"10 words a day "

state strongly or positively; demand recognition of (rights, claims, etc.); make a claim to (by forceful action); Ex. assert one's independence

severely critical

rejoice

Usage: Seeing that I had scored the highest in class, I exulted with joy!

shack; small wretched house

text of an opera or oratorio; CF. book

trite remark; commonplace statement; ADJ. platitudinous

Usage: A politician's speech would be full of platitudes.

limited; restricted; V. qualify: limit the meaning of; modify

list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to present; CF. repertory

breathing; exhalation; ADJ. respiratory

sure of one's own righteousness; moralistic