Vocabulary #2

anachronistic-noun
a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists

The anachronistic steps in how-to-build-a-bomb caused great confusion

circuitous- adjective
(of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way

Jake always took a circuitous route to avoid class time.

deleterious- adjective
causing harm or damage
The boy's deleterious scream resulted in every piece of glass in the house being shattered.

ephemeral- adjective- lasting for a very short time
Being first in the race resulted in ephemeral celebration because the fastest runner had finished three minutes before.

evanescent- adjective-
soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

The evanescent bubbles were soon to pop.

fortuitous- adjective
happening by accident or chance rather than design

The two cars' fortuitous designs were not made intentionally, as they were both made by different manufacturers.

intrepid- adjective 

fearless; adventerous
The intrepid rock-climber would try to conquer the hardest of mountains.

precocious- adjective
(of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual

The child had precocious artistic abilities that she developed at a age three.

sagacity- noun- the quality of having good judgement

The man showed sagacity after deciding not to enter the taxi with a busted taillight, because the operator of the vehicle was a poor driver.

tenacious- adjective
tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
The archer showed tenacious grip after holding the bow for a near-two minutes.