:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177829766 Sesquipedalian https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177863260 Definition-A long word with many syllables that may be hard to pronounce. 
Sentence- He tried his hardest to manipulate every sesquipedalian word he encountered in the book. 
Olivia Addis]]> 2017-07-01 15:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177863260 Lamentable https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177877627  very bad; deplorable (of circumstances or conditions)
'The industry is in a lamentable state'
Luke Buffery
]]> 2017-07-02 05:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177877627 Demure https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177883607 Meaning- to be quiet, modest and reserved.
Sentence- Although everyone else was dancing and going crazy she remained demure.]]> 2017-07-02 09:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177883607 Sonder https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177886976 Definition :
The realisation that each passerby has a life as vivid and complex as your own.

Used in a sentence :
They watched people because they revelled in sonder.
Isabella Hodges]]> 2017-07-02 12:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177886976 Tenuous https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177887703 Definition- Very weak or slight.
Sentence- He saw the poor  as insignificant, tenuous people.
Nathan Taitt]]> 2017-07-02 13:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177887703 Quadragenarian https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177896794 Definition- A person from 40 to 49 years old.
He was dreading becoming a quadragenarian.
Harriet Jones ]]> 2017-07-02 18:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177896794 Contumacious https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177926532 Definition- rebellious/ insubordinate. 
Because  the contumacious student refused to obey the principal’s instructions, he was suspended from school.
Emily Wakley

]]> 2017-07-03 07:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177926532 yearn https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177960715
  • desire strongly or persistently
    • Lydia

    ]]>     2017-07-03 15:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177960715     Acerbic https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177965002 Definition:
    To be sour or bitter.
    Sentence:
    That fruit was very acerbic.
    Definition 2:
    To have a sharp or sour temper.
    Sentence 2:
    There is no need to be acerbic!
    Alfie Rudd]]>     2017-07-03 17:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177965002     Blatherskite https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177967113 Definition :
    A person who talks at great length without making much sense.

    Used in a sentence :
    He is a blatherskite.
    Lilian Hetherington

    ]]>     2017-07-03 18:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177967113     Sneckdraw https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177967693  A sneaky or mean person
    Sentance- I really hate when people turn out to me sneckdraw
    William Armstrong]]>     2017-07-03 18:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177967693     Chrysalism https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177970827 The tranquility of being inside during a thunderstorm 

    INEFFABLE 
    To great to express in words 

    Natasha Francis


    ]]>     2017-07-03 19:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177970827     Shellacking https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177972712 Definition - beat or defeat 
    Sentence- They were shellacked in the election.
    Lily Mckay]]>     2017-07-03 20:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177972712     Obtuse https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177972778 Definition - Someone who's dumb or stupid.
    Sentence - The boy was extremely obtuse.
    Jamie Fox]]>     2017-07-03 20:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177972778     Cogent https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177972815 -Clear, logical and convincing argument.
    They presented cogent reasons that stuned the audience.
    Aleksandra Grubic]]>     2017-07-03 20:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177972815     Gallivanting https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177975352 definition: wandering around aimlessly 
    Sentence: He was gallivanting at the park.
    Jamie T]]>     2017-07-03 21:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/177975352     Doublethink https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/178003672 "Doublethink is explained as being able to ccontrol your memories."

    Ella R]]>     2017-07-04 06:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/178003672     Indolent,lazy https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/178028643 My daughter waited until the last possible day to start her length y research paper.
    Serendipity,  luck finding new things
    The lottery is something one wins by Serendipity not by design.
    Jakub Wasilewski

    ]]>     2017-07-04 12:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/178028643     Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/178028791 This is the fear of long words. (if you do not believe me, search it up)

    "Oh wow, that word really triggers my Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia!!"
    Cian :)]]>     2017-07-04 12:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/178028791     floccinaucinihilipilification https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/178030147  the estimation of something as worthless
    -Ewan]]>     2017-07-04 12:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/178030147     Brazen https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/178048332 The Definition- it was clear or obvious and it was easy to see.
    Imogen Kimberley]]>     2017-07-04 17:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/178048332     Arduous https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/178057116 Arduous means involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring]]> 2017-07-04 21:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kgriffiths6/96qd438nrqb8/wish/178057116