101 Minsang Song

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Vocab notes

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address: Adress the meeting
v
address the assembly
to direct a speech or statement to

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augment: augmented medication
v
augment the forces
increase; add to

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chastise: chastise the criminals
v
chastise the troublemakers
punish

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covenant: Laws are type of covenant between government and people
n
God's covenant with man
agreement

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dogged: many people who were successful all had dogged pursuit to reach their goals
a
dogged pursuit
determined; stubborn

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genealogy: to know where David's ancestors came from, he had to trace his family genealogy back up.
n
traced his genealogy to a king
record of descent; lineage

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inflated: The ball was useless, because it wouldn't bounce even right after I inflated it.
a
inflated prices; inflate the tires
exaggerated; pompous; enlarged (with air or gas)

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monotony: The monotonous lecture that Mr.Smith gave us about the universe and human life was so boring that I fell asleep.
n
monotonous lecture
sameness leading to boredom

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reciprocate: I reciprocated the favor to my boss for his understanding my absence the other day
v
reciprocate the favor
repay in kind

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spontaneous: During the war, there were spontaneous sound of bombing
a
spontaneous combustion
happening suddenly without preparation

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adept: The guy at the car repair center was adept at fixing cars
a
adept at fixing cars
very skilled; proficient; expert

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auspicious: I found my brother's napping time as auspicious moment for attack and poured a bucket of water on him for revenge.
a
auspicious moment for attack
opportune; favorable

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chattel: Even during the civil war, negroes were considered chattel in the southern parts of U.S
n
Negroes were considered chattel
personal property

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covert: CIA does a lot of covert military operation.
a
covert military operation
secret; hidden; implied

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doleful: After puppy got taken away from his mother, puppy kept making doleful expressions
a
the puppy's doleful expression
sorrowful

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generality: putting generalities in essays for anytest will be the cause of many points being taken off
n
report was full of generalities
vague statement

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informal: My friends and I had informal discussion about what we should order in the restaurant
a
informal discussion
lacking ceremony; casual

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monumental: Monumental achievements take long time to get them
a
monumental achievement
massive

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reconcile: I reconciled with my friend after a big fight we had over a piece of candy
v
reconcile with her ex; reconcile the
checkbook
become friendly after a quarrel; correct
inconsistencies

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stalemate: The game was very exciting but I wasn't satisfied with it because it ended in a stalemate.
n
game ended in a stalemate
deadlock

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adhere: I almost got convinced a lot by the other side during the debate, but I decided to adhere to my opinion
v
adhere to the opinion
to stay attached; stick to

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austerity: I had to hold my laughter, during the trial because of the austerity of the court
n
austerity of the court
strictness; sternness

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chauvinist: The chauvinist guy sweared that he would even sacrifice himself for his country
n
male chauvinist pig
blindly devoted patriot

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covetous: you shouldn't covet other people's belongings
a
thou shalt not covet
avaricious

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dolt: all of my classes during middle school were full of dolts
n
classroom full of dolts
stupid person

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generate: the city had to go through black out because the power generators near the city got broken down and couldn't generate power anymore.
v
power generator
cause; produce; create

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infuriate: Infuriating a teacher whom you asked for the recomendation letter isn't a good idea.
v
he infuriated the teacher
enrage; anger

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moodiness: I don't like people who get moody very often, because I don't know what they are going to say the next second.
n
he gets moody
fits of depression or gloom

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recourse: There was no recourse when I almost drowned in the river, because the current was too strong
n
there was no recourse
resorting to help when in trouble

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stamina: The physical stamina of a runner was so great that he could even run 100 miles without resting
n
stamina of a runner
strength; staying power

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adherent: The adherents of republicans gathered in the city hall during the election when John McCain came to there.
n
adherents of the religion
supporter; follower

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authenticate: There was suspicious document in the suspect's bag, so the cops took it and gave it to an expert, but he authenticated it to be just a report
v
expert authenticated the document
prove genuine

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check: One of the big players in the game checked hand checked a ball in mid air.
v stop motion; curb or restrain
hand check; body check
stop motion; curb or restrain

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cower: After a coward got threatened by a bully, he cowered in the cornere in fear.
v you are coward so you goto the corner and shake in fear
cower in the corner in fear
shrink quivering, as from fear

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domicile: my tent becomes the domicile when I go on camping
n place where you sleep like dorm
domicile in the suburbs
home

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generic: One of the generic traits of Koreans is that they have black hair
a generic trait: something general. ex: generic brands (no brands)
a common, generic trait
characteristic of an entire class or species

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ingrate: my friend showed a ingrate, even when I helped him, because he was still mad on what I did to him on saturday.
n not grateful.
what an ingrate!
person who is not thankful when he should be

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morbid: I had morbid thoughts of death when a robber put his gun on my head and threatened that he would kill me if I don't give him money.
a negative thoughts of death.
morbid thoughts of death
given to unwholesome thought; moody; characteristic
of disease

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recuperate: I was really happy when I recuperated from the flu that I had
v get better from the illness
recuperate from his illness
recover

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stanza: It was a torture trying to write a 8 stanza poem for school assignment
n
4 stanzas of the poem
division of a poem

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admonish: My mom always admonished me about playing in the parking lot when I was little.
v anytypes of warning
admonish the children; admonition
to caution or advise against something

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authoritative: The teacher gave us a authoritative explanation about why we shouldn't run in the building
a authority.
authoritative explanation
having the weight of authority

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chide: my mom chided me for not coming home on time.
v
chide the child
scold

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coy: I hate people who are always coy infront of many people, but becomes opposite of that when he/she is with his/her friend
a ³»¼þ
don't be coy
shy; modest; coquettish

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domineer: teacher domineered the students so she could get the class started with the assignment
v to be dominant. boss. AD: anno domini (year of our lord)
teacher domineered the students
rule over tyrannically

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genesis: Reading book of genesis is almost like reading a story book
n anygenesis: beginning of something
Book of Genesis
beginning; origin

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inimitable: the singer had an inimitable talent.
a In: not Imitate able great talent no one can match
inimitable talent
matchless; not able to be imitated

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mortify:I was mortified when I accidentally said something very stupid
v embarassed; humiliated
mortified by his mistake
humiliate; punish the flesh

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recurrent: I'm tired with my recurrent routine!
a re: back cur: run runs back: happening again
recurrent events
occurring again and again

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statute: Statue of limitation is made so that people can't sue someone after certain amount of time
n listed law ex: being fined for something
statute of limitations
law enacted by the legislature

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adopt: I had to adopt an idea of adopting a child before actually doing it.
a
adopt a child; adopt an idea
to make one's own

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automaton: There are many factories now getting their word done by automatons
n machine that moves by itself
work done by automatons
a robot

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chiropodist: Since I have athlete's foot, I had to go to chiropodist.
n chiro: hand pod: foot originally hand and foot doctor
chiropodist treated the foot
podiatrist (foot doctor)

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crass: I just lost my appetitie trying to think of something crass so I can write a sentence.
a
it's crass to scratch your ass
very unrefined; grossly insensible

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doodle: Kid who sits next to me during language arts class always doodles on a piece of paper and doesn't pay attention.
v
doodled all over the book
scribble or draw aimlessly; waste time

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geniality: The geniality of the waitresses made me give them more tips then I usually do.
n syn: congenial
geniality of the waitresses
cheerfulness; kindliness; sympathy

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initiate: Initiating a program is very hard to do.
v
initiate a new program
begin; originate; receive into a group

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multilingual: I want to become a multilingual and travel all over the world
a polyglot
multilingual speaker
having many languages

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reek: The guy who was sitting next to me during the concert reeked bad breath
v
your breath reeks
emit (odor)

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stealth: a stealth bullys egged my friend's house during the night.
n ex: sneaky ninja
stealth bomber
slyness; sneakiness; secretiveness

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abase: he refused to abase himself regardless of what other people say
v you put your self down because base is down.
refused to abase himself
to reduce or lower, as in rank

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attribute: In the award speech, she attributed her success to her parents
v
attributed her success to her
parents
ascribe, explain; give credit

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cryptic: There was cryptic message written on the tablet that they found in a old tomb
a
cryptic message: a puzzle
mysterious; puzzling

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ebullient: The girl's ebullient nature was driving her teacher crazy
a: this is personality
the girl's ebullient nature
showing excitement

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falter: even with a gun pointed at her head, her courage did not falter.
v
her courage did not falter
hesitate; stop short

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incite: a person incited a riot by giving a very violent speech
v ex: firebrands rabble rousers
incite a riot
arouse to action; goad; motivate

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lurid: There was lurid cover stories about celebrities breaking up and coming together on a megazine next to the counter
a: anything that's sensational
lurid cover stories
wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome

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pervasive: There was a pervasive kimchi odor coming out when I opened the refridgerator
a: spread out
pervasive odor
pervading; spread throughout

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remorse: The criminal felt remorse for his crime and started crying in his trial, so the judge didn't give him as harsh punishment that he would to others with same criime
n: he did a crime and felt guilty
feel remorse for his crime
guilt; self-reproach

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subside: The storm that blew our roof off subsided after a while.
v: sub: below side: sit to sit under therefore means settle down.
storm subsided
settle down; descend; grow quiet

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abridge: our english teacher always carries an abrideged dictionary with her so she could look up words that she doesn't know.
v
abridged dictionary : dictionary that has just a main definition
shorten

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audacious: I think trying fight a male lion without any firearms is an audacious attempt
a: similar to brave, but being challenging something that you can't handle
audacious attempt
daring, bold

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cursory: I made a cursory review before I took my history final
a: a review that's brief
cursory review
casual; hastily done

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ec|centric: Some people with eccentric personality scare me when I'm with them.
a: ec=ex: out centric out of center=not normal
eccentric personality
irregular; odd; whimsical; bizarre

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fanaticism: many muslim religious fanatics are terrorists
n
religious fanatics
excessive zeal (enthusiasm)


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inclusive: Friedrich Gauss found out how to add from 1 to 100 inclusive when he was little
a
from 1 to 10, inclusive
tending to include all

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luxuriant: In the shampoo commercials, people always have luxuriant hair
a: from luxury
luxuriant hair
abundant; rich and splendid

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pessimism: many emo people have pessimistic view of life
n
pessimistic view of life
seeing the bad side only

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renounce: To switch to buddism, the person renounced her beliefs
v when a person give up his belief.
renounce her beliefs
abandon; disown; repudiate

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substantiate: In my essay, I lost some points from not substantiating the points with facts
v: ex: in essay, you have to substantiate argument with facts
substantiate the claim with facts
establish by evidence; verify; support

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abstemious: abstemious eating habits is not only good for diet, but also for your body
a: somebody who's on a diet
abstemious eating habits
moderate in eating and drinking

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austere: austere judge had no exceptions to the criminals, even if they were related
a: also austere lifestyle
austere judge
strict, stern

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curtail: They had to curtail the program, because they were lacking resources
v: similar to abridge: curtail is
curtail the program
shorten; reduce

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eclectic: The researchers doing a eclectic research about electric devices
a
eclectic research
from many disparate sources

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fastidious: The fastidious dresser spent a lot of money on the clothes
a: you don't want to buy clothes for this person
fastidious dresser
difficult to please

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incongruous: the fastidious dresser always liked and wore incongrous attires
a: an attire that's not fitting
incongruous attire
not fitting; absurd

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magnanimous: magnanimous priest made a big donation to college
a: mag: big anima: soul/heart
magnanimous priest
generous; great-hearted

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phenomena: the researchers kept records of the phenomena
n: any events ex: earthquakes ... etc
kept records of the phenomena
observable facts

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repel: I had to spray insect repellant on my tent so they won't bug me when I'm asleep
v: re: back pel: push to push back
insect repellant
drive away; disgust

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subtlety: some subtle humor are very funny
n: subtle means very small
subtle humor : a humor that's very obvious
perceptiveness; ingenuity; delicacy

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abstract: Some abstract noun are very hard to give a exact definition.
a:
abstract noun: idea words ex: love
theoretical; difficult to understand

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authoritarian: many communist countries have an authoritarian government
a:
authoritarian government ex: N. Korea
exercising total control

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cynical: a cynical writer in times megazine insulted many politicians even those who didn't do anything wrong
a: you don't trust people/politician ex: if somebody does something magnanimous then you twick it and make it look bad..
a cynical writer
distrustful of human motives

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edify: The preacher edified the church members about their life styles
v: this is what preachers/priest does
edify the church members
instruct, correct morally

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feasible: you always need to make a feasible plan, or you'll never get it done
a: workable/doable
feasible plan
practical; workable; likely

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in|consequenti
al: I think just chewing gum quietly during the class is inconsequential to the class
a not effecting the consequent
inconsequential to the result
insignificant; unimportant

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malicious: cinderella's malicious sisters always bothered cinderella
a mal: bad
Cinderella's malicious sisters
hateful; spiteful

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philanthropist: a magnanimous donor was a philanthropist
n: phil: love anthropo: mankind person who loves mankind
donation by the philanthropist
lover of mankind

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replete: our school library is so big that it always replete with books
a
replete with books: library
abundantly filled

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succinct: The reason I like math is because it always gives me a succint answer.
a
succinct answer
brief; terse; compact

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abstruse: the essay that I wrote was very abstruse because everything was everywhere
a
abstruse essay
hard to understand; esoteric

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autonomous: U.S is made out of 50 autonomous states
a auto: self nomo: law or order autonomous: self law
50 autonomous states
self-governing

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daunt: when you are playing in andante, you are undaunted by the threat
v
undaunted by the threat
intimidate: make you afraid


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efface: I had to efface the graffiti for drawing graffiti on the wall
v self-effacing: lowering your self in humbling mean
efface the graffiti
rub out; to erase


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fell: There was a very big tree in the town, but the lumberjack felled the tree
v
lumberjack felled the tree: to chop down
cut or knock down


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incontrovertib
le: Eventhough there was incontrovertible evidence, he got away with it with a good lawyer
a: controversy: disagreement and people argument in: not therefore there's not controversy
incontrovertible evidence
indisputable; not open to question

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marred: it's shameful to look at the marred surface of the table with korean letters on it
a:
marred surface of the table
damaged; disfigured

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piety: piety of the nuns are very strong
n: nuns are pious: religiously devoted
piety of the nuns
religious devotion; godliness

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reprehensible: people hate terrorists for their reprehensible actions
a
reprehensible actions of the
terrorists
deserving blame

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superficial: the teacher was showing off her knowledge of german grammar, but she truly only had superficial knowledge of grammar
a: also used to describe a person who only looks at the outside
superficial knowledge of grammar
trivial; shallow

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accessible: One of the reasons I like city is because everything is accessible
a: you can access it
accessible on foot
easy to approach, reach, enter,

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aversion: I have strong aversion to snakes after one of them fell on my shoulder
n: vert: to turn if you have aversion, then you turn away because you don't like it
strong aversion to snakes
firm dislike

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debilitate: many people say that they can't do the same exercise anymore because they are debilitated by old age
v: lost your availibity
debilitated by old age
weaken; enfeeble

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elaboration: you always have to elaborate on the idea or people won't get what you are saying
n
elaborate on the idea
addition of details

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fervor: fervor of the protesters was growing bigger every second
n: very emotional/excitable
fervor of the protesters
glowing ardor(syn to fervor); intensity of feeling

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incorrigible: incorrigible habits are very dangerous if they are bad because they can either hurt you or the other people
a: corrig: correct therefore not correctable
incorrigible habit
not correctable

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materialism: America is a materialistic society
n
materialistic society
preoccupation with physical comforts and things

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pitfall: you always have to be careful the pitfalls of life, so you won't get in trouble.
n: a trap that you fall into
pitfalls of life
hidden danger

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reprove: I had to reprove the unruly student so I could fix his incorrigible habit of being unruly
v: to scold
reprove the unruly student
censure; rebuke

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superfluous: he told me superfluous details about when his toilet overflowed
a: flow too much flow therfore unnecessary
superfluous details
unnecessary; excessive; overabundance

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acclaim
v
acclaim the heroes
applaud

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banal
a
banal essay
hackneyed; commonplace; trite

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decorous
a
her decorous behavior was praised
(decorum)
proper

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elated
a
elated child at Disneyland
overjoyed

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fitful
a
several fitful attempts
spasmodic; intermittent

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indefatigable
a
indefatigable marathon runner
tireless

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meager
a
meager earnings
scanty; inadequate

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pithy
a
pithy remark
concise; meaningful

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repudiate
v
repudiate all debts
disown; disavow

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surpass
v
surpassed his rival
exceed



ped:foot

pedal
pedestrian: person who's walking on foot

pedestal: the base of statue (the foot of the statue)
bi: 2

two legged animals
qudr: 4

quadruped: animal with 4 legs
kyklos (cycle): wheel

bicycle
bifocal: having two focuses
cuspis: point

bicuspid: two pointed tooth
bimonthly: every 2 months ex: bimonthly publication
bivalve: 2 shelled shellfish
phone: sound

quadraphonic: 4 speakers that are around you
quadruplets: 4 babies like twins and triplet
quadruple: like double triple, quadruple

later: side

quadrilateral: 4-sided figure

telephone: tele: distant phon: sound so sound from distance

bilateral: 2 sided
unus: one

unilateral: 1 sided
annus (less than 1 year): year anno domini: year of our lord

annual

annuity: payment that you receive once a year
biennial: every two years
enn (more than 1 year): year

quadrennial: every 4 years
semi: one half

semiannual: 6 months
biannual: twice in 1 year
per: through

perennial: through many years
tri:3

triangle
tricycle
trifocal: 3 focuses

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acclaim
v
acclaim the heroes
applaud

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banal
a
banal essay
hackneyed; commonplace; trite

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decorous
a
her decorous behavior was praised
(decorum)
proper

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elated
a
elated child at Disneyland
overjoyed

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fitful
a
several fitful attempts
spasmodic; intermittent

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indefatigable
a
indefatigable marathon runner
tireless

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meager
a
meager earnings
scanty; inadequate

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pithy
a
pithy remark
concise; meaningful

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repudiate
v
repudiate all debts
disown; disavow

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surpass
v
surpassed his rival
exceed

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acknowledge
v
acknowledge the truth
admit to be real or true

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barren
a antonym: arable
barren desert
desolate; fruitless and unproductive

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de|fame
v: de: not
defamed my character
harm someone's reputation

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elegy
n
elegy for the dead
poem or song of lamentation

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flagrant
a: very clearly wrong.
flagrant violation of the rules
blatant

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indelible
a del: delete in: not not erasable
indelible ink
not able to be erased

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meander
v
meander through the park
wind or turn in its course

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placate
v
placate the angry customer
pacify; conciliate: make the person calm & not angry


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rescind
v
rescind the contract
cancel

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surreptitious
a: when you are looking at your cheat sheet on your hand or somethiing
surreptitious peek
secret; furtive; sneaky; hidden

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acquiesce
v: give in to sombody's demand
acquiesce to the demand
submit or comply silently or without protest

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beguile
v
beguiled by the devil
mislead or delude

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deference
n showing respect to their opinion
show deference to elders
respectful submission to opinion of others

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elicit
v
elicit answers from students
draw out by discussion

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florid
a flower: healthy flower is ruddy, reddish; flowery
florid complexion: healthy glow on skin
ruddy; reddish; flowery

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indict
v
indict the suspect
charge

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mercenary
a: for military, it's soldiers who fight for money like ancient swiss soldiers
selfish and mercenary
interested in money or gain

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ponderous
a
ponderous lecture; ponderous
burden
weighty; unwieldy

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reserve
n
judge's air of reserve: how the judge carrys himself
self-control

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susceptible
a
susceptible to colds
impressionable; easily influenced

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acquire
v
acquire wealth
to gain for oneself

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belie
v a guy smaller then bigger guy lifting a big guy
his size belies his strength
contradict; give false impression

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degrade
v
movies degrade the minorities
lower in rank; debase

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eloquence
n
eloquence of the speaker
expressiveness

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foolhardy
also extremely risky
don't be foolhardy
rash, bold

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indifferent
a
feel indifferent toward the poor
unmoved or unconcerned by

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methodical
a
methodical approach to the
problem
systematic

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pragmatic
a
pragmatic considerations
practical

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resigned
a: given up trying to fight something
resigned to die
accepting one's fate

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sustain
v
sustain an injury / sustain life
experience; support; nourish

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adroit
a: right
adroit handling of the ball
nimble in use hand or body; skillful

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benevolent
a bene: good volo: wishing therefore good wishing person
the benevolent priest
generous; charitable

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delineate
v
delineate the riot in pictures
portray

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elucidate
v lucid: clear
elucidate the theory
explain; enlighten

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frivolous
a: when in a serious conservation, you make a comment that's not very serious
frivolous point / frivolous lawsuit
lacking in seriousness

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indigenous
a
the indigenous people
native

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meticulous
a
meticulous housekeeper: everything would be clean after this person
excessively careful; painstaking; scrupulous

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prattle
v
baby prattled on
babble

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resolution
n
New Year's resolution
determination

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sycophant
n
I'm sick of sycophants
servile flatterer; yes man

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adulation
n: like michael jackson
adulation of the fans
flattery; admiration

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benign
a: bene: good
benign sun; benign tumor
kindly; favorable

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denounce
v: publicly and openly. when a famous person said something bad, then people denounce it
denounce the crime
condemn; criticize

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elusive
a: difficult to catch
elusive quarterback: a quarterback who's very hard to catch
evasive; baffling

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frugality
n: a tv show with a old guy saying that you can be frugal and be a gourmet
the frugal gourmet (cook)
thrift; economy

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indiscriminate
a
you should read indiscriminately
choosing at random; confused

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misanthrope
n: mis: hate anthro: human
evil misanthrope
one who hates mankind

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precarious
a
precarious investment
uncertain; risky

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resolve
n: resolution
a firm resolve
determination

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taciturn
a: imagine a cow boy sitting just smoking.
taciturn cowboy
habitually silent; talking little

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adversary
n: opponent in anything
defeat the adversary
opponent; enemy; foe

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bequeath
v
bequeath the family fortune
leave to someone by a will

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deplore
v: I think it's terrible
I deplore laziness
regret; disapprove of

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emaciated
a
emaciated children in Africa
thin and wasted

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furtive
a
furtive glances
stealthy; sneaky

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indolent
a: why are you indolent all the time?
indolent couch potato
lazy

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miserly
a
miserly old man
stingy; mean

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preclude
v: include: shut him in exclude: shut him out preclude: shutting it out before it happens
preclude the possibility
make impossible; eliminate

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respite
n: no time for a break
no time for respite
interval of relief; time for rest

13
taint
v
tainted food
contaminate; cause to lose purity

[vocabulitis5]

14
adverse
a
adverse wind / adverse reaction
unfavorable or antagonistic

14
blasphemy
n
thou shalt not blaspheme
cursing; irreverence; sacrilege

14
depravity
n
depravity of the criminals
corruption; wickedness

14
embellish
v
embellish the truth / embellish the
dress
adorn; ornament

14
garrulous
a
garrulous old men
loquacious; wordy; talkative

14
induce
v
sleep inducing pills
persuade; bring about

14
misnomer
n
'Indian' was a misnomer
wrong name; incorrect designation

14
precocious
a
precocious child
advanced in development

14
resplendent
a
resplendent new clothes
dazzling; glorious; brilliant

14
tantamount
a
statement tantamount to a
confession
equivalent in effect or value

15
advocate
v
Lincoln advocated freedom of the
slaves
speak or write in favor of
15
blighted
a
blighted by the storm
suffering from a disease; destroyed

15
deprecate
v
the teacher deprecated the use of
slang
express disapproval of

15
emulate
v
emulate the tutor
imitate; rival

15
glutton
n
gluttony is a deadly sin
one who eats too much

15
inert
a
remain inert in bed
inactive; lacking power to move

15
mitigate
v
mitigate his anger
appease; moderate

15
predator
n
predators of the jungle
creature that eats another animal

15
restraint
n
show some restraint
moderation or self-control

15
temper
v
temper your temper
moderate; tone down or restrain

16
aesthetic
a
aesthetic value
pertaining to a sense of the beautiful

16
bolster
v
bolster the argument with facts
support; prop up

16
deride
v
people derided Noah
scoff at

16
endorse
v
endorse the candidate / endorse the
check
approve; support

16
gratify
v
she felt gratified by the praise
to please

16
infamous
a
OJ's infamous trials
notoriously bad

16
mock
v
mock the teacher
ridicule; imitate, often in derision

16
predecessor
n
Clinton's predecessor
former occupant of a post

16
reticence
n
reticence of the suspect
reserve; uncommunicativeness

16
tenacity
n
tenacity of the detective
firmness; persistence

17
affable
a
kids love their affable teacher
friendly; cordial

17
braggart
n
my brother's a braggart
boaster

17
derivative
n
a derivative of the original formula
unoriginal; derived from another source

17
engender
v
confidence engenders success
cause; produce

17
gratuitous
a
gratuitous violence in movies
given freely; unwarranted

17
infer
v
what can you infer from the
passage?
deduce; conclude

17
mollify
v
mollify the angry customer
soothe

17
predilection
n
predilection for classical music
partiality; preference

17
retract
v
retract his statement
withdraw; take back

17
tentative
a
tentative plan
hesitant; not fully worked out or developed

18
affirm
v
OJ affirmed his innocence
to assert positively; maintain as true

18
brevity
n
brevity of a telegram
conciseness

18
despondent
a
despondent mood
depressed; gloomy

18
enhance
v
enhance the program
increase; improve

18
gravity
n
gravity of the situation
seriousness

18
ingenious
a
what an ingenious idea
clever; resourceful

18
morose
a
sad and morose
ill-humored; sullen; melancholy

18
presumptuou
s
a
presumptuous challenge
arrogant; taking liberties

18
reverent
a
reverent worshippers
respectful; worshipful

18
terse
a
terse and short
concise; abrupt; pithy

19
agenda
n
morning agenda
outline of things to be done

19
cajole
v
cajoled into doing all the work
coax; wheedle

19
despot
n
despotic ruler
tyrant; harsh

19
enigma
n
he's an enigma
puzzle; mystery

19
gregarious
a
gregarious partygoers
sociable

19
inherent
a
inherent characteristic
firmly established by nature or habit

19
mundane
a
talk about mundane matters
worldly as opposed to spiritual

19
pretentious
a
pretentious teacher
ostentatious; pompous

19
rhetorical
a
rhetorical skills in speech
pertaining to effective communication

19
threadbare
a
threadbare sweater
shabby and poor

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20
alleviate
v
alleviate the pain
to lessen; mitigate

20
calculated
a
calculated decision
deliberately planned

20
detached
a
feel detached from his family
emotionally removed; calm and objective

20
enmity
n
enmity between the enemies
ill will; hatred

20
guile
n
guile and deceit
deceit; duplicity; wiliness

20
innate
a
innate talent for music
inborn

20
munificent
a
munificent benefactor
very generous

20
prevalent
a
prevalent view
widespread; generally accepted

20
rigor
n
rigor of military training
severity

20
thrive
v
bees thrive in the summer
prosper; flourish

21
aloof
a
aloof at parties
at a distance; reserved or reticent

21
candor
n
thanks for your candor
frankness

21
deterrent
n
death sentence deters crime
something that discourages

21
enunciate
v
enunciate every syllable
speak distinctly

21
gullible
a
don't be so gullible
easily deceived

21
innocuous
a
innocuous error
harmless

21
nefarious
a
nefarious villain
very wicked

21
prodigal
a
prodigal son
wasteful; reckless with money

21
robust
a
a robust young man
vigorous; strong

21
tirade
n
teacher's lengthy tirade
extended scolding; denunciation

22
altruistic
a
altruistic donation
unselfishly concerned for others

22
capricious
a
capricious storm
fickle; incalculable

22
detrimental
a
detrimental to your health
harmful; damaging

22
ephemeral
a
ephemeral life
short-lived; fleeting

22
hackneyed
a
hackneyed plot
commonplace; trite

22
innovation
n
innovation in technology
change; introduction of something new

22
negate
v
negate the argument
cancel out; nullify; deny

22
prodigious
a
prodigious strength
marvelous; enormous

22
ruthless
a
ruthless murderer
pitiless; cruel

22
torpor
n
torpor of a hibernating bear
lethargy; sluggishness; dormancy

23
ambiguous
a
ambiguous answer
having several possible meanings

23
caricature
n
caricature of the president
distortion; burlesque

23
devious
a
the devil's devious ways
going astray; erratic; cunning

23
erroneous
a
erroneous answer
mistaken; wrong

23
hamper
v
hamper the progress
obstruct; to block the path

23
insipid
a
insipid design
lacking in flavor; dull

23
nonchalance
n
nonchalant about his grades
indifference; lack of concern; composure

23
profane
v
profane the name of God
violate; desecrate

23
sage
n
consult the sage
wise person

23
tranquility
n
tranquil waters
calmness; peace

24
ambivalent
a
she felt ambivalent
uncertainty or fluctuations

24
censorious
a
censorious church groups
critical

24
devise
v
devise a plan
think up; plan

24
erratic
a
erratic behavior
odd; unpredictable

24
hardy
a
hardy plants
sturdy, robust

24
insolvent
a
insolvent business
bankrupt; unable to repay one's debts

24
notoriety
n
OJ's notoriety
disrepute; ill fame

24
profligate
a
wild and profligate companions
dissipated; wasteful; wildly immoral

24
sanction
v
sanction the new policy
approve; ratify

24
transient
a
transient guests at a hotel
momentary; temporary

25
analogous
a
analogous situation
corresponding in some particular

25
censure
v
teacher censured the student
blame; criticize

25
didactic
a
didactic puzzle
teaching; instructional

25
equivocal
a
equivocal answer
ambiguous

25
haughtiness
n
haughtiness of the cheerleaders
pride; arrogance

25
instigate
v
instigate the people to revolt
urge; start; provoke

25
novelty
n
novelty of a new toy
something new; newness

25
profound
a
profound idea
deep; not superficial; complete

25
satirical
a
satirical humor
mocking

25
trepidation
n
feel trepidation about the interview
fear; nervous apprehension

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26
anarchist
n
anarchy in the USA
one who advocates no law

26
clemency
n
show clemency to prisoners
being lenient; mildness

26
diffuse
v
diffusion of the gas
spread widely

26
erudite
a
erudite professor
learned; scholarly

26
heed
v
heed my warning
pay attention to; consider

26
insularity
n
insularity of the islanders
narrow-mindedness; isolation

26
nullify
v
nullify the contract
to make invalid

26
profusion
n
apologized profusely
overabundance; lavish expenditure; excess

26
saturate
v
saturate the sponge
soak thoroughly

26
trifling
a
a trifling matter
trivial; unimportant

27
anecdote
n
speech began with an anecdote
a short account of an incident (often amusing)

27
coercion
n
they coerced him to confess
use of force to get compliance

27
digression
n
one of the teacher's digressions
wandering away from subject

27
esoteric
a
esoteric theory
hard to understand

27
heresy
n
Galileo was tried for heresy
opinion contrary to popular belief (or religion)

27
insuperable
a
insuperable barrier
insurmountable; unbeatable

27
nurture
v
nurture the children
nourish; educate; foster

27
proliferation
n
proliferation of gang violence
rapid growth; spread; multiplication

27
savory
a
savory meal
tasty; pleasing, attractive or agreeable

27
trite
a
trite conversation in movies
hackneyed; commonplace

28
antagonistic
a
antagonistic antagonist
acting in opposition; hostile

28
compile
v
compile data
to gather together

28
diligence
n
work with diligence
steadiness of effort

28
eulogy
n
eulogy for the heroes
expression of praise (often in funerals)

28
homogeneous
a
homogeneous population
of the same kind

28
integrity
n
honesty and integrity
uprightness; wholeness

28
obdurate
a
obdurate in his refusal
stubborn

28
prolific
a
prolific writer
abundantly fruitful

28
scanty
a
scanty supply of food
meager; insufficient

28
truncate
v
truncate the number
cut the top off

29
antidote
n
antidote for the poison
a medicine that counteracts poison

29
complacent
a
complacent look
self-satisfied

29
diminution
n
diminution of value
lessening; reduction

29
euphemism
n
euphemism for 'dead'
mild expression for harsh one

29
hyperbole
n
hyperbole in poems
exaggeration; overstatement

29
intervene
v
intervene in the dispute
come between

29
objective
a
objective opinion
not influenced by emotions; fair

29
propriety
n
behave with propriety
fitness; correct conduct

29
scrupulous
a
scrupulous worker
conscientious; extremely thorough

29
turbulence
n
plane experienced some turbulence
state of violent agitation

30
antiquated
a
antiquated antiques
old-fashioned; old

30
compliance
n
compliance with the school rules
conformity to requirements

30
discerning
a
discerning professor
mentally quick and observant; having insight

30
evanescent
a
evanescent pleasure
fleeting; vanishing

30
hypocritical
a
hypocritical church members
pretending to be virtuous

30
intimidate
v
the bully intimidated the kids
frighten

30
obliterate
v
obliterate the enemy forces
destroy completely

30
protract
v
protract the discussion
prolong

30
scrutinize
v
teacher scrutinized every detail
examine closely and critically

30
turmoil
n
political turmoil
great commotion and confusion

31
apathy
n
apathy for the poor
lack of interest or concern

31
composure
n
nothing would shake her
composure
mental calmness

31
discriminating
a
discriminating taste in art
able to see differences

31
exacerbate
v
exacerbate the situation
worsen; embitter

31
hypothetical
a
a hypothetical situation
supposed; based on assumptions

31
intractable
a
intractable teenager
unruly; stubborn; unyielding

31
oblivion
n
his mind was lost in oblivion
obscurity; forgetfulness

31
provincial
a
provincial attitude
unsophisticated; pertaining to a province

31
seclusion
n
live in seclusion
isolation; solitude

31
undermine
v
undermined the teacher's authority
weaken; sap

[vocabulitis5]

32
apocryphal
a
apocryphal tales
untrue; made up

32
comprehensiv
e
a
comprehensive review for the test
thorough, inclusive

32
disdain
v: you don't like the poor people, and you think they are not worth spending time on
I disdain the poor
treat with scorn or contempt

32
exalt
v: something that you would hear in the church
exalt the name of God
praise; raise in rank or dignity

32
iconoclastic
a: icon clash therefore hippies were clashing against icons of the society
iconoclastic hippies of the 60's
attacking traditions

32
inundate
v
inundated with homework
overwhelm; flood; submerge

32
obscure
v syn: ambiguous, but there's two types of this definition
obscure meaning
darken; make unclear

32
provoke
v provacative (positive)
provoke the dog to attack
stir to anger; cause retaliation

32
sedentary
a root: sit
sedentary occupation
requiring sitting

32
uniformity
n
uniformity of style
sameness; monotony

33
appease
a from hitler gaining military power, and other europian countries being afraid
appease the Germans
to make calm or content

33
concede
v
he conceded that he was wrong
admit; yield

33
disinclination
n inclination: the likely
disinclination to study
unwillingness

33
excerpt
n
an excerpt from the novel
selected passage

33
idiosyncrasy
n something strange about the person
everyone has his idiosyncrasies
individual trait, usually odd

33
invert
v
invert the fraction
turn upside down or inside out

33
obstinate
a abjurate
obstinate child
stubborn

33
proximity
n
close proximity to school
nearness

33
servile
a trying to apease other people
servile obedience
slavish; cringing

33
unkempt
a
unkempt lawn
disheveled; uncared for in appearance

34
apprehension
n fearlful and worried about something
feeling of apprehension
fear of future trouble

34
conciliatory
a
angry despite conciliatory words
reconciling; soothing

34
dismiss
v
teacher dismissed the idea
put away from consideration; reject

34
execute
v
execute the program
put into effect; carry out

34
ignominy
n
ignominy of his defeat
deep disgrace; shame or dishonor

34
ironic
a
ironic result
resulting in a contrary outcome

34
ominous
a
ominous storm clouds
threatening

34
prudent
a
prudent investor
cautious; careful

34
skeptic
n
couldn't convince the skeptic
doubter

34
unobtrusive
a
unobtrusive undercover agent
inconspicuous; not blatant

35
arable
a a land that's good for farming
arable land
fit for growing crops

35
concise
a
concise definition
brief and compact

35
disparage
v par: equal; dis: not therefore not equal
disparage his rival's effort
belittle

35
exemplary
a
exemplary student
serving as a model; outstanding

35
illicit
a
illicit drugs
illegal

35
irreproachable
a
irreproachable conduct
blameless; impeccable

35
opaque
a
opaque shower window
dark; not transparent

35
qualified
a
qualified answer
limited; restricted

35
sluggish
a like a slug
felt sluggish in the mornings
slow; lazy; lethargic

35
unprecedented


precedente: have happened before
a
unprecedented success
novel; unparalleled

36
arbitrary
a
arbitrary decision: random decision
contingent solely upon one's discretion

36
concur
v con: with cur: to run concur: run with therefore agree
I concur with the decision
agree

36
disparity
n par: same dis:not disparity: not sameness
disparity in rank
difference

36
exemplify
v
exemplify the idea
serve as an example of

36
illusory
a
illusory promises
deceptive; not real

36
irresolute
a
irresolute in his decision
uncertain how to act; weak

36
opportunist
n negative word
betrayed by the opportunist
one who chooses expediency over principles

36
quandary
n
in a quandary about which school
to attend
dilemma

36
somber
a
somber news / somber colors: serious colors ex: grey,black
gloomy; depressing; dark; drab

36
unwarranted
a
unwarranted rudeness
unjustified; groundless; undeserved

37
arbitrate
v
arbitrate the dispute
to decide as a third person (as a judge)

37
condone
v
I cannot condone your behavior
overlook; forgive

37
dispassionate
a dis: not passionate therefore no personal feelings
dispassionate judge
calm; impartial

37
exhaustive
a exhaust: used up
exhaustive research
thorough; comprehensive

37
im|muta|ble
a im: not muta: change so not changable
nothing is immutable
unchangeable

37
jocular
a
jocular jokes
said or done in jest

37
optimism
n
optimistic outlook
seeing the positive sides to everything

37
quiescent
a
quiescent volcano
at rest; dormant; temporarily inactive

37
soporific
a
soporific lectures
sleep-causing; marked by sleepiness

37
usurp
v
usurp the throne
seize another's power or rank





Etymology Review Quiz: IWP 1-10



Roots (40Questions X 2pts)



ped
foot

bi
2


later
side

cycle
wheel

quadr
4


uni
1

semi
one half


phone
sound


ann
year

enn
year

centum
center


mill
1000


meter
measure

optiko
vision

chronos
time

in, im
not

ex
out


verto
turn

intro
inward

extro
outward


manus
hand

cura
care

sectus
cuts in the body



lingua
language

plico
imply

ad



inter
between

duo
2

octo
8


trans
across

con
with

re
again


dis
not

de
not

fero
bring


chiro
hand

graph
picture

gonia
angle


octoginta


tele
sound













Vocab (20Questions X 1pt)



biped
2 feet


unilateral
1side figure


bicentennial
two hundread


chronic
forever

chronometer
therme

millennium
t

expedite
to get out of the way of your foot

introvert


curator
person in charge


optometrist


impede
foot

revert


linguistics
study of language


recede


quadrisect
cut into four pieces


explicate


pliable


duplex


podiatrist
foot doctor


octogenarian

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38
arbitrator
n
arbitrator arbitrates
judge

38
conflagration
n
conflagration of 1666 great fire happened in england
great fire

38
disperse
v
disperse the crowd chase the crowd away and make them scatter apart
scatter

38
exhilarating
a
exhilarating workout feel more refreshed and eneregated
invigorating and refreshing

38
impair
v
closed captioned for the hearing impaired
injure; hurt

38
judicious
a
judicious investment investment that's good
sound in judgment; wise

38
opulence
n
opulence of the ballroom think synderella in a ball room
extreme wealth; luxuriousness

38
ramble
v
ramble on for hours talking on and on for hours
wander aimlessly (physically or mentally)

38
sporadic
a
sporadic occurrence occurence that happens every on and off
occurring irregularly

38
vacillate
v
don't vacillate when making don't keep changing your mind
decisions
waver; fluctuate

39
archaic
a
archaic words words like thee and thou
antiquated; of an earlier period

39
confound
v con: means mixing things together
confounded by the SAT questions
confuse; puzzle

39
disputatious
a
disputatious lawyer
argumentative

39
exonerate
v
OJ was exonerated found not guilty
acquit; exculpate

39
impeccable
a can't be criticized
impeccable manner
faultless

39
labyrinth
n
lost in the labyrinth underground maze
maze

39
orator
n
orator's speech any person who stands in front of crowd and speaks
public speaker

39
rancor
n
rancor against the foe
bitterness; hatred

39
spurious
a
spurious arguments when someone is convincing you to buy something
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 imagine you in a room and hear someone fighting inthe next room
quarrelsome

42
dissonance
n dis: not sonance: sound
dissonance in music
discord

42
explicit
a
explicit instructions / explicit
language
totally clear; definite

42
implausible
a im: not plausible: believable
implausible excuse
unlikely; unbelievable

42
lampoon
v
lampoon the President in
caricatures
ridicule

42
pacifist
n pac: peace
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 like after rain
motionless; stale; dull

42
viable
a livable
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: catch a contagious disease
compress or shrink; to catch a disease

43
divergent
a
two divergent paths
differing; deviating

43
exploit
v
exploit the illegal immigrants when the employers use illegal immigrants by paying them less
make use of, sometimes unjustly

43
implement
v
implement the plan: to put into effect ;kitchen implement: kitchen tools
put into effect; tool

43
languish
v
languished in prison for years loss of life; loss of strength
lose animation; lose strength

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parody
n
parody of the song
humorous imitation

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recant
v
recant the testimony take it back
disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement

43
static
a opp: dynamic figure: a person who changes to become better at last. protagonist
static character
unchanging; lacking development

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vigor
n: being powerful
vigor of a young man
active strength


Lesson 11

deka: 10
decade: 10 yrs
decalogue: 10 commendments?
decagon: 10 figured figure

penta: 5
pentagon: 5 sided figure
decimal
centenarian: cent: 100 therefore someone who is in 100 or little over 100 years old

Lesson 13.
sedeo (sed,sid,sess):
sedentary: sitting
sediment: stuffs that you found at the bottom of the liquid
sedate: to give a person some drugs to make him calm

super:
supersede: replace
ex: the new law supersedes the new law

cedo:go
recede
recession

ject: to throw
reject: throw it back
inject: throw something into
usually as a shot
eject
deject: thrown down emotionally syn: depressed
de: down ject: throw

pre: before
preside
side: sit president
reside: place where you sit again and again
precede

dis: away or apart
dissident: to sit away from the other person from the disagreement

sub: below
subnormal: below normal
submarine: marine: sea so submarine goes below the sea
subsidence
insidious: hiding for a attack

nihil: nothing
annihilate: destroy completely to nothing
nihilist: a person who believes in nothing
nihilism
nihilistic

ses: sit
session: people sitting together for a meeting
ob: over
obsess: over sit: thing sits on your mind all the time
assiduous: to or toward

sentio: feeling
sentiment: feeling or opinion
sentimental: being very emotional
pre: presentiment
sentient: able to feel
dissent: feel apart from the group
resent: you dislike what someone has done to you
ad: to assent
con: with consent: permission

sentio, sensus
sensitive
insensitive: you don't feel
sensous ous: full of sensous: full of feelings
sensory: have to do with the 5 senses

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artisan
n: people who make things with hands
skilled artisans
a craftsperson

44
contrite
a- feeling sad; regretful.
contrite tears
penitent; feeling sorry for past actions

44
doctrine
n- ideas of religion ex: in christianity, about jesus
religious doctrine
principle, position, or policy

44
extol
v-lift the value
extol the heroes
praise; glorify

44
implication
n- from imply ply: fold
implications of the law
something hinted or suggested

44
laud
v
laud the heroes
praise

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parsimony
n
parsimonious parents
stinginess

44
recluse
n-re: back cluse: shut; incluse recluse: a person who shuts himself from the society
live as a recluse
hermit; loner

44
steadfast
a
God is steadfast god is unchanging; he's always loyal
loyal; unswerving

44
vilify
v
vilify the President What enemies of the president would do.
slander: make up lies about the other person so it will ruin his reputations


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ascendancy
n ascend: go up. If I'm over you, then I have some power over you
ascendancy over the followers
controlling influence; dominance

45
converge
v con: together therefore coming together
marchers converged in Washington
come together

45
document
v document as a verb, like in a research, you have to show where you got the information
document the evidence
provide written evidence

45
extra|neous
a extra: outside beyond
extraneous details details that are unnecessary
not essential; superfluous

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implicit
a related: implied; implication something that is hinted, suggested
implicit agreement
understood but not stated

45
lavish
a
lavish gifts gifts that are wasteful
liberal; wasteful

45
partisan
a
partisan supporters favoring one party
one-sided; prejudiced

45
recount
v counting again therefore retelling it.
recount the events retell the story
narrate or tell; count over again

45
stoic
a
ever-stoic Mr. Spock mr.spock: half human and half alien character and spock is unemotional.
impassive; unmoved by joy or grief

45
vindicate
v when teacher says that you cheated on the test but she finds out later that you didn't.
vindicate his honor
clear from blame; exonerate; justify or support

46
ascetic
a
ascetic monk you don't worry about the materialistic things
practicing self-denial; austere

46
conviction
n opinion becomes conviction when it becomes very strong
religious convictions
strongly held belief

46
dogmatic
a n. dogma when doctrine becomes very serious, it becomes dogma
dogmatic teachings
asserting opinions in arrogant manner

46
extricate
v
extricate the trapped whales if the whales were tangled in the giant in the giant fishing nets
free; disentangle

46
impudence
n means rude
impudence of rude students kind of redundunt because impudence means rude.
impertinence; insolence

46
lethargic
a
feel lethargic after lunch
drowsy; dull

46
paucity
n
paucity of customers when you just opened a store
scarcity

46
rectify
v
rectify the situation
set right; correct

46
stolid
a kind of like stoic
stolid personality
dull; impassive

46
virtuoso
n highly skilled expert
virtuoso of the violin
highly skilled artist

47
aspire
v
aspire to be an actress
to seek ambitiously

47
cordial
a def: friendly
cordial invitation when you get invitation to wedding/party
gracious; heartfelt

47
dormant
a dorm: where you sleep could also mean just being lethargic
bears stay dormant for the winter
sleeping; lethargic

47
exuberance
n
exuberance of welcome relatives
overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm

47
inane
a
inane remarks what kids make
silly; senseless

47
levity
n
levity of the jokes lightness of the joke
lack of seriousness; lightness

47
penury
n
penury of the homeless
severe poverty; stinginess

47
redundant
a repeated
redundant explanation
superfluous; repetitious; excessively wordy

47
strident
a
strident laughter very harsh sounding laughter like witch's laughter
loud and harsh; insistent

47
virulent
a something like a disease
virulent disease; virulent attitude
extremely poisonous; hostile; bitter

48
assuage
v like massage
assuage the pain
ease, lessen

48
corroborate
v
a witness corroborated the suspect's story
confirm

48
dubious
a
dubious reply
doubtful; filled with questions

48
facilitate
v
facilitate recovery
help bring about; make less difficult

48
inception
n
at the inception of the program
start; beginning

48
linger
v
linger at the playground for hours just hang around without doing much
loiter or dawdle

48
perfunctory
a
perfunctory proof-reading
superficial; not thorough

48
refute
v like rebuttal
refute the argument
disprove

48
stupefy
v fy: make therefore make stupid
stupefied by the dumb answer
make numb; stun; amaze

48
volatile
a
volatile chemical; volatile temper
changeable; explosive;

49
astute
a a teacher might say "you made a very astute observation!!"
astute answer
wise, shrewd

49
credulity
n cred: believe
don't be so credulous
belief on slight evidence

49
duplicity
n dup: 2 have hidden side.
duplicity of character
double-dealing; hypocrisy

49
fallacious
a fallacy: a long belief
fallacious reasoning
false; misleading

49
incidental
a
incidental expenses
not essential; minor

49
listless
a
listless mood no desire for anything
lacking in spirit or energy

49
peripheral
a ex: computer peripheral: printer etc
peripheral view
marginal; outer

49
relegate
v
relegated to a lower position
banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign

49
submissive
a submits
submissive students
yielding; timid

49
voluble
a volvo: roll therefore voluble speakers roll with their toungues
voluble speaker
fluent; glib; talkative

50
atrophy
n
atrophy of the skin because of some sort of disease
wasting away

50
criterion
n plural: criteria
criterion for admissions gpa; sat
standard used in judging

50
duration
n
duration of the trip
length of time something lasts

50
fallow
a land that's not used for that season
fallow land
plowed but not sowed

50
in|cisive
a cis: cut cutting into something.
incisive criticism
cutting; sharp

50
lofty
a loft: in a barn there is a room called loft that's raised up
lofty goals very high goals
very high

50
perpetuate
v: ex: perpetuate racism
perpetual motion
make something last

50
relevant
a
relevant to the issue is it related? is it important?
pertinent; referring to the case in hand

50
subordinate
a
subordinate officer
occupying a lower rank; inferior

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zealot
n
religious zealot religious fenatic
fanatic; person who shows excessive zeal


Etymology Review Quiz: IWP 11-21



Roots (40Questions X 2pts)



deka
10

sedeo
sit

super
above

cede
go

ject
throw

cycle


nihil
nothing

sub
below

ob
over

sentio
feeling

extra
outside; beyond


murus
wall

urb
city

pre
before

re
again; back


ad


con
with

quadr
4

dis
away

later
side

graph
picture

chiro
hand


trans


quint
5

de
not

fero
carry

sectus


plico
fold

inter


vert
turn

manus
hand

cura
care

ex


centum
100

meter
measure

therme
heat

chronos


ann
year

phone
sound

semi
partial












Vocab (20 Questions X 1pt)



decalogue


assiduous


centenarian


sentiment


sediment


dissent


sedate


insensible


supersede


extrasensory


dejected
thrown down


mural
painting of the wall


precede


immure


dissident


intravenous


subside


intraurban


nihilism


intravenous

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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 like a sore in the mouth
any ulcerous sore; any evil

53
conscientious
a
a conscientious editor editor who is very careful.
scrupulous; careful

53
dis|claim
v claiming not
disclaim responsibility (not being responsible) / read the disclaimer
disavow; disown

53
fore|sight
n looking ahead
enough foresight to be prepared
ability to foresee future happenings; prudence

53
impostor
n person who pretends to be someone else.
fooled by an impostor
someone who assumes a false identity

53
maternal
a mother.
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

54
apprehend
v
apprehend the criminal
arrest; dread; perceive

54
canny
a
canny customers
shrewd; thrift

54
con|sensus
n sensus: feel con: together un|animous uni: one anima: mind
decided by a consensus
general agreement

54
dis|close
v unclose let it out of the box/let it out
disclose secret information
to make known; reveal or uncover

54
fore|stall
v fore: before stall: stop stoping before
forestall the enemy attack
prevent by taking action in advance

54
im|poverished
a
impoverished family
poor

54
matri|arch
n like monarchy. and matri: mother so women leads the group opp: patriar
ruled by a matriarch
woman who rules a family or larger social group

54
predetermine
v
predetermined fate
predestine; settle or decide beforehand; influence
markedly

54
seethe
v
seethed with anger
be disturbed; boil

55
ab|errant
a error ex: erratic ab: away
aberrant behavior like guy dressing like a girl.
not normal or usual

55
appropriate
v
appropriated the land like squading.
acquire; take possession

55
cantankerous
a
cantankerous old man who gets annoyed very well
ill humored; irritable

55
consistency
n
their stories lacked consistency when both of the stories match.
absence of contradictions

55
discord
n concord: harmony discord: no harmony
discord between partners
lack of concord or harmony

55
forgo
v when you're grounded, you might have to forgo something
forgo desserts for a week
give up; do without

55
im|pregnable
a cannot pregnate it
impregnable fort
invulnerable

55
maudlin
a comes from marry magdalen from bible
maudlin ending very sad, crying
effusively sentimental

55
pre|lude
n pre: before lude: lead
prelude to war
introduction; forerunner

55
sensual
a
sensual experience
devoted to the pleasures of the senses; carnal;
voluptuous

56
abettor
n
aiding and abetting
someone who supports or aids (a wrongdoing)

56
aptitude
n how ap you would be for some situation
aptitude test fitness test.
fitness; talent

56
canvass
v canvas: fabric you paint on canvass: people who go around and do something
canvass the neighborhood
to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, etc

56
console
v my condolesses
console the widow
lessen sadness or disappointment

56
dis|cord|ant
a caco|phony: ugly sound
discordant sounds
being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous

56
forlorn
a
sad and forlorn
sad and lonely; wretched

56
impromptu
a syn: spontaneous; improvised; extemporaneous
impromptu speech
without previous preparation

56
maul
v like christians
mauled by a lion
handle roughly

56
pre|meditate
v thinking about it before hand
premeditated murder first degree murder
plan in advance

56
sentinel
n
sentinels on guard
sentry; lookout



lesson 21
sens: feeling
sensational
sensible: jusdicious. make good judgements
insensible: unconscious; can't feel anything
sensual: full of the senses
sensuality

extra: beyond
extrasensory: ESP like telepathy
extraordinary: beyond the ordinary
extracurricular
extraneous (extraneous details)
extramarital (relationship): out side of marriage

murus: wall
extramural: playing with other school
mural: painting on the wall
immure: put sombody inside walls

intra: inside
intramural: inside the wall. forced
intravenous: IV

urbs: city
intraurban: something related to the city ex: intraurban gang violence
urban

Lesson 22
urbane: city like
urbanity
suburban
suburbanite: person who lives in suburb
exurb: like suburb, but further away from the city
exurbanite

specio, spectus: look
intro|spect: looking in your self
spectator: person who looks or watches something
inspect: looks into things
spectacle: a show. something worth watching
spectacles: eye glasses
ex|pect: looking out for something to happen
introspection: looking into your self. noun
introspective:
consensus:
dissension: minority disagreeing with the majorty

Lesson 25
fluo(fluv-, flux-, fluct)
fluid
influence:
influenza:
flume: a passage way for something to flow
superfluous
superfluity
affluent: money flowing?
affluence
eff|luent: out flow
effluence
effluvium: polution
flux: constant change
fluctuate
fluctuation
inf|lux: flowing in
efflux: flowing out

lesson 26
confluent: flowing together ex: confluent traffic.
refluent: flowing backward
reflux:flowing back ex: acid reflux syndrome

Lesson 31
circum: around
circumference:
circumnavigate: sailing
circumfluent: flowing around

Lesson 28
philos: love, biblion: book
biblio|phile: person who loves book. usually a book collector
biblio|graphy

sophos: wisdom
philosophy:
sophisticated: wisdom
sophistication
sphistry: you are misleadingly wise. logically misleading
sophistical: adj

anthropos: mankind
philanthropist: loves man kind
philanthropy
philanthropic

misein: hate
misanthropist: hates mankind

gyne: women
misogyny: hatred of women
misogynist
misogynous
philogyny

Lesson 29
moros: fool
moron
moronic
sophomore: half wise half foolish
sophomoric: being foolish. pretending to be wise

pejor: worse
pejorative: insulting word
moronism
moronity

Lesson 30
misogynous: hate women
philogynous
gynecology: medical field dealing with women

gamos: marriage
mysogamy: hating marrage
monogamy: one marriage
bigamy: 2 gamy
polygamy: many marriages

[vocabulitis5]

57
abhor
v
I abhor chemistry
detest; loathe; abominate

57
aquatic
a
aquatic sports
pertaining to water

57
capacious
a
capacious trunk
spacious

57
consolidation
n
debt consolidation
unification; becoming firmer or stronger

57
discount
v
discount the new theory
to deduct a certain amount; to disregard

57
formality
n
formality of the ceremony
ceremonious quality; something done just for form's
sake

57
improvise
v
improvise the lines
make up without planning

57
maxim
n
moral maxims
proverb; a truth pithily stated

57
premise
n
premise of the argument
assumption; postulate

57
sequester
v
sequester the jury
isolate; retire from public life; segregate

58
abolish
v
abolish slavery
to put an end to; make void

58
arboretum
n
trees in the arboretum
place where trees are exhibited

58
capitulate
v
the captain capitulated
surrender

58
consonance
n
out of consonance
harmony; agreement

58
discourse
n
philosophical discourse
conversation; formal discussion

58
formidable
a
a formidable foe
menacing; threatening

58
impunity
n
violate laws with impunity
freedom from punishment or harm

58
mediate
v
mediate the dispute
settle a dispute through the services of an outsider

58
preposterous
a
that's preposterous!
absurd; ridiculous

58
serenity
n
serene waters
calmness; placidity

59
abominate
v
abominable snowman
dislike strongly

59
arcade
n
shop at the arcade
a covered passageway with shops

59
caprice
n
don't act on caprice
whim

59
conspicuous
a
conspicuous error
easily seen; obvious

59
discredit
v
discredit the witness
to injure the credit or reputation of

59
forsake
v
why have you forsaken me
desert; abandon; renounce

59
inadvertent
a
inadvertent mistake
unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly

59
mediocre
a
mediocre quality
ordinary; commonplace

59
prestige
n
prestige of the university
impression produced by achievements or reputation

59
serpentine
a
serpentine road
winding; twisting

60
aboriginal
a
Australian aborigines
native; indigenous

60
arcane
a
arcane tradition
secret, mysterious

60
caption
n
caption of a cartoon
title; text under illustration

60
conspiracy
n
conspiracy to kill the president
treacherous plot

60
discrepancy
n
discrepancy in the testimonies
difference; inconsistency

60
forte
n
vocabulary is my forte
strong point or special talent

60
inalienable
a
inalienable rights
not to be taken away

60
meditation
n
decide after some meditation
reflection; thought

60
prevail
v
truth shall prevail
induce; triumph over

60
servitude
n
life of servitude
slavery; compulsory labor

61
abortive
a
abortive attempt
unsuccessful; imperfectly developed

61
archaeology
n
Indiana Jones studies archaeology
study of mankind

61
carafe
n
carafe of wine
glass water bottle

61
constituent
n
letters from angry constituents
supporter

61
discrete
a
two discrete problems
separate; distinct

61
forthright
a
forthright honesty
outspoken; straightforward; frank

61
inanimate
a
inanimate objects
lifeless

61
meek
a
blessed are the meek
quiet and obedient; spiritless

61
prey
n
predator and prey
animals chased as food

61
sever
v
sever the rope
cut; separate

62
abrasive
a
abrasive cleaning powder
tending to scratch or scrape

62
archetype
n
archetypal symbols
prototype; primitive pattern

62
carat
n
one carat diamond
unit of weight for precious metals

62
construe
v
you have misconstrued my meaning
explain; interpret

62
discretion
n
parental discretion advised
freedom of judgment or choice

62
fortuitous
a
fortuitous meeting
accidental; by chance

62
inarticulate
a
inarticulate in front of girls
speechless; producing indistinct speech

62
melancholy
a
melancholy mood
gloomy; morose; blue

62
problematic
a
problematic issue
doubtful; unsettled; questionable; perplexing

62
severity
n
severity of the punishment
harshness; intensity; sternness; austerity

63
abrogate
v
abrogate the outdated law
to abolish; put an end to

63
archipelago
n
visit the archipelago
group of closely located islands

63
cardinal
a
the cardinal rule
chief; most important

63
consummate
a
consummate liar / consummate the
deal
complete; the best

63
disembark
v
disembark from the ship
to go ashore from a ship

63
foster
v
foster home; foster an idea
rear; encourage

63
inaugurate
v
inaugurate the President
start; initiate; install in office

63
memento
n
memento of the visit
token; reminder

63
procrastinate
v
procrastinate till the last day
postpone; delay or put off

63
shackle
v
legs were shackled
chain; fetter

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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

[vocabulitis5]

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

[vocabulitis5]

VOCABULARY

Roots Used
Definition

pedestrian
watch for pedestrians
pedal
people walking


pedestal
girlfriend on a pedestal



biped
humans are bipeds
bi, pedal

animals walking on 2 legs


quadruped
dogs are quadrupeds
quadra, pedal

animals walking on 4 legs


bimonthly
bimonthly publication
bi

2


quadraphonic
quadraphonic sound effects
quadra, phonic

harmony of 4 different sounds


annuity
his annuity is his only income
ann
annual payment


biennial
biennial event
bi, ennial

every 2 years


quadrennial
quadrennial elections
quadra, ennial

every 4 years


semiannual
semiannual visits
semi, annual

twice a year


biannual
biannual field trips
bi, annual

twice a year







impede
illegible writing impedes reading



impediment
he has a speech impediment



expedite
please expedite this delivery



exclude
the book excludes pertinent facts



extrovert
he is an extrovert at church



introvert
he is an introvert at school



expedition
shopping expedition








sesquipedalian
befuddled by sesquipedalians



curator
curator of the museum



sinecure
get my son a sinecure



pedicure
we gave the dog a pedicure








covert
CIA’s covert operations



revert
revert to our old methods



pervert
he has perverted the story of Eden



invert
invert the fraction



vertebrae
damage to the vertebrae can be fatal



versatile
versatile musician








podium
the principal spoke from the podium



tripod
tripod for the camera



bisect
bisect the angle



bilingual
bilingual students



linguistics
linguistics course



linguist
a linguist joined the research



imply
what does the author imply?



implicit
implicit message



explicit
explicit language



explicate
explicate the poem








duplicate
duplicate copies



triplicate
triplicate copies



insinuate
are you insinuating that I cheated?



infer
to infer from the passage



confer
I have to confer with my teacher



differ
I beg to differ!



defer
deferred payments



dissect
dissect the frog



recede
the tide is receding



complicate
don’t complicate the issue



complex
complex math problem



pliable
pliable young student



pliers
bend it with pliers



podiatrist
see a podiatrist about your toe



chirography
chirography is an obsolete art



chiropractor
see a chiropractor about your back



octagon
house in a shape of an octagon



octogenarian
my grandpa is an octogenarian



decade
I’m a decade older than you are








decalogue
you must obey the decalogue



decagon
draw a decagon



pentagon
draw a pentagon



centenarian
I have known only one centenarian








sedentary
sedentary job



sediment
sediment in the lake



sedate
sedate judge



sedative
I need some sedative for the pain



supersede
new tax law supersedes the old



inject
inject fumes into the room



recession
recession of the 80’s



eject
he ejected from the plane



dejected
I feel dejection



injection
received an injection of sedatives








preside
president presides a meeting



reside
you reside at you residence



precede
A precedes B



dissident
all dissidents will be killed!



subnormal
you math skills are subnormal



subside
his anger will subside soon



insidious
insidious plot to kill the president



annihilate
let’s annihilate the enemy!



nihilist
Albert Camus may be a nihilist








session
two tutoring sessions per week



obsess
he obsesses over his new car



assiduous
assiduous student








sentiment
your sentiments about the OJ case



sentimental
sentimental value



presentiment
his presentiment became reality



sentient
animals are sentient beings



dissent
dissidents dissent from the group



resent
I resent that!



assent
the classmates assented to plan



consent
parental consent for the field trip








sensitive
sensitive skin



insensitive
an insensitive remark




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accommodate
v
accommodate the guest
to provide for; for act kindly to

76
assail
v
assail the victim
assault; attack

76
celerity
n
work with celerity
speed; rapidity

76
conventional
a
conventional oven
ordinary; typical

76
disparate
a par: equal
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 mimic: copy
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 cord: harmony ac: toward
she was in accord with the verdict
to be in agreement

78
assessment
n
What is your assessment of the
situation?
evaluation; judgment

78
celibate
a
priests must stay celibate
unmarried; abstaining from sex

78
converse(v)
v
converse with friends
to talk with others

78
dispel
v think like unspell
dispel the mystery
scatter; drive away; cause to vanish

78
fusion
n
fusion of many groups
union; coalition

78
increment
n
10 dollar increments
increase

78
minute
a
minute size
extremely small

78
quell
v
quell the riot
extinguish; put down; quiet

78
smirk
n
wipe that smirk off your face
conceited smile

79
accost
v
the principal accosted the student
to confront boldly; to approach

79
assiduous
a
assiduous worker
diligent; hard working

79
censor
n
uncensored movie
overseer of morals

79
convert(n)
n
a religious convert
one who changes religion

79
dispirited
a
dispirited team
lacking in spirit

79
futile
a
futile attempt
useless; hopeless; ineffectual

79
incriminate
v
incriminating evidence
accuse

79
mirage
n
mirage in the desert
unreal reflection; optical illusion

79
quench
v
quench your thirst
douse or extinguish; assuage or satisfy

79
sobriety
n
sobriety check point
moderation (esp. with alcohol); seriousness

80
accrued
a
accrued interest
added repeatedly over some period

80
assimilate
v
assimilate to the culture
absorb; become accustomed to

80
cerebral
a
cerebral discussion
pertaining to the brain or intellect

80
convert(v)
v
convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
to change

80
dissect
v
dissect frogs
analyze; cut apart in order to examine

80
gainsay
v
gainsay the truth
deny

80
incur
v
incurred a large debt
bring upon oneself

80
mirth
n
mirth of the holidays
merriment; laughter

80
quiver(n)
n
arrows in a quiver
case for arrows

80
solicit
v
no soliciting allowed
request earnestly; seek

81
acetic
a
acetic flavor
pertaining to vinegar or acetic acid

81
assumption
n
wrong assumption
something taken for granted

81
ceremonious
a
ceremonious affair
marked by formality

81
convex
a
convex lens
curving outward

81
dissident
a
political dissidents
dissenting; rebellious

81
gait
n
gait of a horse
manner of walking or running; speed

81
indentation
n
indentation on the door
notch; deep recess

81
misapprehensi
on
n
misapprehension of the facts
error; misunderstanding

81
quiver(v)
v
quiver in fear
tremble; shake

81
solicitous
a
solicitous about his health
worried; concerned