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vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tempo | the speed or pace of music |
| temporary | lasting only a short time |
| contemporay | existing at the same time |
| exemporary | done without preparation off the cuff |
| temporal | related to time or the physical world |
| temporize | to delay or avoid making a decision to buy time |
| pentagon | a shape with five sides |
| pentathlon | a sporting event that contains 5 diffrent events |
| pentagram | a five pointed star, often associated with various symbolic meanings |
| pentameter | a line of verse with five metrical feet, common in poetry |
| contain | to hold within |
| maintain | to keep or hold something in its current state |
| obtain | to get or hold something |
| retain | to keep or hold on to |
| sustain | to support or hold something up |
| detain | to hold back or delay |
| entertain | to hold someones attention or keep them engaged |
| abstain | to hold back or refrain from something |
| attain | to reach or gain something |
| pertain | to relate to or be connected to |
| temporarily | for a limited time |
| contemporaries | people living at the same time |
| tempo | time |
| penta | five |
| phobia | fear |
| photo | light |
| phys | nature, body, natural science |
| pod-ped | foot |
| poly | many |
| psyh | mind |
| volv-volut | roll or turn |
| scrib-script | write |
| sent-sens | feel or perceive |
| spect | watch, look at |