Cerebration (not celebration) (sĕr ə brāˈshən) thought; the act of thinking
· The guests at Einstein’s birthday celebration were all deep in cerebration.
· The SAT requires careful cerebration to obtain a good score.
Lackadaisical (lak ə dā′ zi kəl) uncaring; lacking in interest or spirit
· His lackadaisical approach to leadership created an uncommitted and indolent team.
· Lackadaisical students generally are unhappy in school because they are not involved.
Tirade (tī′ rād) long and vehement speech
· The principal spent the morning announcements on a tirade about the lackadaisical attitude of the students.
· A long tirade by the coach pushed the team to work a little harder.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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