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Vocabulary
vocab words
Term | Definition |
---|---|
sub | under |
de | down |
inter | between |
domin | lead |
inference | hypothesis |
re | again |
bio | life |
auto | self |
ject | to throw or push in |
syn/sym | same |
domin | to lead |
uni | single |
mono | single |
du | two |
bi | two |
tri | three |
quad | four |
pent | five |
oct | eight |
dec | ten |
cent | one hundred |
gen | life |
scrip/scribe | to write |
struc | to build |
frag/frac | to break |
vis/vid | to see or look |
spec | to see or 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 recieve |
cred | to believe |
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 |
Grimace-N | a sad , disappointed look, a frown |
Wince-V | to cringe or wince in pain |
Tenacious | determined, relentless, go getting |
Exuberant | thrilled , excited |
somber | serious, sad |
fallible | capable of making mistakes |
Belligerent | ready to fight, confrontational, aggressive, angry |
intricate | detailed, particular, involved (spider web)complex |
Luminous | bright, filled with light, enlightened |
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 | deep thoughtful |
indignant | angry |
dilemma | a serious problem |
decorum | a polite manner |
contempt | hatred, disgust |
rivulet | a tiny little trickly stream |
hospitable | a welcoming manner |
console | to soothe |
ominous | a dark foreshadowing |
Faltering | to move unsteadily, stumble, stagger |
Pallid | pale or lacking color |
Spasm | sudden movement of muscles |
Cumbersome | bulky or heavy |
Disfigurement | misshapen, deformed, in appearance |
Semblance | appearance, likeness |
penchant | a strong desire or wish to accomplish something |
Pilgrimage | P a spiritual journey, a lengthy journey |
Convulsions | small seizures, mini violent motions |
Enamored | deeply in love with, infatuated |
Raucous | raw cuss (noun, adj.) out of control, mischievous, chaos, out of control situation |
Minutiae | tiny little details of life… trivial details magazine, insignificant details MIN- oo--SH |
Dignitaries | important people, people with dignity |
Prowess | courage and skill(emphasis on skill) |
Errant | random ----off topic ----out of time |
Tranquil | peaceful |
Junket | a quick trip , like an errand |
Gallantry | a member of the elite, special people, like royalty |
Adulation | praise |
Retribution | payback or punishment |
charisma | a positive, magnetic personality, a quality of charm |
complacent | quiet, calm, relaxed, almost withdrawn |
frail | weak |
sullen | sad, somber |
concede | to give in |
vehement | like tenacious, passionate, strong |
smug | arrogant, stuck-up |
serene | tranquil, peaceful |
relentless | unceasing, unstopping |
jeer | to sneer or mock, make fun of in an evil way |
protagonist | good guy |
antagonist | bad guy |
optimistic | optimistic --positive “open” |
pessimistic | pessimistic---negative, “pest” |
capsize | capsize ---verb, to turn over(in liquid) |
concede | concede -to give in, give up |
patriarchal | patriarchal-male-based society |
fledgling | fledgling –young “bird,” new to flight |
indigenous | indigenous- native(from that area) to a land or area |
illiterate | illiterate - not literate, can’t read |
disconsolate | disconsolate – glum, sad, depressed |
descendent | descendent—individuals who will continue a legacy--children |
destiny | destiny---one’s fate |
legacy | legacy---the impact one leaves behind after he or she is gone |
rebellious | rebellious-adj, going against, defiant, ready to fight |
adversity | adversity-n problem, difficulty |
obstinate | obstinate-adj, stubborn |
perverse | perverse-adj, contrary, argumentative, stubborn minded |
conventional | conventional (custom)-adj, usual as in practice, “normal”, “regular” |
vigil | vigil-n, a spiritual time of “watching” and waiting |
prophet | prophet-n, someone who “sees” into the future and will lead |
humility | humility- n quiet, modest, unassertive, lack of arrogance |