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Vocab
Vocab for english
Term | Definition |
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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Complacent | Quiet, calm, relaxed, almost withdrawn |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 |