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Post by vocabulitis5 on Aug 25, 2009 11:26:00 GMT -8
44 artisan n skilled artisans a craftsperson
skilled artisans
44 contrite a contrite tears penitent; feeling sorry for past actions
contrite tears
44 doctrine n religious doctrine principle, position, or policy
religious doctrine
44 extol v extol the heroes praise; glorify
extol the heroes
44 implication n implications of the law something hinted or suggested
imply -> implication ply -> fold
implications of the law (what will happen if you put this law in act?)
44 laud v laud the heroes praise
applaud = laud
44 parsimony n parsimonious parents stinginess
parsimonious parents
44 recluse n live as a recluse hermit; loner
live as a recluse
44 steadfast a God is steadfast loyal; unswerving
God is steadfast / is unchanging(loyal)
44 vilify v vilify the President slander
vilify the President(enemys of presidents will do)
ruin the person's reputation
45 ascendancy n ascendancy over the followers controlling influence; dominance
ascendancy over the followers
45 converge v marchers converged in Washington come together
marchers converged in Washington
45 document v document the evidence provide written evidence
document the evidence
45 extraneous a extraneous details not essential; superfluous
extraneous details
45 implicit a implicit agreement understood but not stated
implicit agreement
45 lavish a lavish gifts liberal; wasteful
lavish gifts
45 partisan a partisan supporters one-sided; prejudiced
partisan supporters
45 recount v recount the events narrate or tell; count over again
recount the events
45 stoic a ever-stoic Mr. Spock impassive; unmoved by joy or grief
ever-stoic Mr.Spock
45 vindicate v vindicate his honor clear from blame; exonerate; justify or support
vindicate his honor
46 ascetic a ascetic monk practicing self-denial; austere
ascetic monk
46 conviction n religious convictions strongly held belief
religious convictions
46 dogmatic a dogmatic teachings asserting opinions in arrogant manner
dogmatic teachings
doctorine --intenser--> dogma
46 extricate v extricate the trapped whales free; disentangle
extricate the trapped whales
46 impudence n impudence of rude students impertinence; insolence
impudence of rude students
46 lethargic a feel lethargic after lunch drowsy; dull
feel lethargic after lunch
46 paucity n paucity of customers scarcity
paucity of customers
46 rectify v rectify the situation set right; correct
rectify the situations
46 stolid a stolid personality dull; impassive
46 virtuoso n virtuoso of the violin highly skilled artist
47 aspire v aspire to be an actress to seek ambitiously
aspire to be an actress
47 cordial a cordial invitation gracious; heartfelt
cordial invitation
47 dormant a bears stay dormant for the winter sleeping; lethargic
bears stay dormant for the winter
47 exuberance n exuberance of welcome overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm
exuberance of welcome(great abundance)
47 inane a inane remarks silly; senseless
inane remarks
47 levity n levity of the jokes lack of seriousness; lightness
levity of the jokes
lightness of the jokes
47 penury n penury of the homeless severe poverty; stinginess
punury of the homeless
47 redundant a redundant explanation superfluous; repetitious; excessively wordy
redundant explanation
47 strident a strident laughter loud and harsh; insistent
strident laughter
very harsh sounding laughter (like that of witch)
47 virulent a virulent disease; virulent attitude extremely poisonous; hostile; bitter
very harmful ..thingie
virulent disease/ virulent attitude
48 assuage v assuage the pain ease, lessen
assuage the pain
48 corroborate v a witness corroborated the suspect's story confirm
a witness corroborated the suspect's story
48 dubious a dubious reply doubtful; filled with questions
dubious reply
48 facilitate v facilitate recovery help bring about; make less difficult
facilitate recovery
facil - easy
48 inception n at the inception of the program start; beginning
at the start of the program
48 linger v linger at the playground for hours loiter or dawdle
linger at the playground for hours
48 perfunctory a perfunctory proof-reading superficial; not thorough
not thorough proof - reading
someone made you do it
48 refute v refute the argument disprove
refute the argument
disprove the argument
48 stupefy v stupefied by the dumb answer make numb; stun; amaze
stupefied by the dumb answer
to make somebody stupid
48 volatile a volatile chemical; volatile temper changeable; explosive;
volatile chemical/ volatile temper
explosive chemical/ changeable, explosive temper
49 astute a astute answer wise, shrewd
very smart answer
49 credulity n don't be so credulous belief on slight evidence
to eaily believing
49 duplicity n duplicity of character double-dealing; hypocrisy
duplicity of character
49 fallacious a fallacious reasoning false; misleading
49 incidental a incidental expenses not essential; minor
49 listless a listless mood lacking in spirit or energy
49 peripheral a peripheral view marginal; outer
49 relegate v relegated to a lower position banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign
49 submissive a submissive students yielding; timid
49 voluble a voluble speaker fluent; glib; talkative
50 atrophy n atrophy of the skin wasting away
50 criterion n criterion for admissions standard used in judging
50 duration n duration of the trip length of time something lasts
50 fallow a fallow land plowed but not sowed
50 incisive a incisive criticism cutting; sharp
50 lofty a lofty goals very high
50 perpetuate v perpetual motion make something last
50 relevant a relevant to the issue pertinent; referring to the case in hand
50 subordinate a subordinate officer occupying a lower rank; inferior
50 zealot n religious zealot fanatic; person who shows excessive zeal
Etymology Review Quiz: IWP 11-21
Roots (40Questions X 2pts)
deka 10yr sedeo super over cede yield ject throw cycle nihil sub under ob against sentio feeling extra outside murus urb pre before re back or again ad to, toward con with quadr 4 dis not later graph writing chiro trans across quint de away fero sectus plico inter between vert turn manus cura care ex out centum 100 meter measure therme heat chronos ann year phone semi parts of..?
Vocab (20 Questions X 1pt)
decalogue assiduous centenarian sentiment sediment dissent sedate insensible supersede extrasensory dejected mural precede immure dissident intravenous subside intraurban nihilism intravenous
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Sept 1, 2009 11:48:16 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
52 abate v storm abated to reduce in amount or degree
52 appraise v appraise the pearl estimate value of
52 canine a K-9 police unit related to dogs
52 connotation n negative connotations of the word suggested or implied meaning of an expression
52 disburse v disburse scholarship funds to pay out money for expenses
52 foreshadow v foreshadow the ending give an indication beforehand; portend; prefigure
52 importune v importuned her for donations beg persistently
52 martyr n died as a martyr one who voluntarily suffers death for his religion or cause
52 preamble n Preamble to the Constitution introductory statement
52 seedy a seedy motel room run-down; decrepit; disreputable
53 abbreviate v she abbreviated her speech to shorten
53 appreciate v stock prices appreciated increase in worth
53 canker n canker sore any ulcerous sore; any evil
53 conscientious a a conscientious editor scrupulous; careful
53 disclaim v disclaim responsibility / read the disclaimer disavow; disown
53 foresight n enough foresight to be prepared ability to foresee future happenings; prudence
53 impostor n fooled by an impostor someone who assumes a false identity
53 maternal a maternal instincts pertaining to a mother
53 precise a precise answer exact
53 seep v water seeped through ooze; trickle
54 abdicate v abdicate the throne to give up or renounce abdicate the throne 54 apprehend v apprehend the criminal arrest; dread; perceive
apprehend the criminal 54 canny a canny customers shrewd; thrift canny customers 54 consensus n decided by a consensus general agreement decided by a consensus 54 disclose v disclose secret information to make known; reveal or uncover disclose secret information 54 forestall v forestall the enemy attack prevent by taking action in advance forestall the enemy attack 54 impoverished a impoverished family impoverished family poor 54 matriarch n ruled by a matriarch woman who rules a family or larger social group ruled by a matriarch 54 predetermine v predetermined fate predestine; settle or decide beforehand; influence markedly predetermined fate 54 seethe v seethed with anger be disturbed; boil seethed with anger 55 aberrant a aberrant behavior not normal or usual aberrant behavior 55 appropriate v appropriated the land acquire; take possession appropriated the land 55 cantankerous a cantankerous old man ill humored; irritable cantankerous old man 55 consistency n their stories lacked consistency absence of contradictions their stories lacked consistency 55 discord n discord between partners lack of concord or harmony discord between partners 55 forgo v forgo desserts for a week give up; do without forgo desserts for a week 55 impregnable a impregnable fort invulnerable impregnable fort 55 maudlin a maudlin ending effusively sentimental maudlin ending 55 prelude n prelude to war introduction; forerunner prelude to war 55 sensual a sensual experience devoted to the pleasures of the senses; carnal; voluptuous sensual experience 56 abettor n aiding and abetting someone who supports or aids (a wrongdoing) aiding and abetting 56 aptitude n aptitude test fitness; talent aptitude test 56 canvass v canvass the neighborhood to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, etc canvass the neighborhood 56 console v console the widow lessen sadness or disappointment console the widow 56 discordant a discordant sounds being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous discordant sounds 56 forlorn a sad and forlorn sad and lonely; wretched sad and forlorn 56 impromptu a impromptu speech without previous preparation impromptu speech spontaneous/improvised 56 maul v mauled by a lion handle roughly mauled by a lion 56 premeditate v premeditated murder plan in advance premeditated murder 56 sentinel n sentinels on guard sentry; lookout sentinels on guard
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Sept 8, 2009 14:17:49 GMT -8
57 abhor v I abhor chemistry detest; loathe; abominate I abhor chemistry 57 aquatic a aquatic sports pertaining to water aquatic sports 57 capacious a capacious trunk spacious capacious trunk 57 consolidation n debt consolidation unification; becoming firmer or stronger debt consolidation 57 discount v discount the new theory to deduct a certain amount; to disregard discount the new theory 57 formality n formality of the ceremony ceremonious quality; something done just for form's sake formality of the ceremony 57 improvise v improvise the lines make up without planning improvise the lines 57 maxim n moral maxims proverb; a truth pithily stated moral maxims 57 premise n premise of the argument assumption; postulate premise of the argument 57 sequester v sequester the jury isolate; retire from public life; segregate sequester the jury 58 abolish v abolish slavery to put an end to; make void abolish slavery 58 arboretum n trees in the arboretum place where trees are exhibited trees in the arboretum 58 capitulate v the captain capitulated surrender the captain capitulate 58 consonance n out of consonance harmony; agreement out of consonance 58 discourse n philosophical discourse conversation; formal discussion philosophical discourse 58 formidable a a formidable foe menacing; threatening a formidable foe 58 impunity n violate laws with impunity freedom from punishment or harm violate laws with impunity 58 mediate v mediate the dispute settle a dispute through the services of an outsider mediate the dispute 58 preposterous a that's preposterous! absurd; ridiculous that's preposterous! 58 serenity n serene waters calmness; placidity serene waters 59 abominate v abominable snowman dislike strongly abominable snowman 59 arcade n shop at the arcade a covered passageway with shops shop at the arcade 59 caprice n don't act on caprice whim don't act on caprice 59 conspicuous a conspicuous error easily seen; obvious conspicuous error 59 discredit v discredit the witness to injure the credit or reputation of discredit the witness 59 forsake v why have you forsaken me desert; abandon; renounce why have you forsaken me 59 inadvertent a inadvertent mistake unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly inadvertent mistake 59 mediocre a mediocre quality ordinary; commonplace mediocre quality 59 prestige n prestige of the university impression produced by achievements or reputation prestige of the university 59 serpentine a serpentine road winding; twisting serpentine road 60 aboriginal a Australian aborigines native; indigenous Australian aborigines 60 arcane a arcane tradition secret, mysterious arcane tradition 60 caption n caption of a cartoon title; text under illustration caption of a cartoon 60 conspiracy n conspiracy to kill the president treacherous plot conspiracy to kill the president 60 discrepancy n discrepancy in the testimonies difference; inconsistency discrepancy in the testimonies 60 forte n vocabulary is my forte strong point or special talent vocabulary is my forte 60 inalienable a inalienable rights not to be taken away inalienable rights 60 meditation n decide after some meditation reflection; thought decided after some medication 60 prevail v truth shall prevail induce; triumph over truth shall prevail 60 servitude n life of servitude slavery; compulsory labor life of servitude 61 abortive a abortive attempt unsuccessful; imperfectly developed abortive attempt 61 archaeology n Indiana Jones studies archaeology study of mankind Indiana Jones studies archaeology 61 carafe n carafe of wine glass water bottle carafe of wine 61 constituent n letters from angry constituents supporter letters from angry constituents 61 discrete a two discrete problems separate; distinct two discrete problems 61 forthright a forthright honesty outspoken; straightforward; frank forthright honesty 61 inanimate a inanimate objects lifeless inanimate objects 61 meek a blessed are the meek quiet and obedient; spiritless blessed are the meek 61 prey n predator and prey animals chased as food predator and prey 61 sever v sever the rope cut; separate sever the rope 62 abrasive a abrasive cleaning powder tending to scratch or scrape abrasive cleaning powder 62 archetype n archetypal symbols prototype; primitive pattern archetypal symbols 62 carat n one carat diamond unit of weight for precious metals one carat diamond 62 construe v you have misconstrued my meaning explain; interpret you have misconstrued my meaning 62 discretion n parental discretion advised freedom of judgment or choice parental discretion advised 62 fortuitous a fortuitous meeting accidental; by chance
fortuitous meeting 62 inarticulate a inarticulate in front of girls speechless; producing indistinct speech inarticulate in front of girls 62 melancholy a melancholy mood gloomy; morose; blue melancholy mood 62 problematic a problematic issue doubtful; unsettled; questionable; perplexing problematic issue 62 severity n severity of the punishment harshness; intensity; sternness; austerity severity of the punishment 63 abrogate v abrogate the outdated law to abolish; put an end to abrogate the outdated law 63 archipelago n visit the archipelago group of closely located islands visit the archipelago 63 cardinal a the cardinal rule chief; most important the cardinal rule 63 consummate a consummate liar / consummate the deal complete; the best consummate liar 63 disembark v disembark from the ship to go ashore from a ship disembark fro mthe ship 63 foster v foster home; foster an idea rear; encourage foster home 63 inaugurate v inaugurate the President start; initiate; install in office inaugurate the President 63 memento n memento of the visit token; reminder memento of the visit 63 procrastinate v procrastinate till the last day postpone; delay or put off procrastinate till the last day 63 shackle v legs were shackled chain; fetter legs were shackled
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Sept 15, 2009 11:37:21 GMT -8
64 abscond v abscond with the money to depart in secret manner
64 archives n records in the archives public records; place for such records
64 carnal a carnal pleasures fleshly
64 contaminate v contaminated water pollute
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
64 menial a menial work suitable for servants; lowly; mean
64 promote v promote world peace help to flourish; advance in rank; publicize
64 sham v a sham offer pretend
65 absolute a absolute or relative complete; perfect
65 ardent a ardent love letter expressing intense feeling; passionate
65 carnivorous a carnivorous animals meat-eating
65 contemporary n Shakespeare's contemporaries person belonging to the same period
65 disgruntled a disgruntled workers displeased and discontented; sulky; peevish
65 franchise n McDonalds franchise right granted by authority; right to vote; business licensed to sell in one territory
65 incarcerate v incarcerate the prisoners imprison
65 mentor n my teacher and my mentor a wise and trusted counselor or teacher
65 prophetic a prophetic visions foretelling the future
65 shambles n left in shambles wreck; mess
66 abstain v abstain from drinking to refrain from doing something
66 arduous a arduous efforts hard; strenuous
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
66 incendiary(a) a incendiary bomb; incendiary speech used for starting a fire; tending to inflame the senses
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
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
67 disheveled a disheveled appearance untidy
67 fraudulent a fraudulent advertising cheating; deceitful
67 incendiary(n) n burned down by an incendiary arsonist
67 mesmerize v the show mesmerized the kids hypnotize
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
68 disingenuous a disingenuous excuse lacking in frankness or candor; insincere
68 fray n jump into the fray brawl
68 incentive n an incentive to study spur; motive
68 metamorphosis n metamorphosis of a butterfly change of form; major transformation
68 prototype n prototype of the new car original work used as a model by others
68 shun v shunned his old friends keep away from
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 11:57:16 GMT -8
ROOTS 1. ad- 2. amo 3. annus-year 4. anthropos-people 5. bi-2 6. biblion 7. bona, bonus 8. cedo 9. centum 10. cheir (chiro-) 11. chronos 12. circum- 13. con-with 14. cornu 15. cuspis 16. deka-10 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-foot 49. pejor 50. per 51. philos 52. phone-sound 53. polys-many 54. pous 55. pre-before 56. pyros-fire 57. quadr-4 58. re-again 59. satyr 60. sedeo 61. semi-partial 62. sentio, sensus-sense 63. septuaginta 64. sesqui 65. sonus 66. sophos-wise 67. specio, spectus-see 68. sub-below 69. super-over 70. theos 71. therme 72. tri-three 73. unus 74. urbs 75. valva
70 ac|cede v ac: toward cede: go go toward accede to the demand to give consent; to agree
70 arrears n in arrears with debt being in debt
70 catalyst n catalyst in the reaction agent which brings about a chemical change
70 contiguous a 48 contiguous states adjacent to; touching upon
70 dis|jointed a disjointed explanations disconnected
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
70 metaphysical a metaphysical philosophy pertaining to speculative philosophy
70 psyche n human psyche soul; mind
70 simile n compare with a simile comparison made using the words 'like' or 'as'
71 accelerate v car accelerated to cause to move faster
71 artless a artifice artless child without guile; open and honest
71 catapult n attack with catapults slingshot; a hurling machine
71 contingent a the deal is contingent on a condition dependent on; conditional
71 dislodge v ant: lodge: when something is stuck in throat dislodge the food caught in his throat remove
71 friction n friction in the group; friction of rubbing clash in opinion; rubbing against
71 in|clement a clement: mild inclement: not mild inclement weather stormy; unkind
71 metro|polis n polis: city move to the metropolis large city
71 pungent a pungent odor stinging; sharp in taste or smell; caustic
71 simplistic a simplistic answer oversimplified
72 accessory a auto accessories supplementary part or object; decoration
72 ascend v ant: descend ascendency ascend the mountain go up; climb
72 catastrophe n the flood was a catastrophe calamity
72 contortions n contortions of the patient twisting; distortions
72 dismal a dismal mood gloomy; cheerless; dreary
72 frigid a Frigidaire refrigerators intensely cold
72 incline n steep incline slope; slant
72 microcosm n micro: small cosmo: universe mini-world the microcosm within Korea town small world; the world in miniature
72 punitive a pun: punishment punitive laws punishing
72 simulate v flight simulator feign; pretend
73 acclimate v acclimate to the climate to become accustomed to new environment
73 ascertain v ascertain the truth find out for certain
73 causal a causal relationship: cause and effect relationship
causal connection implying a cause and effect relationship
73 contraband n officers seized the contraband illegal trade; illegal good
73 dismantle v dismantle the engine take apart
73 frolic v children frolicked about play in a frisky, lighthearted manner
73 inclined a inclined to procrastinate tending or leaning toward; bent
73 migrant a migrant workers changing its habitat; wandering
73 puny a puny kid insignificant; tiny; weak
73 sinister a has to do with left sinister ghosts evil
74 acclivity n uphill go up the acclivity an upward slope
74 aseptic a a: no; not septic: about germs aseptic hospital rooms preventing infection
74 caustic a caustic remark burning; sarcastically biting
74 con|vene v con: with vene: come Congress convened assemble
74 dismay v dismayed by the low score discourage; frighten
74 frustrate v frustrate the enemy's plan thwart; defeat
74 in|coherent a incoherent murmur unintelligible; muddled; illogical
74 migratory a migratory birds wandering
74 pyro|maniac n pyro: fire maniac: crazy someone crazy about fire fire set by a pyromaniac a person crazy about fire
74 skimp v skimp and save provide scantily; live very economically
75 accolade n Oscar award is the highest accolade award or honor
75 aspirant n aspirant for public office seeker after position or status
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 limbs dismember the body parts cut into small parts
75 fugitive(a) a fugitive thoughts fleeting or transitory; roving
75 incompatible a incompatible personalities inharmonious
75 militant a militant organization combative; bellicose
75 quack n that doctor's a quack charlatan; imposter
75 slander n sued for slander defamation; utterance of false and malicious statements
lesson 1-3 ego: self egoist: person who cares about himself egotist: likes to talk about himself (braggar)
alter: other altruist: person who cares about other people
intro: inward extro: outward verto: turn introvert: shy extrovert: outgoing
ambi: both ambivert: both
misein: hate anthropos: mankind misanthrope: person who hates mankind
gyne:women misogynist: person who hates women
gamos: marriage misogamist: person who hates marriages
asketes: monk ascetic: person who lives like a monk (pursues no pleasure in life) ego: self/pride
centrum: center egocentric: you are the center of universe
mania: crazy egomaniac: crazy about your self alternate: aubstitute alternative: choice alteration: change
dexter: right ambidextrous: ability to use both hands equally dexterous: skillful with hand
sinister: left sinister: evil
gauche: left gauche: socially clumsy gaoucherie
droit: right adroit anthropology philanthropy gynecology
monos: 1
polys: many polygamy: many marriage polygyny: many wives
andros: man polyandry: many husbands misanthropy: hating mankind misogyny: hating women misogamy: hating marriage
Lesson 4-6 internus: inside intemist:doctor who knows generally about inside
logos: study word gynecologist: women doctor
ovsterix: midwife obstetrician: a doctor who dealt with delivery
paidos; pedis: child pediatrician: child doctor
derma: skin dermatologist: skin doctor
ophtalomos: eye ophthalmologiest: eye doctor
orthos: straight orthopedist: a doctor who straightens childrens bones
kardia: heart cardiologist: heart doctor
neuron: nerves neurologist: doctor for brain/nerve
psyche: mind psychiatrist: doctor for mind intern: doctor in training obstetrics: delivering babies pediatrics: child doctor psychosis (osis: sickness; pain): sickness in brain psychotic
iatreia: medical healing psychiatry pediatrics
agogos: leading pedagogical: leading of children
demos: people demagoguery: person who's the bad leader
hypos: under hypodermic: inner skind epidermis: outder skin taxidermy: skinning skins pachyderm: thick skinned
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Sept 22, 2009 14:08:19 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
70 arrears n in arrears with debt being in debt
70 catalyst n catalyst in the reaction agent which brings about a chemical change
70 contiguous a 48 contiguous states adjacent to; touching upon
70 disjointed a disjointed explanations disconnected
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
70 metaphysical a metaphysical philosophy pertaining to speculative philosophy
70 psyche n human psyche soul; mind
70 simile n compare with a simile comparison made using the words 'like' or 'as'
71 accelerate v car accelerated to cause to move faster
71 artless a artless child without guile; open and honest
71 catapult n attack with catapults slingshot; a hurling machine
71 contingent a the deal is contingent on a condition dependent on; conditional
71 dislodge v dislodge the food caught in his throat remove
71 friction n friction in the group; friction of rubbing clash in opinion; rubbing against
71 inclement a inclement weather stormy; unkind
71 metropolis n move to the metropolis large city
71 pungent a pungent odor stinging; sharp in taste or smell; caustic
71 simplistic a simplistic answer oversimplified
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
72 contortions n contortions of the patient twisting; distortions
72 dismal a dismal mood gloomy; cheerless; dreary
72 frigid a Frigidaire refrigerators intensely cold
72 incline n steep incline slope; slant
72 microcosm n the microcosm within Korea town small world; the world in miniature
72 punitive a punitive laws punishing
72 simulate v flight simulator feign; pretend
73 acclimate v acclimate to the climate to become accustomed to new environment
acclimate to the climate
73 ascertain v ascertain the truth find out for certain
ascertain the truth
73 causal a causal connection implying a cause and effect relationship
causal connection
73 contraband n officers seized the contraband illegal trade; illegal good
officers seized the contraband
73 dismantle v dismantle the engine take apart
dismantle the engine
73 frolic v children frolicked about play in a frisky, lighthearted manner
children frolicked about
73 inclined a inclined to procrastinate tending or leaning toward; bent
inclined to procrastinate
73 migrant a migrant workers changing its habitat; wandering
migrant workers
73 puny a puny kid insignificant; tiny; weak
puny kid
73 sinister a sinister ghosts evil
sinister ghosts
74 acclivity n go up the acclivity an upward slope
go up the acclivity
74 aseptic a aseptic hospital rooms preventing infection
74 caustic a caustic remark burning; sarcastically biting
74 convene v Congress convened assemble
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
74 migratory a migratory birds wandering
74 pyromaniac n fire set by a pyromaniac a person crazy about fire
74 skimp v skimp and save provide scantily; live very economically
75 accolade n Oscar award is the highest accolade award or honor
75 aspirant n aspirant for public office seeker after position or status
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
75 fugitive(a) a fugitive thoughts fleeting or transitory; roving
75 incompatible a incompatible personalities inharmonious
75 militant a militant organization combative; bellicose
75 quack n that doctor's a quack charlatan; imposter
75 slander n sued for slander defamation; utterance of false and malicious statements
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Sept 29, 2009 13:56:56 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
accommodate the guest
76 assail v assail the victim assault; attack
assail the victim
76 celerity n work with celerity speed; rapidity
work with celerity
76 conventional a conventional oven ordinary; typical
conventional oven
76 disparate a two disparate beliefs basically different; unrelated
two disparate beliefs
76 fundamental v fundamental rules basic; primary; essential
fundamental theorem of CALCULUS
76 inconsistency n inconsistency in the testimonies state of being self-contradictory
inconsistency in the testimonies
76 mimicry n mimicry of parrots imitation
mimicry of parrots
76 quadruped n four-footed quadruped four-footed animal
four-footed quadruped
76 slither v snake slithers slip or slide
snake slithers
77 accomplice n accomplice to the murder person who helps in a crime
accomplice to the murder
77 assent v assent to the idea agree; accept
assent to the idea
77 celestial a celestial planets heavenly
celestial planets
77 converse(n) n converse of a theorem opposite
converse of a theorem
77 dispatch n police dispatcher / finish with all dispatch speediness; message sent with all due speed
finish with all dispatch
77 furor n a furor on the Stock Exchange frenzy; great excitement
a furor on the Stock Exchange
77 incredulous a incredulous look withholding belief; skeptical
incredulous look
77 minuscule a minuscule size extremely small
minuscule size
77 queasy a I feel queasy easily nauseated; squeamish
I feel queasy
77 smelt v smelt metal melt or blend ores, changing their chemical composition
smelt metal
78 accord a she was in accord with the verdict to be in agreement
she was in accord with the verdic
78 assessment n What is your assessment of the situation? evaluation; judgment
what is ur assessment of the situation?
78 celibate a priests must stay celibate unmarried; abstaining from sex
priests must stay celibate
78 converse(v) v converse with friends to talk with others
converse with friends
78 dispel v dispel the mystery scatter; drive away; cause to vanish
dispel the mystery
78 fusion n fusion of many groups union; coalition
fusion of many groups
78 increment n 10 dollar increments increase
10 dollar increments
78 minute a minute size extremely small
minute size
78 quell v quell the riot extinguish; put down; quiet
quell the riot
78 smirk n wipe that smirk off your face conceited smile
wipe that smirk off ur face
79 accost v the principal accosted the student to confront boldly; to approach
the principal accosted the student
79 assiduous a assiduous worker diligent; hard working
assiduous worker
79 censor n uncensored movie overseer of morals
uncensored movie
79 convert(n) n a religious convert one who changes religion
a religious convert
79 dispirited a dispirited team lacking in spirit
dispirited team
79 futile a futile attempt useless; hopeless; ineffectual
futile attempt
79 incriminate v incriminating evidence accuse
incriminating evidence
79 mirage n mirage in the desert unreal reflection; optical illusion
mirage in the desert
79 quench v quench your thirst douse or extinguish; assuage or satisfy
quench your thirst
79 sobriety n sobriety check point moderation (esp. with alcohol); seriousness
sobriety check point
80 accrued a accrued interest added repeatedly over some period
accrued interest
80 assimilate v assimilate to the culture absorb; become accustomed to
assimilate to the culture
80 cerebral a cerebral discussion pertaining to the brain or intellect
cerebral discussion
80 convert(v) v convert Fahrenheit to Celsius to change
convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
80 dissect v dissect frogs analyze; cut apart in order to examine
dissect frogs
80 gainsay v gainsay the truth deny
gainsay the truth
80 incur v incurred a large debt bring upon oneself
incurred a large debt
80 mirth n mirth of the holidays merriment; laughter
mirth of the holidays
80 quiver(n) n arrows in a quiver case for arrows
arrows in a quiver
80 solicit v no soliciting allowed request earnestly; seek
no soliciting allowed
81 acetic a acetic flavor pertaining to vinegar or acetic acid
acetic flavor
81 assumption n wrong assumption something taken for granted
wrong assumption
81 ceremonious a ceremonious affair marked by formality
ceremonious affair
81 convex a convex lens curving outward
convex lens
81 dissident a political dissidents dissenting; rebellious
political dissidents
81 gait n gait of a horse manner of walking or running; speed
gait of a horse
81 indentation n indentation on the door notch; deep recess
indentation on the door
81 misapprehensi on n misapprehension of the facts error; misunderstanding
misapprehension of the facts
81 quiver(v) v quiver in fear tremble; shake
quiver in fear
81 solicitous a solicitous about his health worried; concerned
solicitous about his health
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Oct 6, 2009 13:56:00 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
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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Post by vocabulitis5 on Oct 13, 2009 14:00:10 GMT -8
89 acumen n business acumen keen insight; shrewdness
business acumen
89 atone v atone for his sins make amends for; pay for
atone for his sins
89 charisma n charismatic leader divine gift; charm or appeal
charismatic leader
89 cosmic a cosmic rays pertaining to the universe; vast
cosmic rays
89 diverse a diverse population differing in some characteristics; various
diverse population
89 gargantuan a gargantuan wrestler huge; enormous
gargantuan wrestler
89 inebriated a inebriated driver habitually intoxicated; drunk
inebriated driver
89 molecule n water molecule the smallest particle (one or more atoms) of a substance
water molecule
89 reaper n the Grim Reaper one who harvests grain
the Grim Reaper
89 spangle n star spangled banner small metallic piece sewn to clothing for ornamentation
star spangled banner
90 acute a acute young doctor severe; sharp in intellect or insight
acute young doctor
90 atrocity n Nazi atrocities brutal deed
Nazi atrocities
90 charlatan n fooled by the charlatan quack; pretender to knowledge
fooled by the charlatan
90 countermand v the general countermanded his orders cancel; revoke
the general countermanded his orders
90 diversion n diversion from work act of turning aside; pastime
diversion from work
90 garner v garner knowledge gather; store up
garner knowledge
90 ineffectual a ineffectual method not effective; weak
ineffectual method
90 molten a molten lava melted
molten lava
90 rebuff v rebuffed the offer snub; beat back
rebuffed the offer
90 Spartan a Spartan training avoiding luxury and comfort; sternly disciplined
Spartan training
91 adage n an old adage traditional saying; proverb
an old adage
91 attentive a attentive nanny alert and watchful
attentive nanny
91 chary a chary of free gifts cautious
chary of free gifts
91 counterpart n night and day are counterparts a thing that completes; things much alike
night and day are counterparts
91 diversity n racial diversity variety; dissimilitude
racial diversity
91 garnish v garnished with parsley decorate
garnished with parsley
91 inept a inept repairman lacking skill; unsuited; incompetent
inept repairman
91 momentous a momentous event very important
momentous event
91 rebuke v rebuked the child scold harshly; criticize severely
rebuked the child
91 spatial a spatial exploration; spatial perception relating to space
spatial exploration; spatial perception
92 adamant a adamant in his opinion unyielding in attitude or opinion
adamant in his opinion
92 attribute n physical attribute essential quality'
physical attribute
92 chasm n separated by a chasm abyss
separated by a chasm
92 coup n a successful coup highly successful action or sudden attack
a successful coup
92 divine (a) a divine powers godly
divine powers
92 gaudy a gaudy decorations flashy; showy
gaudy decoration
92 inequity n social inequities unfairness
social inequities
92 momentum n keep moving by momentum quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus
keep moving by momentum
92 recession n recession of the flood waters; economic recession withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity
recession of the flood waters
92 spatula n flip eggs with a spatula broad-bladed instrument used for spreading or mixing
flip eggs with a spatula
93 adapt v adapt to the environment to adjust or modify to fit
adapt to the environment
93 atypical a atypical response not normal
atypical response
93 chaste a chaste young woman pure
chaste young woman
93 couple v high GPA coupled with high SAT score join; unite
high GPA coupled with high SAT score
93 divine (v) v ability to divine the future perceive intuitively; foresee the future
ability to divine the future
93 gaunt a gaunt face lean and angular; barren
gaunt face
93 inevitable a inevitable result unavoidable; it must happen
inevitable result
93 monarchy n British monarchy government under a single ruler (king or queen)
British monarchy
93 recipient n recipient of the benefits receiver
recipient of the benefits
93 spectrum n color spectrum colored band produced when beam of light passes through a prism
color spectrum
94 addiction n drug addiction being enslaved to a habit or substance
drug addiction
94 audit v IRS audit examination of accounts
IRS audit
94 chasten v God chastens his children discipline; punish in order to correct
God chastens his children
94 courier n delivered by a courier messenger
delivered by a courier
94 docile a docile puppy obedient; easily managed
docile puppy
94 gavel n judge slammed the gavel hammer-like tool; mallet
judge slammed the gavel
94 infantile a infantile behavior childish
infantile behavior
94 monetary a monetary value pertaining to money
monetary value
94 reciprocal a reciprocal trade agreement mutual; exchangeable; interacting
reciprocal trade agreement
94 spendthrift n wasteful spendthrift someone who wastes money
wasteful spendthrift
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