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Vocabulary 2018
English, science, ss
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ob | away from, against |
| inter | within, among, between |
| ject | to throw or push in |
| du | two |
| vis/vid | to see or look |
| spec | to see or watch |
| dis | away from, opposite |
| Struc | to build |
| de | down |
| syn/sym | same |
| domin | to lead |
| sub | under |
| pent | Five |
| Cent | One hundred |
| gen | family/life |
| scirp/scib | To write |
| Struc | To build |
| mitt/miss | To send |
| carn/corp | Flesh/body |
| cept | to recieve |
| cred | to believe |
| post | after |
| contro/ant(i) | against |
| charisma | -N a positive, magnetic personality, a quality of charm |
| complacent | ADJ quiet, calm, relaxed, almost withdrawn |
| frail | ADJ weak |
| sullen | ADJ sad, somber |
| concede | V to give in |
| vehement | ADJ like tenacious, passionate, strong |
| smug | ADJ arrogant, stuck-up |
| serene | ADJ tranquil, peaceful |
| relentless | ADJ unceasing, unstopping |
| jeer | V to sneer or mock, make fun of in an evil way |
| despondent | ADJ --having a state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage |
| melancholy | ADJ--a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause |
| audacity | N--the willingness to take bold risks---boldness,-fearlessness, |
| censure | -N--the expression of formal disapproval |
| haughty | ADJ--having disdainful or arrogant pride |
| incantation | N--a series of words used to make something magic happen. |
| mercurial | ADJ--changing moods quickly and often |
| pariah | N--a person who is hated and rejected by other people |
| archaic | ADJ--old and no longer used, of or relating to ancient times |
| ostentatious | ADJ--displaying wealth, knowledge, etc., in a way that is meant to attract attention |
| Faltering | (v) to move unsteadily, stumble, stagger |
| Pallid | (adj) pale or lacking color |
| Spasm | (n) sudden movement of muscles |
| 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 | 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--SHA |
| Dignitaries | important people, people with dignity |
| Prowess | courage and skill(emphasis on skill) |
| Errant | random ----off topic ----out of time |
| Tranquil 17. Junket (pg 53): a quick trip , like an errand 18. Gallantry (pg 54): a member of the elite, special people, like royalty 19. Adulation (pg 59): praise 20. Retribution (pg 71): payback or punishment | peaceful |
| Junket | a quick trip , like an errand |
| Gallantry a member of the elite, special people, like royalty | a member of the elite, special people, like royalty |
| Adulation | Praise |
| Retribution | payback or punishment |
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Alyssa41
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