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Vocab
Vocab for english
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| De | Down |
| Ob | Away from, against |
| Inter | Within, among, between |
| Sub | Under |
| Re | Again |
| Bio | Life |
| Auto | Self |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Apathy | Not caring |
| Condescend | To look down upon someone |
| Empathy | Caring and feeling |
| Banish | To dismiss or send out |
| 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 trickly stream |
| Hospitable | A welcoming manner |
| Console | To soothe |
| Ominous | A dark foreshadowing |
| you | 2 POV |
| We/our/my/me | 1 POV |
| Objective | Just the facts |
| Subjective | Bias/opinion |
| Omniscient | 3rd person/all knowing |
| Point of view | Perspective |
| Limited | 3rd person one person's thoughts |
| 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| Complacent | Quiet, calm, relaxed, almost withdrawn |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 |
| 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 | A spiritual journey, a lengthy journey |
| Convulsions | Small seizures, mini violent motions |
| Enamored | deeply in love with, infatuated |
| Raucous | raw cuss |
| Minutiae | tiny little details of life… trivial details magazine, insignificant details |
| 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 |
| Optimistic | Positive |
| Pessimistic | Negative |
| Capsize | Verb, to turn over(in liquid) |
| Concede | To give in, give up |
| Patriarchal | Male-based society |
| Fledgling | Young “bird,” new to flight |
| Indigenous | Native(from that area) to a land or area |
| Illiterate | Not literate, can’t read |
| 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 | Adj, going against, defiant, ready to fight |
| Adversity | Problem, difficulty |
| Obstinate | Adj, stubborn |
| Perverse | Adj, contrary, argumentative, stubborn minded |
| Conventional (custom) | Adj, 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 |