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English Vocab
vocab 2019
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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| archaic | outdated |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 |