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Vocab 6-10
Term | Definition |
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crypt | hidden |
path | feeling |
plus | more |
sed | sit |
contra | against |
lent | full of |
epist | knowledge |
in | not |
nomy | law |
err | wander |
cryptic | having a hidden or mysterious meaning |
antipathy | intense feeling of dislike or hatred |
surplus | a quantity that is more than needed |
sedate | calm, quiet, or composed |
contraband | prohibited or illegal items |
fraudulent | deceitful; deliberately using trickery to achieve something |
epistle | a long, instructive letter |
indiscreet | lacking good judgement; rude; offensive |
autonomy | independence or freedom of will |
errant | deviating from the regular or proper course |
scen | stage |
quis | ask |
muta | change |
ex | out |
ap | away |
rid | laugh |
ten | hold |
prob | test |
ment | mind |
plat | flat |
transcend | to go beyond; exceed |
inquisition | harsh, difficult, and prolonged questioning |
mutable | constantly changing; fickle |
exalted | raised or elevated |
appease | to satisfy or relieve |
deride | to mock or laugh at in contempt |
tenable | capable of being held, maintained, or defended; against dispute |
reprobate | without morals |
demented | insane; mentally ill |
platitude | a flat or dull remark; a cliche |
sacro | holy |
simul | false |
sanct | holy |
matr | mother |
tempor | time |
phil | love |
art | skill |
caust | to burn |
circum | around |
counter | opposite, contrary |
sacrilege | the violation of anything held to be sacred |
dissemble | to give false or misleading appearance; conceal the truth |
sanctimonious | showing religious devotion or piety that is usually false |
matronly | having the qualities of a dignified, strong, mature woman |
extemporaneous | done without advanced preparation; off-the-cuff |
philander | to have many amorous affairs or flirtations |
artifice | trickery, craftiness |
caustic | harsh, bitter, or sarcastic in tone |
circumscribe | to restrict |
counterintuitive | different from what would expected |
lab | work |
luc | light |
lud | to play |
magna | great, large |
med | middle |
melano | black |
memor | remember |
neg | no |
nom | name |
nov | new |
laborious | requiring much work, effort, or perseverance |
elucidate | to make something clear or easy to understand |
delude | to cause someone to believe in something that is not true |
magnanimous | characterized by a kind or generous nature |
mediocre | of middle quality |
melancholy | a sad mood or feeling |
commemorate | to call to remembrance, usually through a ceremony or observance |
renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |
nominal | in name only |
novel | different from anything seen or known before |
ranc | rotten, stink |
sat | enough |
path | feeling |
ped | foot |
port | carry |
put | think |
quer | complain |
rus | reject |
rap | snatch |
pul | urge |
rancid | having a rank, unpleasant smell or taste |
insatiable | incapable or being satisfied or appeased |
pathos | sympathy or pity |
expeditious | prompt or efficient |
deportment | a person's behavior or manners |
imputation | accusation or insinuation |
querulous | characterized by complaining and whining |
ruse | an attempt (or action)meant to deceive someone |
rapt | completely fascinated |
compulsory | required by law or rule |