English 11: Week 2, Column 2

fruition

• Fruition is the realization or fulfillment of a plan.
• Fruition refers to a state of confusion.
• Fruition is a type of fruit.

Arid

• Dry or lacking moisture
• Humid or moist environment
• Cold and snowy conditions

profligate

• Recklessly extravagant or wasteful.
• Moderately extravagant in spending.
• Carefully saving resources.
• Frugally managing finances.

proponent

• opponent
• critic
• bystander
• advocate

impertinent

• Polite and courteous
• Rude or disrespectful
• Supportive and understanding
• Friendly and welcoming

quash

• To ignore or overlook.
• To promote or encourage.
• To enhance or improve.
• To suppress or invalidate.

complaisant

• eager to argue
• willing to please others
• indifferent to others
• focused on self-interest

refractory

• heat-resistant substances.

• easily melted substances.

• used for insulation.

• difficult to control; unwilling to obey:

intrepid

• fearless or adventurous
• unadventurous
• cautious
• timid

epicure

• A person who dislikes food and drink.
• A person who enjoys fine food and drink.
• A chef specializing in fast food.
• An individual focused on physical fitness over cuisine.