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Lesson 38 & 39
Loanwords ending in -OR/ Loanwords ending in -UM
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Clangor (n) | Loud resounding noise, as from two heavy pieces of metal struck together; repeated clanging; din |
| Fervor (n) | 1. Great warmth of feeling; ardor; passion 2. Intensity of expression; enthusiasm; zeal ant. apathy |
| Furor (n) | 1. Fit of anger; rage 2. Outburst of public indignation; uproar |
| Pallor (n) | Lack of natural color; paleness, as from fear, sickness, or death; wanness |
| Rancor (n) | Bitter, deep-seated hat or ill will; malice; animosity; antipathy |
| Rigor (n) | 1. harshness; strictness; severity; inflexibility 2. Severe or harsh circumstance; hardship 2. |
| Splendor (n) | 1. Great brightness; brilliance 2. Richness; splendid surroundings; magnificence; grandeur ant. squalor |
| Squalor (n) | Filthiness resulting from neglect or poverty; sordidness; wretchedness; magnificence; grandeur ant. squalor |
| Torpor (n) | Loss or slowing of the power of motion or sensation; sluggishness; inactivity; stupor; lethargy ant. activity; animation |
| Tremor (n) | 1. Trembling; shaking; Vibration 2. Involuntary shaking of the body; shudder; shiver |
| Effervescent (adj) | Bubbling; lively; high-spirited; exuberant |
| Pall (v) | Become tiresome; bore; lose effectiveness |
| Appalling (adj) | Frightful; horrible; shocking ant. reassuring |
| Pallid (adj) | Pale; wan; ashen |
| Album (n) | 1. (Literally, "Something with") book of blank pages for mounting photographs or stamps, or for collecting autographs; collection. 2. Book-like container for phonograph records; set of recordings |
| Decorum (n) | Socially acceptable conduct; propriety and good taste in behavior, dress, and manners; appropriateness; politeness |
| Factotum (n) | Someone hired to do all sorts of work; handy, versatile person |
| Forum (n) | 1. Ancient Roman public square or marketplace where legislatures and courts met 2. Public meeting place for open discussion; opportunity for open discussion 3. Medium for the expression of ideas |
| Modicum (n) | small amount; moderate quantity; bit particle |
| Momentum (n) | Small amount; moderate quantity; bit; particle |
| Optimum (n) | Best or most favorable amount, degree, or condition |
| Quorum (n) | Minimum number of members that must be present at a meeting before it can transact business legally |
| Rostrum (n) | Platform on which a person stands while delivering a speech; stage |
| Stratum (n) | Any of several layers lying one upon he other; level; section |
| Albumen (n) | White of an egg |
| Forensics (n) | Art or study of argumentative discussion; debate; argumentation |
| Prostrate (adj) | Lying face down or flat on on'e back; completely overcome; exhausted; weak; unable to rise |
| Substratum (n) | Layer lying under another; underlying support; foundation |
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