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artisan
n
skilled artisans
a craftsperson
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contrite
a
contrite tears
penitent; feeling sorry for past actions
feel sorry for something that you've done already
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doctrine
n
religious doctrine
principle, position, or policy
idea of religion
what the religion belives in
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extol
v
extol the heroes
praise; glorify
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implication
n
implications of the law
something hinted or suggested
ply-fold
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laud
v
laud the heroes
praise
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parsimony
n
parsimonious parents
stinginess
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recluse
n
live as a recluse
hermit; loner
cluse-shut/include/exclude
someone who shuts himslef from the society
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steadfast
a
God is steadfast
loyal; unswerving
unchanging, loyal
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vilify
v
vilify the President
slander:make a lie in order to ruin his reputation
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ascendancy
n
ascendancy over the followers
controlling influence; dominance
leader
controling influence
power over folowers
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converge
v
marchers converged in Washington
come together
con-together
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document
v
document the evidence
provide written evidence
have to show whre this evident is from
what lawyers do
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extraneous
a
extraneous details
not essential; superfluous
extra-outside/ beyond
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implicit
a
implicit agreement
understood but not stated
hinted, suggested
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lavish
a
lavish gifts
liberal; wasteful
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partisan
a
partisan supporters
one-sided; prejudiced
democrat-republic
favoring one party
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recount
v
recount the events
narrate or tell; count over again
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stoic
a
ever-stoic Mr. Spock
impassive; unmoved by joy or grief
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vindicate
v
vindicate his honor
clear from blame; exonerate; justify or support
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ascetic
a
ascetic monk
practicing self-denial; austere
quality of monk
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conviction
n
religious convictions
strongly held belief
conviction
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dogmatic
a
dogmatic teachings
asserting opinions in arrogant manner
dogma-doctrine
relligious doctrine
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extricate
v
extricate the trapped whales
free; disentangle
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impudence
n
impudence of rude students
impertinence; insolence
rude
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lethargic
a
feel lethargic after lunch
drowsy; dull
tired
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paucity
n
paucity of customers
scarcity
have no customer
very few customer
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rectify
v
rectify the situation
set right; correct
rec-erect, correct
rectify- make it correct again
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stolid
a
stolid personality
dull; impassive
stoic- dont seem to react anything
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virtuoso
n
virtuoso of the violin
highly skilled artist
expert on something
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aspire
v
aspire to be an actress
to seek ambitiously
really want to be something
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cordial
a
cordial invitation
gracious; heartfelt
friendly
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dormant
a
bears stay dormant for the winter
sleeping; lethargic
where you sleep
being dormant- sleep
and being lethargic and not moving
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exuberance
n
exuberance of welcome
overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm
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inane
a
inane remarks
silly; senseless
very lame, dull
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levity
n
levity of the jokes
lack of seriousness; lightness
levitation tricks
lev-light
opp. gravity(heaviness)
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penury
n
penury of the homeless
severe poverty; stinginess
impecunious
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redundant
a
redundant explanation
superfluous; repetitious; excessively wordy
repeated
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strident
a
strident laughter
loud and harsh; insistent
think of witch's laugh
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virulent
a
virulent disease; virulent attitude
extremely poisonous; hostile; bitter
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assuage
v
assuage the pain
ease, lessen
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corroborate
v
a witness corroborated the
suspect's story
confirm
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dubious
a
dubious reply
doubtful; filled with questions
dub-doubt
Cogito Ergo Sum
I think, therefore i am(Rene Descartes)
i can doubt that even i am here;dubitable
indubitable-when iam doubting about the world, so i am able to think that proves that i exist in somewhere.
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facilitate
v
facilitate recovery
help bring about; make less difficult
facil-easy
make it easier
facilitate recovery
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inception
n
at the inception of the program
start; beginning
beginning of
starting point
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linger
v
linger at the playground for hours
loiter or dawdle
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perfunctory
a
perfunctory proof-reading
superficial; not thorough
cursory
somebody makes you do it
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refute
v
refute the argument
disprove
rebuttle
to prove that others are wrong
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stupefy
v
stupefied by the dumb answer
make numb; stun; amaze
make somebody stupid
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volatile
a
volatile chemical; volatile temper
changeable; explosive;
high reactive
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astute
a
astute answer
wise, shrewd
observation
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credulity
n
don't be so credulous
belief on slight evidence
gullible
easy to be deceived
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duplicity
n
duplicity of character
double-dealing; hypocrisy
double
two face person
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fallacious
a
fallacious reasoning
false; misleading
fallacy is a wrong belief
mistaken belief
misleading
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incidental
a
incidental expenses
not essential; minor
minor thing
run a bussiness
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listless
a
listless mood
lacking in spirit or energy
lustless- no desire for anything
feel lethargic uninterested
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peripheral
a
peripheral view
marginal; outer
can see around thing
printer is peripheral of computer
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relegate
v
relegated to a lower position
banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign
demotion
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submissive
a
submissive students
yielding; timid
acting in a lower
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voluble
a
voluble speaker
fluent; glib; talkative
volvo-roll
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atrophy
n
atrophy of the skin
wasting away
gets eaten
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criterion
n
criterion for admissions
standard used in judging
criteria-singular
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duration
n
duration of the trip
length of time something lasts
two hours
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fallow
a
fallow land
plowed but not sowed
not used for that season
need to skip
land will replenish
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incisive
a
incisive criticism:criticism which is very sharp and too point
cutting; sharp
cisive- cut
cutting into
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lofty
a
lofty goals
very high
such as perfect SAT score
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perpetuate
v
perpetual motion
make something last
something like racism
need to perpetuate racism but
make it keep going
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relevant
a
relevant to the issue
pertinent; referring to the case in hand
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subordinate
a
subordinate officer
occupying a lower rank; inferior
sub-beow
lower officer
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zealot
n
religious zealot
fanatic; person who shows excessive zeal
someone who is zealous(very enthusiastic too much. willing to die for his relligion)
make him do something(0)
to do something(x)
help him do(0)
to do(0)
let him do
to do(x)
Etymology Review Quiz: IWP 11-21
Roots (40Questions X 2pts)
deka
ten
sedeo
sit
super
high
cede
to go
ject
throw
cycle
circle
nihil
nothing
sub
replace
ob
toward, against, over, on
sentio
feeling
extra
beyond
murus
wall
urb
sophisticated
pre
before
re
again
ad
toward
con
opposite
quadr
rectangular
dis
not
later
side
graph
picture
chiro
hand
trans
across
quint
five
de
from, of
fero
carry, bring
sectus
divide
plico
fold
inter
between,among
vert
change
manus
hand
cura
care
ex
out
centum
100,hundred
meter
measure
therme
heat
chronos
time
ann
one
phone
talk
semi
half
Vocab (20 Questions X 1pt)
decalogue
Ten commandments
assiduous
deligent
centenarian
100 years old
sentiment
feeling
sediment
extra thing remained
dissent
strong disagreement
sedate
calm
insensible
no feeling
supersede
replace
extrasensory
sixth sense
dejected
dissapoint
mural
wall
precede
happens before it
immure
limit
dissident
opponent
intravenous
drugs are given to sick people through their veins
subside
less strong loud
intraurban
within city
nihilism
belief which reject all thing
intravenous
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Sept 1, 2009 11:43:12 GMT -8
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abash
v
abashed by his grades
make ashamed or embarrassed
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append
v
append a bibliography
attach
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camouflage
n
camouflage uniform
hiding by blending into the surrounding
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connoisseur
n
connoisseur of fine art
person competent to act as a judge of art
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disband
v
The soldiers disbanded
to break up or dissolve
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forensic
a
forensic evidence; lawyer's forensic
manner
suitable for debate in court
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imply
v
what does the author imply?
suggest a meaning not expressed; signify
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martial
a
martial arts; martial law
warlike
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practical
a
practical knowledge
based on experience; useful
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sedition
n
sedition against the government
resistance to authority; insubordination
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abate
v
storm abated
to reduce in amount or degree
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appraise
v
appraise the pearl
estimate value of
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canine
a
K-9 police unit
related to dogs
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connotation
n
negative connotations of the word
suggested or implied meaning of an expression
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disburse
v
disburse scholarship funds
to pay out money for expenses
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foreshadow
v
foreshadow the ending
give an indication beforehand; portend; prefigure
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importune
v
importuned her for donations
beg persistently
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martyr
n
died as a martyr
one who voluntarily suffers death for his religion or
cause
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preamble
n
Preamble to the Constitution
introductory statement
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seedy
a
seedy motel room
run-down; decrepit; disreputable
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abbreviate
v
she abbreviated her speech
to shorten
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appreciate
v
stock prices appreciated
increase in worth
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canker
n
canker sore
any ulcerous sore; any evil
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conscientious
a
a conscientious editor
scrupulous; careful
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disclaim
v
disclaim responsibility / read the
disclaimer
disavow; disown
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foresight
n
enough foresight to be prepared
ability to foresee future happenings; prudence
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impostor
n
fooled by an impostor
someone who assumes a false identity
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maternal
a
maternal instincts
pertaining to a mother
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precise
a
precise answer
exact
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seep
v
water seeped through
ooze; trickle
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abdicate
v
abdicate the throne
to give up or renounce
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apprehend
v
apprehend the criminal
arrest; dread; perceive
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canny
a
canny customers
shrewd; thrift
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consensus
n
decided by a consensus
general agreement
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disclose
v
disclose secret information
to make known; reveal or uncover
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forestall
v
forestall the enemy attack
prevent by taking action in advance
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impoverished
a
impoverished family
poor
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matriarch
n
ruled by a matriarch
woman who rules a family or larger social group
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predetermine
v
predetermined fate
predestine; settle or decide beforehand; influence
markedly
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seethe
v
seethed with anger
be disturbed; boil
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aberrant
a
aberrant behavior
not normal or usual
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appropriate
v
appropriated the land
acquire; take possession
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cantankerous
a
cantankerous old man
ill humored; irritable
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consistency
n
their stories lacked consistency
absence of contradictions
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discord
n
discord between partners
lack of concord or harmony
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forgo
v
forgo desserts for a week
give up; do without
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impregnable
a
impregnable fort
invulnerable
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maudlin
a
maudlin ending
effusively sentimental
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prelude
n
prelude to war
introduction; forerunner
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sensual
a
sensual experience
devoted to the pleasures of the senses; carnal;
voluptuous
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abettor
n
aiding and abetting
someone who supports or aids (a wrongdoing)
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aptitude
n
aptitude test
fitness; talent
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canvass
v
canvass the neighborhood
to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, etc
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console
v
console the widow
lessen sadness or disappointment
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discordant
a
discordant sounds
being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous
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forlorn
a
sad and forlorn
sad and lonely; wretched
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impromptu
a
impromptu speech
without previous preparation
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maul
v
mauled by a lion
handle roughly
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premeditate
v
premeditated murder
plan in advance
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sentinel
n
sentinels on guard
sentry; lookout
sensational- lurid
sensible- judicious, prudent
insensible-unconscious
extra-beyond
extrasensory- perception esp-6th sense
extraordinary-
extracurricular
extraneous detail-details that are extra. not related to something
extramarital-marriage
murus-wall
extramural- outside of school wall
extramural sports- having competition with other schools
mural-painting on the wall
immure-put somebody inside the wall. ex. prisoner
intra-inside
intramural- inside the wall
intravenous-IV-into the blood bank?
urbs-city
intraurban-inside city prob
urban-city likfe->sophisticated
suburb-area outside of the city
suburbanite-living in suburb
exurb-farther away from the city
sepcio, spectus-to look
introspect-looking in yourself
spectator-person who looks, watch something
inspect- he looks inside it
spectacle-something worth watching
spectacles-eye glasses
expect-look forward
introspection-looking into yourself
consensus-general agreement
dissension-minority
fluo-flow
fluid-liquid
influence-something is flowing into you
flume-passage way
superflous-overflow
superflurity-noun of that
affluent- a lot of mony flowing
effluent- flow out
effluvium-pollution
miasma-
flux-constant change
fluctuate-up and down movement
fluctuation
influx-flowing in
efflux- flowing out
confluent-flowing together
refluent-flowing backward
reflux-flowing back
acid reflux syndrom-cant digest food well. they can't eat too much
circum
circumference-
circumnavigate-sailing around the earth
circumfluent-flowing around us
philos, biblion-love, book
bibilphile-person who loves book/ book collectors
bibliography
shphos-wisdom
philosophy- love of wisdom
sophisticated-
sophisticatin
sophistry- misleadingly wise. logically misleading
anthropos-mankind
philanthropist-donation by the philanthropist
misein- hate
misanthropist-person who hates mankind
gyne-women
misogyny-hatred of women
misogynist-person who hates women
philogyny-love of women
moros-foe
moron-
sophomore
sophomoric-humor, being very childish
pejor-worse
pejorative- put down. insulting
misogynous-hate women
gynecology-medical thing dealing with women
gamos-marriage
monogamy- one marrige
bigamy-two marriage
polygamy-many marriage
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Post by 101 vocab on Sept 1, 2009 17:43:54 GMT -8
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abhor
v
I abhor chemistry
detest; loathe; abominate
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aquatic
a
aquatic sports
pertaining to water
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capacious
a
capacious trunk
spacious
roomy
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consolidation
n
debt consolidation
unification; becoming firmer or stronger
con-together
put things together as one thing
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discount
v
discount the new theory
to deduct a certain amount; to disregard
igonre it.
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formality
n
formality of the ceremony
ceremonious quality; something done just for form's
sake
being formal and serious
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improvise
v
improvise the lines
make up without planning
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maxim
n
moral maxims
proverb; a truth pithily stated
maxim-rule we can live by
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premise
n
premise of the argument
assumption; postulate
underlying argument
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sequester
v
sequester the jury
isolate; retire from public life; segregate
separate the jury from the world
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abolish
v
abolish slavery
to put an end to; make void
get rid of
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arboretum
n
trees in the arboretum
place where trees are exhibited
arbor-tree
arboretum-place for tree
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capitulate
v
the captain capitulated
surrender
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consonance
n
out of consonance
harmony; agreement
con-together
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discourse
n
philosophical discourse
conversation; formal discussion
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formidable
a
a formidable foe
menacing; threatening
strong enemy who is very threatening
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impunity
n
violate laws with impunity
freedom from punishment or harm
no punishment
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mediate
v
mediate the dispute
settle a dispute through the services of an outsider
being a middle person
settle it.
act like a judge
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preposterous
a
that's preposterous!
absurd; ridiculous
pre-before
post-after
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serenity
n
serene waters
calmness; placidity
calm peaceful
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abominate
v
abominable snowman
dislike strongly
to abominate- hate strongly
abomination- really wrong
violate people's dignity
many syn.
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arcade
n
shop at the arcade
a covered passageway with shops
little alley with a lot of shops
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caprice
n
don't act on caprice
whim
capricious-doing without thinking
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conspicuous
a
conspicuous error
easily seen; obvious
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discredit
v
discredit the witness
to injure the credit or reputation of
dis-not
credit- believing
make a person not belivable
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forsake
v
why have you forsaken me
desert; abandon; renounce
to give up something
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inadvertent
a
inadvertent mistake
unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly
accidentally did something
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mediocre
a
mediocre quality
ordinary; commonplace
soso
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prestige
n
prestige of the university
impression produced by achievements or reputation
good reputation of university
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serpentine
a
serpentine road
winding; twisting
meandering
like a mountain
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aboriginal
a
Australian aborigines
native; indigenous
native
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arcane
a
arcane tradition
secret, mysterious
arc-old thing
unkwon to most people
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caption
n
caption of a cartoon
title; text under illustration
closed captioning
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conspiracy
n
conspiracy to kill the president
treacherous plot
spire-breath
JFK murder
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discrepancy
n
discrepancy in the testimonies
difference; inconsistency
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forte
n
vocabulary is my forte
strong point or special talent
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inalienable
a
inalienable rights
not to be taken away
in-not
alien-becoming separate
cannot be taken away from us
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meditation
n
decide after some meditation
reflection; thought
after thinking about somthing
any kind of thinking
premeditated-plnned
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prevail
v
truth shall prevail
induce; triumph over
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servitude
n
life of servitude
slavery; compulsory labor
being like a servant
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abortive
a
abortive attempt
unsuccessful; imperfectly developed
stop the mission without completing.
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archaeology
n
Indiana Jones studies archaeology
study of mankind
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carafe
n
carafe of wine
glass water bottle
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constituent
n
letters from angry constituents
supporter
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discrete
a
two discrete problems
separate; distinct
distinct problem
cf. discreet
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forthright
a
forthright honesty
outspoken; straightforward; frank
straight forward
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inanimate
a
inanimate objects
lifeless
in-not
animate-moving
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meek
a
blessed are the meek
quiet and obedient; spiritless
humble and quiet
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prey
n
predator and prey
animals chased as food
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sever
v
sever the rope
cut; separate
sever a piece of paper(x)
sever all ties->cut relationship
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abrasive
a
abrasive cleaning powder
tending to scratch or scrape
scratch against surface in order to clean
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archetype
n
archetypal symbols
prototype; primitive pattern
basic
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carat
n
one carat diamond
unit of weight for precious metals
size of jewerly
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construe
v
you have misconstrued my meaning
explain; interpret
misunderstood
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discretion
n
parental discretion advised
freedom of judgment or choice
discreet-showing good judgment
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fortuitous
a
fortuitous meeting
accidental; by chance
does not have to be good thing
just as a chance
accidental
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inarticulate
a
inarticulate in front of girls
speechless; producing indistinct speech
articulate-good speaker
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melancholy
a
melancholy mood
gloomy; morose; blue
sad and depressed
melancholy of the tone
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problematic
a
problematic issue
doubtful; unsettled; questionable; perplexing
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severity
n
severity of the punishment
harshness; intensity; sternness; austerity
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abrogate
v
abrogate the outdated law
to abolish; put an end to
get rid of old law
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archipelago
n
visit the archipelago
group of closely located islands
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cardinal
a
the cardinal rule
chief; most important
the most important rule
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consummate
a
consummate liar / consummate the
deal(complete the deal)
complete; the best
con-together
summa-peak
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disembark
v
disembark from the ship(get off the ship)
to go ashore from a ship
embark-gettin in bark
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foster
v
foster home(take care of home, child);
foster an idea(help that idea grow)
rear; encourage
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inaugurate
v
inaugurate the President
start; initiate; install in office
beginning of his term
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memento
n
memento of the visit
token; reminder
souvenir
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procrastinate
v
procrastinate till the last day
postpone; delay or put off
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shackle
v
legs were shackled
chain; fetter
fides-faith
a confidence- secret
confide-trust someone
confidant-person who hear my secret
confidential-secret
bona, bonus-good
bona fide-good faith=genuine=real?
bon voyage-good trip
diffident-no confidence
perfidious-betray people
n.perfidy, perfidiousness
fidelis-faithful
infidelity-not faithtul to spouse
infidel-in a wrong religion
theo-God
theology-studying religion
theologian-person who study
deus-a god
Amo-love
Amadeus-love god
monos-one
monotheism-beliving in one god
poly-many
polytheism-believe many god in one time
polyglot-glot:throat multilinguel area
monomial-one term in algebra
sonus-sound
unison-one sound
exclude
valva-leaf
univalve-bivalve
kleptes-thief
kleptomania-crazy about stealing
dipsa-thirst
dipsomania-alcoholism
pyros-fire
pyromania-crazy about fire
megas-great
megalomnia-think of yourself great
ex. Hitler
ego-self
egomania-crazy about yourself
nymphe-fairy
nymphomania-overly sexual femal
satyromania-overly sexual male
egoist-selfish
egotist-brags about himself
egocentric-you are in the center
concentric-circles which have only one target on them
centrifugal-fug=fugitive-running away
centripetal-its like gravity
pyre-wood for cremation
pyrotechnics-any kind of fire
megaphone-big horn to increase the volume
phone-sound
micros-small
microscoptic-so small that you need to something to see it
agnostic-no knowledge
theist
theism
theistic
claudo, clausus,clus-, claus-, clois - shut
se-apart
secede
southern states seced from the union
segregate
blacks and whites segregated
seclude- shut apart from everyone
pre-before
preclude-preclude the possibilty, shut out the possibility
recluse-re-back, again live by himself
phobia-fear of something
claustrophobia-afraid of being isolated space
phobic-person
agora-market
agoraphobia-fear of open place, crowded
acrophobia-fear of high
cloister-monks
cloistered-live as a reclusive
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abhor
v
I abhor chemistry
detest; loathe; abominate
57
aquatic
a
aquatic sports
pertaining to water
57
capacious
a
capacious trunk
spacious
roomy
57
consolidation
n
debt consolidation
unification; becoming firmer or stronger
con-together
put things together as one thing
57
discount
v
discount the new theory
to deduct a certain amount; to disregard
igonre it.
57
formality
n
formality of the ceremony
ceremonious quality; something done just for form's
sake
being formal and serious
57
improvise
v
improvise the lines
make up without planning
57
maxim
n
moral maxims
proverb; a truth pithily stated
maxim-rule we can live by
57
premise
n
premise of the argument
assumption; postulate
underlying argument
57
sequester
v
sequester the jury
isolate; retire from public life; segregate
separate the jury from the world
58
abolish
v
abolish slavery
to put an end to; make void
get rid of
58
arboretum
n
trees in the arboretum
place where trees are exhibited
arbor-tree
arboretum-place for tree
58
capitulate
v
the captain capitulated
surrender
58
consonance
n
out of consonance
harmony; agreement
con-together
58
discourse
n
philosophical discourse
conversation; formal discussion
58
formidable
a
a formidable foe
menacing; threatening
strong enemy who is very threatening
58
impunity
n
violate laws with impunity
freedom from punishment or harm
no punishment
58
mediate
v
mediate the dispute
settle a dispute through the services of an outsider
being a middle person
settle it.
act like a judge
58
preposterous
a
that's preposterous!
absurd; ridiculous
pre-before
post-after
58
serenity
n
serene waters
calmness; placidity
calm peaceful
59
abominate
v
abominable snowman
dislike strongly
to abominate- hate strongly
abomination- really wrong
violate people's dignity
many syn.
59
arcade
n
shop at the arcade
a covered passageway with shops
little alley with a lot of shops
59
caprice
n
don't act on caprice
whim
capricious-doing without thinking
59
conspicuous
a
conspicuous error
easily seen; obvious
59
discredit
v
discredit the witness
to injure the credit or reputation of
dis-not
credit- believing
make a person not belivable
59
forsake
v
why have you forsaken me
desert; abandon; renounce
to give up something
59
inadvertent
a
inadvertent mistake
unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly
accidentally did something
59
mediocre
a
mediocre quality
ordinary; commonplace
soso
59
prestige
n
prestige of the university
impression produced by achievements or reputation
good reputation of university
59
serpentine
a
serpentine road
winding; twisting
meandering
like a mountain
60
aboriginal
a
Australian aborigines
native; indigenous
native
60
arcane
a
arcane tradition
secret, mysterious
arc-old thing
unkwon to most people
60
caption
n
caption of a cartoon
title; text under illustration
closed captioning
60
conspiracy
n
conspiracy to kill the president
treacherous plot
spire-breath
JFK murder
60
discrepancy
n
discrepancy in the testimonies
difference; inconsistency
60
forte
n
vocabulary is my forte
strong point or special talent
60
inalienable
a
inalienable rights
not to be taken away
in-not
alien-becoming separate
cannot be taken away from us
60
meditation
n
decide after some meditation
reflection; thought
after thinking about somthing
any kind of thinking
premeditated-plnned
60
prevail
v
truth shall prevail
induce; triumph over
60
servitude
n
life of servitude
slavery; compulsory labor
being like a servant
61
abortive
a
abortive attempt
unsuccessful; imperfectly developed
stop the mission without completing.
61
archaeology
n
Indiana Jones studies archaeology
study of mankind
61
carafe
n
carafe of wine
glass water bottle
61
constituent
n
letters from angry constituents
supporter
61
discrete
a
two discrete problems
separate; distinct
distinct problem
cf. discreet
61
forthright
a
forthright honesty
outspoken; straightforward; frank
straight forward
61
inanimate
a
inanimate objects
lifeless
in-not
animate-moving
61
meek
a
blessed are the meek
quiet and obedient; spiritless
humble and quiet
61
prey
n
predator and prey
animals chased as food
61
sever
v
sever the rope
cut; separate
sever a piece of paper(x)
sever all ties->cut relationship
62
abrasive
a
abrasive cleaning powder
tending to scratch or scrape
scratch against surface in order to clean
62
archetype
n
archetypal symbols
prototype; primitive pattern
basic
62
carat
n
one carat diamond
unit of weight for precious metals
size of jewerly
62
construe
v
you have misconstrued my meaning
explain; interpret
misunderstood
62
discretion
n
parental discretion advised
freedom of judgment or choice
discreet-showing good judgment
62
fortuitous
a
fortuitous meeting
accidental; by chance
does not have to be good thing
just as a chance
accidental
62
inarticulate
a
inarticulate in front of girls
speechless; producing indistinct speech
articulate-good speaker
62
melancholy
a
melancholy mood
gloomy; morose; blue
sad and depressed
melancholy of the tone
62
problematic
a
problematic issue
doubtful; unsettled; questionable; perplexing
62
severity
n
severity of the punishment
harshness; intensity; sternness; austerity
63
abrogate
v
abrogate the outdated law
to abolish; put an end to
get rid of old law
63
archipelago
n
visit the archipelago
group of closely located islands
63
cardinal
a
the cardinal rule
chief; most important
the most important rule
63
consummate
a
consummate liar / consummate the
deal(complete the deal)
complete; the best
con-together
summa-peak
63
disembark
v
disembark from the ship(get off the ship)
to go ashore from a ship
embark-gettin in bark
63
foster
v
foster home(take care of home, child);
foster an idea(help that idea grow)
rear; encourage
63
inaugurate
v
inaugurate the President
start; initiate; install in office
beginning of his term
63
memento
n
memento of the visit
token; reminder
souvenir
63
procrastinate
v
procrastinate till the last day
postpone; delay or put off
63
shackle
v
legs were shackled
chain; fetter
fides-faith
a confidence- secret
confide-trust someone
confidant-person who hear my secret
confidential-secret
bona, bonus-good
bona fide-good faith=genuine=real?
bon voyage-good trip
diffident-no confidence
perfidious-betray people
n.perfidy, perfidiousness
fidelis-faithful
infidelity-not faithtul to spouse
infidel-in a wrong religion
theo-God
theology-studying religion
theologian-person who study
deus-a god
Amo-love
Amadeus-love god
monos-one
monotheism-beliving in one god
poly-many
polytheism-believe many god in one time
polyglot-glot:throat multilinguel area
monomial-one term in algebra
sonus-sound
unison-one sound
exclude
valva-leaf
univalve-bivalve
kleptes-thief
kleptomania-crazy about stealing
dipsa-thirst
dipsomania-alcoholism
pyros-fire
pyromania-crazy about fire
megas-great
megalomnia-think of yourself great
ex. Hitler
ego-self
egomania-crazy about yourself
nymphe-fairy
nymphomania-overly sexual femal
satyromania-overly sexual male
egoist-selfish
egotist-brags about himself
egocentric-you are in the center
concentric-circles which have only one target on them
centrifugal-fug=fugitive-running away
centripetal-its like gravity
pyre-wood for cremation
pyrotechnics-any kind of fire
megaphone-big horn to increase the volume
phone-sound
micros-small
microscoptic-so small that you need to something to see it
agnostic-no knowledge
theist
theism
theistic
claudo, clausus,clus-, claus-, clois - shut
se-apart
secede
southern states seced from the union
segregate
blacks and whites segregated
seclude- shut apart from everyone
pre-before
preclude-preclude the possibilty, shut out the possibility
recluse-re-back, again live by himself
phobia-fear of something
claustrophobia-afraid of being isolated space
phobic-person
agora-market
agoraphobia-fear of open place, crowded
acrophobia-fear of high
cloister-monks
cloistered-live as a reclusive
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abscond
v
abscond with the money
to depart in secret manner
bank problem
64
archives
n
records in the archives
public records; place for such records
any place for saving
64
carnal
a
carnal pleasures
fleshly
carne-meat in spanish
physical pleasure
64
contaminate
v
contaminated water
pollute
water has been dirty
64
disfigure
v
disfigured face
to mar the appearance or beauty of; deform; deface
64
frail
a
frail creature
delicate; weak
64
incapacitate
v
incapacitated by the illness
disable
losing your capacity
64
menial
a
menial work
suitable for servants; lowly; mean
low level work
64
promote
v
promote world peace
help to flourish; advance in rank; publicize
make it grow
64
sham
v
a sham offer
pretend
trying to cheat you
65
absolute
a
absolute or relative
complete; perfect
65
ardent
a
ardent love letter
expressing intense feeling; passionate
full of feeling, passion
arduous letter from protesters
65
carnivorous
a
carnivorous animals
meat-eating
herbivorous-plant eating
65
contemporary
n
Shakespeare's contemporaries
person belonging to the same period
temp-time
belonging to the same time
65
disgruntled
a
disgruntled workers
displeased and discontented; sulky; peevish
unhappy workers who are complaining, protesting
65
franchise
n
McDonalds franchise
right granted by authority; right to vote; business
licensed to sell in one territory
each owner has a right to seel products on that area
65
incarcerate
v
incarcerate the prisoners
imprison
65
mentor
n
my teacher and my mentor
a wise and trusted counselor or teacher
more than teacher
65
prophetic
a
prophetic visions
foretelling the future
acting like a prophet
65
shambles
n
left in shambles
wreck; mess
a lot of distructions
66
abstain
v
abstain from drinking
to refrain from doing something
stay way from actions
66
arduous
a
arduous efforts
hard; strenuous
hard work at doing something
66
cascade
n
cascade of fresh rain
small waterfall
66
contempt
n
contempt and hatred
scorn; disdain
66
dishearten
v
disheartened by low test grades
discourage; cause to lose hope
66
frantic
a
frantic protesters
desperate, wild, excited
going wild
66
incendiary(a)
a
incendiary bomb; incendiary speech
used for starting a fire; tending to inflame the senses
able to burn
66
merger
n
business merger
combination (of two business corporations)
66
proponent
n
proponents of the new law
supporter; backer; opposite of opponent
66
sheathe
v
sheathe the dagger
place into a case
67
abstinence
n
abstinence from drinking
any self-restraint or self-denial
67
aristocracy
n
ruled by aristocracy
hereditary nobility; privileged class
rulling class
67
caste
n
caste system of India
one of the social classes in Hindu society
67
contention
n
It is our contention that...
claim; thesis
argue a point
67
disheveled
a
disheveled appearance
untidy
looking unkempt
67
fraudulent
a
fraudulent advertising
cheating; deceitful
67
incendiary(n)
n
burned down by an incendiary
arsonist
person who sets fire
67
mesmerize
v
the show mesmerized the kids
hypnotize
magical power to get their attention
67
prosperity
n
economic prosperity
good fortune; financial success; physical well-being
67
shrewd
a
shrewd investor
clever; astute
68
abusive
a
abusive parents
mistreating; wrongly used
68
armada
n
Spanish Armada
fleet of warships
68
castigate
v
OJ should be castigated
punish
68
contest
v
he contested the answer
dispute
to challenge
68
disingenuous
a
disingenuous excuse
lacking in frankness or candor; insincere
it does not sem real
68
fray
n
jump into the fray
brawl
68
incentive
n
an incentive to study
spur; motive
something positive
68
metamorphosis
n
metamorphosis of a butterfly
change of form; major transformation
meta- beyond
more- shape
68
prototype
n
prototype of the new car
original work used as a model by others
first model
68
shun
v
shunned his old friends
keep away from
ignore them
69
abut
v
houses that abut
to be adjacent
69
aromatic
a
aromatic coffee
fragrant
69
casualty
n
casualties of war
serious or fatal account
69
context
n
meaning in context
the writing preceding and following the quoted part
69
disinterested
a
disinterested judge
unprejudiced
69
frenzied
a
frenzied animals
madly excited
69
incessant
a
incessant chatter
uninterrupted; unceasing
69
metaphor
n
comparison by metaphor
implied comparison
69
pseudonym
n
author's pseudonym
pen name
69
sibling
n
sibling rivalry
brother or sister
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Sept 22, 2009 14:07:11 GMT -8
ROOTS
1. ad-
2. amo
3. annus
4. anthropos
5. bi
6. biblion
7. bona, bonus
8. cedo
9. centum
10. cheir (chiro-)
11. chronos
12. circum-
13. con-
14. cornu
15. cuspis
16. deka
17. deus
18. dipsa
19. dis-
20. ego
21. extra-
22. fidelis
23. fides
24. fluo
25. gonia
26. graphein
27. gyne
28. in-
29. intra-
30. jacio-, ject
31. kleptes
32. kyklos
33. later
34. megas
35. metron
36. mille
37. misein
38. monos
39. moros
40. murus
41. nihil
42. nonaginta
43. nymphe
44. ob-
45. octoginta
46. okto
47. optiko
48. ped
49. pejor
50. per
51. philos
52. phone
53. polys
54. pous
55. pre-
56. pyros
57. quadr
58. re-
59. satyr
60. sedeo
61. semi
62. sentio, sensus
63. septuaginta
64. sesqui
65. sonus
66. sophos
67. specio, spectus
68. sub-
69. super-
70. theos
71. therme
72. tri
73. unus
74. urbs
75. valva
70
accede
v
accede to the demand
to give consent; to agree
go toward others->agree with them
70
arrears
n
in arrears with debt
being in debt
a lot of debt and cannot pay it
70
catalyst
n
catalyst in the reaction
agent which brings about a chemical change
something that helps speed up
enzyme(biological)
70
contiguous
a
48 contiguous states
adjacent to; touching upon
70
disjointed
a
disjointed explanations
disconnected
is not smoothly connected each other
70
fret
v
don't fret over your grades
to be annoyed or vexed
70
incidence
n
high incidence of murders
rate of occurrence; particular occurrence
how often
70
metaphysical
a
metaphysical philosophy
pertaining to speculative philosophy
meta-beyond
anything beyond the physical world
70
psyche
n
human psyche
soul; mind
70
simile
n
compare with a simile
comparison made using the words 'like' or 'as'
use "like", "as"
71
accelerate
v
car accelerated
to cause to move faster
to make something increased
71
artless
a
artless child
without guile; open and honest
artifice
no deception
71
catapult
n
attack with catapults
slingshot; a hurling machine
can be used as metaphosical way
71
contingent
a
the deal is contingent on a condition
dependent on; conditional
71
dislodge
v
dislodge the food caught in his throat
remove
stuck there
71
friction
n
friction in the group(tension btw ppl); friction of rubbing
clash in opinion; rubbing against
rubbing against thing
71
inclement
a
inclement weather
stormy; unkind
clement weather-mild weather
any kind of severe weather
71
metropolis
n
move to the metropolis
large city
metro-large
polis-city
ex. LA NY
71
pungent
a
pungent odor
stinging; sharp in taste or smell; caustic
sharp smell(usaully in a negative way)
71
simplistic
a
simplistic answer
oversimplified
the answer is too simple
72
accessory
a
auto accessories
supplementary part or object; decoration
72
ascend
v
ascend the mountain
go up; climb
72
catastrophe
n
the flood was a catastrophe
calamity
disaster
destorys many things
72
contortions
n
contortions of the patient
twisting; distortions
tort-twist
twisting movement of the body
72
dismal
a
dismal mood
gloomy; cheerless; dreary
72
frigid
a
Frigidaire refrigerators
intensely cold
brnad of refrigerator
72
incline
n
steep incline
slope; slant
72
microcosm
n
the microcosm within Korea town
small world; the world in miniature
cosmo-universe
micro-small
72
punitive
a
punitive laws
punishing
pun-punishment
72
simulate
v
flight simulator
feign; pretend
program that makes it similar
73
acclimate
v
acclimate to the climate
to become accustomed to new environment
move to a new area and get used to new climate->new enviornment
73
ascertain
v
ascertain the truth
find out for certain
find out the truth
73
causal
a
causal connection
implying a cause and effect relationship
from CAUSE
cause and effect relationship
73
contraband
n
officers seized the contraband
illegal trade; illegal good
take away illegal thing
73
dismantle
v
dismantle the engine
take apart
take it apart
73
frolic
v
children frolicked about
play in a frisky, lighthearted manner
running around and having fun
73
inclined
a
inclined to procrastinate
tending or leaning toward; bent
likely to
leaning toward in one direction
73
migrant
a
migrant workers
changing its habitat; wandering
moving to a new area
73
puny
a
puny kid
insignificant; tiny; weak
really small
73
sinister
a
sinister ghosts
evil
root-left hand
74
acclivity
n
go up the acclivity
an upward slope
cliv-slope
74
aseptic
a
aseptic hospital rooms
preventing infection
a-no septic-germs
74
caustic
a
caustic remark
burning; sarcastically biting
killing germ
material that can burn
74
convene
v
Congress convened
assemble
con-together
come together
74
dismay
v
dismayed by the low score
discourage; frighten
74
frustrate
v
frustrate the enemy's plan
thwart; defeat
74
incoherent
a
incoherent murmur
unintelligible; muddled; illogical
coherent-sticking together
74
migratory
a
migratory birds
wandering
birds that go to south during the winter
74
pyromaniac
n
fire set by a pyromaniac
a person crazy about fire
74
skimp
v
skimp and save
provide scantily; live very economically
not wasting
75
accolade
n
Oscar award is the highest accolade
award or honor
75
aspirant
n
aspirant for public office
seeker after position or status
person who aspires
aspire to be a mayor
75
cede
v
cede territory
yield (title, territory) to; surrender
75
convention
n
the common convention; computer
convention
social or moral custom; large meeting
75
dismember
v
dismember the body parts
cut into small parts
limbs are cut off
used for inanimate objects
75
fugitive(a)
a
fugitive thoughts(passing very quickly)
fleeting or transitory; roving
person who is running away from the law
75
incompatible
a
incompatible personalities
inharmonious
compatible-work together
incompatible-dont work together
75
militant
a
militant organization
combative; bellicose
75
quack
n
that doctor's a quack
charlatan; imposter
person who is not qualified
75
slander
n
sued for slander
defamation; utterance of false and malicious
statements
ruined someone's reputation
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VOCABULARY
Roots Used
Definition
pedestrian
watch for pedestrians
pedestal
girlfriend on a pedestal
biped
humans are bipeds
quadruped
dogs are quadrupeds
bimonthly
bimonthly publication
quadraphonic
quadraphonic sound effects
annuity
his annuity is his only income
biennial
biennial event
quadrennial
quadrennial elections
semiannual
semiannual visits
biannual
biannual field trips
impede
illegible writing impedes reading
impediment
he has a speech impediment
expedite
please expedite this delivery
exclude
the book excludes pertinent facts
extrovert
he is an extrovert at church
introvert
he is an introvert at school
expedition
shopping expedition
sesquipedalian
befuddled by sesquipedalians
curator
curator of the museum
sinecure
get my son a sinecure
pedicure
we gave the dog a pedicure
covert
CIA’s covert operations
revert
revert to our old methods
pervert
he has perverted the story of Eden
invert
invert the fraction
vertebrae
damage to the vertebrae can be fatal
versatile
versatile musician
podium
the principal spoke from the podium
tripod
tripod for the camera
bisect
bisect the angle
bilingual
bilingual students
linguistics
linguistics course
linguist
a linguist joined the research
imply
what does the author imply?
implicit
implicit message
explicit
explicit language
explicate
explicate the poem
duplicate
duplicate copies
triplicate
triplicate copies
insinuate
are you insinuating that I cheated?
infer
to infer from the passage
confer
I have to confer with my teacher
differ
I beg to differ!
defer
deferred payments
dissect
dissect the frog
recede
the tide is receding
complicate
don’t complicate the issue
complex
complex math problem
pliable
pliable young student
pliers
bend it with pliers
podiatrist
see a podiatrist about your toe
chirography
chirography is an obsolete art
chiropractor
see a chiropractor about your back
octagon
house in a shape of an octagon
octogenarian
my grandpa is an octogenarian
decade
I’m a decade older than you are
decalogue
you must obey the decalogue
decagon
draw a decagon
pentagon
draw a pentagon
centenarian
I have known only one centenarian
sedentary
sedentary job
sediment
sediment in the lake
sedate
sedate judge
sedative
I need some sedative for the pain
supersede
new tax law supersedes the old
inject
inject fumes into the room
recession
recession of the 80’s
eject
he ejected from the plane
dejected
I feel dejection
injection
received an injection of sedatives
preside
president presides a meeting
reside
you reside at you residence
precede
A precedes B
dissident
all dissidents will be killed!
subnormal
you math skills are subnormal
subside
his anger will subside soon
insidious
insidious plot to kill the president
annihilate
let’s annihilate the enemy!
nihilist
Albert Camus may be a nihilist
session
two tutoring sessions per week
obsess
he obsesses over his new car
assiduous
assiduous student
sentiment
your sentiments about the OJ case
sentimental
sentimental value
presentiment
his presentiment became reality
sentient
animals are sentient beings
dissent
dissidents dissent from the group
resent
I resent that!
assent
the classmates assented to plan
consent
parental consent for the field trip
sensitive
sensitive skin
insensitive
an insensitive remark
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accommodate
v
accommodate the guest
to provide for; for act kindly to
76
assail
v
assail the victim
assault; attack
76
celerity
n
work with celerity
speed; rapidity
76
conventional
a
conventional oven
ordinary; typical
76
disparate
a
two disparate beliefs
basically different; unrelated
76
fundamental
v
fundamental rules
basic; primary; essential
76
inconsistency
n
inconsistency in the testimonies
state of being self-contradictory
76
mimicry
n
mimicry of parrots
imitation
76
quadruped
n
four-footed quadruped
four-footed animal
76
slither
v
snake slithers
slip or slide
77
accomplice
n
accomplice to the murder
person who helps in a crime
77
assent
v
assent to the idea
agree; accept
77
celestial
a
celestial planets
heavenly
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
77
furor
n
a furor on the Stock Exchange
frenzy; great excitement
77
incredulous
a
incredulous look
withholding belief; skeptical
77
minuscule
a
minuscule size
extremely small
77
queasy
a
I feel queasy
easily nauseated; squeamish
77
smelt
v
smelt metal
melt or blend ores, changing their chemical
composition
78
accord
a
she was in accord with the verdict
to be in agreement
concord-having harmony
discord
78
assessment
n
What is your assessment of the
situation?
evaluation; judgment
78
celibate
a
priests must stay celibate
unmarried; abstaining from sex
n. celibacy
78
converse(v)
v
converse with friends
to talk with others
78
dispel
v
dispel the mystery
scatter; drive away; cause to vanish
clear things up
78
fusion
n
fusion of many groups
union; coalition
fusing together
78
increment
n
10 dollar increments
increase
any kind of increase in certain amount
have limit
78
minute
a
minute size
extremely small
78
quell
v
quell the riot
extinguish; put down; quiet
suppress
78
smirk
n
wipe that smirk off your face
conceited smile
79
accost
v
the principal accosted the student
to confront boldly; to approach
stoppin someone to approach
police, principal
not use for hanging out
79
assiduous
a
assiduous worker
diligent; hard working
79
censor
n
uncensored movie
overseer of morals
79
convert(n)
n
a religious convert
one who changes religion
person who changed their religion
79
dispirited
a
dispirited team
lacking in spirit
79
futile
a
futile attempt
useless; hopeless; ineffectual
unsuccessful
79
incriminate
v
incriminating evidence
accuse
79
mirage
n
mirage in the desert
unreal reflection; optical illusion
optical illusion that happens
79
quench
v
quench your thirst
douse or extinguish; assuage or satisfy
drink up and satisfy your thirst
79
sobriety
n
sobriety check point
moderation (esp. with alcohol); seriousness
sober- not drink
80
accrued
a
accrued interest
added repeatedly over some period
has been adding up over the period of time
80
assimilate
v
assimilate to the culture
absorb; become accustomed to
accustomed to new culture
80
cerebral
a
cerebral discussion
pertaining to the brain or intellect
intellectual discussion
80
convert(v)
v
convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
to change
80
dissect
v
dissect frogs
analyze; cut apart in order to examine
80
gainsay
v
gainsay the truth
deny
say opposite of some statements
80
incur
v
incurred a large debt
bring upon oneself
80
mirth
n
mirth of the holidays
merriment; laughter
joy, happiness of happiness
80
quiver(n)
n
arrows in a quiver
case for arrows
container
80
solicit
v
no soliciting allowed
request earnestly; seek
not welcomed to be here
try to sell something
81
acetic
a
acetic flavor
pertaining to vinegar or acetic acid
anything containing veneger
81
assumption
n
wrong assumption
something taken for granted
assume
81
ceremonious
a
ceremonious affair
marked by formality
n. ceremony
81
convex
a
convex lens
curving outward
opp. concave
81
dissident
a
political dissidents
dissenting; rebellious
seat apart from rest of the group
81
gait
n
gait of a horse
manner of walking or running; speed
the way of moving/walking
81
indentation
n
indentation on the door
notch; deep recess
concave
81
misapprehensi
on
n
misapprehension of the facts
error; misunderstanding
misunderstanding
81
quiver(v)
v
quiver in fear
tremble; shake
shacking
81
solicitous
a
solicitous about his health
worried; concerned
asking people how they are
being caring
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acidulous
a
acidulous remark
slightly sour; sharp or caustic
82
assurance
n
you have my assurance
promise or pledge; certainty
82
certitude
n
no certitude of getting the job
certainty
82
convivial
a
convivial celebrations
festive; gay
82
dissuade
v
dissuade him from running away
persuade not to do; discourage
82
galaxy
n
stars in the galaxy
group of stars
82
indenture
v
indentured servants
bind as servant or apprentice to master
82
misdemeanor
n
charged with a misdemeanor
minor crime
82
ramp
n
wheelchair ramp
slope; inclined plane
82
soliloquy
n
Hamlet's soliloquy
talking to oneself
83
acme
a
acme bomb
highest point, summit, peak
83
asteroid
n
asteroids in space
small planet
83
cessation
n
cessation of all activities
stoppage
83
copious
a
copious amount
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)
83
indeterminate
a
indeterminate number
uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite
83
misgivings
n
misgivings about taking the trip
doubts
83
rampant
a
rampant gang violence
growing in profusion; unrestrained
83
solitude
n
live in solitude
state of being alone; seclusion
84
acoustic
n
acoustic guitar
pertaining to sound or sense of hearing
84
astral
a
astral signs
relating to the stars
84
chafe
v
neck was chafed by the collar
worn by rubbing; make sore (by rubbing)
84
corollary
n
corollary of the theorem
consequence; accompaniment
84
distill
v
distilled water
extract the essence; purify; refine
84
galleon
n
galleons of the navy
large sailing ship
84
indicative
a
indicative of a problem
suggestive; implying
84
mishap
n
unfortunate mishap
accident
84
ramshackle
a
ramshackle house
rickety; falling apart
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
85
astronomical
a
astronomical number
enormously large or extensive
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
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
85
random
a
random number
without definite purpose, plan, or aim; haphazard
85
solvent
a
solvent business
able to pay all debts
86
acrid
a
acrid odor
sharp and biting to the taste or smell
86
asylum
n
political asylum
place of refuge or shelter
86
chagrin
n
to his chagrin, he failed the class
vexation; disappointment
86
correlation
n
correlation between IQ and grades
mutual relationship
86
distort
v
distort the facts
to twist out of shape; to misrepresent
86
gamut
n
it runs the gamut from A to Z
entire range
86
indisputable
a
indisputable evidence
too certain to be disputed
86
mnemonic
a
memorize with mnemonics
pertaining to memory
86
ravenous
a
ravenous appetite
extremely hungry
86
sophisticated
a
sophisticated gentleman
worldly wise and urbane; complex
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
87
champion
v
champion the rights of minorities
support militantly
87
corrode
v
rain corroded the metal
destroy by chemical action
87
distraught
a
distraught parents
upset; distracted by anxiety
87
gape
v
he gaped at the monster
open widely; stare open-mouthed
87
indulgent
a
indulgent parents
humoring; yielding; lenient
87
mobile
a
mobile home
moving
87
reactionary
a
reactionary attitudes
recoiling from progress; politically ultraconservative
87
sophomoric
a
sophomoric humor
immature; half-baked
88
acuity
n
acuity of mind
sharpness, acuteness, keenness
88
atheistic
a
agnostic or atheist
denying the existence of God
88
chaotic
a
chaotic mess
in utter disorder
88
corrosive
a
corrosive chemicals
eating away by chemical or disease
88
diverge
v
the road diverged into two
vary; go in different directions
88
garbled
a
garbled message
mixed up; jumbled; distortion
88
industrious
a
industrious workers
diligent; hard-working
88
mode
n
new mode of dress
prevailing style; manner; way of doing something
88
realm
n
the king's realm
the area of control; kingdom
88
sordid
a
sordid housing
filthy; base; vile
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acumen
n
business acumen
keen insight; shrewdness
89
atone
v
atone for his sins
make amends for; pay for
89
charisma
n
charismatic leader
divine gift; charm or appeal
89
cosmic
a
cosmic rays
pertaining to the universe; vast
89
diverse
a
diverse population
differing in some characteristics; various
89
gargantuan
a
gargantuan wrestler
huge; enormous
89
inebriated
a
inebriated driver
habitually intoxicated; drunk
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
90
acute
a
acute young doctor
severe; sharp in intellect or insight
90
atrocity
n
Nazi atrocities
brutal deed
90
charlatan
n
fooled by the charlatan
quack; pretender to knowledge
90
countermand
v
the general countermanded his orders
cancel; revoke
90
diversion
n
diversion from work
act of turning aside; pastime
90
garner
v
garner knowledge
gather; store up
90
ineffectual
a
ineffectual method
not effective; weak
90
molten
a
molten lava
melted
90
rebuff
v
rebuffed the offer
snub; beat back
90
Spartan
a
Spartan training
avoiding luxury and comfort; sternly disciplined
91
adage
n
an old adage
traditional saying; proverb
91
attentive
a
attentive nanny
alert and watchful
91
chary
a
chary of free gifts
cautious
91
counterpart
n
night and day are counterparts
a thing that completes; things much alike
91
diversity
n
racial diversity
variety; dissimilitude
91
garnish
v
garnished with parsley
decorate
91
inept
a
inept repairman
lacking skill; unsuited; incompetent
91
momentous
a
momentous event
very important
91
rebuke
v
rebuked the child
scold harshly; criticize severely
91
spatial
a
spatial exploration; spatial perception
relating to space
92
adamant
a
adamant in his opinion
unyielding in attitude or opinion
92
attribute
n
physical attribute
essential quality
92
chasm
n
separated by a chasm
abyss
92
coup
n
a successful coup
highly successful action or sudden attack
92
divine (a)
a
divine powers
godly
92
gaudy
a
gaudy decorations
flashy; showy
92
inequity
n
social inequities
unfairness
92
momentum
n
keep moving by momentum
quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus
92
recession
n
recession of the flood waters;
economic recession
withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity
92
spatula
n
flip eggs with a spatula
broad-bladed instrument used for spreading or mixing
93
adapt
v
adapt to the environment
to adjust or modify to fit
93
atypical
a
atypical response
not normal
93
chaste
a
chaste young woman
pure
93
couple
v
high GPA coupled with high SAT score
join; unite
93
divine (v)
v
ability to divine the future
perceive intuitively; foresee the future
93
gaunt
a
gaunt face
lean and angular; barren
93
inevitable
a
inevitable result
unavoidable; it must happen
93
monarchy
n
British monarchy
government under a single ruler (king or queen)
93
recipient
n
recipient of the benefits
receiver
93
spectrum
n
color spectrum
colored band produced when beam of light passes
through a prism
94
addiction
n
drug addiction
being enslaved to a habit or substance
94
audit
v
IRS audit
examination of accounts
94
chasten
v
God chastens his children
discipline; punish in order to correct
94
courier
n
delivered by a courier
messenger
94
docile
a
docile puppy
obedient; easily managed
94
gavel
n
judge slammed the gavel
hammer-like tool; mallet
94
infantile
a
infantile behavior
childish
94
monetary
a
monetary value
pertaining to money
94
reciprocal
a
reciprocal trade agreement
mutual; exchangeable; interacting
94
spendthrift
n
wasteful spendthrift
someone who wastes money
ego
anthropos
- agogos
centrum
kardia
genesis
alter
monos
oculus
verto
andros
kallos
iatreia
polys
peri-
ambi
hypos
endo-
misein
logos
mancy
gyne
-ician
bios
gamos
geras
photos
demos
derma
geras
mania
odontos
senex
dexter
neuron
kakos
pathos
psyche
-escent
orthos
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address
v
address the assembly
to direct a speech or statement to
95
augment
v
augment the forces
increase; add to
95
chastise
v
chastise the troublemakers
punish
95
covenant
n
God's covenant with man
agreement/promise
solumn agreemnet
95
dogged
a
dogged pursuit
determined; stubborn
wont give up
95
genealogy
n
traced his genealogy to a king
record of descent; lineage
95
inflated
a
inflated prices; inflate the tires
exaggerated; pompous; enlarged (with air or gas)
prices are much higher than it should be
95
monotony
n
monotonous lecture
sameness leading to boredom
mono-one
tony-tone
95
reciprocate
v
reciprocate the favor
repay in kind
in the same way
you punch me-> i punch you
95
spontaneous
a
spontaneous combustion
happening suddenly without preparation
96
adept
a
adept at fixing cars
very skilled; proficient; expert
inept-not good at
96
auspicious
a
auspicious moment for attack
opportune; favorable
good opportunity
96
chattel
n
Negroes were considered chattel
personal property
96
covert
a
covert military operation
secret; hidden; implied
vert-turn
96
doleful
a
the puppy's doleful expression
sorrowful
96
generality
n
report was full of generalities
vague statement
not specific;being general
96
informal
a
informal discussion
lacking ceremony; casual
96
monumental
a
monumental achievement
massive
monument-big
96
reconcile
v
reconcile with her ex; reconcile the
checkbook
become friendly after a quarrel; correct
inconsistencies
broke up and made up with him again
96
stalemate
n
game ended in a stalemate
deadlock
chess-not really lost but he is stock so the game is stock
cannot do nothing about something
97
adhere
v
adhere to the opinion
to stay attached; stick to
ad-to
here-stick
cohere-to stick to each other
97
austerity
n
austerity of the court
strictness; sternness
save money eat little etc
97
chauvinist
n
male chauvinist pig
blindly devoted patriot
a person who thinks his group is superior to other group
97
covetous
a
thou shalt not covet
avaricious
greedy
97
dolt
n
classroom full of dolts
stupid person
97
generate
v
power generator
cause; produce; create
97
infuriate
v
he infuriated the teacher
enrage; anger
fury-anger
making him angry
97
moodiness
n
he gets moody
fits of depression or gloom
97
recourse
n
there was no recourse
resorting to help when in trouble
teacher->counselor->principal->nothing
97
stamina
n
stamina of a runner
strength; staying power
98
adherent
n
adherents of the religion
supporter; follower
stick to that religion
98
authenticate
v
expert authenticated the document
prove genuine
real
98
check
v
hand check; body check
stop motion; curb or restrain
contorl it
check yourself->control yourself
98
cower
v
cower in the corner in fear
shrink quivering, as from fear
98
domicile
n
domicile in the suburbs
home
where you sleep, live
98
generic
a
a common generic trait
characteristic of an entire class or species
general
nothing specific,indentified
basic kind
98
ingrate
n
what an ingrate!
person who is not thankful when he should be
not grateful
98
morbid
a
morbid thoughts of death
given to unwholesome thought; moody; characteristic
of disease
mor-has to do with death
very depressing
98
recuperate
v
recuperate from his illness
recover
getting better after you sick
98
stanza
n
4 stanzas of the poem
division of a poem
99
admonish
v
admonish the children
to caution or advise against something
telling children not to takea candy from strangers
99
authoritative
a
authoritative explanation
having the weight of authority
sounds like you know what you are talking about
99
chide
v
chide the child
scold
99
coy
a
don't be coy
shy; modest; coquettish
pretend that youve never said bad word
pretend you are shy
99
domineer
v
teacher domineered the students
rule over tyrannically
being dominated
99
genesis
n
Book of Genesis
beginning; origin
99
inimitable
a
inimitable talent
matchless; not able to be imitated
not imitable
something very good
noone else can copy
99
mortify
v
mortified by his mistake
humiliate; punish the flesh
99
recurrent
a
recurrent events
occurring again and again
99
statute
n
statute of limitations
law enacted by the legislature
law about the time limit
time limit when you sue someone
100
adopt
a
adopt a child
to make one's own
100
automaton
n
work done by automatons
a robot
automatans taken over peopl's jobs
100
chiropodist
n
chiropodist treated the foot
podiatrist (foot doctor)
foot doctor
100
crass
a
it's crass to scratch your ass
very unrefined; grossly insensible
100
doodle
v
doodled all over the book
scribble or draw aimlessly; waste time
make it drawing
100
geniality
n
geniality of the waitresses
cheerfulness; kindliness; sympathy
being friendly to others
100
initiate
v
initiate a new program
begin; originate; receive into a group
100
multilingual
a
multilingual speaker
having many languages
speaks many languages
100
reek
v
your breath reeks
emit (odor)
smells badly
100
stealth
n
stealth bomber
slyness; sneakiness; secretiveness
being furtive
surreptitious
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