5 th period unit 10

Accrue To grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result.

annotation A critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work. EX. Stem Cell Research: An Annotated Bibliography Holland, Suzanne. The Human Embryonic Stem Cell Debate : Science, Ethics, and Public Policy. Boston: MIT Press, Print. This is the annotation of the above source. In this example, I am following MLA 2009 (3rd ed.) guidelines for the bibliographic information listed above. If I were really writing an annotation for this source, I would offer a brief summary of what this book says about stem cell research.

bedlam A state or scene of uproar and confusion.

covert Hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret.

debonair Pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance.

dun To demand insistently, especially in payment of a debts.

efficacious Effective, producing results.

equanimity Calmness, composure, refusal to panic.

fortuitous Accidental, occurring by a happy chance.

gist The essential part, main point, or essence.

gratuitous Freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted.

imperious Overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling

invective A strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language;

motley Showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors.

munificent Extremely generous, lavish.

procrastinate To delay, put off until later.

provocative Tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying.

recondite Exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding.

reprobate A depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel; wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled.

sedentary Characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place.