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Phoenix List #7
English Phoenix Vocabulary List #7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Intangible (Adj.) | Not definitite or clear to the mind. |
| Static (Adj.) | A fixed or stationary condition. |
| Temper (N.) | A particular state of mind or feelings. |
| Elusive (Adj.) | Eluding clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define. |
| Dubious (Adj.) | Of doubtful quality or propriety; questionable. |
| Compatible (Adj.) | Capable of existing or living together in harmony. |
| Arrogant (Adj.) | Making claims or pretensions to superior importance or rights; overbearingly assuming; insolently proud. |
| Censure (N.) | Strong or vehement expression of disapproval. |
| Expedite (V.) | To speed up the progess of; hasten. |
| Antagonism (N.) | An active hostility or opposition, as between unfriendly or conflicting groups. |
| Indulgent (Adj.) | Benignly lenient or permissive. |
| Advocate (V.) | To speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly. |
| Ambi- | A prefix meaning "both" and "around." |
| Bene- | A prefix meaning "well." |
| Poly- | A prefix meaning "much, many." |
| Tele- | A prefix meaning "distant." |
| -Less | A suffix meaning "without." |
| -Most | A suffix occurring in a series of superlatives. |
| -Scope | A suffix meaning "instrument for viewing." |