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List 8 Vocabulary
List 8 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hema | Blood |
| Hematoma | A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues |
| Proto | First |
| Prototype | A first or preliminary model from which others are developed or copied |
| Phon | Sound |
| Euphony | A pleasing sound created through harmonious tones |
| Mono | One |
| Monotone | A continuing sound that does not change in pitch and without intonation |
| Viv | Life |
| Vivacious | (esp. of a woman) attractively lively and animated |
| Morph | Shape |
| Amorphous | Without clearly defined shape or form |
| Vest | Clothes |
| Vestibule | An antechamber, hall, or lobby next to the outer door of a building. |
| Bene | Good |
| Benevolent | Well-meaning and kindly; serving a charitable purpose and not for profit. |
| Pond | Weight |
| Ponderous | Slow and clumsy because of great weight |
| Corp | Body |
| Corpulent | Encumbered by tremendous body mass |
| Tractable | Easily managed or controlled |
| Taciturn | Inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to converse |
| Restive | Restless and uneasy |
| Machination | A crafty scheme or plot |
| Subversive | Intending to overthrow, destroy, or undermine a system of rules |
| Arable | Capable of producing crops; suitable for farming |
| Conciliatory | Agreeable |
| Pervade | To spread throughout |
| Retinue | A group of aides attending an important person |
| Beatific | Blissful; saint-like |