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English Vocab
vocab 2019
Term | Definition |
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de | down |
ob | against-away from |
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 | 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 | to move |
carn/corp | flesh/body |
port | to carry |
cept | to receive |
cred | to believe |
un/im/in/il/ir | not |
anim | life/spirit |
ex | out |
pre | before |
post | after |
vac | empty |
circum | around |
dis | away from, opposite |
contr/ant(i) | against |
bene | good |
mal | bad |
grimace | a frown |
wince | to cringe |
tenacious | determined, relentless |
Exuberant | excited |
somber | serious, sad |
fallible | mistakes |
Belligerent | angry, fight |
belli | war |
Intricate | detailed, complex |
Luminous | bright |
lumin | light |
bedraggled | messy, wiped |
nape | back of neck |
expound | to explain, add details |
warily | cautious, watchful |
sojourn | a temporary stay |
drone | low monotonous sound |
agape | mouth open |
nostalgia | remembering the past |
rail | complain bitterly |
conniving | planning something bad |
indigenous | native to an area |
disheartened | very sad |
quiver | to shiver |
salvage | save |
brusque | harsh |
retribution | punishment for a criminal act |
shroud | burial cloth |
barrage | a bombardment over a wide area |
redundant | repetitive or repeated |
empathy | understand someone's pain |
gaunt | lean and haggard |
cower | crouch in fear |
pummel | hit repeatedly with fist |
sweltering | unbearably hot |
tranquil | peaceful |
manacle | hand or ankle shackle |
redemption | save from bad or evil |
invigorate | to give strength or energy to |
militant | aggressive or violent |
audacity | boldness |
reconcile | make up |
epiphany | self-discovery |
archaic | outdated |
frugal | wise with money |
ostentatious | loud, calling attention to |
nemesis | enemy |
insolent | very naughty |
pious | holy, spiritual, good |
futile | useless |
ominous | dark, warning |
auspicious | good sign |
frail | weak |
hospitable | welcoming |
dilemma | dramatic problem |
patriarchal | male based |
contemporary | present day |
charisma | charm |
sovereign | rule by heir |
talisman | an object of meaning |
penitent | feeling remorse |
impetuous | immature |
benign | harmless |
belittle | put down |
endearing | warm, loving |
fledgling | new to flight |