Vocabulary List #4

Misinformation

The two warring countries constantly circulated misinformation to confuse each other

Reform

Many people think we need to reform our political system, but few know where to start

Formative

During a formative period of Jay's life, he was introduced to jazz music; now, he is a famous saxophonist

Inept

Try as I might to comfort Alicia, all my words seemed inept or just plain wrong

Adept

Tanya was adept at dealing with the arguments that often arose on her volleyball team

Aptitude

Rob did not discover his aptitude for politics until he was in college

Posit

Tyler posited his belief that all people should be treated fairly

Impose

The new government tried to impose its ideas onto supporters of the old regime

Disposition

The pirates captain's murderous disposition led him to throw many lazy sailors to the sharks

Figment

Were the monsters only a figment of a feverish brain, or did they really exist