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English Final
English Vocab Ch 1-8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Defer | to postpone; to delay |
| Elation | excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness |
| Persevere | To hold fast to a task or purpose despite obstacles |
| Distort | to change something; to make it false |
| Introvert | a person whose thoughts and interests are directed inward |
| Persevere | Stubbornly doing something other than what is required |
| Exonerate | to free from blame, to relieve of a task |
| Exorbitant | Excessive |
| Proponent | one who argues in support of something |
| Extrovert | A person chiefly interested in things outside the self, directing thoughts outward rather than inward |
| Mediate | to act as a negotiator between opposing sides in a dispute |
| Subsequent | coming after or later |
| Sequester | to go into hiding to seek solitude |
| Condone | to forgive, to disregard an offense |
| Abstain | to refrain from something by one's choice |
| Commiserate | to feel or express sorrow or pity |
| Aptitude | A natural talent or ability; quickness in learning |
| Inept | without skill |
| Subjugate | to conquer; to dominate completely |
| Abrasive | Harsh; rough |
| Abound | to exist in great quantities |
| Abscond | to leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself |
| Abhor | to detest thoroughly |
| Abstemious | Sparing or moderate, especially in eating and drinking |
| Discreet | Showing tact, respect and restraint in speech or behavior |
| Ascertain | to find something out for certain |
| Discern | to detect differences |
| Infraction | a violation especially of law |
| Infrige | to go beyond set limits |
| Suffrage | the right to vote or vote itself |
| Superlative | the highest above the rest |
| Superflous | beyond what is required; extra |
| Concise | saying or writing much in few words |
| Herbicide | a substance for killing plants; especially weeds |
| Precise | clearly expressed; exact |
| Analyze | to look at something carefully |
| Catalyst | a force or person causing action especially without being involved or changed by the consequences |
| Absolve | to relieve of blame |
| Resolute | Determined; unshakable |
| Resolve | to make a firm decision about |
| PER | "through" |
| SUB | 'under" |
| Verso, Versare, Versavi, Versatum | "to turn" "to turn around" |
| Ex | "from" "out of" |
| EXTRA | "on the outside" |
| CUM | "with" "together with" |
| Jungo, Jungere, Junxi, Junctum | "To join" |
| AB | 'Away from' |
| Frango, Frangere, Fregi, Fractum | "To break" |
| SUPER | "Above" |
| Plot | Story Outline |
| Exposition | First part of a story that introduces the plot, setting, and characters |
| Rising Action | Series of events that build up and create tension and suspence |
| Climax | The point of greatest tension and turning point in the action |
| Falling action | Follow the climax and end in the resolution |
| Resolution | The problem of the story is resolved or worked out |
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