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Vocab
Vocab terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Grimace-N | a sad , disappointed look, a frown |
| Wince-V | to cringe or wince in pain |
| Tenacious-adj | determined, relentless, go getting |
| Exuberant-adj | thrilled , excited |
| somber- adj | serious, sad |
| fallible--adj | capable of making mistakes |
| Belligerent-adj | ready to fight, confrontational, aggressive, angry (belli-word root means war) |
| Intricate- adj | detailed, particular, involved (spider web)complex |
| Luminous- adj | bright, filled with light, en”lightened” (lumin--word root means light) |
| 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-ADJ | deep thoughtful |
| indignant-ADJ | angry |
| dilemma-N | a serious problem |
| decorum-N | a polite manner |
| contempt-N | hatred, disgust |
| rivulet-N | a tiny little trickily stream |
| hospitable-ADJ | a welcoming manner |
| console-V | to soothe |
| ominous-ADJ | a dark foreshadowing |
| Sub | Under |
| Inter | Within, among |
| De | Down |
| Ob | Away from, against |
| 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 built |
| Frag/Frac | To break |
| Vis/Vid | To see, look |
| Spec | To see, look |
| Man(u) | Hand |
| Ped/Pod | Foot |
| Mitt/Miss | To send |
| Chron/Temp | Relating to time |
| Mob/Mot | To move |
| Carn/Corp | Flesh/Body |
| Port | To carry |
| Cept | To receive |
| Cred | To believe |
| Ex | Out |
| Pre | Before |
| Post | After |
| Trans | Across |
| Circum | Around |
| Dis | Away from, opposite |
| Contr/ant(i) | Against |
| Bene | Good |
| Mal | Bad/Evil |
| Apathetic | Not caring |
| Flattering | To move unsteadily, stumble, slagger |
| Pallid | Pale, or lacking color |
| Spasm | Movement of muscles |
| Cumbersome | Heavy or Bulky |
| Disfigurement | Misshapen, deformed |
| Semblance | Appearance, likeness |
| Penchant | A strong desire or wish to accomplish something. |
| Pilgrimage | A lengthy journey |
| Convulsions | Small seizures, mini violent mosions |
| Enamored | Deeply in love with, infatuated |
| Raucous | Raw cuss, out of control |
| Minutiae | Tiny little details of life |
| Dignitaries | Important people |
| Prowess | Courage and skill |
| Errant | Random |
| Tranquil | Peaceful |
| Junket | A quick trip |
| Gallantry | A member of the elite, special people |
| Adulation | Praise |
| Retribution | Payback or punishment |
| Charisma | A positive, magnetic personality, a quality of charm |
| Complacent | Quiet, calmed, relaxed |
| 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 |
| Optimistic | Positive "open" |
| Pessimistic | Negative "pest" |
| Capsize | 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 |
| Disconsolate | Glum, sad, depressed |
| 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 | Going against, defiant, ready to fight |
| Adversity | Problem, difficulty |
| Obstinate | Stubborn |
| Perverse | Contrary, argumentative, stubborn minded |
| Conventional | 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 |
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