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English vocab
vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ob | away from, against |
| de | down |
| inter | within, among, between |
| bio | life |
| auto | self |
| ject | to throw or push in |
| syn/sym | same |
| domin | to lead |
| mono/uni | one, single |
| du/bi | two |
| pent | five |
| oct | eight |
| cent | 100 |
| 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 |
| un,im,in,il,ir | NOT |
| re | again |
| ex | out |
| pre | before |
| post | after |
| trans | across |
| circum | around |
| dis | away from, opposite |
| contr/ant(i) | against |
| bene | good |
| mal | bad,evil |
| charisma | a positive, magnetic personality |
| complacent | quiet, calm, relaxed |
| frail | weak |
| sullen | sad, somber |
| concede | to give in |
| vehement | like tenacious, passionate, strong |
| smug | arrogant, stuck up |
| serene | tranquil, peaceful |
| relentless | unstopping, unceasing |
| jeer | to sneer or mock, make fun of in an evil way |
| faltering | to move unsteadily |
| pallid | pale or lacking color |
| spasm | sudden movement of muscles |
| cumbersome | bulky or heavy |
| disfigurement | mishappen or disformed |
| semblance | appearance, likeness |
| penchant | a strong desire or wish to accomplish something |
| pilgrimage | a spiritual journey, a lengthy journey |
| convulsions | small seizures, mini violent motions |
| enamored | deeply in love with |
| raucous | raw cuss out of control, mischievous |
| minutiae | tiny little details of life |
| dignitaries | important people, people with dignity |
| prowess | courage or skill |
| errant | random, off topic |
| tranquill | peaceful |
| junket | a quick trip |
| gallantry | a member of the elite, special people |
| adulation | praise |
| retribution | payback or punishment |
| griamce | a sad, disappointed look |
| wince | to cringe |
| tenacious | determined, relentless |
| exuberant | thrilled , excited |
| somber | serious, sad |
| fallible | capable of making mistakes |
| belligerent | ready to fight, confrontational |
| intricate | detailed, particular |
| luminous | bright, en”lightened” |
| apathy | not caring |
| condescend | to look upon someone |
| empathy | caring and feeling |
| banish | to dismiss or send away |
| grieve | to mourn over loss |
| ponder | to think about |
| profound | deep thoughtful |
| indignant | angry |
| dilemma | a serious problem |
| decorum | a polite manner |
| contempt | hatred, disgust |
| rivulet | a tiny little tricky stream |
| hospitable | a welcoming manner |
| console | to soothe |
| ominous | a dark foreshadowing |
| optimistic | positive, open |
| pessimistic | negative, pest |
| capsize | to turn over(in liquid) |
| concede | to give in, give up |
| patriarchal | male based society |
| fledgling | young bird new to flight |
| indigenous | native to that area or land |
| illiterate | not literate, can't read |
| disconsolate | glum, sad, depressed |
| descendent | individuals who will continue a legacy--children |
| destiny | one's fate |
| legacy | the impact one leaves behind after he or she is gone |
| rebellious | going against, defiant, ready to fight |
| adversity | problem, difficulty |
| obstinate | stubborn |
| perverse | contrary, argumentative, stubborn minded |
| conventional (custom) | usual as in practice, normal, regular |
| vigil | a spiritual time of “watching” and waiting |
| prophet | someone who sees into the future and will lead |
| humility | quiet, modest, unassertive, lack of arrogance |
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