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Post by vocabulitis5 on May 12, 2009 10:35:07 GMT -8
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Post by NextStep Admin on May 12, 2009 14:26:17 GMT -8
May 7th
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camouflage uniform connisseur disband imply suggest a meaning not sepressed martial practical useful useful knowledge sedition
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Post by NextStep Admin on May 12, 2009 16:26:43 GMT -8
adj. for dog feline(cat) bovine denotiation - dic. connotation - negative and positive miserly - stingy frugal - thrifty
finacial aid office
asiking for money
deing for something re-before amble-to walk
she shorten her speech prices went up dipreciate(dicrease) harmful. dangeruos, any evil
editor who pay attantion well to everything unclaim not responsibility fore-before sight-see
pretnadign(assume) to someone mater-mother (pater-father)
exact answer
wet ooze through (slowly)
give up the position captureing the criminal apprehensive
thrift con-with, together sence - to feel
unclose, open fore-before stop vefore the enemy attack poor destitute impecunious mater arch anarchy monarchy patriarch - other ruler
boiling over (anger) ab= away err=error not normal behavior acquire, take possession
ill, irritavle old man matching matching their stories dis = away, apart cord = harmony lack of harmony (concord=having harmony)
give up
not get through (impregnable fort) ( mary magdalene) crying, over sad lead into the war
please your senses
supporting
testing how good you are
people how talk to all neighborhood m condolences disapointment
no harmoney(discord) sad&lonely unprepared speech extampo
pre=before meditate=to think
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Post by NextStep Admin on May 26, 2009 7:37:22 GMT -8
hate it I abhor all things that relate with historical time or people. [Capitalize where necessary. Use at least ten words per sentence] aqua=water aquatic sports are good sports that anyone can enjoy. she need capacious trunk because she will go to long journy for one month. [You need to capitalize the first letter of every sentence.] put it together ignore the new theory Teacher discounted his stuednts who always do nothing but sleep [nothing but sleep] act with formality of the ceremonius manner She considered her marrige to a one of big formality in her life. (acter who forget the line) make up something The actor at the show lost his position, so he improvise the new lines. proverb I
it's assumtions that you use to build up your argument
isolate
Lincoln abolished slavery
large field with trees
surrender a battle con - toghether
im = not and pun
pre=before
calm (bigfoot monster) hate something/ diskike strongly street with a lot of vendors whimsical doing whatever you feel like doing what ever you want
noticeable error dis=not / (away or apart) cred= to believe make a person not believable
abandon
accidential mistake medium quality better reputation serpen = snake anything that looks like a snake curve road
native people arc= old tradition that is really old writing under the car writing part that appears under the cartoon con=with / together spir= breath talking seceritly together
some ifference
strong area in= not allien=not natural it cannot be seperate calm yourselfe / relax think about something
truth/ justice will win servent acting as a servent abortive unsuccessful
study of ancient things
glass container that looks like a flower vase supporter the people who support a specific person in office
two different problems
straightforward always hounist in=not animate=moving, animtion object that do not move
obedient person/ quiet
animals chased as food cut the rope (ex)sever a relationship between two people) help to clean the surface scratch/ scape basic/ fundemental symbols (rain = death)
size of diamond
missunderstand meaning
gloomy / blue/ sad / depressed
defree of something reject/ cancel / get rid of
group of small island
most important rules - summa = summit/ peak very, best, perfect liar
letting someting grow
beggin the term of office
somthing that reminds you of a visit
tide / bound
hide/ secret manner
library/ any palce where records are kept flesh
infected with germ
distorted
weak /delicate / fragile creature
lost ability/ capacity to do something
suport it publicize/ let it flourish fake / scam
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Post by NextStep Admin on Jun 2, 2009 8:41:07 GMT -8
absolute or relative / complete; perfect It is an absolute lie that you were sick yesterday. ardent love letter / expressing intense feeling; passionate She got the ardent love letter from him who is a basketball player. cani=meat (*herbivorous = plnat-eating) Lions are one of the common carnivorous animals, usually live in Africa. con = with/ together people who in the same period Becuase one of the new worker ruined all works, other workers feel disgruntled.
franchise= right to do something (*enfranchise /disenfranchise) Her father tried to get McDonalds franchise, but he couldn't make it. Today, at the gas station, police incarcerate the children murder. I need to change my schadule, so I tried to meet my mentor but I couldn't. She is a famous fortuneteller because most of time her prophetic visions are true. After Sam's birthday party, his mother left in shambles with all the food and wrapping papers.
not do eye nay abstain stay away from drinking My father start abstain from drinking last year, and now he is waterfall
hate strong/ dislike
hearten <->dishearten(discourage)
being wild fire incendiary speech =speech make some angry
combination
opponent <-> proponent (supporter)
case
abstain cracy = rule aristocrats = rule by upper class (untouchables = loest class) usually india
contend my opinion/beliefe
untidy / untempt /mess fraud = sham dishounest advertising
arsonist=who start fire
smart & clever
ab / use = mistreating
fleat bunch of ships
punish
challenge genuine not believeable
affray
something that motivate to go on meta = beyond / more = shape complete change
first sample
ignore / keep away
next to each other
fragrant good smell
fair ansinterested
excited
cease
any kind of comparison
pseu = false nym = name cede = to go ac= to toward
enzyme help to prosess adjaent to
annoyed
low rade of crime meta=beyond
human mind/ soul
like / as
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Jun 9, 2009 12:14:43 GMT -8
71 accelerate v car accelerated to cause to move faster -to move faster (<-> deccelerate = slower) 71 artless a artless child without guile; open and honest -artifice =tricery without guile 71 catapult n attack with catapults slingshot; a hurling machine -to attack with catapults 71 contingent a the deal is contingent on a condition dependent on; conditional - depends on 71 dislodge v dislodge the food caught in his throat remove - remove , get it out from his throat 71 friction n friction in the group; friction of rubbing clash in opinion; rubbing against - distraction/rubbing against 71 inclement a inclement weather stormy; unkind - in =not / clement = calm (clementine = calm) 71 metropolis n move to the metropolis large city - polis = city 71 pungent a pungent odor stinging; sharp in taste or smell; caustic
71 simplistic a simplistic answer oversimplified - too simple -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 72 accessory a auto accessories supplementary part or object; decoration - 72 ascend v ascend the mountain go up; climb - (<-> descend = down) 72 catastrophe n the flood was a catastrophe calamity - desaster 72 contortions n contortions of the patient twisting; distortions - tort = twist (contortionist = person who can twist their body well) 72 dismal a dismal mood gloomy; cheerless; dreary
- sad, gloomy mood 72 frigid a Frigidaire refrigerators intensely cold -frigid(cold)air 72 incline n steep incline slope; slant - up word slope (<->decline = down slope) *de=down 72 microcosm n the microcosm within Korea town small world; the world in miniature - micro = small / cosm = universe 72 punitive a punitive laws (punish laws) punishing - pun= punish 72 simulate v flight simulator feign; pretend - recreate situation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 73 acclimate v acclimate to the climate to become accustomed to new environment -ac/climate used to the new surrounding 73 ascertain v ascertain the truth find out for certain - find out 73 causal a causal connection implying a cause and effect relationship - cause 73 contraband n officers seized the contraband illegal trade; illegal good - contra = against contraband 73 dismantle v dismantle the engine take apart - 73 frolic v children frolicked about play in a frisky, lighthearted manner
-frolicked about(around) 73 inclined a inclined to procrastinate tending or leaning toward; bent - leaning / habbit , likely to procrastinate 73 migrant a migrant workers changing its habitat; wandering
- immigration (in)/ emmigration (out) 73 puny a puny kid insignificant; tiny; weak 73 sinister a sinister ghosts evil - left hand ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74 acclivity n go up the acclivity an upward slope - ascend (<->declivity =down) 74 aseptic a aseptic hospital rooms preventing infection - a = not / septic = germs 74 caustic a caustic remark burning; sarcastically biting - 74 convene v Congress convened assemble - convenir 74 dismay v dismayed by the low score discourage; frighten
- discourage 74 frustrate v frustrate the enemy's plan thwart; defeat - 74 incoherent a incoherent murmur unintelligible; muddled; illogical - not understandable (<->coherent = understandable) 74 migratory a migratory birds wandering - move 74 pyromaniac n fire set by a pyromaniac a person crazy about fire
- crazy about fire 74 skimp v skimp and save provide scantily; live very economically - save money -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75 accolade n Oscar award is the highest accolade award or honor - award 75 aspirant n aspirant for public office seeker after position or status - 75 cede v cede territory yield (title, territory) to; surrender - cede(to go) 75 convention n the common convention; computer convention social or moral custom; large meeting - con = togehter triditional way , custom 75 dismember v dismember the body parts cut into small parts - usually arm/leg (car- dismental) 75 fugitive(a) a fugitive thoughts fleeting or transitory; roving - fug=to run, run away 75 incompatible a incompatible personalities inharmonious
- 75 militant a militant organization combative; bellicose - military 75 quack n that doctor's a quack charlatan; imposter - fake, pretend doctor 75 slander n sued for slander defamation; utterance of false and malicious statements - make up a lie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 76 accommodate v accommodate the guest to provide for; for act kindly to - kind 76 assail v assail the victim assault; attack - attack assailant 76 celerity n work with celerity speed; rapidity - very quickness, speed 76 conventional a conventional oven ordinary; typical - trditional oven 76 disparate a two disparate beliefs basically different; unrelated - dis= not, away, apart / par = equal not equal , different 76 fundamental v fundamental rules basic; primary; essential - basic 76 inconsistency n inconsistency in the testimonies state of being self-contradictory
- not matching 76 mimicry n mimicry of parrots imitation - mimic = copy 76 quadruped n four-footed quadruped four-footed animal - quad= four / ped = leg four footed animal 76 slither v snake slithers slip or slide - snake movement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 77 accomplice n accomplice to the murder person who helps in a crime - 77 assent v assent to the idea agree; accept - sent = to feel / agreement (consent = permission) 77 celestial a celestial planets heavenly - refering from star (moon, angel, spirit) 77 converse(n) n converse of a theorem opposite 77 dispatch n police dispatcher / finish with all dispatch speediness; message sent with all due speed - send out the police / with quikness 77 furor n a furor on the Stock Exchange frenzy; great excitement - great excitment , chaos 77 incredulous a incredulous look withholding belief; skeptical - incredible 77 minuscule a minuscule size extremely small
- minute = minuscule = very small 77 queasy a I feel queasy easily nauseated; squeamish - sick 77 smelt v smelt metal melt or blend ores, changing their chemical composition
- melt metal 78 accord a she was in accord with the verdict to be in agreement - cord = harmony agree with it, harmony with it 78 assessment n What is your assessment of the situation? evaluation; judgment - judgment about the situation possessment 78 celibate a priests must stay celibate unmarried; abstaining from sex 78 converse(v) v converse with friends to talk with others -have conversation , talking 78 dispel v dispel the mystery scatter; drive away; cause to vanish - unspell, clear the mystery 78 fusion n fusion of many groups union; coalition - union 78 increment n 10 dollar increments increase 78 minute a minute size extremely small 78 quell v quell the riot extinguish; put down; quiet - put down , quiet 78 smirk n wipe that smirk off your face conceited smile - i told you so smile --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 79 accost v the principal accosted the student to confront boldly; to approach - 79 assiduous a assiduous worker diligent; hard working
-sid = to sit / hard working 79 censor n uncensored movie overseer of morals - take out all the bad part person who decide good or bad 79 convert(n) n a religious convert one who changes religion
- change 79 dispirited a dispirited team lacking in spirit - dis= not, negitive / spirit lacking in spirit 79 futile a futile attempt useless; hopeless; ineffectual
- useless 79 incriminate v incriminating evidence accuse - make somebody being guilty 79 mirage n mirage in the desert unreal reflection; optical illusion - illusion 79 quench v quench your thirst douse or extinguish; assuage or satisfy
- want to satisfy for liquid 79 sobriety n sobriety check point moderation (esp. with alcohol); seriousness - sober = opposite of drunk check people drunk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 80 accrued a accrued interest added repeatedly over some period - added over some period 80 assimilate v assimilate to the culture absorb; become accustomed to
-acclimate / assimilate 80 cerebral a cerebral discussion pertaining to the brain or intellect - related to the brain / require brain or thought 80 convert(v) v convert Fahrenheit to Celsius to change - change one thing to other 80 dissect v dissect frogs analyze; cut apart in order to examine
- dis= apart/ sect = to cut 80 gainsay v gainsay the truth deny - opposit what is true 80 incur v incurred a large debt bring upon oneself - brought the amount of debt to yourself 80 mirth n mirth of the holidays merriment; laughter - happy, joy 80 quiver(n) n arrows in a quiver case for arrows - case for arrows 80 solicit v no soliciting allowed request earnestly; seek
- asking for something
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Jun 16, 2009 14:02:44 GMT -8
81 acetic a acetic flavor pertaining to vinegar or acetic acid
81 assumption n wrong assumption something taken for granted 81 ceremonious a ceremonious affair marked by formality 81 convex a convex lens curving outward 81 dissident a political dissidents dissenting; rebellious dis= away , apart / sid= sit 81 gait n gait of a horse manner of walking or running; speed
81 indentation n indentation on the door notch; deep recess 81 misapprehensi on n misapprehension of the facts error; misunderstanding miss understanding 81 quiver(v) v quiver in fear tremble; shake fear 81 solicitous a solicitous about his health worried; concerned ask for donation(solicit) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 82 acidulous a acidulous remark slightly sour; sharp or caustic
82 assurance n you have my assurance promise or pledge; certainty make someone sure 82 certitude n no certitude of getting the job certainty certain=sure not sure thing 82 convivial a convivial celebrations festive; gay con=with, together / vivid=to live 82 dissuade v dissuade him from running away persuade not to do; discourage persudade not to do something 82 galaxy n stars in the galaxy group of stars 82 indenture v indentured servants bind as servant or apprentice to master under contract to be servant 82 misdemeanor n charged with a misdemeanor minor crime small crime (less than one year) (felony=big crime) 82 ramp n wheelchair ramp slope; inclined plane 82 soliloquy n Hamlet's soliloquy talking to oneself solo=alone / loquy= speak talking to oneself ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 83 acme a acme bomb highest point, summit, peak best, higgest 83 asteroid n asteroids in space small planet 83 cessation n cessation of all activities stoppage cease = to stop 83 copious a copious amount plentiful a lot of, plentiful 83 distant a distant manner reserved or aloof; cold in manner 83 gale n dangerous gale; gale of laughter windstorm; gust of wind; emotional outburst (laughter, tears) big wind 83 indeterminate a indeterminate number uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite
in= not unsure, not scertain 83 misgivings n misgivings about taking the trip doubts worry about 83 rampant a rampant gang violence growing in profusion; unrestrained
out of controll rampage(n.) 83 solitude n live in solitude state of being alone; seclusion alone 84 acoustic n acoustic guitar pertaining to sound or sense of hearing sound 84 astral a astral signs relating to the stars stars astro=star 84 chafe v neck was chafed by the collar worn by rubbing; make sore (by rubbing) rubbing 84 corollary n corollary of the theorem consequence; accompaniment
related statement / logic 84 distill v distilled water extract the essence; purify; refine pure 84 galleon n galleons of the navy large sailing ship type of ship 84 indicative a indicative of a problem suggestive; implying
indicating , pointing to problem 84 mishap n unfortunate mishap accident miss happening, accident 84 ramshackle a ramshackle house rickety; falling apart old 84 soluble a soluble in water able to be dissolved; able to be explained
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 85 acquittal n OJ's acquittal finding that a defendant is not guilty not guilty 85 astronomical a astronomical number enormously large or extensive
not countable number 85 chaff n separate the wheat from the chaff worthless products of an endeavor 85 corpulent a the corpulent man moved slowly very fat 85 distinction n distinction between two things honor; contrast; discrimination different between two thing / honor 85 gambit n fooled by the gambit opening in chess in which a piece is sacrificed
85 indigent a indigent family poor; destitute 85 missile n nuclear missile object to be thrown or projected thrown 85 random a random number without definite purpose, plan, or aim; haphazard
with out thinking about it 85 solvent a solvent business able to pay all debts making money (<->insolvent) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 86 acrid a acrid odor sharp and biting to the taste or smell
sharp smell 86 asylum n political asylum place of refuge or shelter place of safety 86 chagrin n to his chagrin, he failed the class vexation; disappointment disappointment 86 correlation n correlation between IQ and grades mutual relationship relationship 86 distort v distort the facts to twist out of shape; to misrepresent
tort= twist 86 gamut n it runs the gamut from A to Z entire range have range, (runs the gamut -> full range for something) 86 indisputable a indisputable evidence too certain to be disputed too certain (=incontrovertible?) 86 mnemonic a memorize with mnemonics pertaining to memory memory system 86 ravenous a ravenous appetite extremely hungry 86 sophisticated a sophisticated gentleman worldly wise and urbane; complex
Vocabulitis Lesson Notes
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Jun 23, 2009 11:31:43 GMT -8
87 actuate v actuate the students to act to incite or move to action; to motivate
87 asymmetric a asymmetric face not identical on both sides
a= not/ symmertic
87 champion v champion the rights of minorities support militantly
support very strongly
87 corrode v rain corroded the metal destroy by chemical action
con= together, with/ rode(erode)= cut away
rust
87 distraught a distraught parents upset; distracted by anxiety
upset, worried
87 gape v he gaped at the monster open widely; stare open-mouthed
(agape)open mouth widely becuse you surprised
87 indulgent a indulgent parents humoring; yielding; lenient
indul=pleasent
87 mobile a mobile home moving
able to move
87 reactionary a reactionary attitudes recoiling from progress; politically ultraconservative
political stand/ feel about social changees
ultraconsevative.
87 sophomoric a sophomoric humor immature; half-baked
soph=wise/ moric=moroa
childish, immature
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88 acuity n acuity of mind sharpness, acuteness, keenness
acute(=sharp) sharpness
88 atheistic a agnostic or atheist denying the existence of God
theis=god there is no god
88 chaotic a chaotic mess in utter disorder
ahaos
88 corrosive a corrosive chemicals eating away by chemical or disease
88 diverge v the road diverged into two vary; go in different directions
road that split apart
88 garbled a garbled message mixed up; jumbled; distortion
mixed up/ jumbled up
88 industrious a industrious workers diligent; hard-working
productive, hard working
88 mode n new mode of dress prevailing style; manner; way of doing something
style, type
88 realm n the king's realm the area of control; kingdom
king's area of control
88 sordid a sordid housing filthy; base; vile durty, poor condition
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89 acumen n business acumen keen insight; shrewdness
sharp mind(acute)
89 atone v atone for his sins make amends for; pay for
pay for, make up what they done wrong
89 charisma n charismatic leader divine gift; charm or appeal
89 cosmic a cosmic rays pertaining to the universe; vast
cosmos = universe
89 diverse a diverse population differing in some characteristics; various
different kinds
89 gargantuan a gargantuan wrestler huge; enormous
very big
89 inebriated a inebriated driver habitually intoxicated; drunk
drunk driver
89 molecule n water molecule the smallest particle (one or more atoms) of a substance
89 reaper n the Grim Reaper one who harvests grain
89 spangle n star spangled banner small metallic piece sewn to clothing for ornamentation
ornamentation, decoration
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90 acute a acute young doctor severe; sharp in intellect or insight
sharp minded young doctor
90 atrocity n Nazi atrocities brutal deed
90 charlatan n fooled by the charlatan quack; pretender to knowledge
pretend to be somebody, quack
90 countermand v the general countermanded his orders cancel; revoke
counter/comand cancel
90 diversion n diversion from work act of turning aside; pastime
turn away from work to do other things, turning a side and rest
atrack the attention
90 garner v garner knowledge gather; store up
gathering things together
90 ineffectual a ineffectual method not effective; weak
not affective, not working
90 molten a molten lava melted
melted
90 rebuff v rebuffed the offer snub; beat back
give offer and reject in negative way
90 Spartan a Spartan training avoiding luxury and comfort; sternly disciplined
sparta, very disciplined, hard training
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91 adage n an old adage traditional saying; proverb
old, traditional saying
91 attentive a attentive nanny alert and watchful
paying attention
91 chary a chary of free gifts cautious
caustious
91 counterpart n night and day are counterparts a thing that completes; things much alike
91 diversity n racial diversity variety; dissimilitude
variety
91 garnish v garnished with parsley decorate
decorate(usually meal)
91 inept a inept repairman lacking skill; unsuited; incompetent
adept(good at it) <-> inept(not good at it)
91 momentous a momentous event very important
very memorable, significant
91 rebuke v rebuked the child scold harshly; criticize severely
scold
91 spatial a spatial exploration; spatial perception relating to space
(=adj. form of space)
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92 adamant a adamant in his opinion unyielding in attitude or opinion
unyielding, stubenly disagree
92 attribute n physical attribute essential quality
physical quality
92 chasm n separated by a chasm abyss
big divide, abyss, bottomless hole
92 coup n a successful coup highly successful action or sudden attack
coup d'e tat(ÄíÅן..)
sudden& successful attack(action).
92 divine (a) a divine powers godly
holly, godly powers
92 gaudy a gaudy decorations flashy; showy
ugly, flashy
92 inequity n social inequities unfairness
in=not/ equaity=equal (iniquity) unequalness
92 momentum n keep moving by momentum quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus
keeps moving
92 recession n recession of the flood waters; economic recession withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity
re=back / cess= to go economic go backword.
92 spatula n flip eggs with a spatula broad-bladed instrument used for spreading or mixing
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93 adapt v adapt to the environment to adjust or modify to fit
change to fit the environment, get used to environment
93 atypical a atypical response not normal
a=not / typical not normal, usuall
93 chaste a chaste young woman pure
pure
93 couple v high GPA coupled with high SAT score join; unite
join, unite, two things put together
93 divine (v) v ability to divine the future perceive intuitively; foresee the future
limited to seeing futuer, foresee the futuer
93 gaunt a gaunt face lean and angular; barren
greak, angular, boeny
93 inevitable a inevitable result unavoidable; it must happen
has to happen, must happen
93 monarchy n British monarchy government under a single ruler (king or queen)
mono=one / archy= rule rule by king or queen
93 recipient n recipient of the benefits receiver
receiver, receiver of the benefits
93 spectrum n color spectrum colored band produced when beam of light passes through a prism
spactrum
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habit
94 audit v IRS audit examination of accounts
audio(=hearing)
94 chasten v God chastens his children discipline; punish in order to correct
punish his children to correct them
94 courier n delivered by a courier messenger
delivery person
94 docile a docile puppy obedient; easily managed
very calm, obedient
94 gavel n judge slammed the gavel hammer-like tool; mallet
hammer-like tool
94 infantile a infantile behavior childish
insalt someone
94 monetary a monetary value pertaining to money
money value
94 reciprocal a reciprocal trade agreement mutual; exchangeable; interacting
opposite situation, unequal
94 spendthrift n wasteful spendthrift someone who wastes money
someone who always wastes money.
87 actuate v actuate the students to act to incite or move to action; to motivate
87 asymmetric a asymmetric face not identical on both sides
a= not/ symmertic
87 champion v champion the rights of minorities support militantly
support very strongly
87 corrode v rain corroded the metal destroy by chemical action
con= together, with/ rode(erode)= cut away
rust
87 distraught a distraught parents upset; distracted by anxiety
upset, worried
87 gape v he gaped at the monster open widely; stare open-mouthed
(agape)open mouth widely becuse you surprised
87 indulgent a indulgent parents humoring; yielding; lenient
indul=pleasent
87 mobile a mobile home moving
able to move
87 reactionary a reactionary attitudes recoiling from progress; politically ultraconservative
political stand/ feel about social changees
ultraconsevative.
87 sophomoric a sophomoric humor immature; half-baked
soph=wise/ moric=moroa
childish, immature
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88 acuity n acuity of mind sharpness, acuteness, keenness
acute(=sharp) sharpness
88 atheistic a agnostic or atheist denying the existence of God
theis=god there is no god
88 chaotic a chaotic mess in utter disorder
ahaos
88 corrosive a corrosive chemicals eating away by chemical or disease
88 diverge v the road diverged into two vary; go in different directions
road that split apart
88 garbled a garbled message mixed up; jumbled; distortion
mixed up/ jumbled up
88 industrious a industrious workers diligent; hard-working
productive, hard working
88 mode n new mode of dress prevailing style; manner; way of doing something
style, type
88 realm n the king's realm the area of control; kingdom
king's area of control
88 sordid a sordid housing filthy; base; vile durty, poor condition
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89 acumen n business acumen keen insight; shrewdness
sharp mind(acute)
89 atone v atone for his sins make amends for; pay for
pay for, make up what they done wrong
89 charisma n charismatic leader divine gift; charm or appeal
89 cosmic a cosmic rays pertaining to the universe; vast
cosmos = universe
89 diverse a diverse population differing in some characteristics; various
different kinds
89 gargantuan a gargantuan wrestler huge; enormous
very big
89 inebriated a inebriated driver habitually intoxicated; drunk
drunk driver
89 molecule n water molecule the smallest particle (one or more atoms) of a substance
89 reaper n the Grim Reaper one who harvests grain
89 spangle n star spangled banner small metallic piece sewn to clothing for ornamentation
ornamentation, decoration
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90 acute a acute young doctor severe; sharp in intellect or insight
sharp minded young doctor
90 atrocity n Nazi atrocities brutal deed
90 charlatan n fooled by the charlatan quack; pretender to knowledge
pretend to be somebody, quack
90 countermand v the general countermanded his orders cancel; revoke
counter/comand cancel
90 diversion n diversion from work act of turning aside; pastime
turn away from work to do other things, turning a side and rest
atrack the attention
90 garner v garner knowledge gather; store up
gathering things together
90 ineffectual a ineffectual method not effective; weak
not affective, not working
90 molten a molten lava melted
melted
90 rebuff v rebuffed the offer snub; beat back
give offer and reject in negative way
90 Spartan a Spartan training avoiding luxury and comfort; sternly disciplined
sparta, very disciplined, hard training
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91 adage n an old adage traditional saying; proverb
old, traditional saying
91 attentive a attentive nanny alert and watchful
paying attention
91 chary a chary of free gifts cautious
caustious
91 counterpart n night and day are counterparts a thing that completes; things much alike
91 diversity n racial diversity variety; dissimilitude
variety
91 garnish v garnished with parsley decorate
decorate(usually meal)
91 inept a inept repairman lacking skill; unsuited; incompetent
adept(good at it) <-> inept(not good at it)
91 momentous a momentous event very important
very memorable, significant
91 rebuke v rebuked the child scold harshly; criticize severely
scold
91 spatial a spatial exploration; spatial perception relating to space
(=adj. form of space)
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92 adamant a adamant in his opinion unyielding in attitude or opinion
unyielding, stubenly disagree
92 attribute n physical attribute essential quality
physical quality
92 chasm n separated by a chasm abyss
big divide, abyss, bottomless hole
92 coup n a successful coup highly successful action or sudden attack
coup d'e tat(ÄíÅן..)
sudden& successful attack(action).
92 divine (a) a divine powers godly
holly, godly powers
92 gaudy a gaudy decorations flashy; showy
ugly, flashy
92 inequity n social inequities unfairness
in=not/ equaity=equal (iniquity) unequalness
92 momentum n keep moving by momentum quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus
keeps moving
92 recession n recession of the flood waters; economic recession withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity
re=back / cess= to go economic go backword.
92 spatula n flip eggs with a spatula broad-bladed instrument used for spreading or mixing
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93 adapt v adapt to the environment to adjust or modify to fit
change to fit the environment, get used to environment
93 atypical a atypical response not normal
a=not / typical not normal, usuall
93 chaste a chaste young woman pure
pure
93 couple v high GPA coupled with high SAT score join; unite
join, unite, two things put together
93 divine (v) v ability to divine the future perceive intuitively; foresee the future
limited to seeing futuer, foresee the futuer
93 gaunt a gaunt face lean and angular; barren
greak, angular, boeny
93 inevitable a inevitable result unavoidable; it must happen
has to happen, must happen
93 monarchy n British monarchy government under a single ruler (king or queen)
mono=one / archy= rule rule by king or queen
93 recipient n recipient of the benefits receiver
receiver, receiver of the benefits
93 spectrum n color spectrum colored band produced when beam of light passes through a prism
spactrum
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habit
94 audit v IRS audit examination of accounts
audio(=hearing)
94 chasten v God chastens his children discipline; punish in order to correct
punish his children to correct them
94 courier n delivered by a courier messenger
delivery person
94 docile a docile puppy obedient; easily managed
very calm, obedient
94 gavel n judge slammed the gavel hammer-like tool; mallet
hammer-like tool
94 infantile a infantile behavior childish
insalt someone
94 monetary a monetary value pertaining to money
money value
94 reciprocal a reciprocal trade agreement mutual; exchangeable; interacting
opposite situation, unequal
94 spendthrift n wasteful spendthrift someone who wastes money
someone who always wastes money.
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95 address v address the assembly to direct a speech or statement to
speek to, give speech
95 augment v augment the forces increase; add to
add on to the military forces
95 chastise v chastise the troublemakers punish
any kind of punishment
95 covenant n God's covenant with man agreement
agreement, promise
covenant(rainbow)
95 dogged a dogged pursuit determined; stubborn
not give up
95 genealogy n traced his genealogy to a king record of descent; lineage
genealogy(family tree)
95 inflated a inflated prices; inflate the tires exaggerated; pompous; enlarged (with air or gas)
prices blown up ;add the air(or gas)
95 monotony n monotonous lecture sameness leading to boredom
mono= one / tony= tone
leading to boredom
95 reciprocate v reciprocate the favor repay in kind
giving you back in kind(=in the same way)
(reciprocal relationship)
95 spontaneous a spontaneous combustion happening suddenly without preparation
something happen suddenly without preparation
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96 adept a adept at fixing cars very skilled; proficient; expert
inept
96 auspicious a auspicious moment for attack opportune; favorable
96 chattel n Negroes were considered chattel personal property
personal property
96 covert a covert military operation secret; hidden; implied
co(con)= toghter / vert= to turn
secret military operation(spy)
96 doleful a the puppy's doleful expression sorrowful
sorrowful / very sad look expression
96 generality n report was full of generalities vague statement
not very pasific, not exact
96 informal a informal discussion lacking ceremony; casual
lacking ceremony; casual
96 monumental a monumental achievement massive
very huge
96 reconcile v reconcile with her ex; reconcile the checkbook become friendly after a quarrel; correct inconsistencies
make up with somebody who fought with;
trying to maching up
96 stalemate n game ended in a stalemate deadlock
deadlock. (no solution)
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97 adhere v adhere to the opinion to stay attached; stick to
here= stick (adhesive bendage)
stick to the opinion(agree)
- He adhere to the president's opinion
97 austerity n austerity of the court strictness; sternness
strictness and sternness of court room
strict life style
-Austerity of the court mood
97 chauvinist n male chauvinist pig blindly devoted patriot
blindly devoted patriot
97 covetous a thou shalt not covet avaricious
you should not hand on your naighboor's things
greedy, envious
97 dolt n classroom full of dolts stupid person
idiot stupid
97 generate v power generator cause; produce; create
produce , create generator
97 infuriate v he infuriated the teacher enrage; anger
fury= anger
97 moodiness n he gets moody fits of depression or gloom
97 recourse n there was no recourse resorting to help when in trouble
nothing eals can do with the problem/
do not have choice
97 stamina n stamina of a runner strength; staying power
keep going long time, strength
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98 adherent n adherents of the religion supporter; follower
follower of the idea (adhere=stick with)
98 authenticate v expert authenticated the document prove genuine
real or not. prove genuine
98 check v hand check; body check stop motion; curb or restrain
to stop somthing, movement
98 cower v cower in the corner in fear shrink quivering, as from fear
shaking in fear
98 domicile n domicile in the suburbs home
(dorm) place of you resident
98 generic a a common, generic trait characteristic of an entire class or species
something that is very general, common
98 ingrate n what an ingrate! person who is not thankful when he should be
you are not grateful, not thankful(person)
98 morbid a morbid thoughts of death given to unwholesome thought; moody; characteristic of disease
moody, charateristic, pssimistic
98 recuperate v recuperate from his illness recover
got better, recover
98 stanza n 4 stanzas of the poem division of a poem
division of a poem
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99 admonish v admonish the children to caution or advise against something
give a warning, caution
admonition(n)
99 authoritative a authoritative explanation having the weight of authority
authority have weight of authority
99 chide v chide the child scold
yeiling at the child
99 coy a don't be coy shy; modest; coquettish
pretending be shy
99 domineer v teacher domineered the students rule over tyrannically
boss , master very commanding bossy
anno / domini(lord)
99 genesis n Book of Genesis beginning; origin
beginning of the book
99 inimitable a inimitable talent matchless; not able to be imitated
(in imitate able) matchless
99 mortify v mortified by his mistake humiliate; punish the flesh
humiliate by your mistake, embarassed
99 recurrent a recurrent events occurring again and again
re= back again/ cur= run
happen again and again
99 statute n statute of limitations law enacted by the legislature
listed law
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100 adopt a adopt a child to make one's own
make one's own, (adopt idea)
100 automaton n work done by automatons a robot
a robot , machine that move it by itself
100 chiropodist n chiropodist treated the foot podiatrist (foot doctor)
chiro= hand/ pod= foot doctor
foot doctor
100 crass a it's crass to scratch your ass very unrefined; grossly insensible
very gross, low class
100 doodle v doodled all over the book scribble or draw aimlessly; waste time
scribble, draw
100 geniality n geniality of the waitresses cheerfulness; kindliness; sympathy
congenial - friendly person
being very friendly, cheerfulness
100 initiate v initiate a new program begin; originate; receive into a group
begin the program
100 multilingual a multilingual speaker having many languages
multi= many / ingual= language
100 reek v your breath reeks emit (odor)
stink, smell badly
100 stealth n stealth bomber slyness; sneakiness; secretiveness
sneak around very secertiveness
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1 abase v refused to abase himself to reduce or lower, as in rank
in rank
1 attribute v attributed her success to her parents ascribe, explain; give credit
give her credit to her parents
1 cryptic a cryptic message mysterious; puzzling
cryp= dungeon area / difficult to get out
1 ebullient a the girl's ebullient nature showing excitement
show excitement or happy all the time(personality)
1 falter v her courage did not falter hesitate; stop short
stop, come short
1 incite v incite a riot arouse to action; goad; motivate
rabblerousers/ firebrands, lead, motivate riot
1 lurid a lurid cover stories wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome
sensational, interesting enough, wild
1 pervasive a pervasive odor pervading; spread throughout
spread thorughout, pervade
1 remorse n feel remorse for his crime guilt; self-reproach
guilt
1 subside v storm subsided settle down; descend; grow quiet
sub= below, under/ side= sit
down in level
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2 abridge v abridged dictionary shorten
to shorten
abridge<->unabriged
2 audacious a audacious attempt daring, bold
daring&bold, little too brave
2 cursory a cursory review casual; hastily done
2 eccentric a eccentric personality irregular; odd; whimsical; bizarre
ex= out/ centric= center / out of center, irregular
2 fanaticism n religious fanatics excessive zeal
crazy about religious, much too much
2 inclusive a from 1 to 10, inclusive tending to include all
include= keep things in
2 luxuriant a luxuriant hair abundant; rich and splendid
luxury=good fansive
2 pessimism n pessimistic view of life seeing the bad side only
look negative side <->optimism(thinking good positive)
2 renounce v renounce her beliefs abandon; disown; repudiate
give up what she usually beliefs
2 substantiate v substantiate the claim with facts establish by evidence; verify; support
support
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3 abstemious a abstemious eating habits moderate in eating and drinking
eating to much
3 austere a austere judge strict, stern
strict, stern, serious
suster life style - be strict with your money
3 curtail v curtail the program shorten; reduce
lizard
3 eclectic a eclectic research from many disparate sources
lot of different kind sourcess
ex) eclectic music colection
3 fastidious a fastidious dresser difficult to please
deifficult to please, very picky
3 incongruous a incongruous attire not fitting; absurd
not fitting, absurd,
3 magnanimous a magnanimous priest generous; great-hearted
magna=big/ animous= soul, heart, mind
3 phenomena n kept records of the phenomena observable facts
phenomenon(singular) / phenomena(plaural)
3 repel v insect repellant drive away; disgust
re= bcack, again/ pel= push
drive away
3 subtlety n subtle humor perceptiveness; ingenuity; delicacy
being delicat,
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4 abstract a abstract noun theoretical; difficult to understand
concrete, ideal word
4 authoritarian a authoritarian government exercising total control
rule by authority, exercising total control
4 cynical a a cynical writer distrustful of human motives
distrustful, try to twist something, think negative side
4 edify v edify the church members instruct, correct morally
instruct morally
4 feasible a feasible plan practical; workable; likely
workable
4 inconsequenti al a inconsequential to the result insignificant; unimportant
unimportant,
4 malicious a Cinderella's malicious sisters hateful; spiteful
evil, hateful
4 philanthropist n donation by the philanthropist lover of mankind
phil= love/ anthopist= man kind / lover of mankind
4 replete a replete with books abundantly filled
full of
4 succinct a succinct answer brief; terse; compact
right to the point, brief
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5 abstruse a abstruse essay hard to understand; esoteric
hard to understand,
esoteric(hard to understand to people)
5 autonomous a 50 autonomous states self-governing
auto= self/ nomous= law, order
make own law, self-governing
5 daunt v undaunted by the threat intimidate
make afraid
5 efface v efface the graffiti rub out
erase, clear up
self-effacing- putting yourself down
5 fell v lumberjack felled the tree cut or knock down
chop down
5 incontrovertib le a incontrovertible evidence indisputable; not open to question
controvertib= argue about something
not open to question
5 marred a marred surface of the table damaged; disfigured
damaged, disfigured, scratch
5 piety n piety of the nuns religious devotion; godliness
pious
5 reprehensible a reprehensible actions of the terrorists deserving blame
deserving blame, something bad, fualty
5 superficial a superficial knowledge of grammar trivial; shallow
outside surface of knowledge, only looking outside
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6 accessible a accessible on foot easy to approach, reach, enter,
able to reach
6 aversion n strong aversion to snakes firm dislike
vert= to turn/ turn away becouse you don't like it
6 debilitate v debilitated by old age weaken; enfeeble
weaken by old age
6 elaboration n elaborate on the idea addition of details
talk more about, explain , add details
6 fervor n fervor of the protesters glowing ardor; intensity of feeling
emotional, intensity of feeling
ardor= fervor
6 incorrigible a incorrigible habit not correctable
corrigi= corect / not correctable
6 materialism n materialistic society preoccupation with physical comforts and things
care about what we have
6 pitfall n pitfalls of life hidden danger
trap, hidden danger
6 reprove v reprove the unruly student censure; rebuke
yelling to the student, disobation
6 superfluous a superfluous details unnecessary; excessive; overabundance
flu= flow/ over details, unnecessary
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7 acclaim v acclaim the heroes applaud
7 banal a banal essay hackneyed; commonplace; trite
7 decorous a her decorous behavior was praised (decorum) proper
7 elated a elated child at Disneyland overjoyed
7 fitful a several fitful attempts spasmodic; intermittent
7 indefatigable a indefatigable marathon runner tireless
7 meager a meager earnings scanty; inadequate
7 pithy a pithy remark concise; meaningful
7 repudiate v repudiate all debts disown; disavow
7 surpass v surpassed his rival exceed
Lesson 1 (root words)
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7 acclaim v(n) acclaim the heroes applaud
applaud
7 banal a banal essay hackneyed; commonplace; trite
same thing again and again
7 decorous a her decorous behavior was praised (decorum) proper
decoroum(n. form) general, nice
7 elated a elated child at Disneyland overjoyed
very happy, exited
7 fitful a several fitful attempts spasmodic; intermittent
on and off, not continuous
7 indefatigable a indefatigable marathon runner tireless
fatigue(get tired)
7 meager a meager earnings scanty; inadequate
low, small amount
7 pithy a pithy remark concise; meaningful
shear of the metter
7 repudiate v repudiate all debts disown; disavow
disown, not belong to someone
7 surpass v surpassed his rival exceed
pass, exceed
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8 acknowledge v acknowledge the truth admit to be real or true
admit to be real or true
8 barren a barren desert desolate; fruitless and unproductive
land that unproductive
(<-> arable (= good for farming))
8 defame v defamed my character harm someone's reputation
de= not, negative
ruind somone's reputation
8 elegy n elegy for the dead poem or song of lamentation
song of lamentation(mourning)
8 flagrant a flagrant violation of the rules blatant
clrearly wrong, blatant
8 indelible a indelible ink not able to be erased
deli(delete) not able to be erased
8 meander v meander through the park wind or turn in its course
wlking throght the park with wondering
not in a direct path (curve, round)
8 placate v placate the angry customer pacify; conciliate
make someone calm, happy
pacifier / pacify(peace)
8 rescind v rescind the contract cancel
cancel the contract (ex) judge)
8 surreptitious a surreptitious peek secret; furtive; sneaky; hidden
secretively, hidden peek
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9 acquiesce v acquiesce to the demand submit or comply silently or without protest
to give in to the demand, submit or comply
9 beguile v beguiled by the devil mislead or delude
delude (snake)
9 deference n show deference to elders respectful submission to opinion of others
defer, respectful submission to poinion of others
show respect of the opinion
9 elicit v elicit answers from students draw out by discussion
pull out the answers from students
9 florid a florid complexion ruddy; reddish; flowery
flower / flowery, reddish
writing style can be florid/ skin color
9 indict v indict the suspect charge
[in. dite] charging the person with the crime
9 mercenary a selfish and mercenary interested in money or gain
(n. - soldier who get payed for fighting)
care about only money or ownself
9 ponderous a ponderous lecture; ponderous burden weighty; unwieldy
boaring, heavy
9 reserve n judge's air of reserve self-control
calm, serious for all the time, self-control
(adj.- reserved)
9 susceptible a susceptible to colds impressionable; easily influenced
easy to get, influenced
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10 acquire v acquire wealth to gain for oneself
10 belie v his size belies his strength contradict; give false impression
lie about his strenght, give false
10 degrade v movies degrade the minorities lower in rank; debase
de= down
10 eloquence n eloquence of the speaker expressiveness
(n.- eloquent)
10 foolhardy a don't be foolhardy rash, bold
act to be brave, bold
10 indifferent a feel indifferent toward the poor unmoved or unconcerned by
don't care, unmoved
10 methodical a methodical approach to the problem systematic
using mathic to solve the problem
10 pragmatic a pragmatic considerations practical
practical, real world uses, useable
10 resigned a resigned to die accepting one's fate
(you are given up to find something)
do not arguing
10 sustain v sustain an injury / sustain life experience; support; nourish
get injusry/ keep our life going
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11 adroit a adroit handling of the ball nimble in use hand or body; skillful
(adroit= right or right hadn) skillful
11 benevolent a the benevolent priest generous; charitable
bene= good/ vole = wishing
generous priest
11 delineate v delineate the riot in pictures portray
de= down/ line/ making a picture of
11 elucidate v elucidate the theory explain; enlighten
lucide= clear
clear idea, explain elear
11 frivolous a frivolous point / frivolous lawsuit lacking in seriousness
useless, laking in seriousness/ nonseriousness lawsuit
11 indigenous a the indigenous people native
native people
11 meticulous a meticulous housekeeper excessively careful; painstaking; scrupulous
careful
11 prattle v baby prattled on babble
what are you pratting about
11 resolution n New Year's resolution determination
11 sycophant n I'm sick of sycophants servile flatterer; yes man
yes man
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12 adulation n adulation of the fans flattery; admiration
prasing the star, flattery
12 benign a benign sun; benign tumor kindly; favorable
bene= good/ kindly, gently ; harmless
12 denounce v denounce the crime condemn; criticize
condemn, openly, criticize
12 elusive a elusive quarterback evasive; baffling
baffling
12 frugality n the frugal gourmet thrift; economy
economy/ using little money
12 indiscriminate a you should read indiscriminately choosing at random; confused
do not care
12 misanthrope n evil misanthrope one who hates mankind
mis= hate/ anthrope= mankind
one who hates mankind
12 precarious a precarious investment uncertain; risky
unstable, risky
12 resolve n a firm resolve determination
resolution
12 taciturn a taciturn cowboy habitually silent; talking little
taci= silent/ silent, talikng little
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13 adversary n defeat the adversary opponent; enemy; foe
(aversion)vers= to turn
13 bequeath v bequeath the family fortune leave to someone by a will
leave to someone by a will
13 deplore v I deplore laziness regret; disapprove of
terrible, hate
13 emaciated a emaciated children in Africa thin and wasted
thin and boney, wsated
13 furtive a furtive glances stealthy; sneaky
(=surreotitious peek) sneaky
13 indolent a indolent couch potato lazy
lazy
13 miserly a miserly old man stingy; mean
stingy, mean, cranky
13 preclude v preclude the possibility make impossible; eliminate
prevent
13 respite n no time for respite interval of relief; time for rest
no time for rest , break
13 taint v tainted food contaminate; cause to lose purity
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adverse
a
adverse wind/ adverse reaction
unfavorable or antagonistic
ad= to (+)/ ab= from(-) (ex)abase)/ verse= turn
going against you
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blasphemy
n
thou shalt not blaspheme
cursing; irreverence; sacrilege
against with god
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depravity
n
depravity of the criminals
corruption; wickedness
depreded(wear, somting wrong)
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embellish
v
embellish the truth/ embellish the dress
adorn; ornament
exaggerating /add decorate to
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garrulous
a
garrulous old men
loquacious; wordy; talkative
wittle (doing something with no think)
talk on and on
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induce
v
sleep inducing pills
persuade; bring about
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misnormer
'indian'was a misnomer
wrong name incorrect designation
mis= wrong/ nomer= name
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precocious
a
precocious child
adveanced in development
tallented child
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resplendent
a
resplendent new clothes
dazzling; glorious; brilliant
relate with light source
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a
statement tantamount to a confession
equivalent in effect or value
just like a confession
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15 advocate v Lincoln advocated freedom of the slaves speak or write in favor of
ad= to / voc9a) call
15 blighted a blighted by the storm suffering from a disease; destroyed
15 deprecate v the teacher deprecated the use of slang express disapproval of
15 emulate v emulate the tutor imitate; rival
15 glutton n gluttony is a deadly sin one who eats too much
15 inert a remain inert in bed inactive; lacking power to move
unmoving
15 mitigate v mitigate his anger appease; moderate
15 predator n predators of the jungle creature that eats another animal
15 restraint n show some restraint moderation or self-control
self-control
15 temper v temper your temper moderate; tone down or restrain
reduce
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16 aesthetic a aesthetic value pertaining to a sense of the beautiful
artistic value
16 bolster v bolster the argument with facts support; prop up
making agument lke essay, support your detail
16 deride v people derided Noah scoff at
ridiculous , rid= to laugh
laugh at him
16 endorse v endorse the candidate / endorse the check approve; support
dorse(dorsal=back side fin)= back
support; transferable to other person
16 gratify v she felt gratified by the praise to please
16 infamous a OJ's infamous trials notoriously bad
famous in bad way = notorious
16 mock v mock the teacher ridicule; imitate, often in derision
to make fun of
16 predecessor n Clinton's predecessor former occupant of a post
pre= before/ person who went before
16 reticence n reticence of the suspect reserve; uncommunicativeness
tic(taciturn)= silent
not want to say
16 tenacity n tenacity of the detective firmness; persistence
ten= hold/ holding on to the case
adj. - tenaeious
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17 affable a kids love their affable teacher friendly; cordial
17 braggart n my brother's a braggart boaster
17 derivative n a derivative of the original formula unoriginal; derived from another source
take from original and change to use
17 engender v confidence engenders success cause; produce
gend= genesis, birth
cause
17 gratuitous a gratuitous violence in movies given freely; unwarranted
totally unnecessery
gratuity = give free
17 infer v what can you infer from the passage? deduce; conclude
conclude
17 mollify v mollify the angry customer soothe
17 predilection n predilection for classical music partiality; preference
prefer
17 retract v retract his statement withdraw; take back
re=back, again/ tract= pull
pull back, take back
17 tentative a tentative plan hesitant; not fully worked out or developed
not finallize yet
it might change before that
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18 affirm v OJ affirmed his innocence to assert positively; maintain as true
maintain as true
18 brevity n brevity of a telegram conciseness
shorten
18 despondent a despondent mood depressed; gloomy
gloomy
18 enhance v enhance the program increase; improve
make it better
18 gravity n gravity of the situation seriousness
seriousness of the situation
how serious it is
18 ingenious a what an ingenious idea clever; resourceful
great, briliant, clever
18 morose a sad and morose ill-humored; sullen; melancholy
gloomy, sad, melancholy
18 presumptuou s a presumptuous challenge arrogant; taking liberties
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18 reverent a reverent worshippers respectful; worshipful
reverend
18 terse a terse and short concise; abrupt; pithy
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19 agenda n morning agenda outline of things to be done
schedule
19 cajole v cajoled into doing all the work coax; wheedle
someone trick you
19 despot n despotic ruler tyrant; harsh
dictator
19 enigma n he's an enigma puzzle; mystery
pussling person, hard to figuring out
19 gregarious a gregarious partygoers sociable
sociable
19 inherent a inherent characteristic firmly established by nature or habit
borned, natural characteristic
19 mundane a talk about mundane matters worldly as opposed to spiritual
mundo(world), worldly thing
19 pretentious a pretentious teacher ostentatious; pompous
show up person
19 rhetorical a rhetorical skills in speech pertaining to effective communication
communication devise/relate to communication
19 threadbare a threadbare sweater shabby and poor
thread is open/ really old, poor
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mille(1000) millennium cenipede millipede metron(meter)(measure) pedometer(¸¸º¸±â) optiko(vision) optometrist(mesure vision) optician(lense maker) chroos(time) chronometer(time devise) therme(heat) thermometer(mesureheat) optician chronic
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20 alleviate v alleviate the pain to lessen; mitigate
levi= light/ make it less
20 calculated a calculated decision deliberately planned
planned/ think about it and process about
20 detached a feel detached from his family emotionally removed; calm and objective
attached <-> detached
emotionally removed, seperated
20 enmity n enmity between the enemies ill will; hatred
hatred feeling (like feel of enemies)
20 guile n guile and deceit deceit; duplicity; wiliness
wiliness, deceit
20 innate a innate talent for music inborn
nate= nativety, birth
inborn
20 munificent a munificent benefactor very generous
= benevolent (generous)
20 prevalent a prevalent view widespread; generally accepted
widespread,
20 rigor n rigor of military training severity
rigorous / like military training
20 thrive v bees thrive in the summer prosper; flourish
grow really well
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21 aloof a aloof at parties at a distance; reserved or reticent
not gregarious, not fitting in the parties
21 candor n thanks for your candor frankness
candid, very open honest
21 deterrent n death sentence deters crime something that discourages
deter(v),
21 enunciate v enunciate every syllable speak distinctly
speak clearly
21 gullible a don't be so gullible easily deceived
belive everything
21 innocuous a innocuous error harmless
harmless, no big deal
21 nefarious a nefarious villain very wicked
very evil, wickken
21 prodigal a prodigal son wasteful; reckless with money
21 robust a a robust young man vigorous; strong
strong, energatic
21 tirade n teacher's lengthy tirade extended scolding; denunciation
very upset, yelling, screaming
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22 altruistic a altruistic donation unselfishly concerned for others
22 capricious a capricious storm fickle; incalculable
unpredictable
22 detrimental a detrimental to your health harmful; damaging
harmful, danger
22 ephemeral a ephemeral life short-lived; fleeting
short- lived, one perspective
22 hackneyed a hackneyed plot commonplace; trite
unoriginal, trite
22 innovation n innovation in technology change; introduction of something new
nova= new/ change
22 negate v negate the argument cancel out; nullify; deny
cancel out, opposite
22 prodigious a prodigious strength marvelous; enormous
22 ruthless a ruthless murderer pitiless; cruel
cruel
22 torpor n torpor of a hibernating bear lethargy; sluggishness; dormancy
slow and sluggish
torpid(adj.)
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23 ambiguous a ambiguous answer having several possible meanings
ambi= both, saying yes and no sametime
23 caricature n caricature of the president distortion; burlesque
cartoon drawing
23 devious a the devil's devious ways going astray; erratic; cunning
devilish, wicked, not straight
23 erroneous a erroneous answer mistaken; wrong
not correct
23 hamper v hamper the progress obstruct; to block the path
block the path
23 insipid a insipid design lacking in flavor; dull
boring, dull
23 nonchalance n nonchalant about his grades indifference; lack of concern; composure
nonchalant(adj.) do not care, don't take it seriously
23 profane v profane the name of God violate; desecrate
profanity
violate
23 sage n (adj.) the sage wise person
wise person
23 tranquility n tranquil waters calmness; peace
calm and peaceful
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24 ambivalent a she felt ambivalent uncertainty or fluctuations
uncertainty or fluctuations
24 censorious a censorious church groups critical
censor, critical
24 devise v devise a plan think up; plan
make up plan, think up the plan
24 erratic a erratic behavior odd; unpredictable
odd
24 hardy a hardy plants sturdy, robust
grow really eassy
24 insolvent a insolvent business bankrupt; unable to repay one's debts
lossing money, bankrupt
24 notoriety n OJ's notoriety disrepute; ill fame
notorious, ill fame
24 profligate a wild and profligate companions dissipated; wasteful; wildly immoral
bad influence
24 sanction v sanction the new policy approve; ratify
ratify, accept new law, okay to the policy
24 transient a transient guests at a hotel momentary; temporary
momentary, coming and going, passing
(homless)
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25 analogous a analogous situation corresponding in some particular
situation that is similar
25 censure v teacher censured the student blame; criticize
tell the score, check what is wrong,
25 didactic a didactic puzzle teaching; instructional
instructional puzzle
25 equivocal a equivocal answer ambiguous
equi= equal/ vocal= voice
ambiguous, say yes and no at the same time
25 haughtiness n haughtiness of the cheerleaders pride; arrogance
being stuck up
25 instigate v instigate the people to revolt urge; start; provoke
people who make people urge, provoke
25 novelty n novelty of a new toy something new; newness
nove=new newness
25 profound a profound idea deep; not superficial; complete
deep and serious
25 satirical a satirical humor mocking
satire, make fun of something
25 trepidation n feel trepidation about the interview fear; nervous apprehension
feel fear, nervous, worries
im-, in-(in, not) im/pede
(get in the way the foot) (slow you down) impediment ex- (out) ex/pedite
(get out of the way the foot)(speed up) expedoter expeditious (quickly) exhale exclude inhale include verto-(turn); extro-(outward) extro/vert (outgoing) intro-(inward) intro/vert (like to be alone) ex/pedition
(trip with your foot) sesqui/pedalian
(1 1/2 foot word)(big word) sesquipedalianism
(use big word all the time) cura(care) curator
(charge of the museum) sine (without) sine/cure (without care) pedi/cure (care of foot) manus(hand) mani/cure( hand care) verto, versus (turn) convert (change) conversion re(back, again) re/vert (turn back again) reversion per(through) per/vert
(to twist things out of origin.) invert (flipping upside down) introvert (ingoing) extrovert (outgoing) vertigo (dizziness)
(feel like spinning) vertebra (backbone)(sin.) vertebrae (pl.) versatile
(able to do many things) pod (foot) podium (speeker stander) tripod
(three legs camera stander) trio tricycle
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Aug 4, 2009 11:29:58 GMT -8
26 anarchist n anarchy in the USA one who advocates no law
(-monarchy =king)
an=no/ archy=rule no rule
26 clemency n show clemency to prisoners being lenient; mildness
show forgiveness to prisoners
26 diffuse v diffusion of the gas spread widely
onething passing thrugh to other
spread out
26 erudite a erudite professor learned; scholarly
learned
26 heed v heed my warning pay attention to; consider
pay attention
26 insularity n insularity of the islanders narrow-mindedness; isolation
(insulation= heat in or out)
very narrow minded
(historically say ex)Korea and Japan's narrowmind)
26 nullify v nullify the contract to make invalid
26 profusion n apologized profusely overabundance; lavish expenditure; excess
alot of great extends, whole lot of choices
26 saturate v saturate the sponge soak thoroughly
soak in liquid
26 trifling a a trifling matter trivial; unimportant
unimportant things
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27 anecdote n speech began with an anecdote a short account of an incident (often amusing)
27 coercion n they coerced him to confess use of force to get compliance
threaten and use force
27 digression n one of the teacher's digressions wandering away from subject
dis= away/ gress=step get of from the subject
27 esoteric a esoteric theory hard to understand
27 heresy n Galileo was tried for heresy opinion contrary to popular belief (or religion)
tried(trial) opinion contary to popular belief(religion)
27 insuperable a insuperable barrier insurmountable; unbeatable
in= not/ super= over
cannot go over it
27 nurture v nurture the children nourish; educate; foster
take care of / rasing children
27 proliferation n proliferation of gang violence rapid growth; spread; multiplication
rapid , sudden growth
27 savory a savory meal tasty; pleasing, attractive or agreeable
pleasing, tasty
27 trite a trite conversation in movies hackneyed; commonplace
commonplace
banal(essay)
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28 antagonistic a antagonistic antagonist acting in opposition; hostile
cationg in opposition
<->protagonstic
28 compile v compile data to gather together
pile together
28 diligence n work with diligence steadiness of effort
hard working
28 eulogy n eulogy for the heroes expression of praise (often in funerals)
eu= good/ logy= word
(when someone die) expression of praise
28 homogeneous a homogeneous population of the same kind
28 integrity n honesty and integrity uprightness; wholeness
uprightness, wholeness
28 obdurate a obdurate in his refusal stubborn
stubborn
28 prolific a prolific writer abundantly fruitful
produce alot
28 scanty a scanty supply of food meager; insufficient
very little, not enough
28 truncate v truncate the number cut the top off
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29 antidote n antidote for the poison a medicine that counteracts poison
medicine the poison
29 complacent a complacent look self-satisfied
happy and satisfied about way things are
29 diminution n diminution of value lessening; reduction
diminih
lessening of value
29 euphemism n euphemism for 'dead' mild expression for harsh one
eu= good / better expression for bad one
29 hyperbole n hyperbole in poems exaggeration; overstatement
exaggeration
29 intervene v intervene in the dispute come between
inter= between / vene= to come
come between
29 objective a objective opinion not influenced by emotions; fair
not invovle any personal opinion
subjective -essay (personal opinion)
objective- m/c (no personal opinion)
29 propriety n behave with propriety fitness; correct conduct
proper ness
29 scrupulous a scrupulous worker conscientious; extremely thorough
good moral sence, detail, throrough everything
29 turbulence n plane experienced some turbulence state of violent agitation
state of violent agitation
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30 antiquated a antiquated antiques old-fashioned; old
30 compliance n compliance with the school rules conformity to requirements
conformity to requirements
30 discerning a discerning professor mentally quick and observant; having insight
discern/ smart, wise
30 evanescent a evanescent pleasure fleeting; vanishing
short
30 hypocritical a hypocritical church members pretending to be virtuous
they say something and they do another
30 intimidate v the bully intimidated the kids frighten
scare the kids
30 obliterate v obliterate the enemy forces destroy completely
30 protract v protract the discussion prolong
tract= pull
30 scrutinize v teacher scrutinized every detail examine closely and critically
examine closely
30 turmoil n political turmoil great commotion and confusion
any kinds of violence confusion
(revolution, unrest confusion)
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31 apathy n apathy for the poor lack of interest or concern
a= not/ pathy= feeling
no feeling/ lack of interest, indeference
31 composure n nothing would shake her composure mental calmness
composed/ mentaly calm
31 discriminating a discriminating taste in art able to see differences
able to see differences (not just bad things)(choosing book/ taste)
31 exacerbate v exacerbate the situation worsen; embitter
make wors
31 hypothetical a a hypothetical situation supposed; based on assumptions
supposed, imagen
31 intractable a intractable teenager unruly; stubborn; unyielding
in= not/ tract= to pull
very stubborn, difficult to manage
31 oblivion n his mind was lost in oblivion obscurity; forgetfulness
daydreaming, forgetfulness
31 provincial a provincial attitude unsophisticated; pertaining to a province
province/ countrylike, unsophisticated
31 seclusion n live in seclusion isolation; solitude
living alone
31 undermine v undermined the teacher's authority weaken; sap
weaken, refused and challenging to teacher pod(foot) podium tripod trio tricycle triple inter - sectus bi/sect (2) (between) - (cut) tri/sect (3) in/sect (head, thorax, abdoment) twins quadruplets qudriscet (4 cuts) lingua (language/ tongue) bilingual trilingual quadrilingual linguistics (study of language) linguistic (adj.) linguist plico(-ple, -ply, -plic) im/ply (fold in the true meaning) (fold) plywood (many layer of wood) #-ply (layers) ad- (to, toward (+)) apply <->ab (away (-)) im/plicit (imply) explicit (language) -> bad langua. explicate (the poem) ->
fold out the meaning of the poem duo (2) duplicate (2 copy) tri- (3) triplicate quadr- (4) quadrulicate quintus (5) quintuplicate sextus (6) sextuplicate septem (7) septuplicate octo- (8) octuplicate trans- (across) duo (gruop of 2) trans america (across the A.) duet trio (gruop of 3) quartet (gruop of 4) quintet (5) sextet (6) sestet (6) imply insinuate (imply negatively) fero (bring , carry) infer inference transfer (carry to other school) con- (with , together) confer (bring together) dis- (away, apart) differ (carry apart) de- (down, away) defer (post pone) dissect (cut apart) re- (back, again) reced (ced= go) duplex (one building two home) triplex explicate (out) complicate (together)
(mix together) pliable (fold able) reply (folding back) pliers (tool to use fold things) podiatrist (foot docter) podiarty podiatric cheir (chiro-) (hand) chiropodist (docter for foot and hand) chiropody graphein biopraphy(write) telegraph (distuce) phonograph (sound) chirography (handwriting) chiropractor (hand docter) chiroparctic okto(8), pous (pod) octopus octosyllable octoroon (1/8 black) gonia (angle) octagon octogonal octoginta (80) octogenarian decade esptuaginta(70) septuagenarian nonaginta (90) nonagenarian
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Aug 11, 2009 12:02:43 GMT -8
32 apocryphal a apocryphal tales untrue; made up apcocrypha (from chistian bible) not true, made up 32 comprehensive a comprehensive review for the test thorough, inclusive cover every things, thorough 32 disdain v I disdain the poor treat with scorn or contempt
treat with scorn 32 exalt v exalt the name of God praise; raise in rank or dignity raise highm praise 32 iconoclastic a iconoclastic hippies of the 60's attacking traditions icon/clash triditional attacking 32 inundate v inundated with homework overwhelm; flood; submerge
flood, so much 32 obscure v obscure meaning darken; make unclear unclear, cloudy 32 provoke v provoke the dog to attack stir to anger; cause retaliation cuase him to react provocative- (positive react) (movie, art, draft) 32 sedentary a sedentary occupation requiring sitting sed=sit 32 uniformity n uniformity of style sameness; monotony
uni=one, form=form looks the same --------------------------------------------------- 33 appease a appease the Germans (after WW2 other country appease G) to make calm or content try to make someone happy to make somone clam 33 concede v he conceded that he was wrong admit; yield con=with, cede= to go give in , admit 33 disinclination n disinclination to study unwillingness unwilling, not likelyhood 33 excerpt n an excerpt from the novel selected passage
take out from somewhere(novel, bible) short passage taken out 33 idiosyncrasy n everyone has his idiosyncrasies individual trait, usually odd odd things 33 invert v invert the fraction turn upside down or inside out in, vert= turn inside out, upside down 33 obstinate a obstinate child stubborn
=obdurate(in his refusal) 33 proximity n close proximity to school nearness nearness how near with other things(like school) 33 servile a servile obedience slavish; cringing being like seveant, cringing, make others happy 33 unkempt a unkempt lawn disheveled; uncared for in appearance
unkempt, uncared for in appearance -------------------------------------------------- 34 apprehension n feeling of apprehension fear of future trouble apprehensive fearful and worrie (big test, interview) 34 conciliatory a angry despite conciliatory words reconciling; soothing soothing, to make up 34 dismiss v teacher dismissed the idea put away from consideration; reject
dosen't take it realy seriously, reject 34 execute v execute the program put into effect; carry out hanged by rope who execute carry out 34 ignominy n ignominy of his defeat deep disgrace; shame or dishonor lot of shame 34 ironic a ironic result resulting in a contrary outcome contray outcome 34 ominous a ominous storm clouds threatening threatening, serious 34 prudent a prudent investor cautious; careful careful 34 skeptic n couldn't convince the skeptic doubter 34 unobtrusive a unobtrusive undercover agent inconspicuous; not blatant
not obeously noticalbe --------------------------------------------------- 35 arable a arable land fit for growing crops land that is good for farming 35 concise a concise definition brief and compact very short,right to the point, short def. 35 disparage v disparage his rival's effort belittle
dis= away,apart, parage=equal make it seems like not what is worth 35 exemplary a exemplary student serving as a model; outstanding example model 35 illicit a illicit drugs illegal illegal elicit(answer from student) - pull out answer from stud. 35 irreproachabl e a irreproachable conduct blameless; impeccable ir=not, eproach=blame blameless, perfect 35 opaque a opaque shower window dark; not transparent dark, not transparent 35 qualified a qualified answer limited; restricted limited (some people think this way, most people-) 35 sluggish a felt sluggish in the mornings slow; lazy; lethargic lazy, slow 35 unprecedente d a unprecedented success novel; unparalleled
pre=before, ced=go happen before success that never have achive before --------------------------------------------------- 36 arbitrary a arbitrary decision contingent solely upon one's discretion randome 36 concur v I concur with the decision agree con=with, together/ cur=to run agree 36 disparity n disparity in rank difference dis=not/ par=equal difference(rank, hinght) 36 exemplify v exemplify the idea serve as an example of
36 illusory a illusory promises deceptive; not real not real 36 irresolute a irresolute in his decision uncertain how to act; weak not sure about doing something uncertain 36 opportunist n betrayed by the opportunist one who chooses expediency over principles (negative) cheet behind other people to be a head 36 quandary n in a quandary about which school to attend dilemma dilemma, hard dicission 36 somber a somber news / somber colors gloomy; depressing; dark; drab
serious/dark, gloomy(gray, black) 36 unwarranted a unwarranted rudeness unjustified; groundless; undeserved unjustified, undeseved --------------------------------------------------- 37 arbitrate v arbitrate the dispute to decide as a third person (as a judge) judge in the middle(third person) 37 condone v I cannot condone your behavior overlook; forgive forgive 37 dispassionate a dispassionate judge calm; impartial
do not have passion fairminded, calm, emothional 37 exhaustive a exhaustive research thorough; comprehensive thorough, all enegy used up, lot of effert 37 immutable a nothing is immutable unchangeable muta=change unexpectable change, not changeable 37 jocular a jocular jokes said or done in jest being funny, joke 37 optimism n optimistic outlook seeing the positive sides to everything
positive person 37 quiescent a quiescent volcano at rest; dormant; temporarily inactive quiet, not active, temporaily inactive 37 soporific a soporific lectures sleep-causing; marked by sleepiness sopor= sleep causing sleep 37 usurp v usurp the throne seize another's power or rank seize another's power over take the kingdom
Etymology Review Quiz: IWP 1-10
Roots (40Questions X 2pts)
ped foot bi two later side cycle circle quadr four uni one togehter semi half phone sound ann year enn year 20 centum 100 mill 1000 meter measure optiko vision chronos time in, im not ex out verto turn intro inward extro outward manus hand cura care sectus seperate lingua language plico fold ad toward inter inside duo double(two) octo eight trans across con together re again dis away de down, away fero bring, carry chiro hand graph write gonia angle octoginta 80 tele distence
Vocab (20Questions X 1pt)
biped two footed unilateral dicission made by only one term bicentennial 200years chronic time lesting chronometer time millennium 1000year expedite make it more quickly introvert inword person curator caring person optometrist person who measure vision impede hinder revert turn again linguistics person who expert in language recede go backword quadrisect cut to four explicate make it clear pliable easily bent duplex one building two home podiatrist foot doctor octogenarian 80
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