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VCR: E Lesson 2

Vocabulary From Classical Roots: E Lesson 2

WordDefinitionExample
Altercation A noisy quarrel Jerry Springer Show
Altruism Concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness. Mother Thereasa
Ephemeral Lasting for a very short time (literally for one day); transitory; not everlasting. Day Lily
Epitaph An inscription on a tombstone in memory of hte person buried there; a brief (literally) summary of a dead person's life. Ripley Museum
Epitome A typical representation of something; a person who embodies quality. Benedict Arnold
Eponymous Referring to the name of a person, a mythical being, or a literary figure associated with something, or to a word incorporating the name of such a person. Earl of Sandwich
Paradigm An example serving to illustrate a process, pattern, or concept. Prototype of the first theater
Paradox A statement that seems contradictory but contains a truth or valid deduction. More you know, more you know you don't know
Paragon A model of excellence or perfection Michael Jordan
Parameter A factor that determines a range of variations; a boundry. Lunch at Arboretum
Peripatetic Walking or traveling around Forest Gump
Peripheral Pertaining to the boundry of an area; Of minor importance Peripheral Vision
Anathema A person or thing detested and shunned Hester Prynn
Antithesis An exact opposite; a complete contrast Liberal/Conservative
Epithet A word or phrase used positively or negatively that characterizes or describes a person or thing, added to or replacing a name Nickname -- Tarheels
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