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Post by vocabulitis5 on Aug 18, 2009 13:19:42 GMT -8
38 arbitrator n arbitrator arbitrates judge
38 conflagration n conflagration of 1666 great fire
38 disperse v disperse the crowd scatter
38 exhilarating a exhilarating workout invigorating and refreshing
38 impair v closed captioned for the hearing impaired injure; hurt
38 judicious a judicious investment sound in judgment; wise
38 opulence n opulence of the ballroom extreme wealth; luxuriousness
38 ramble v ramble on for hours wander aimlessly (physically or mentally)
38 sporadic a sporadic occurrence occurring irregularly
38 vacillate v don't vacillate when making decisions waver; fluctuate
39 archaic a archaic words antiquated; of an earlier period
39 confound v confounded by the SAT questions confuse; puzzle
39 disputatious a disputatious lawyer argumentative
39 exonerate v OJ was exonerated acquit; exculpate
39 impeccable a impeccable manner faultless
39 labyrinth n lost in the labyrinth maze
39 orator n orator's speech public speaker
39 rancor n rancor against the foe bitterness; hatred
39 spurious a spurious arguments false; counterfeit; illogical
39 vaporize v vaporize the liquid turn into vapor
40 arid a arid desert extremely dry; parched
40 constraint n time constraint compulsion; repression of feelings
40 disseminate v disseminate the propaganda scatter (like seeds)
40 expedient a most expedient method suitable; practical; politic
40 impecunious a impecunious bum without money
40 laconic a laconic reply brief and to the point
40 ornate a ornate Italian sofa excessively decorated
40 ratify v ratify the amendment approve formally; confirm; verify
40 spurn v spurn the villain's offer reject; scorn
40 venerate v venerate the leader revere
41 arrogance n arrogance of the teacher stuck-up; offensive display of self-importance
41 contend v the author contends that . . . struggle; assert earnestly
41 dissent v dissent from majority disagree
41 expedite v expedite the delivery hasten
41 impede v impede progress hinder; block; delay
41 lament v lament the death of the King grieve; express sorrow
41 ostentatious a ostentatious dresser showy; pretentious
41 raze v raze the building destroy completely
41 squander v squander the money waste
41 verbose a verbose speaker wordy
42 articulate a articulate speaker using language fluently
42 contentious a loud and contentious voices quarrelsome
42 dissonance n dissonance in music discord
42 explicit a explicit instructions / explicit language totally clear; definite
42 implausible a implausible excuse unlikely; unbelievable
42 lampoon v lampoon the President in caricatures ridicule
42 pacifist n peace-loving pacifists one opposed to violence
42 rebuttal n rebuttal to the argument refutation; response with contrary evidence
42 stagnant a stagnant pool of water motionless; stale; dull
42 viable a a viable plan practical or workable
43 artifacts n Roman artifacts any handmade object of earlier period
43 contract v contract the muscle / contract a disease compress or shrink; to catch a disease
43 divergent a two divergent paths differing; deviating
43 exploit v exploit the illegal immigrants make use of, sometimes unjustly
43 implement v implement the plan; kitchen implement put into effect; tool
43 languish v languished in prison for years lose animation; lose strength
43 parody n parody of the song humorous imitation
43 recant v recant the testimony disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement
43 static a static character unchanging; lacking development
43 vigor n vigor of a young man active strength
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Aug 25, 2009 11:36:43 GMT -8
44 artisan n skilled artisans a craftsperson
- people who make things using their hands
44 contrite a contrite tears penitent; feeling sorry for past actions
- feeling sad, regretful, feel sorry for someone what you have done
44 doctrine n religious doctrine principle, position, or policy
- religious principle
44 extol v extol the heroes praise; glorify
- praise, glorify
44 implication n implications of the law something hinted or suggested
- what possible effects of the law
44 laud v laud the heroes praise
- applaud, praise
44 parsimony n parsimonious parents stinginess
- stinginess
44 recluse n live as a recluse hermit; loner
- re/cluse, include, exclude
44 steadfast a God is steadfast loyal; unswerving
- unchanging
44 vilify v vilify the President slander
- slander, make up lies
45 ascendancy n ascendancy over the followers controlling influence; dominance
- ascend : gp up;
45 converge v marchers converged in Washington come together
- come together, con/verge
45 document v document the evidence provide written evidence
- providing evidence
45 extraneous a extraneous details not essential; superfluous
- unnecessary
45 implicit a implicit agreement understood but not stated
- implication, suggested
45 lavish a lavish gifts liberal; wasteful
- wasteful, not needed
45 partisan a partisan supporters one-sided; prejudiced
- one sided, favoring one party
45 recount v recount the events narrate or tell; count over again
- telling story
45 stoic a ever-stoic Mr. Spock impassive; unmoved by joy or grief
- unemotional
45 vindicate v vindicate his honor clear from blame; exonerate; justify or support
- support
46 ascetic a ascetic monk practicing self-denial; austere
- not caring about himself
46 conviction n religious convictions strongly held belief
- believe very strongly
46 dogmatic a dogmatic teachings asserting opinions in arrogant manner
- dogma : doctrin => this is only right way
46 extricate v extricate the trapped whales free; disentangle
- free
46 impudence n impudence of rude students impertinence; insolence
- rudeness
46 lethargic a feel lethargic after lunch drowsy; dull
- feeling dull, tired, sleepy
46 paucity n paucity of customers scarcity
- scacity
46 rectify v rectify the situation set right; correct
- straight, correct
46
stolid a stolid personality dull; impassive
- dull
46 virtuoso n virtuoso of the violin highly skilled artist
- expert, highly skilled
47 aspire v aspire to be an actress to seek ambitiously
- look like
47 cordial a cordial invitation gracious; heartfelt
-
47 dormant a bears stay dormant for the winter sleeping; lethargic
- dorm : where you sleep, dormant : being lethargic, lazy, not moving
47 exuberance n exuberance of welcome overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm
- great abundance
47 inane a inane remarks silly; senseless
- stupid, seem silly
47 levity n levity of the jokes lack of seriousness; lightness
- light, (opp. of gravity)
47 penury n penury of the homeless severe poverty; stinginess
- someone who does not want to spend his money
47 redundant a redundant explanation superfluous; repetitious; excessively wordy
- repeated
47 strident a strident laughter loud and harsh; insistent
- very harsh laughter
47 virulent a virulent disease; virulent attitude extremely poisonous; hostile; bitter
- harmful, poisoneous
48 assuage v assuage the pain ease, lessen
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48 corroborate v a witness corroborated the suspect's story confirm
- confirm,
48 dubious a dubious reply doubtful; filled with questions
- doubt
48 facilitate v facilitate recovery help bring about; make less difficult
- facil : easy, facilitate : make easier
48 inception n at the inception of the program start; beginning
- start point
48 linger v linger at the playground for hours loiter or dawdle
- hang around, no purpose
48 perfunctory a perfunctory proof-reading superficial; not thorough
- not thorough, do something because somebody ordered to do.
48 refute v refute the argument disprove
- argument against argument, prove the other person is wrong
48 stupefy v stupefied by the dumb answer make numb; stun; amaze
- stupefy : stun, make somebody stupid
48 volatile a volatile chemical; volatile temper changeable; explosive;
- highly reactive chemical
49 astute a astute answer wise, shrewd
- very smart point
49 credulity n don't be so credulous belief on slight evidence
- cred : believe, credulous : believing too easily
49 duplicity n duplicity of character double-dealing; hypocrisy
- two faced person
49 fallacious a fallacious reasoning false; misleading
- fallacy : wrong belief
49 incidental a incidental expenses not essential; minor
- minor things
49 listless a listless mood lacking in spirit or energy
- rustless : no desire for anything
49 peripheral a peripheral view marginal; outer
- looking straight ahead
49 relegate v relegated to a lower position banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign
- demotion
49 submissive a submissive students yielding; timid
- yielding, loyal position
49 voluble a voluble speaker fluent; glib; talkative
- vovo (roll) ; talkative, fluent
50 atrophy n atrophy of the skin wasting away
- wasting away
50 criterion n criterion for admissions standard used in judging
- SAT, GPA... (Criteria)
50 duration n duration of the trip length of time something lasts
- length of the time to spend
50 fallow a fallow land plowed but not sowed
- replanash
50 incisive a incisive criticism cutting; sharp
- cutting in to, accurate to the point
50 lofty a lofty goals very high
- very high goal
50 perpetuate v perpetual motion make something last
- motion that never stops
50 relevant a relevant to the issue pertinent; referring to the case in hand
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50 subordinate a subordinate officer occupying a lower rank; inferior
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50 zealot n religious zealot fanatic; person who shows excessive zeal
- a person who can die for his religion
Etymology Review Quiz: IWP 11-21
Roots (40Questions X 2pts)
deka 10
sedeo super beyond
cede to go
ject throw cycle circle nihil nothing sub ob toward sentio feeling extra outside murus hand urb city pre before re back or again
ad to, toward
con together quadr 4 dis
later side graph diagram chiro trans quint 5 de fero sectus devide plico inter vert to turn
manus cura care ex before centum meter measure therme heat chronos ann phone sound semi half
Vocab (20 Questions X 1pt)
decalogue ten commandments
assiduous working hard
centenarian 100 years
sentiment feeling, opinion
sediment deposit, precipitate
dissent against sedate calm, quiet
insensible cannot feel
supersede replace extrasensory very high sound, unable to hear
dejected depressed mural precede before
immure dissident opponent
intravenous subside fall down
intraurban nihilism belief of nothing
intravenous
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Sept 1, 2009 11:44:12 GMT -8
51 abash v abashed by his grades make ashamed or embarrassed
51 append v append a bibliography attach
51 camouflage n camouflage uniform hiding by blending into the surrounding
51 connoisseur n connoisseur of fine art person competent to act as a judge of art
51 disband v The soldiers disbanded to break up or dissolve
51 forensic a forensic evidence; lawyer's forensic manner suitable for debate in court
51 imply v what does the author imply? suggest a meaning not expressed; signify
51 martial a martial arts; martial law warlike
51 practical a practical knowledge based on experience; useful
51 sedition n sedition against the government resistance to authority; insubordination
- Acting against government
52 abate v storm abated to reduce in amount or degree
- subside, reduced
52 appraise v appraise the pearl estimate value of
- estimate value of something
52 canine a K-9 police unit related to dogs
- doglike
52 connotation n negative connotations of the word suggested or implied meaning of an expression
- ex) stinge(-) frugal(+) opp) denotation
52 disburse v disburse scholarship funds to pay out money for expenses
- finalcial aids
52 foreshadow v foreshadow the ending give an indication beforehand; portend; prefigure
- fore(before) implies something is going to happen
52 importune v importuned her for donations beg persistently
- to ask, begging
52 martyr n died as a martyr one who voluntarily suffers death for his religion or cause
- Someone who dies because of his belief, and became a symbol
52 preamble n Preamble to the Constitution introductory statement
- Introduction
52 seedy a seedy motel room run-down; decrepit; disreputable
- Run down, dirty
53 abbreviate v she abbreviated her speech to shorten
- make something short
53 appreciate v stock prices appreciated increase in worth
- went up in value
53 canker n canker sore any ulcerous sore; any evil
- any evil, something bad or negative
53 conscientious a a conscientious editor scrupulous; careful
- an editer that pay attemtion to every small things
53 disclaim v disclaim responsibility / read the disclaimer disavow; disown
- unclaim, saying "I'm not responsible"
53 foresight n enough foresight to be prepared ability to foresee future happenings; prudence
- You are able to see something future
53 impostor n fooled by an impostor someone who assumes a false identity
- Fake person
53 maternal a maternal instincts pertaining to a mother
- Like mother
53 precise a precise answer exact
- Very exact, accurate
53 seep v water seeped through ooze; trickle
- ooze through very slowly
54 abdicate v abdicate the throne to give up or renounce
- Give up the throne, position (for king)
54 apprehend v apprehend the criminal arrest; dread; perceive
- Arrest
54 canny a canny customers shrewd; thrift
- shrewd,
54 consensus n decided by a consensus general agreement
- general agreement that everyone feels same.
54 disclose v disclose secret information to make known; reveal or uncover
- Let it come out, letting people know
54 forestall v forestall the enemy attack prevent by taking action in advance
- to stop something before it happens, preventing it.
54 impoverished a impoverished family poor
- impecunious, no money
54 matriarch n ruled by a matriarch woman who rules a family or larger social group
- matri/arch : women rules the social group.
54 predetermine v predetermined fate predestine; settle or decide beforehand; influence markedly
- follow the calvin theorogy, the faith is already written
54 seethe v seethed with anger be disturbed; boil
- People boiling with anger
55 aberrant a aberrant behavior not normal or usual
- ab/err/ant : not normal
55 appropriate v appropriated the land acquire; take possession
- get the land somehow
55 cantankerous a cantankerous old man ill humored; irritable
- Yells at the kids all the time, irritate, mean
55 consistency n their stories lacked consistency absence of contradictions
- Match up
55 discord n discord between partners lack of concord or harmony
- no harmony
55 forgo v forgo desserts for a week give up; do without
- give up
55 impregnable a impregnable fort invulnerable
- The fort that allows no invasion
55 maudlin a maudlin ending effusively sentimental
- Crying over ending
55 prelude n prelude to war introduction; forerunner
- Some events that leaded to something
55 sensual a sensual experience devoted to the pleasures of the senses; carnal; voluptuous
- Sensual pleasure
56 abettor n aiding and abetting someone who supports or aids (a wrongdoing)
- accomplice, give aid
56 aptitude n aptitude test fitness; talent
- how well you do, how fit you are
56 canvass v canvass the neighborhood to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, etc
- going to the neighborhood and sell, ask...
56 console v console the widow lessen sadness or disappointment
- feel sympathic
56 discordant a discordant sounds being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous
- cacophony, no harmony
56 forlorn a sad and forlorn sad and lonely; wretched
- someone who is alnoe
56 impromptu a impromptu speech without previous preparation
- Without planning
56 maul v mauled by a lion handle roughly
- get hurt by nails and stuff
56 premeditate v premeditated murder plan in advance
- thinkning about before something happens
56 sentinel n sentinels on guard sentry; lookout
Roots
Sense
- sensational : lurid
- sensible : make good sense, good judgement
- insensible : knocked out, cannot feel anything
Extra (beyond)
- extrasensory : 6th sense, telepathy...
- extraneous detail : some details that are not needed
Murus (wall)
- extramural : outside of somewhere
- immure : put somebody inside the wall
Intra (inside)
- intramural : between schools
Urbs (city)
- intraurban : inside the city
- urbane : city like, sophisticated
Spect : looking in yourself
- spectator : person who looks or watch somethings
- inspect : look inside
- spectacle : worth watching
- spectacles : eye glasses
Fluo (flow)
- influence : flow something from someone to another
- influenza : the virus that carried by an organism
Circum (around)
- circumference : length around the circle
- circumluent : flowing around us
Sophos (wisdom)
- sophistry : misleading
Anthropos (mankind)
Misein (hate)
- misanthropist : hates all people
Gyne (women)
- philogyny
Moros (fool)
- sophomore : half wise, half foolish
- sophomoric : being foolish
pejor (worse)
gamy (one marriage)
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Post by Sep 1 on Sept 1, 2009 17:44:53 GMT -8
57 abhor v I abhor chemistry detest; loathe; abominate
- hate something strongly
57 aquatic a aquatic sports pertaining to water
- aqua : water related
57 capacious a capacious trunk spacious
- holds a lot, roomy, spacious
57 consolidation n debt consolidation unification; becoming firmer or stronger
- con : together. consolidation : make bigger, stronger
57 discount v discount the new theory to deduct a certain amount; to disregard
- Don't pay attention to something, disregard
57 formality n formality of the ceremony ceremonious quality; something done just for form's sake
- about form
57 improvise v improvise the lines make up without planning
- make up something, on the spot.
57 maxim n moral maxims proverb; a truth pithily stated
- some statement that helps well being
57 premise n premise of the argument assumption; postulate
- underlining assumption
57 sequester v sequester the jury isolate; retire from public life; segregate
- isolate, seperate, keep something from the other
58 abolish v abolish slavery to put an end to; make void
- Lincoln abolished slavery
58 arboretum n trees in the arboretum place where trees are exhibited
- arbor : tree arboretum : place for trees => museum of trees
58 capitulate v the captain capitulated surrender
- give up the battle
58 consonance n out of consonance harmony; agreement
- together in sound, (ant : dissonance)
58 discourse n philosophical discourse conversation; formal discussion
- conversation
58 formidable a a formidable foe menacing; threatening
- Hard to beat
58 impunity n violate laws with impunity freedom from punishment or harm
- have no punishment
58 mediate v mediate the dispute settle a dispute through the services of an outsider
- mediate : act like a judge
58 preposterous a that's preposterous! absurd; ridiculous
- pre : before, post : after. does not make sense
58 serenity n serene waters calmness; placidity
- calm, not moving
59 abominate v abominable snowman dislike strongly
- unjust, not good
59 arcade n shop at the arcade a covered passageway with shops
- little street with many shops in it.
59 caprice n don't act on caprice whim
- whim, get the feeling, and do it.
59 conspicuous a conspicuous error easily seen; obvious
- easily seen, noticable
59 discredit v discredit the witness to injure the credit or reputation of
- discredit the witness : jujured the credit
59 forsake v why have you forsaken me desert; abandon; renounce
- abandon, denounce, give up something
59 inadvertent a inadvertent mistake unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly
- inadvertent : carelessly, unexpected
59 mediocre a mediocre quality ordinary; commonplace
- so-so, somewhere in the middle
59 prestige n prestige of the university impression produced by achievements or reputation
- good reptation of the university
59 serpentine a serpentine road winding; twisting
- curved like a snake
60 aboriginal a Australian aborigines native; indigenous
- Native
60 arcane a arcane tradition secret, mysterious
- mystrious, old
60 caption n caption of a cartoon title; text under illustration
- text under the movie..
60 conspiracy n conspiracy to kill the president treacherous plot
- unknown plot, many people believing
60 discrepancy n discrepancy in the testimonies difference; inconsistency
- inconsistant
60 forte n vocabulary is my forte strong point or special talent
- Any kind of strong point
60 inalienable a inalienable rights not to be taken away
- Cannot be taken away from someone
60 meditation n decide after some meditation reflection; thought
- Deep thinking
60 prevail v truth shall prevail induce; triumph over
- Win
60 servitude n life of servitude slavery; compulsory labor
- servent, acting as a servent,
61 abortive a abortive attempt unsuccessful; imperfectly developed
- unsuccessful
61 archaeology n Indiana Jones studies archaeology study of mankind
- study of old things
61 carafe n carafe of wine glass water bottle
- fancy glasscup
61 constituent n letters from angry constituents supporter
- th people who gives you aids
61 discrete a two discrete problems separate; distinct
- two distinct things
61 forthright a forthright honesty outspoken; straightforward; frank
- Straight
61 inanimate a inanimate objects lifeless
- Things that do not move, no life
61 meek a blessed are the meek quiet and obedient; spiritless
- humble, obedient people
61 prey n predator and prey animals chased as food
- the animal that chased
61 sever v sever the rope cut; separate
- cut
62 abrasive a abrasive cleaning powder tending to scratch or scrape
- scratching
62 archetype n archetypal symbols prototype; primitive pattern
- Very basic symbols
62 carat n one carat diamond unit of weight for precious metals
-
62 construe v you have misconstrued my meaning explain; interpret
- interpret
62 discretion n parental discretion advised freedom of judgment or choice
- discreet, showing good judgement
62 fortuitous a fortuitous meeting accidental; by chance
- a good fortune,
62 inarticulate a inarticulate in front of girls speechless; producing indistinct speech
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62 melancholy a melancholy mood gloomy; morose; blue
- glommy mood
62 problematic a problematic issue doubtful; unsettled; questionable; perplexing
- makes problems
62 severity n severity of the punishment harshness; intensity; sternness; austerity
- very severe, harsh
63 abrogate v abrogate the outdated law to abolish; put an end to
63 archipelago n visit the archipelago group of closely located islands
- groups of islands
63 cardinal a the cardinal rule chief; most important
- The most important rule
63 consummate a consummate liar / consummate the deal complete; the best
- suma : peak
63 disembark v disembark from the ship to go ashore from a ship
- getting off the bark (ship)
63 foster v foster home; foster an idea rear; encourage
- take care of child,
63 inaugurate v inaugurate the President start; initiate; install in office
63 memento n memento of the visit token; reminder
- reminder, helps to remember
63 procrastinate v procrastinate till the last day postpone; delay or put off
- postpone
63 shackle v legs were shackled chain; fetter
- chained, handcuffs
Roots
1. fides (faith)
- confidence : have faith in yourself
- confide : trust someone
- confidnat : someone that I trust
- confidential : secret
- diffident : no faith
- prfidious : betray
2. bona, bonus (good)
- bonafide : good faith, real offer
3. fidelis (faithful) - infideli : someone who have wrong faith 4. theo (God) - atheist : people who believe there is no god - theology : study of God 5. Deus (a God) 6. amo (love) 7. monos (one) - monotheism : believing on one God 8. poly (many) - polytheism : many Gods - polyglot : place that gathering many people - polynomial : many terms 9. comu : horn 10. valva : leaf 11. kelptes : thief 12. dipsa : thirst 13. pyros : fire 14. megas : great 15. ego : self 16. nymphe : fairy 17. claudo : shut 18. se : apart 19. phobia : fear
20. agora : crowd, open
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Post by Insang Jang on Sept 1, 2009 17:48:16 GMT -8
57 abhor v I abhor chemistry detest; loathe; abominate
- hate something strongly
57 aquatic a aquatic sports pertaining to water
- aqua : water related
57 capacious a capacious trunk spacious
- holds a lot, roomy, spacious
57 consolidation n debt consolidation unification; becoming firmer or stronger
- con : together. consolidation : make bigger, stronger
57 discount v discount the new theory to deduct a certain amount; to disregard
- Don't pay attention to something, disregard
57 formality n formality of the ceremony ceremonious quality; something done just for form's sake
- about form
57 improvise v improvise the lines make up without planning
- make up something, on the spot.
57 maxim n moral maxims proverb; a truth pithily stated
- some statement that helps well being
57 premise n premise of the argument assumption; postulate
- underlining assumption
57 sequester v sequester the jury isolate; retire from public life; segregate
- isolate, seperate, keep something from the other
58 abolish v abolish slavery to put an end to; make void
- Lincoln abolished slavery
58 arboretum n trees in the arboretum place where trees are exhibited
- arbor : tree arboretum : place for trees => museum of trees
58 capitulate v the captain capitulated surrender
- give up the battle
58 consonance n out of consonance harmony; agreement
- together in sound, (ant : dissonance)
58 discourse n philosophical discourse conversation; formal discussion
- conversation
58 formidable a a formidable foe menacing; threatening
- Hard to beat
58 impunity n violate laws with impunity freedom from punishment or harm
- have no punishment
58 mediate v mediate the dispute settle a dispute through the services of an outsider
- mediate : act like a judge
58 preposterous a that's preposterous! absurd; ridiculous
- pre : before, post : after. does not make sense
58 serenity n serene waters calmness; placidity
- calm, not moving
59 abominate v abominable snowman dislike strongly
- unjust, not good
59 arcade n shop at the arcade a covered passageway with shops
- little street with many shops in it.
59 caprice n don't act on caprice whim
- whim, get the feeling, and do it.
59 conspicuous a conspicuous error easily seen; obvious
- easily seen, noticable
59 discredit v discredit the witness to injure the credit or reputation of
- discredit the witness : jujured the credit
59 forsake v why have you forsaken me desert; abandon; renounce
- abandon, denounce, give up something
59 inadvertent a inadvertent mistake unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly
- inadvertent : carelessly, unexpected
59 mediocre a mediocre quality ordinary; commonplace
- so-so, somewhere in the middle
59 prestige n prestige of the university impression produced by achievements or reputation
- good reptation of the university
59 serpentine a serpentine road winding; twisting
- curved like a snake
60 aboriginal a Australian aborigines native; indigenous
- Native
60 arcane a arcane tradition secret, mysterious
- mystrious, old
60 caption n caption of a cartoon title; text under illustration
- text under the movie..
60 conspiracy n conspiracy to kill the president treacherous plot
- unknown plot, many people believing
60 discrepancy n discrepancy in the testimonies difference; inconsistency
- inconsistant
60 forte n vocabulary is my forte strong point or special talent
- Any kind of strong point
60 inalienable a inalienable rights not to be taken away
- Cannot be taken away from someone
60 meditation n decide after some meditation reflection; thought
- Deep thinking
60 prevail v truth shall prevail induce; triumph over
- Win
60 servitude n life of servitude slavery; compulsory labor
- servent, acting as a servent,
61 abortive a abortive attempt unsuccessful; imperfectly developed
- unsuccessful
61 archaeology n Indiana Jones studies archaeology study of mankind
- study of old things
61 carafe n carafe of wine glass water bottle
- fancy glasscup
61 constituent n letters from angry constituents supporter
- th people who gives you aids
61 discrete a two discrete problems separate; distinct
- two distinct things
61 forthright a forthright honesty outspoken; straightforward; frank
- Straight
61 inanimate a inanimate objects lifeless
- Things that do not move, no life
61 meek a blessed are the meek quiet and obedient; spiritless
- humble, obedient people
61 prey n predator and prey animals chased as food
- the animal that chased
61 sever v sever the rope cut; separate
- cut
62 abrasive a abrasive cleaning powder tending to scratch or scrape
- scratching
62 archetype n archetypal symbols prototype; primitive pattern
- Very basic symbols
62 carat n one carat diamond unit of weight for precious metals
-
62 construe v you have misconstrued my meaning explain; interpret
- interpret
62 discretion n parental discretion advised freedom of judgment or choice
- discreet, showing good judgement
62 fortuitous a fortuitous meeting accidental; by chance
- a good fortune,
62 inarticulate a inarticulate in front of girls speechless; producing indistinct speech
-
62 melancholy a melancholy mood gloomy; morose; blue
- glommy mood
62 problematic a problematic issue doubtful; unsettled; questionable; perplexing
- makes problems
62 severity n severity of the punishment harshness; intensity; sternness; austerity
- very severe, harsh
63 abrogate v abrogate the outdated law to abolish; put an end to
63 archipelago n visit the archipelago group of closely located islands
- groups of islands
63 cardinal a the cardinal rule chief; most important
- The most important rule
63 consummate a consummate liar / consummate the deal complete; the best
- suma : peak
63 disembark v disembark from the ship to go ashore from a ship
- getting off the bark (ship)
63 foster v foster home; foster an idea rear; encourage
- take care of child,
63 inaugurate v inaugurate the President start; initiate; install in office
63 memento n memento of the visit token; reminder
- reminder, helps to remember
63 procrastinate v procrastinate till the last day postpone; delay or put off
- postpone
63 shackle v legs were shackled chain; fetter
- chained, handcuffs
Roots
1. fides (faith)
- confidence : have faith in yourself
- confide : trust someone
- confidnat : someone that I trust
- confidential : secret
- diffident : no faith
- prfidious : betray
2. bona, bonus (good)
- bonafide : good faith, real offer
3. fidelis (faithful) - infideli : someone who have wrong faith 4. theo (God) - atheist : people who believe there is no god - theology : study of God 5. Deus (a God) 6. amo (love) 7. monos (one) - monotheism : believing on one God 8. poly (many) - polytheism : many Gods - polyglot : place that gathering many people - polynomial : many terms 9. comu : horn 10. valva : leaf 11. kelptes : thief 12. dipsa : thirst 13. pyros : fire 14. megas : great 15. ego : self 16. nymphe : fairy 17. claudo : shut 18. se : apart 19. phobia : fear
20. agora : crowd, open
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Sept 8, 2009 14:15:12 GMT -8
57 abhor v I abhor chemistry detest; loathe; abominate
- hate something strongly
57 aquatic a aquatic sports pertaining to water
- aqua : water related
57 capacious a capacious trunk spacious
- holds a lot, roomy, spacious
57 consolidation n debt consolidation unification; becoming firmer or stronger
- con : together. consolidation : make bigger, stronger
57 discount v discount the new theory to deduct a certain amount; to disregard
- Don't pay attention to something, disregard
57 formality n formality of the ceremony ceremonious quality; something done just for form's sake
- about form
57 improvise v improvise the lines make up without planning
- make up something, on the spot.
57 maxim n moral maxims proverb; a truth pithily stated
- some statement that helps well being
57 premise n premise of the argument assumption; postulate
- underlining assumption
57 sequester v sequester the jury isolate; retire from public life; segregate
- isolate, seperate, keep something from the other
58 abolish v abolish slavery to put an end to; make void
- Lincoln abolished slavery
58 arboretum n trees in the arboretum place where trees are exhibited
- arbor : tree arboretum : place for trees => museum of trees
58 capitulate v the captain capitulated surrender
- give up the battle
58 consonance n out of consonance harmony; agreement
- together in sound, (ant : dissonance)
58 discourse n philosophical discourse conversation; formal discussion
- conversation
58 formidable a a formidable foe menacing; threatening
- Hard to beat
58 impunity n violate laws with impunity freedom from punishment or harm
- have no punishment
58 mediate v mediate the dispute settle a dispute through the services of an outsider
- mediate : act like a judge
58 preposterous a that's preposterous! absurd; ridiculous
- pre : before, post : after. does not make sense
58 serenity n serene waters calmness; placidity
- calm, not moving
59 abominate v abominable snowman dislike strongly
- unjust, not good
59 arcade n shop at the arcade a covered passageway with shops
- little street with many shops in it.
59 caprice n don't act on caprice whim
- whim, get the feeling, and do it.
59 conspicuous a conspicuous error easily seen; obvious
- easily seen, noticable
59 discredit v discredit the witness to injure the credit or reputation of
- discredit the witness : jujured the credit
59 forsake v why have you forsaken me desert; abandon; renounce
- abandon, denounce, give up something
59 inadvertent a inadvertent mistake unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly
- inadvertent : carelessly, unexpected
59 mediocre a mediocre quality ordinary; commonplace
- so-so, somewhere in the middle
59 prestige n prestige of the university impression produced by achievements or reputation
- good reptation of the university
59 serpentine a serpentine road winding; twisting
- curved like a snake
60 aboriginal a Australian aborigines native; indigenous
- Native
60 arcane a arcane tradition secret, mysterious
- mystrious, old
60 caption n caption of a cartoon title; text under illustration
- text under the movie..
60 conspiracy n conspiracy to kill the president treacherous plot
- unknown plot, many people believing
60 discrepancy n discrepancy in the testimonies difference; inconsistency
- inconsistant
60 forte n vocabulary is my forte strong point or special talent
- Any kind of strong point
60 inalienable a inalienable rights not to be taken away
- Cannot be taken away from someone
60 meditation n decide after some meditation reflection; thought
- Deep thinking
60 prevail v truth shall prevail induce; triumph over
- Win
60 servitude n life of servitude slavery; compulsory labor
- servent, acting as a servent,
61 abortive a abortive attempt unsuccessful; imperfectly developed
- unsuccessful
61 archaeology n Indiana Jones studies archaeology study of mankind
- study of old things
61 carafe n carafe of wine glass water bottle
- fancy glasscup
61 constituent n letters from angry constituents supporter
- th people who gives you aids
61 discrete a two discrete problems separate; distinct
- two distinct things
61 forthright a forthright honesty outspoken; straightforward; frank
- Straight
61 inanimate a inanimate objects lifeless
- Things that do not move, no life
61 meek a blessed are the meek quiet and obedient; spiritless
- humble, obedient people
61 prey n predator and prey animals chased as food
- the animal that chased
61 sever v sever the rope cut; separate
- cut
62 abrasive a abrasive cleaning powder tending to scratch or scrape
- scratching
62 archetype n archetypal symbols prototype; primitive pattern
- Very basic symbols
62 carat n one carat diamond unit of weight for precious metals
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62 construe v you have misconstrued my meaning explain; interpret
- interpret
62 discretion n parental discretion advised freedom of judgment or choice
- discreet, showing good judgement
62 fortuitous a fortuitous meeting accidental; by chance
- a good fortune,
62 inarticulate a inarticulate in front of girls speechless; producing indistinct speech
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62 melancholy a melancholy mood gloomy; morose; blue
- glommy mood
62 problematic a problematic issue doubtful; unsettled; questionable; perplexing
- makes problems
62 severity n severity of the punishment harshness; intensity; sternness; austerity
- very severe, harsh
63 abrogate v abrogate the outdated law to abolish; put an end to
63 archipelago n visit the archipelago group of closely located islands
- groups of islands
63 cardinal a the cardinal rule chief; most important
- The most important rule
63 consummate a consummate liar / consummate the deal complete; the best
- suma : peak
63 disembark v disembark from the ship to go ashore from a ship
- getting off the bark (ship)
63 foster v foster home; foster an idea rear; encourage
- take care of child,
63 inaugurate v inaugurate the President start; initiate; install in office
63 memento n memento of the visit token; reminder
- reminder, helps to remember
63 procrastinate v procrastinate till the last day postpone; delay or put off
- postpone
63 shackle v legs were shackled chain; fetter
- chained, handcuffs
Roots
1. fides (faith)
- confidence : have faith in yourself
- confide : trust someone
- confidnat : someone that I trust
- confidential : secret
- diffident : no faith
- prfidious : betray
2. bona, bonus (good)
- bonafide : good faith, real offer
3. fidelis (faithful) - infideli : someone who have wrong faith 4. theo (God) - atheist : people who believe there is no god - theology : study of God 5. Deus (a God) 6. amo (love) 7. monos (one) - monotheism : believing on one God 8. poly (many) - polytheism : many Gods - polyglot : place that gathering many people - polynomial : many terms 9. comu : horn 10. valva : leaf 11. kelptes : thief 12. dipsa : thirst 13. pyros : fire 14. megas : great 15. ego : self 16. nymphe : fairy 17. claudo : shut 18. se : apart 19. phobia : fear 20. agora : crowd, open
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Sept 15, 2009 11:30:02 GMT -8
64 abscond v abscond with the money to depart in secret manner
- bankrubber, run away and hiding
64 archives n records in the archives public records; place for such records
- Can be any place, for records
64 carnal a carnal pleasures fleshly
- carne : meat, flesh, physical
64 contaminate v contaminated water pollute
- became dirty
64 disfigure v disfigured face to mar the appearance or beauty of; deform; deface
- changed
64 frail a frail creature delicate; weak
- weak
64 incapacitate v incapacitated by the illness disable
- losing your capacity to do something
64 menial a menial work suitable for servants; lowly; mean
- low level work, doesn't need high skills
64 promote v promote world peace help to flourish; advance in rank; publicize
- Make better, advance somthing...
64 sham v a sham offer pretend
- pretending, fake, cheat...
65 absolute a absolute or relative complete; perfect
- Being what it is, without relations
65 ardent a ardent love letter expressing intense feeling; passionate
- A lot of feelings
65 carnivorous a carnivorous animals meat-eating
- meat eating (ant. herbivorous)
65 contemporary n Shakespeare's contemporaries person belonging to the same period
- same generation, live in same time of period
65 disgruntled a disgruntled workers displeased and discontented; sulky; peevish
- Pretest, complain...
65 franchise n McDonalds franchise right granted by authority; right to vote; business licensed to sell in one territory
- Each owner has right to sell something, do something (enfranchise, disenfranchaise)
65 incarcerate v incarcerate the prisoners imprison
- immure, put yourself inside the wall.
65 mentor n my teacher and my mentor a wise and trusted counselor or teacher
- counselor and teacher (doing both), a person who guides you.
65 prophetic a prophetic visions foretelling the future
- Prophetic : visions of future
65 shambles n left in shambles wreck; mess
- A lot of distruction, mess
66 abstain v abstain from drinking to refrain from doing something
- keep away from
66 arduous a arduous efforts hard; strenuous
- hard working
66 cascade n cascade of fresh rain small waterfall
- waterfall
66 contempt n contempt and hatred scorn; disdain
66 dishearten v disheartened by low test grades discourage; cause to lose hope
- discouraged
66 frantic a frantic protesters desperate, wild, excited
- wild,
66 incendiary(a) a incendiary bomb; incendiary speech used for starting a fire; tending to inflame the senses
- able to burn, (also speech)
66 merger n business merger combination (of two business corporations)
- combination of business
66 proponent n proponents of the new law supporter; backer; opposite of opponent
- opposite of opponents
66 sheathe v sheathe the dagger place into a case
- Place dagger into a case.
67 abstinence n abstinence from drinking any self-restraint or self-denial
- keep from
67 aristocracy n ruled by aristocracy hereditary nobility; privileged class
- ruling class, nobles
67 caste n caste system of India one of the social classes in Hindu society
- ½ÅºÐÁ¦µµ, social classes
67 contention n It is our contention that... claim; thesis
- It is our argument that...
67 disheveled a disheveled appearance untidy
- disheveled appearance
67 fraudulent a fraudulent advertising cheating; deceitful
- cheating
67 incendiary(n) n burned down by an incendiary arsonist
- a person who started the fire.
67 mesmerize v the show mesmerized the kids hypnotize
67 prosperity n economic prosperity good fortune; financial success; physical well-being
- everybody is making money, good economy
67 shrewd a shrewd investor clever; astute
- smart, calcyulatable.
68 abusive a abusive parents mistreating; wrongly used
- mistreating
68 armada n Spanish Armada fleet of warships
- warships
68 castigate v OJ should be castigated punish
- punishment
68 contest v he contested the answer dispute
- to challenge
68 disingenuous a disingenuous excuse lacking in frankness or candor; insincere
- doesn't seem real
68 fray n jump into the fray brawl
- fight of a lot of people.
68 incentive n an incentive to study spur; motive
- motive, award
68 metamorphosis n metamorphosis of a butterfly change of form; major transformation
- º¯ÅÂ, chage of form
68 prototype n prototype of the new car original work used as a model by others
- model
68 shun v shunned his old friends keep away from
- ignore someone even if you know them
69 abut v houses that abut to be adjacent
- adjacent, next each other
69 aromatic a aromatic coffee fragrant
-fragrant
69 casualty n casualties of war serious or fatal account
- People who are suffered during war
69 context n meaning in context the writing preceding and following the quoted part
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69 disinterested a disinterested judge unprejudiced
- unprejudiced, fair minded
69 frenzied a frenzied animals madly excited
- too excited, wild
69 incessant a incessant chatter uninterrupted; unceasing
- unstoppable
69 metaphor n comparison by metaphor implied comparison
- using a word as, like, ..., comparing words
69 pseudonym n author's pseudonym pen name
- author's fake name
69 sibling n sibling rivalry brother or sister
- brothers and sisters
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Sept 22, 2009 11:55:54 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
- ac : toward. Agree with them.
70 arrears n in arrears with debt being in debt
- You have a lot of debt that you cannot pay.
70 catalyst n catalyst in the reaction agent which brings about a chemical change
- Something that speed up chemical reaction.
70 contiguous a 48 contiguous states adjacent to; touching upon
- adjacent to touching each other.
70 disjointed a disjointed explanations disconnected
70 fret v don't fret over your grades to be annoyed or vexed
-to be worried, to be stress about something.
70 incidence n high incidence of murders rate of occurrence; particular occurrence
- rate
70 metaphysical a metaphysical philosophy pertaining to speculative philosophy
- anything beyond the physical
70 psyche n human psyche soul; mind
- about human's mind
70 simile n compare with a simile comparison made using the words 'like' or 'as'
- Compare two thing to use the word like 'like' or 'as'.
71 accelerate v car accelerated to cause to move faster
- cause to move faster
71 artless a artless child without guile; open and honest
- open, honest, and innocent.
71 catapult n attack with catapults slingshot; a hurling machine
- slingshot, Åõ¼®±â, throw something to attack.
71 contingent a the deal is contingent on a condition dependent on; conditional
- Depend on something else. (this happens if another thing happens.)
71 dislodge v dislodge the food caught in his throat remove
- When the food stuck in the throat, dislodge the food.
71 friction n friction in the group; friction of rubbing clash in opinion; rubbing against
- ¸¶Âû, negative quality when you are doing something.
71 inclement a inclement weather stormy; unkind
- Not mild, stormy
71 metropolis n move to the metropolis large city
- metro : big, polis : city.
71 pungent a pungent odor stinging; sharp in taste or smell; caustic
- Very sharp smell. Usually kind of negative.
71 simplistic a simplistic answer oversimplified
- too simple
72 accessory a auto accessories supplementary part or object; decoration
- any substance that decorates something
72 ascend v ascend the mountain go up; climb
- being above them.
72 catastrophe n the flood was a catastrophe calamity
- somthing that destroys
72 contortions n contortions of the patient twisting; distortions
- twisting movement of the body.
72 dismal a dismal mood gloomy; cheerless; dreary
- dark and gloomy
72 frigid a Frigidaire refrigerators intensely cold
- very cold
72 incline n steep incline slope; slant
- slope, slant, going upward. (downward : decline)
72 microcosm n the microcosm within Korea town small world; the world in miniature
- micro : small , cosm : universe. Mini society
72 punitive a punitive laws punishing
pun : punish, related to punish.
72 simulate v flight simulator feign; pretend
- computer program that pretend you are in some kind of situation.
73 acclimate v acclimate to the climate to become accustomed to new environment
- become used to.
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
- cause : affect reationship between two things.
73 contraband n officers seized the contraband illegal trade; illegal good
- illegal things.
73 dismantle v dismantle the engine take apart
- take apart
73 frolic v children frolicked about play in a frisky, lighthearted manner
- running around
73 inclined a inclined to procrastinate tending or leaning toward; bent
- you are likely to, tending to
73 migrant a migrant workers changing its habitat; wandering
- immigrant, migrant : moving to a new area.
73 puny a puny kid insignificant; tiny; weak
- really small, weak looking
73 sinister a sinister ghosts evil
- bad things, evil, dark, dangerous
74 acclivity n go up the acclivity an upward slope
- slope going up
74 aseptic a aseptic hospital rooms preventing infection
- have no germs
74 caustic a caustic remark burning; sarcastically biting
- burning material, burning speech.
74 convene v Congress convened assemble
- come together, meeting
74 dismay v dismayed by the low score discourage; frighten
- became sad, discouraged, disappointed
74 frustrate v frustrate the enemy's plan thwart; defeat
- defeat
74 incoherent a incoherent murmur unintelligible; muddled; illogical
- Not understandabe, no meaning
74 migratory a migratory birds wandering
- birds that moves dependin on the season.
74 pyromaniac n fire set by a pyromaniac a person crazy about fire
- arcent, crazy about fire, someone who really like fire.
74 skimp v skimp and save provide scantily; live very economically
- save as much as you can. Not wasting things
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
- want to be something
75 cede v cede territory yield (title, territory) to; surrender
- give it up, surrender
75 convention n the common convention; computer convention social or moral custom; large meeting
- traditional way of doing something.
75 dismember v dismember the body parts cut into small parts
- cut off, make many pieces
75 fugitive(a) a fugitive thoughts fleeting or transitory; roving
- roving
75 incompatible a incompatible personalities inharmonious
- don't work together
75 militant a militant organization combative; bellicose
- fighting, using violence
75 quack n that doctor's a quack charlatan; imposter
- not qualified
75 slander n sued for slander defamation; utterance of false and malicious statements
Roots
Ego (self) 1. egoist : a person that think about himself only 2. egotist : a person likes to talk about himself Alter (other) 1. altruist : cares about others Ambi (both) Misein (hate) Gyne (women) 1. mysogynist : person who hates women. Gamos (marriage) Asketes (monk) Centrum (center)
mania (crazy) Alter (other)
dexter (right, positive) sinister (left, negative)
droit (right) polys (many) andros (man) iatreia (medical) agogos (leading) demos (people)
hypos (under)
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Post by Insang Jang on Sept 22, 2009 18:21:05 GMT -8
76 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
78 assessment n What is your assessment of the situation? evaluation; judgment
- What's going on.
78 celibate a priests must stay celibate unmarried; abstaining from sex
- not marrying, abstaining from sexual relationship.
78 converse(v) v converse with friends to talk with others
- have conversation
78 dispel v dispel the mystery scatter; drive away; cause to vanish
- unspell, clear things up, explain
78 fusion n fusion of many groups union; coalition
- Mixing, combining
78 increment n 10 dollar increments increase
- increase in certain amount.
78 minute a minute size extremely small
- Very small
78 quell v quell the riot extinguish; put down; quiet
- to suppress it, to exterminate something.
78 smirk n wipe that smirk off your face conceited smile
- Evil way of smiling, laughing at someone.
79 accost v the principal accosted the student to confront boldly; to approach
- Stop someone, approach
79 assiduous a assiduous worker diligent; hard working
- hard working
79 censor n uncensored movie overseer of morals
- overseer
79 convert(n) n a religious convert one who changes religion
- A person who changes religion
79 dispirited a dispirited team lacking in spirit
- No team work
79 futile a futile attempt useless; hopeless; ineffectual
- hopeless, unsuccessful
79 incriminate v incriminating evidence accuse
- To do with criminal, accuse someone.
79 mirage n mirage in the desert unreal reflection; optical illusion
- ½Å±â·ç, optical illusion, not really exist
79 quench v quench your thirst douse or extinguish; assuage or satisfy
- drink up and satisfy
79 sobriety n sobriety check point moderation (esp. with alcohol); seriousness
- serious, drunk or not drunk.
80 accrued a accrued interest added repeatedly over some period
- add
80 assimilate v assimilate to the culture absorb; become accustomed to
- Became used to, absorb
80 cerebral a cerebral discussion pertaining to the brain or intellect
- About brain, intelletual stuff
80 convert(v) v convert Fahrenheit to Celsius to change
- Change
80 dissect v dissect frogs analyze; cut apart in order to examine
- cut apart
80 gainsay v gainsay the truth deny
- To say the opposite of something
80 incur v incurred a large debt bring upon oneself
- acquired somehow
80 mirth n mirth of the holidays merriment; laughter
- Joy, happiness
80 quiver(n) n arrows in a quiver case for arrows
- Container for arrows.
80 solicit v no soliciting allowed request earnestly; seek
- door to door, seek something
81 acetic a acetic flavor pertaining to vinegar or acetic acid
- very sharp, vinegar flavor
81 assumption n wrong assumption something taken for granted
- assume
81 ceremonious a ceremonious affair marked by formality
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81 convex a convex lens curving outward
- opp. concave, lens
81 dissident a political dissidents dissenting; rebellious
- The people who does not follow someone
81 gait n gait of a horse manner of walking or running; speed
- speed or manner of walking.
81 indentation n indentation on the door notch; deep recess
- Concave kind of
81 misapprehension n misapprehension of the facts error; misunderstanding
- error
81 quiver(v) v quiver in fear tremble; shake
- shake, tremble
81 solicitous a solicitous about his health worried; concerned
- Worry about something
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Sept 29, 2009 14:12:47 GMT -8
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 76 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
78 assessment n What is your assessment of the situation? evaluation; judgment
- What's going on.
78 celibate a priests must stay celibate unmarried; abstaining from sex
- not marrying, abstaining from sexual relationship.
78 converse(v) v converse with friends to talk with others
- have conversation
78 dispel v dispel the mystery scatter; drive away; cause to vanish
- unspell, clear things up, explain
78 fusion n fusion of many groups union; coalition
- Mixing, combining
78 increment n 10 dollar increments increase
- increase in certain amount.
78 minute a minute size extremely small
- Very small
78 quell v quell the riot extinguish; put down; quiet
- to suppress it, to exterminate something.
78 smirk n wipe that smirk off your face conceited smile
- Evil way of smiling, laughing at someone.
79 accost v the principal accosted the student to confront boldly; to approach
- Stop someone, approach
79 assiduous a assiduous worker diligent; hard working
- hard working
79 censor n uncensored movie overseer of morals
- overseer
79 convert(n) n a religious convert one who changes religion
- A person who changes religion
79 dispirited a dispirited team lacking in spirit
- No team work
79 futile a futile attempt useless; hopeless; ineffectual
- hopeless, unsuccessful
79 incriminate v incriminating evidence accuse
- To do with criminal, accuse someone.
79 mirage n mirage in the desert unreal reflection; optical illusion
- ½Å±â·ç, optical illusion, not really exist
79 quench v quench your thirst douse or extinguish; assuage or satisfy
- drink up and satisfy
79 sobriety n sobriety check point moderation (esp. with alcohol); seriousness
- serious, drunk or not drunk.
80 accrued a accrued interest added repeatedly over some period
- add
80 assimilate v assimilate to the culture absorb; become accustomed to
- Became used to, absorb
80 cerebral a cerebral discussion pertaining to the brain or intellect
- About brain, intelletual stuff
80 convert(v) v convert Fahrenheit to Celsius to change
- Change
80 dissect v dissect frogs analyze; cut apart in order to examine
- cut apart
80 gainsay v gainsay the truth deny
- To say the opposite of something
80 incur v incurred a large debt bring upon oneself
- acquired somehow
80 mirth n mirth of the holidays merriment; laughter
- Joy, happiness
80 quiver(n) n arrows in a quiver case for arrows
- Container for arrows.
80 solicit v no soliciting allowed request earnestly; seek
- door to door, seek something
81 acetic a acetic flavor pertaining to vinegar or acetic acid
- very sharp, vinegar flavor
81 assumption n wrong assumption something taken for granted
- assume
81 ceremonious a ceremonious affair marked by formality
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81 convex a convex lens curving outward
- opp. concave, lens
81 dissident a political dissidents dissenting; rebellious
- The people who does not follow someone
81 gait n gait of a horse manner of walking or running; speed
- speed or manner of walking.
81 indentation n indentation on the door notch; deep recess
- Concave kind of
81 misapprehension n misapprehension of the facts error; misunderstanding
- error
81 quiver(v) v quiver in fear tremble; shake
- shake, tremble
81 solicitous a solicitous about his health worried; concerned
- Worry about something
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Oct 6, 2009 13:54:05 GMT -8
82 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 -certain, sure about everything 82 convivial a convivial celebrations festive; gay - Everybody partying together. 82 dissuade v dissuade him from running away persuade not to do; discourage - opp. of persuade. Persuade someone not to do something. 82 galaxy n stars in the galaxy group of stars - Millions of stars 82 indenture v indentured servants bind as servant or apprentice to master
- Promise themselves to be a servent. 82 misdemeanor n charged with a misdemeanor minor crime - Minor crime. Crime that is punishable less than 1 year of live in jail. 82 ramp n wheelchair ramp slope; inclined plane
- Slope, inclined plane 82 soliloquy n Hamlet's soliloquy talking to oneself - Solo : alone, loqua : speak Person speaking alone, to himself. 83 acme a acme bomb highest point, summit, peak - the best 83 asteroid n asteroids in space small planet - rocks that are floating around the space 83 cessation n cessation of all activities stoppage - stopping something 83 copious a copious amount plentiful - plenty 83 distant a distant manner reserved or aloof; cold in manner
- Being far away, not being friendly. 83 gale n dangerous gale; gale of laughter windstorm; gust of wind; emotional outburst (laughter, tears) - sudden burst of a wind. 83 indeterminate a indeterminate number uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite - A number that is not indeterminant 83 misgivings n misgivings about taking the trip doubts - Some worries, doubts. 83 rampant a rampant gang violence growing in profusion; unrestrained
- Going out of control, profusely 83 solitude n live in solitude state of being alone; seclusion - Bein alone. 84 acoustic n acoustic guitar pertaining to sound or sense of hearing - sound, how the sound carries 84 astral a astral signs relating to the stars - adjective for stars. 84 chafe v neck was chafed by the collar worn by rubbing; make sore (by rubbing) - irritates you 84 corollary n corollary of the theorem consequence; accompaniment
- related statement 84 distill v distilled water extract the essence; purify; refine - pure, has nothing in it. 84 galleon n galleons of the navy large sailing ship - Large sailing ship, Large ships 84 indicative a indicative of a problem suggestive; implying - It indicates a problem. 84 mishap n unfortunate mishap accident - accident, something that you didn't expect 84 ramshackle a ramshackle house rickety; falling apart - falling apart, destroyed 84 soluble a soluble in water able to be dissolved; able to be explained
- Can be dissolved. 85 acquittal n OJ's acquittal finding that a defendant is not guilty - acquitted, declared not guilty 85 astronomical a astronomical number enormously large or extensive - number that is so big, unable to count 85 chaff n separate the wheat from the chaff worthless products of an endeavor - worthless 85 corpulent a the corpulent man moved slowly very fat - Very fat, formal way of saying, no negative connotation 85 distinction n distinction between two things honor; contrast; discrimination - difference 85 gambit n fooled by the gambit opening in chess in which a piece is sacrificed
- Sacrifice something in order to get something. 85 indigent a indigent family poor; destitute - poor, indigent 85 missile n nuclear missile object to be thrown or projected
- Anything that is thrown. 85 random a random number without definite purpose, plan, or aim; haphazard - Choose without purpose or thinking. 85 solvent a solvent business able to pay all debts - Making money. Positive, profit business. 86 acrid a acrid odor sharp and biting to the taste or smell - Very sharp and biting smell. 86 asylum n political asylum place of refuge or shelter
- place for refuges 86 chagrin n to his chagrin, he failed the class vexation; disappointment - dissapointment, sadness 86 correlation n correlation between IQ and grades mutual relationship - Relationship between two 86 distort v distort the facts to twist out of shape; to misrepresent -You chage the facts 86 gamut n it runs the gamut from A to Z entire range - Range, runs the gamut 86 indisputable a indisputable evidence too certain to be disputed - Incontravertible, Very certain 86 mnemonic a memorize with mnemonics pertaining to memory - Helps for memorization. 86 ravenous a ravenous appetite extremely hungry - very hungry 86 sophisticated a sophisticated gentleman worldly wise and urbane; complex
- Wordly wise, complex, knows whats good. 87 actuate v actuate the students to act to incite or move to action; to motivate - Make something to happen. 87 asymmetric a asymmetric face not identical on both sides - Not identical, not a mirror image. 87 champion v champion the rights of minorities support militantly - To support someone 87 corrode v rain corroded the metal destroy by chemical action
- chemical reaction destroy matarial (ex. rust) 87 distraught a distraught parents upset; distracted by anxiety - worry and angry. 87 gape v he gaped at the monster open widely; stare open-mouthed - Open widely your mouth. 87 indulgent a indulgent parents humoring; yielding; lenient - Make someone happy. 87 mobile a mobile home moving - Moving 87 reactionary a reactionary attitudes recoiling from progress; politically ultraconservative
- Want to go back in time. 87 sophomoric a sophomoric humor immature; half-baked - Sopho : wise, moro : moron Half wise and half foolish. 88 acuity n acuity of mind sharpness, acuteness, keenness - being acute, sharp. 88 atheistic a agnostic or atheist denying the existence of God
- a : not, thei : God People who says there is no God. 88 chaotic a chaotic mess in utter disorder - there is nothing is in order. 88 corrosive a corrosive chemicals eating away by chemical or disease
- adjective for corrode, eating away by chemical. 88 diverge v the road diverged into two vary; go in different directions - Sepetated into two parts. 88 garbled a garbled message mixed up; jumbled; distortion - It got jumbled up, cannot read. 88 industrious a industrious workers diligent; hard-working
- Hard working, industry. 88 mode n new mode of dress prevailing style; manner; way of doing something - New mode of dress, Way of doing something. 88 realm n the king's realm the area of control; kingdom - Kings area under control. 88 sordid a sordid housing filthy; base; vile - Very low income area, gang violence... Bad.
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Post by Insang Jang on Oct 6, 2009 17:53:35 GMT -8
89 acumen n business acumen keen insight; shrewdness - shrewed, smart, sharp mind 89 atone v atone for his sins make amends for; pay for - To pay for 89 charisma n charismatic leader divine gift; charm or appeal - some kind of charm, magical about him that makes people want to listem to him. 89 cosmic a cosmic rays pertaining to the universe; vast - universe 89 diverse a diverse population differing in some characteristics; various - made of lots of different kind 89 gargantuan a gargantuan wrestler huge; enormous - very big 89 inebriated a inebriated driver habitually intoxicated; drunk - drunk 89 molecule n water molecule the smallest particle (one or more atoms) of a substance
- Combination of atoms. 89 reaper n the Grim Reaper one who harvests grain - a person who harvest the grain. (Grim Reaper is a ghost that carries ³´) 89 spangle n star spangled banner small metallic piece sewn to clothing for ornamentation - sewn in to the clothes. 90 acute a acute young doctor severe; sharp in intellect or insight - sharp, itellect 90 atrocity n Nazi atrocities brutal deed - terrible things that people do. 90 charlatan n fooled by the charlatan quack; pretender to knowledge - A person who pretends to be someone. 90 countermand v the general countermanded his orders cancel; revoke - cancel the order, cancel the command 90 diversion n diversion from work act of turning aside; pastime - To turn away, 90 garner v garner knowledge gather; store up - gather, to store up, to increase 90 ineffectual a ineffectual method not effective; weak - Not effective, not useful 90 molten a molten lava melted - melted, liquid form 90 rebuff v rebuffed the offer snub; beat back - refuse, reject 90 Spartan a Spartan training avoiding luxury and comfort; sternly disciplined - Very strict, harsh 91 adage n an old adage traditional saying; proverb - an old sayng, proverb ; an old adage saying... 91 attentive a attentive nanny alert and watchful - pay attention 91 chary a chary of free gifts cautious - careful, cautious 91 counterpart n night and day are counterparts a thing that completes; things much alike - the other person or other thing that matches. 91 diversity n racial diversity variety; dissimilitude - Different, variety. 91 garnish v garnished with parsley decorate - decorate, add some accessory, something that not needed to be there 91 inept a inept repairman lacking skill; unsuited; incompetent - Not good 91 momentous a momentous event very important - Very important, significant 91 rebuke v rebuked the child scold harshly; criticize severely - Too harshly 91 spatial a spatial exploration; spatial perception relating to space - adjective for space 92 adamant a adamant in his opinion unyielding in attitude or opinion - strict, not about to give up 92 attribute n physical attribute essential quality - 92 chasm n separated by a chasm abyss - big abyss 92 coup n a successful coup highly successful action or sudden attack - sudden attack, take government control by military power. 92 divine (a) a divine powers godly - godly, adjective for god 92 gaudy a gaudy decorations flashy; showy - showy (negative) 92 inequity n social inequities unfairness - unequal, unfair 92 momentum n keep moving by momentum quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus - quantity of motion 92 recession n recession of the flood waters; economic recession withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity - Moving backward, 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 - to adjust, fit 93 atypical a atypical response not normal - not normal, unusual 93 chaste a chaste young woman pure
- pure and clean 93 couple v high GPA coupled with high SAT score join; unite - put two things together. 93 divine (v) v ability to divine the future perceive intuitively; foresee the future - Seeing the future 93 gaunt a gaunt face lean and angular; barren - gaunt face, thin looking 93 inevitable a inevitable result unavoidable; it must happen - Something that have to happen 93 monarchy n British monarchy government under a single ruler (king or queen) - Government that ruled by a king or queen. 93 recipient n recipient of the benefits receiver - Receiver, person who receives something 93 spectrum n color spectrum colored band produced when beam of light passes through a prism - spectrum 94 addiction n drug addiction being enslaved to a habit or substance - You have to have something, being slaved by something. 94 audit v IRS audit examination of accounts - Listening to something 94diverv God chastens his children discipline; punish in order to correct - punishing 94 courier n delivered by a courier messenger - messanger, deliverer 94 docile a docile puppy obedient; easily managed 94 gavel n judge slammed the gavel hammer-like tool; mallet - little hammer that judge uses 94 infantile a infantile behavior childish - Very immiture and childish 94 monetary a monetary value pertaining to money - about money 94 reciprocal a reciprocal trade agreement mutual; exchangeable; interacting - exchangeable 94 spendthrift n wasteful spendthrift someone who wastes money
- Spending too much money, a person who wastes all his money.
ego self anthropos mankind - agogos lead centrum center kardia heart genesis the beginning alter other monos one oculus eye verto turn andros man kallos beautiful iatreia medical healing polys many peri- around ambi both hypos under endo- iniside misein hatred logos word mancy magic/fortunetelling gyne female/women -ician expert bios life gamos marriage geras old age photos light demos people derma skin geras old age mania crazy odontos teeth senex old age dexter right hand neuron nerve kakos ugly pathos feeling/pain psyche mind -escent becoming orthos straighten
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Oct 13, 2009 13:56:19 GMT -8
89 acumen n business acumen keen insight; shrewdness - shrewed, smart, sharp mind 89 atone v atone for his sins make amends for; pay for - To pay for 89 charisma n charismatic leader divine gift; charm or appeal - some kind of charm, magical about him that makes people want to listem to him. 89 cosmic a cosmic rays pertaining to the universe; vast - universe 89 diverse a diverse population differing in some characteristics; various - made of lots of different kind 89 gargantuan a gargantuan wrestler huge; enormous - very big 89 inebriated a inebriated driver habitually intoxicated; drunk - drunk 89 molecule n water molecule the smallest particle (one or more atoms) of a substance
- Combination of atoms. 89 reaper n the Grim Reaper one who harvests grain - a person who harvest the grain. (Grim Reaper is a ghost that carries ³´) 89 spangle n star spangled banner small metallic piece sewn to clothing for ornamentation - sewn in to the clothes. 90 acute a acute young doctor severe; sharp in intellect or insight - sharp, itellect 90 atrocity n Nazi atrocities brutal deed - terrible things that people do. 90 charlatan n fooled by the charlatan quack; pretender to knowledge - A person who pretends to be someone. 90 countermand v the general countermanded his orders cancel; revoke - cancel the order, cancel the command 90 diversion n diversion from work act of turning aside; pastime - To turn away, 90 garner v garner knowledge gather; store up - gather, to store up, to increase 90 ineffectual a ineffectual method not effective; weak - Not effective, not useful 90 molten a molten lava melted - melted, liquid form 90 rebuff v rebuffed the offer snub; beat back - refuse, reject 90 Spartan a Spartan training avoiding luxury and comfort; sternly disciplined - Very strict, harsh 91 adage n an old adage traditional saying; proverb - an old sayng, proverb ; an old adage saying... 91 attentive a attentive nanny alert and watchful - pay attention 91 chary a chary of free gifts cautious - careful, cautious 91 counterpart n night and day are counterparts a thing that completes; things much alike - the other person or other thing that matches. 91 diversity n racial diversity variety; dissimilitude - Different, variety. 91 garnish v garnished with parsley decorate - decorate, add some accessory, something that not needed to be there 91 inept a inept repairman lacking skill; unsuited; incompetent - Not good 91 momentous a momentous event very important - Very important, significant 91 rebuke v rebuked the child scold harshly; criticize severely - Too harshly 91 spatial a spatial exploration; spatial perception relating to space - adjective for space 92 adamant a adamant in his opinion unyielding in attitude or opinion - strict, not about to give up 92 attribute n physical attribute essential quality - 92 chasm n separated by a chasm abyss - big abyss 92 coup n a successful coup highly successful action or sudden attack - sudden attack, take government control by military power. 92 divine (a) a divine powers godly - godly, adjective for god 92 gaudy a gaudy decorations flashy; showy - showy (negative) 92 inequity n social inequities unfairness - unequal, unfair 92 momentum n keep moving by momentum quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus - quantity of motion 92 recession n recession of the flood waters; economic recession withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity - Moving backward, 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 - to adjust, fit 93 atypical a atypical response not normal - not normal, unusual 93 chaste a chaste young woman pure
- pure and clean 93 couple v high GPA coupled with high SAT score join; unite - put two things together. 93 divine (v) v ability to divine the future perceive intuitively; foresee the future - Seeing the future 93 gaunt a gaunt face lean and angular; barren - gaunt face, thin looking 93 inevitable a inevitable result unavoidable; it must happen - Something that have to happen 93 monarchy n British monarchy government under a single ruler (king or queen) - Government that ruled by a king or queen. 93 recipient n recipient of the benefits receiver - Receiver, person who receives something 93 spectrum n color spectrum colored band produced when beam of light passes through a prism - spectrum 94 addiction n drug addiction being enslaved to a habit or substance - You have to have something, being slaved by something. 94 audit v IRS audit examination of accounts - Listening to something 94diverv God chastens his children discipline; punish in order to correct - punishing 94 courier n delivered by a courier messenger - messanger, deliverer 94 docile a docile puppy obedient; easily managed 94 gavel n judge slammed the gavel hammer-like tool; mallet - little hammer that judge uses 94 infantile a infantile behavior childish - Very immiture and childish 94 monetary a monetary value pertaining to money - about money 94 reciprocal a reciprocal trade agreement mutual; exchangeable; interacting - exchangeable 94 spendthrift n wasteful spendthrift someone who wastes money
- Spending too much money, a person who wastes all his money.
ego self anthropos mankind - agogos lead centrum center kardia heart genesis the beginning alter other monos one oculus eye verto turn andros man kallos beautiful iatreia medical healing polys many peri- around ambi both hypos under endo- iniside misein hatred logos word mancy magic/fortunetelling gyne female/women -ician expert bios life gamos marriage geras old age photos light demos people derma skin geras old age mania crazy odontos teeth senex old age dexter right hand neuron nerve kakos ugly pathos feeling/pain psyche mind -escent becoming orthos straighten
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Post by Insang Jang on Oct 27, 2009 17:50:16 GMT -8
101 adorn v statues adorned the temple to decorate or add beauty to - add beauty to, make something beautiful 101 autopsy n autopsy of the dead body examination of a dead body - anatomy, cut the body open and see what happened 101 chisel (n) n hammer and chisel wedge-like tool for cutting - tool. 101 craven a a craven coward cowardly - 101 dote v doting grandparents be excessively fond of; show signs of mental decline
- try to give everything to thier kids, spoiling them. 101 genre n which genre does this book belong to? particular variety of art or literature - type of something... poet, novel, romence, ... subject matter. 101 injurious a smoking is injurious to your health harmful - not good, injury, harmful 101 mural n mural on the wall wall painting - murus = wall painting 101 refurbish v refurbished computers renovate; make bright by polishing - 101 stellar a stellar motions; stellar performance pertaining to the stars - stella = star, motions of the stars, out of this world. 102 adulterate v coffee was adulterated with ground acorn to make impure by adding inferior material - mix something to make it cheaper, but lower quality. 102 auxiliary a auxiliary verb helper, additional or subsidiary - helper, ex) will 102 chivalrous a chivalrous knight courteous; faithful; brave - the manner of acting, brave,... 102 credibility n credibility of the witness believability - Is it believable or not? 102 douse v douse the fire plunge into water - put a lot of water 102 germane a germane to the discussion pertinent; relevant - related, 102 innovative n innovative idea novel; introducing a change - new (nova=new) 102 murky a murky pond dark and gloomy; thick with fog; vague
- pond that not clear 102 refutation n refute the argument disproof of opponent's arguments - disagree, disprove 102 stereotype n stereotype of Asians fixed and unvarying representation; standardized mental picture - generalization of a group without knowing them. ¼±ÀÔ°ß 103 adulterated a unadulterated milk made impure or inferior - nothing added to make it impure 103 avalanche n buried by the avalanche great mass of falling snow - ´«»çÅÂ, falling of snow that is too heavy. 103 choreography n choreography of the music video arrangement of dances - moving with music 103 credo n my credo creed; firm belief - I believe, personal believe. 103 downcast a downcast look disheartened; sad - face is down, sad 103 germinate v seeds germinate cause to sprout; sprout - breaking open of the seed 103 insatiable a insatiable appetite not easily satisfied - not easily satisfied, desire of something... 103 muted a muted sounds silent; muffled; toned down - no sound, silent, not able to say. 103 regal a regal castle royal - Anything related to the king. 103 subjective a subjective opinion tending to include personal opinion - personal thing, thinking about ourselves. 104 advent n advent of computers arrival; coming into view - coming into view 104 avarice n avarice of lawyers greediness for wealth - being very greedy 104 chronic a chronic illness long established as a disease - diseases that takes time 104 creed n religious creed system of religious or ethical belief - 104 drab a drab winter coat dull; lacking color; cheerless - dark, colorless, cheerless, boring... 104 gesticulate v gesticulate with his hands to express by gestures - person make gestures with something. 104 insightful a insightful essay discerning; perceptive - sight into something. 104 myopic a myopic vision nearsighted; lacking foresight - talk about plans, lacking foresight, short sided 104 rehabilitate v rehabilitate the criminals restore to proper condition - give someone the ability to be better. 104 subliminal a subliminal messages below the threshold of consciousness - muzak, things that we are not thinking about, subminded 105 adventitious a adventitious meeting associated with something by chance - something that happens with luck, chance. something that was not planned 105 avenge v avenge his father's death take vengeance for something - verb of revenge 105 chronicle v chronicled the history of Baseball report; record (in chronological order)
- historical records 105 crescendo n the overture ended in a crescendo increase in the volume or intensity; climax - a part of musical piece, louder and louder, climax 105 draconian a draconian punishment extremely severe - severe, harsh 105 ghastly a ghastly appearance horrid; ghostlike; very unpleasant
- ghostlike, unpleasant 105 insinuate v are you insinuating that I cheat? hint; imply; creep in - accuse 105 myriad n myriad of possibilities very large number - many 105 reimburse v company reimbursed the expenses repay - 105 subsequent a subsequent events following; later - following events 106 adversity n he faced many adversities condition marked by misfortune or distress - Any difficulty 106 averse a averse to speaking in public reluctant; disinclined
- Go away from something, hate, (negative connotation) 106 churlish a churlish manner boorish; rude - rude, irritate 106 crestfallen a crestfallen about his grades dejected; dispirited - 106 dregs n dregs in the wine bottle sediment; worthless residue
- sediment, worthless, left over 106 gibberish n I don't want to hear your gibberish nonsense; babbling - nonsense 106 insomnia n can't sleep because of insomnia wakefulness; inability to sleep
- illness that you cannot sleep at night 106 nadir n nadir of his career lowest point - the lowest point (opp. zenith, the highest) 106 reiterate v let me reiterate the point repeat - repeat, emphasize, one more time 106 subsidiary a subsidiary company subordinate; secondary - smaller companies that are owned by bigger company. 107 affected a affected smile assuming or pretending - fake, pretending 107 avert v avert her eyes to turn away; to prevent
- turn away 107 ciliated a ciliated cells having cilia (hair-like organelles) - having cilia 107 crevice n tiny crevices in the mountainside crack; fissure - crack, hole 107 drivel n listening to idiotic drivel nonsense; foolishness
- nonsense, idiotic 107 gibe v are you gibing me? mock - mocking 107 intangible a intangible concepts not able to be perceived by touch; vague
- Unable to touch, ex) ideas 107 naivete n naivete of young children quality of being unsophisticated; simplicity; gullibility - naive, too young to understand things 107 relish v relish the flavor savor; enjoy - relish, enjoy 107 subsidy n paid by government subsidy direct financial aid by government, etc
- goverment aiding 108 affidavit n a signed affidavit written declaration upon oath - written document declaration 108 avid a an avid fan of OJ greedy; eager for
- passionate 108 circuitous a circuitous route roundabout - circle, round 108 cringe v cringe in fear shrink back, as if in fear - afraid 108 drudgery n drudgery of homework menial work
- 108 giddy a felt giddy after the ride; a giddy young person light-hearted; dizzy - dizzy, a person who is giggling all the time 108 integral a integral part of the system complete; necessary for completeness
- necessary 108 narcissist n a narcissist is his own best friend conceited person; someone in love with his own image - A person who fall in love with himself. 108 remedial a remedial reading classes curative; corrective
- remedy, cure, correct 108 substantial a substantial sum of money ample; solid; in essentials - ample, solid
109 affiliation n affiliation with the Communists being associated
109 avow v OJ avows his innocence declare openly
109 circumlocution n answer with circumlocution indirect or roundabout expression
109 crotchety a crotchety boss eccentric; whimsical; cranky
109 duress n agreed under duress forcible restraint, especially unlawfully
109 gingerly a crack the egg gingerly very carefully
109 intellect n sharpen the intellect ability to think or understand
109 narrative a a narrative essay related to telling a story
109 reminiscence n reminiscence of the past recollection
109 substantive a substantive issues essential; pertaining to the substance
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