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vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ob | away from, against |
| inter | within,among, between |
| Tenacious-adj | go getting |
| ject | to throw or push in |
| syn/sym | same |
| domin | to lead |
| Uni | one,single |
| mono | one,single |
| du | two |
| bi | two |
| tri | three |
| quad | four |
| pent | five |
| oct | eight |
| dec | ten |
| cent | one-hundred |
| gen | family, life |
| scrip/scrib | to write |
| struc | to build |
| frag/frac | to break |
| vis/vid | to see,look |
| Spec | to see, watch |
| man(u) | hand |
| ped/pod | foot |
| mitt/miss | to send |
| Chron/temp | relating to time |
| mob/mot | move |
| carn/corp | flesh,body |
| port | to carry |
| cept | to receive |
| cred | to believe |
| Grimace-N | a frown |
| ex | out |
| pre | before |
| post | after |
| trans | across |
| circum | around |
| dis | away from, opposite |
| contr/ant(i) | against |
| bene | good |
| mal | bad,evil |
| Wince-v | to cringe |
| Exuberant- adj | excited |
| somber- adj | sad, serious |
| fallible-adj | capable of making mistakes |
| BELLIgerent - adj | ready to fight |
| intricate-adj | complex, detailed (spider web) |
| LUMINous- adj | filled with light |
| Apathy-N | not caring |
| condescend-V | to look down upon someone |
| empathy-N | caring and feeling |
| Banish-V | to dismiss or send out |
| grieve-V | to mourn over loss |
| ponder-v | to think about |
| profound- adj | deep thoughtful |
| indignant-adj | angry |
| dilemma-N | a serious problem |
| decorum-N | a polite manner |
| contempt-N | hatred, disgust |
| rivulet-N | a tiny little trickly stream |
| Hospitable-adj | a welcoming manner |
| Console-V | to soothe |
| Ominous-Adj | a dark foreshadowing |
| Faltering-v | to move unsteadily |
| Pallid-adj | pale or lacking color |
| Spasm-n | sudden movement of muscle |
| Cumbersome-adj | bulky or heavy |
| Disfigurement-n | misshapen, deformed, in appearance |
| Semblance-n | appearance, likeness |
| Penchant-n | a strong desire or wish to accomplish something |
| Pilgrimage-page 1 | a spiritual journey, a lengthy journey |
| Convulsions-page 2 | small seizures, mini violent motions |
| Enamored-page 13 | deeply in love with, infatuated |
| Raucous- page 20 | mischievous, out of control situation |
| Minutiae-page 20 | tiny little details of life |
| Dignitaries-page 24 | important people, people with dignity |
| Prowess-page 26 | courage and skills |
| Errant- page 29 | random, off topic, out of time |
| Tranquil- page 44 | peaceful |
| Junket- page 53 | a quick trip, like and errand |
| Gallantry- page 54 | a member of the elite, special people, like royalty |
| Adulation- page 59 | praise |
| Retribution- page 71 | payback or punishment |
| charisma-N | a positive, magnetic personality |
| complacent--ADJ | quiet, calm, relaxed, almost withdrawn |
| frail--ADJ | weak |
| Sullen-- ADJ | sad |
| concede--V | to give in |
| vehement- ADJ | passionate, strong |
| Smug--- ADJ | stuck-up |
| serene---ADJ | peaceful |
| relentless--ADJ | unstopping |
| jeer--V | to sneer or mock |
| optimistic | positive |
| pessimistic | negative |
| capsize | to turn over(in liquid) |
| concede | give up |
| patriarchal | male- based society |
| fledgling | new to flight |
| indigenous | native to the land or area |
| illiterate | can't read |
| disconsolate | sad, depressed |
| descendent | a person who continues a legacy |
| destiny | one's face |
| legacy | the impact one leaves behind after he or she is gone |
| rebellious | ready to fight |
| adversity | problem |
| obstinate | stubborn |
| perverse | stubborn minded |
| conventional | normal |
| vigil | a spiritual time of watching and waiting |
| prophet | someone who sees into the future and will lead |
| humility | quiet |
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