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vocab
vocsb
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tenacious-adj | determined, relentless, go getting |
| Exuberant-ad | thrilled , excited |
| console-V | o soothe |
| empathetic | This word describes someone who doesn’t care or feels PATHetic |
| belligerent | this would describe someone who might punch others in the BELLy |
| wander | This term means to think and let your mind drift, it rhymes with wander |
| Cumbersome | This rhymes with a pinch and is a sharp pain |
| Disfigurement | This word would describe DIGger from Red Kayak |
| hospitable | This is a term you would use to describe someone who is very welcoming...like a nurse in a HOSPITal |
| ominous | This word is often used in association with foreshadowing...it is a dark OMen |
| Enamored | The Italian word for love---AMORE---is in the heart of this word |
| Prowess | Someone with great skill would be very PROUD(rhymes with this) of his |
| Dignified | These people are expected to act very DIGNIfiedly…but often they don’t |
| gloomy | sonder |
| sinister | nices |
| jumbo shrimp | oximoron |
| banish | except |
| weep | delight |
| aggressive | peaceful |
| contempt | incontemt |
| enlight | put down |
| soothe | upset |
| resentful | pleased |
| crusade | jaunt |
| relaxed | chaotic |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| un,im,in,il,ir | --NOT |
| 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 |
| apathetic-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 tricky stream |
| hospitable-ADJ | a welcoming manner |
| console-V | to soothe |
| ominous-ADJ | a dark foreshadowing |
| 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 (pg 1): | a spiritual journey, a lengthy journey |
| Convulsions (pg2): | small seizures, mini violent motions |
| Enamored (pg 13): | deeply in love with, infatuated |
| Raucous (pg 20): | raw cuss (noun, adj.) out of control, mischievous, chaos, out of control situation |
| Minutiae (pg 20): | tiny little details of life… trivial details magazine, insignificant details MIN- oo--SHA |
| Dignitaries (pg 24): | important people, people with dignity |
| Prowess (pg 26): | courage and skill(emphasis on skill) |
| Errant (pg 29): | random ----off topic ----out of time |
| Tranquil (pg 44): | peaceful |
| Junket (pg 53): | a quick trip , like an errand |
| Gallantry (pg 54): | a member of the elite, special people, like royalty |
| Adulation (pg 59): | praise |
| Retribution (pg 71): | payback or punishment |
| 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 |
| optimistic | --positive “open” |
| pessimistic | ---negative, “pest” |
| 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 |
| 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 | -adj, going against, defiant, ready to fight |
| adversity | -n problem, difficulty |
| obstinate | -adj, stubborn |
| perverse | -adj, contrary, argumentative, stubborn minded |
| conventional | (custom)-adj, usual as in practice, “normal”, “regular” |
| vigil | -n, a spiritual time of “watching” and waiting |
| prophet | -n, someone who “sees” into the future and will lead |
| humility | - n quiet, modest, unassertive, lack of arrogance |
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