Day 29 Vocabulary

A person who lives by begging; a beggar.

" The mendicant was a common sight in the city's downtown area, asking for money from passersby to buy food."

A subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory remark or action against a marginalized group of people.

" The student was a victim of micro-aggression, as her classmate made a subtle, but offensive comment about her race."

Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around them.

" She was so engrossed in her book that she was completely oblivious to the loud argument happening right next to her."

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action, despite attempts to persuade them.

" He was so obstinate that he refused to admit he was wrong, even when presented with all the evidence."

A thin board or slab on which an artist mixes colors; the range of colors used in a particular artwork.

" The artist’s palette of vibrant colors gave the painting a lively and cheerful feel."

Excessively unwilling to spend money or use resources; frugal to the point of being cheap.

" He was so parsimonious that he refused to buy a new car, even though his old one was constantly breaking down."

Relating to the art or science of teaching.

" The teacher’s pedagogical approach to the subject was highly effective, as it engaged students with hands-on learning."

The method and practice of teaching.

" The school’s pedagogy focused on hands-on learning and critical thinking, which was very effective."

Deceitful and untrustworthy; a person who betrays their trust or loyalty to someone else.

" His perfidious actions of betraying his friends were a sign of his true character, and no one trusted him again."

In a way that is contrary to what is considered to be correct or reasonable.

" She perversely enjoyed making her colleagues uncomfortable, even though she knew it was wrong."

A beneficial effect produced by a placebo drug or treatment that cannot be attributed to the properties of the placebo itself.

" The patient's headache went away after taking the fake pill, a clear example of the placebo effect."

Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching.

" The movie's ending was so poignant that it brought tears to her eyes, leaving her with a deep feeling of sadness."

Dealing with problems in a sensible, realistic way rather than a theoretical or idealistic one.

" The new mayor’s pragmatic approach to the city’s budget crisis was based on logic and common sense, not on empty promises."

To prevent something from happening or to make it impossible for an event to occur.

" The lack of funding for the project may preclude the team from completing their research on time."

The phenomenon in which higher expectations lead to an increase in performance; a self-fulfilling prophecy.

" The students in the advanced class were all doing so well, an example of the pygmalion effect, as their teacher had high expectations for them."