New Words
New word from the essay: Prattling
Sentence from the essay: “Even while I trotted prattling by my nurse's side I regretted
the good old days when I had, and wasn't, a perambulator,” (Beerbohm 1).
Predicted meaning: Rattling on and on in an annoying way.
Real meaning: Talking and uttering words in a foolish manner, not intelligently.
I could use prattling instead of chattering.
New sentence: The woman began prattling to her husband about all her problems and
needs.
New word from the essay: Laudable
Sentence from the essay: “Walking for walking's sake may be as highly laudable and
exemplary a thing as it is held to be by those who practice it,” (1).
Predicted meaning: Talking extremely and obnoxiously loud.
Real meaning: Something or someone who deserves praise for acting upon a morally
proper action.
I could use laudable instead of creditable.
New sentence: The individual who donated all of her money and time to charity was
laudable.
New word from the essay: Probity
Sentence from the essay: “The body is going out because the mere fact of its doing so
is a sure indication of nobility, probity, and rugged grandeur of character,” (2).
Predicted meaning: The act of eternally banning something or someone.
Real meaning: The quality of possessing honesty and always having strong moral
principles.
I could use probity instead of integrity.
New sentence: My mother believes that I possess very little probity because I always
lie to her.
New word from the essay: Valetudinarians
Sentence from the essay: “That valetudinarians are always chattering about it, and
indulging in it to excess, is no reason for despising it,” (2).
Predicted meaning: Individuals chosen to speak on behalf of a group of others.
Real meaning: Individuals chronically concerned about their health and wellbeing.
I could use valetudinarians instead of sufferers.
New sentence: The group of valetudinarians attended a group class where they were
cured of their anxiety towards their health.
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