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H Vocab List 7 Shirk
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| tele | far |
| telekinesis | the supposed ability to move objects at a distance by mental power |
| vid | look |
| invidiuos | (of a situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others |
| onmi | all |
| omniscient | knowing everything |
| ex | out |
| exorbitant | (of a price charged) unreasonably high |
| poly | many |
| polygamy | the practice or custom of having more than one spouse at one time |
| re | again |
| reiterate | to say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis |
| hyp | under |
| hypothesis | a proposed explanation based on limited evidence |
| pseudo | false |
| pseudonym | a fictitious name, esp. one used by an author (also called pen name) |
| neuro | nerve |
| neurosis | a mild mental illness involving symptoms of stress or anxiety |
| tomy | cut |
| dichotomy | a contrast between two things that are entirely different |
| debut | a person’s first appearance or performance in a particular capacity |
| audacious | showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks |
| ignominy | personal humiliation & disgrace (accent on first syllable) |
| empathy | the ability to understand and share the feelings of another |
| articulate | having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently |
| prostrate | lying stretched out on the ground with one’s face downward |
| temperance | moderation or self-restraint, esp. in eating or drinking |
| cavort | to jump or dance around excitedly |
| meander | to wander at random in a leisurely manner |
| innovative | featuring new methods; advanced and original |