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Post by vocabulitis5 on Jul 21, 2009 14:07:10 GMT -8
14 adverse a adverse wind/adverse reaction unfavorable or antagonistic ad=to (positive) ab=from(negative) verse=turn towards you 14 blasphemy n thou shalt not blaspheme(ex: davici code) cursing:irreverence; sacrilege 14 depravity n depravity of the criminals corruption; wickedness(evilness)depraved(person)deprived(believe the toy is evil and not permitting) 14 embellish v embellish the truth(exeggerated)/embellish the dress(add decorations to) adorn;ornament 14 garrulous a garrulous old men loquacious; wordy; talkative (wittle, talk on and on) 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(bright) dazzling; glorious; brilliant 14 tantamount(equal) a statement tantamount to a confession equivalent in effect or value 15 advocate(noun: lawyer, activist) v(ad: to, toward) Lincoln advocated freedom of the slaves speak or write in favor of 15 blighted(destroys something) 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(to what the person does) v emulate the tutor imitate; rival that person
15 glutton n gluttony is a deadly sin one who eats too much(being greedy about food)
15 inert(gases, stable ) a remain inert in bed inactive; lacking power to move
15 mitigate(not to person) v mitigate his anger appease; moderate 15 predator(and prey) n predators of the jungle creature that eats another animal(chasing one) 15 restraint n show some restraint moderation or self-control
15 temper v temper your temper moderate; tone down or restrain(reduce, control=mitigate)
16 aesthetic(artistic value) a aesthetic value pertaining to a sense of the beautiful
16 bolster(support with examples and details) v bolster the argument with facts(in an essay) support; prop up
16 deride(rid: ridiculous, laugh) v people derided Noah(fun of him) scoff at
16 endorse(dorse:back) v endorse the candidate(for governor, support the person) / endorse the check(sign the back of the check, let it become transferable) approve; support
16 gratify(gratifying: adj=participle; verb used as an adj) v she felt gratified by the praise to please
16 infamous(famous in a bad way) a OJ's infamous trials notoriously bad(well known in bad way)
16 mock v mock the teacher ridicule; imitate, often in derision
16 predecessor(pre: before) who go before the person n Clinton's predecessor former occupant of a post
16 reticence(tic: silence) n reticence of the suspect reserve; uncommunicativeness
16 tenacity(ten : hold) n tenacity of the detective(holding up the case) firmness; persistence
17 affable a kids love their affable teacher friendly; cordial
17 braggart n my brother's a braggart boaster
17 derivative(changes slightly) n a derivative of the original formula unoriginal; derived from another source
17 engender(gen:burst) v confidence engenders success cause; produce
17 gratuitous(unnecessary) gratuity:give freely a gratuitous violence in movies given freely; unwarranted
17 infer(hinted it) v what can you infer from the passage? deduce; conclude
17 mollify(make them calm) v mollify the angry customer soothe
17 predilection n predilection for classical music partiality; preference
17 retract(re: back or again, tract: pull) v retract his statement withdraw; take back, pull back
17 tentative(not finalized yet) a tentative plan hesitant; not fully worked out or developed
18 affirm(make it sure way) v OJ affirmed his innocence to assert positively; maintain as true
18 brevity(brief) n brevity of a telegram conciseness
18 despondent a despondent mood(sad) depressed; gloomy
18 enhance(make it to get better) v enhance the program increase; improve
18 gravity(heavy, idea of being heavy) n gravity of the situation seriousness
18 ingenious(like a genious) a what an ingenious idea clever; resourceful
18 morose a sad and morose ill-humored; sullen; melancholy
18 presumptuous(»·»·ÇÑ), assume it is okay, assuming too much a presumptuous challenge arrogant; taking liberties
18 reverent(reverend: person , worshipping) a reverent worshippers respectful; worshipful
18 terse a terse and short concise; abrupt; pithy
19 agenda(schedule) n morning agenda outline of things to be done
19 cajole(sweet talks you, trick you,$$,differend from forcing) v cajoled into doing all the work coax; wheedle
19 despot(person, kim jung ill, dictator) n despotic ruler tyrant; harsh
19 enigma(can't figure out) n he's an enigma puzzle; mystery
19 gregarious(always around other people) a gregarious partygoers sociable
19 inherent(natural charateristic, born with it) a inherent characteristic firmly established by nature or habit
19 mundane(not spiritual thing, el mundo, common thing) a talk about mundane matters worldly as opposed to spiritual
19 pretentious(arrogant, show off) a pretentious teacher ostentatious; pompous
19 rhetorical(questions: device, /skills, relating to communication) a rhetorical skills in speech pertaining to effective communication
19 threadbare(thread is open, old,usually in clothing) a threadbare sweater shabby and poor
ped 1. pedal 2. pedestrian 3. pedestal foot bi 1. biped two quadr 1. quadruped four kyklos(cycle)=circle, wheel phone 1.quadraphonic 2. quadruplets sound -later- 1. quadrilateral side -unus =year semi=half per=through tri=three centum= 100, enn=years century, centennial, bicentennial, semicentennial(50yrs celebration) sesqui=one and one half sesquicentennial(150)
biennial=every two years triennial=every three years mille=thousand millennium(thousand years) metron=(meter)=measure pedometer(foot and measuring) measuring steps optiko=vision optometrist-person who measures vision chronos=time chronometer-measuring time(clock) therme=heat thermometer-measures heat
optician-lens maker chronic-all the time
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Jul 28, 2009 11:53:21 GMT -8
20 alleviate v alleviate the pain to lessen; mitigate
levi=light(not heavy)
20 calculated a calculated decision deliberately planned
think about it carefully
20 detached a feel detached from his family emotionally removed; calm and objective
opposite of attached(seperated)
20 enmity n enmity between the enemies ill will; hatred
enemy(feeling between enemies)
20 guile n guile and deceit deceit; duplicity; wiliness
being two faces
20 innate a innate talent for music inborn
nativity=birth
20 munificent a munificent benefactor very generous
like benevolent
20 prevalent a prevalent view widespread; generally accepted
common, widely accepted
20 rigor n rigor of military training severity
difficultly, rigorous
20 thrive v bees thrive in the summer prosper; flourish
healthy
21 aloof a aloof at parties at a distance; reserved or reticent
not gregarious(standing at the corners)
21 candor n thanks for your candor frankness
candid(very open and honest)
21 deterrent n death sentence deters crime something that discourages
deter(prevent by fear of punishment)
21 enunciate v enunciate every syllable speak distinctly
speak clearly
21 gullible a don't be so gullible easily deceived
believe in everything
21 innocuous a innocuous error harmless
21 nefarious a nefarious villain very wicked
very evil
21 prodigal a prodigal son wasteful; reckless with money
bible story
21 robust a a robust young man vigorous; strong
muscular
21 tirade n teacher's lengthy tirade extended scolding; denunciation
yelling at people
22 altruistic a altruistic donation unselfishly concerned for others
alter(change, other)
22 capricious a capricious storm fickle; incalculable
unpredictable
22 detrimental a detrimental to your health harmful; damaging
smoking, drugs
22 ephemeral a ephemeral life short-lived; fleeting
22 hackneyed a hackneyed plot commonplace; trite
unoriginal
22 innovation n innovation in technology change; introduction of something new
nova: new
22 negate v negate the argument cancel out; nullify; deny
negative, opposite
22 prodigious a prodigious strength marvelous; enormous
big, hard to believe
22 ruthless a ruthless murderer pitiless; cruel
no mercy
22 torpor n torpor of a hibernating bear lethargy; sluggishness; dormancy
slow, lost of energy, torpid
23 ambiguous a ambiguous answer having several possible meanings
ambi: both
23 caricature n caricature of the president distortion; burlesque
in newspaper, exaggerate
23 devious a the devil's devious ways going astray; erratic; cunning
devilish, wicked, going erratic
23 erroneous a erroneous answer mistaken; wrong
error, incorrect
23 hamper v hamper the progress obstruct; to block the path
obstacle
23 insipid a insipid design lacking in flavor; dull
boring
23 nonchalance n nonchalant about his grades indifference; lack of concern; composure
don't care about it
23 profane v profane the name of God violate; desecrate
profanity:
23 sage n consult the sage wise person
23 tranquility n tranquil waters calmness; peace
tranquil=calm and peaceful
24 ambivalent a she felt ambivalent uncertainty or fluctuations
feel both good and bad about sth
24 censorious a censorious church groups critical
censor, they censor things to people, limit people
24 devise v devise a plan think up; plan
calculate up the plan, make a 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
notorious,
24 profligate a wild and profligate companions dissipated; wasteful; wildly immoral
bad influences
24 sanction v sanction the new policy approve; ratify
accept:ratify
24 transient a transient guests at a hotel momentary; temporary
coming and going/homeless people(as a noun)
25 analogous a analogous situation corresponding in some particular
similar, analogy
25 censure v teacher censured the student blame; criticize
censor: tell you what is good and bad
censure: scold you
25 didactic a didactic puzzle teaching; instructional
meant to teach you
25 equivocal a equivocal answer ambiguous
equal, vocal: voice
saying yes and no at the same time
25 haughtiness n haughtiness of the cheerleaders pride; arrogance
stuck up
25 instigate v instigate the people to revolt urge; start; provoke
few leaders who get the other people excited, urge on other people
25 novelty n novelty of a new toy something new; newness
=innovation, new=interest
25 profound a profound idea deep; not superficial; complete
serious
25 satirical a satirical humor mocking
make fun of sth
satire
25 trepidation n feel trepidation about the interview fear; nervous apprehension
feel fear, worries im-, in-: inside, not impede: ped=foot, in the way of your foot(slow you down) -hamper impediment: anything that blocks you inhale, include verto-, estro-: extrovert: intro-: introvert, expedition sesqui care: sin: without vert: change, turn per: through pervert: twist it perversion invert: flipping inversion introvert: turn inward extrovert: turn outward versatile: musician pod-foot podium, tripod, trio, tricycle, triple probation:ƒ3×2ƒ2ñ2(no problem) Rodney King(black guy) -caught by cobs on highway -couldn't respond quickly to the police -dozen of police surrounded King -beat King severely(racial problem) polices got not guilty verdit LA exploded by the verdit by young black people beating randomly white people cobs ran away, blacks burn things anti koreans. beaten because they are korean
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Aug 4, 2009 11:37:13 GMT -8
26 anarchist n anarchy in the USA one who advocates no law monarchy archy-rule anarchy=no rule,no law 26 clemency n show clemency to prisoners being lenient; mildness governor showing forgiveness letting them out early 26 diffuse v diffusion of the gas spread widely chemistry one thing passing through another 26 erudite a erudite professor learned; scholarly very smart, knows a lot of things 26 heed v heed my warning pay attention to; consider listen to, follow 26 insularity n insularity of the islanders narrow-mindedness; isolation insulation on your house-special thing to the wall to keep heat stop exchanging heat insularity from others. only themselves 26 nullify v nullify the contract to make invalid
judge can nullify. rescind the contract 26 profusion n apologized profusely overabundance; lavish expenditure; excess great deal. profusion of choices of supermarket lots of choices 26 saturate v saturate the sponge soak thoroughly soak in liquid 26 trifling a a trifling matter trivial; unimportant minor issues 27 anecdote n speech began with an anecdote a short account of an incident (often amusing) personal story 27 coercion n they coerced him to confess use of force to get compliance they=police, force him,threaten him to confess 27 digression n one of the teacher's digressions wandering away from subject go off the subject gress-step dis-away step away from the subject 27 esoteric a esoteric theory hard to understand theory in physics like known to only few people 27 heresy n Galileo was tried for heresy opinion contrary to popular belief (or religion)
tried=put on trial heresy-anything that is opposite to common view or the religion galileo said about the earth 27 insuperable a insuperable barrier insurmountable; unbeatable in-not, super-over you cant go over this barrier 27 nurture v nurture the children nourish; educate; foster take care of them raising 27 proliferation n proliferation of gang violence rapid growth; spread; multiplication sudden growth 27 savory a savory meal tasty; pleasing, attractive or agreeable savor-delicious 27 trite a trite conversation in movies hackneyed; commonplace banal, hackneyed 28 antagonistic a antagonistic antagonist acting in opposition; hostile protagonist 28 compile v compile data to gather together put all the date together 28 diligence n work with diligence steadiness of effort
hard working i study diligently 28 eulogy n eulogy for the heroes expression of praise (often in funerals) eu-good logy-words 28 homogeneous a homogeneous population of the same kind homo-same 28 integrity n honesty and integrity uprightness; wholeness everything about being good truthful 28 obdurate a obdurate in his refusal stubborn obstinate-stubborn 28 prolific a prolific writer abundantly fruitful produces alot steven king 28 scanty a scanty supply of food meager; insufficient very little 28 truncate v truncate the number cut the top off truncate the number at the decimal 29 antidote n antidote for the poison a medicine that counteracts poison medicine for the poison 29 complacent a complacent look self-satisfied happy about the way things around 29 diminution n diminution of value lessening; reduction diminish-become less 29 euphemism n euphemism for 'dead' mild expression for harsh one eu-good dead to pass away good way of saying something 29 hyperbole n hyperbole in poems exaggeration; overstatement 29 intervene v intervene in the dispute come between inter- between vene-to come help in that dispute between two people intervention 29 objective a objective opinion not influenced by emotions; fair subjective-essay 29 propriety n behave with propriety fitness; correct conduct properness 29 scrupulous a scrupulous worker conscientious; extremely thorough scrupuls-having good moral 29 turbulence n plane experienced some turbulence state of violent agitation 30 antiquated a antiquated antiques old-fashioned; old antique-old 30 compliance n compliance with the school rules conformity to requirements
comply-v follow all the rules 30 discerning a discerning professor mentally quick and observant; having insight discern-to tell things apart discern good art from bad art very wise, smart 30 evanescent a evanescent pleasure fleeting; vanishing short lived pleasure eating chocolate temporary 30 hypocritical a hypocritical church members pretending to be virtuous censorious,say one thing and do another 30 intimidate v the bully intimidated the kids frighten scare the kid 30 obliterate v obliterate the enemy forces destroy completely 30 protract v protract the discussion prolong
tract-pull make it longer 30 scrutinize v teacher scrutinized every detail examine closely and critically reading an essay 30 turmoil n political turmoil great commotion and confusion
referring to any kind of violent confusion many problems 31 apathy n apathy for the poor lack of interest or concern a- not, pathy-feeling simpathy-having feelings 31 composure n nothing would shake her composure mental calmness
she was very composed-calm 31 discriminating a discriminating taste in art able to see differences good quality 31 exacerbate v exacerbate the situation worsen; embitter to make worse 31 hypothetical a a hypothetical situation supposed; based on assumptions
imagining the situation 31 intractable a intractable teenager unruly; stubborn; unyielding intract-not pullable cannot lead them 31 oblivion n his mind was lost in oblivion obscurity; forgetfulness daydreaming 31 provincial a provincial attitude unsophisticated; pertaining to a province province-territory away from the city country type attitude 31 seclusion n live in seclusion isolation; solitude secluded place away from everybody 31 undermine v undermined the teacher's authority weaken; sap
refused to follow the teacher challenging it
etymology inter-=between sectus=to cut bisect, trisect, insect, twins, triplets:ƒ1ö7ƒ2§6‚9ª4ƒ3š3, quadruplets:‚8Õ1ƒ2§6‚9ª4ƒ3š3, quadrisect entomology-study for insects lingua:language, tongue bilingual:two lang trilingual,quadrilingual, linguistics:study of languages linguistic(adj), linguist=person plico(-ple, -ply,-plic)=fold imply-fold in the meaning, true meaning plywood: several thin layers and put together #-ply:toilet paper, that many layers ad-: to, toward(ab-:away) apply, implicit, implied(adj of imply), explicit language: nothing is hidden explicate the poem: take short poem and unfold the meaning lesson 9 duo-: 2 duplicate tri:3 triplicate quadr-: 4 quadruplicate quintus:5 quiontuplicate sextus. septem, octo trans-:across transfer duo, duet, trio, quartet, quintet, (sextet,sestet)6 insinuate:=negatively imply fero-:bring, to carry infer, inference author;imply, us: infer con-:with, together confer: conference: bring ideas together dis-:opposite, away, apart differ: carry apart de:down, away defer:postpone defer payment: dont have to pay anything dissect: cut re-:back,again recede: cede:to go, to go backward duplex:one building house for two family triplex: three explicate(opposite) complicate, complex ply-:to fold pliable: foldable, bendable pliable children: obedient reply, pliers: tool like scissor lesson 10 podiatrist, podiatry, podiatric(foot doctor) cheir(chiro-): hand chiropodist: doctor for hand and foot chiropody graphein: to wrtie biography, telegraph, phonograph tele:distance, Phono: sound chirography: hand writing chiropractor:treats you with hands okto, pous:8 octopus, octosyllable, octoroon:1/8 black gonia: angle octogonal, octagon octoginta:90 octogenarian: person in 80s septuaginto-70 nonaginta-90 quiz from one to ten!!
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Aug 11, 2009 12:08:30 GMT -8
32 apocryphal a apocryphal tales untrue; made up
false tale, made up tales, legend, myth
32 comprehensive a comprehensive review for the test thorough, inclusive
complete, cover everything
32 disdain v I disdain the poor treat with scorn or contempt
stuck up, don't like, dont want to deal with
32 exalt v exalt the name of God praise; raise in rank or dignity
raise high, worshipping god.
32 iconoclastic a iconoclastic hippies of the 60's attacking traditions
hippies-young people who wanted free
dont want tradition institution
icon, clash- clashing the icon(government)
32 inundate v inundated with homework overwhelm; flood; submerge
flood, so much like flood
32 obscure v obscure meaning darken; make unclear
unclear, cloudy
32 provoke v provoke the dog to attack stir to anger; cause retaliation
provocative,=like provoke, in a positive sense, movie is provocative, stirs audience, not boring and dull.
32 sedentary a sedentary occupation requiring sitting
sed-sit
bus driver, securitary
32 uniformity n uniformity of style sameness; monotony
uni-one, form-shape
looks the same, classroon situation
33 appease a appease the Germans to make calm or content
try to make somebody happy
33 concede v he conceded that he was wrong admit; yield
to give in, con-with, cede-to go, go along with another
33 disinclination n disinclination to study unwillingness
inclination-the liking, likelyhood
dis-opposite, not, not likely
33 excerpt n an excerpt from the novel selected passage
little bit of text
33 idiosyncrasy n everyone has his idiosyncrasies individual trait, usually odd
everyone has it, sth odd, strange
33 invert v invert the fraction turn upside down or inside out
vert-turn
socks or fraction
33 obstinate a obstinate child stubborn
=obdurate
33 proximity n close proximity to school nearness
how near one to another
redundancy with close proximity
33 servile a servile obedience slavish; cringing
servent, behave like servent=servile
33 unkempt a unkempt lawn disheveled; uncared for in appearance
not prepared, uncared, not proper
34 apprehension n feeling of apprehension fear of future trouble
apprehensive-fearfull
34 conciliatory a angry despite conciliatory words reconciling; soothing
im sorry, pleasing words
reconciling-making up
34 dismiss v teacher dismissed the idea put away from consideration; reject
not dismiss the class, during class discussion,
ignore, doesn't take it seriously
34 execute v execute the program put into effect; carry out
executed criminal,
hanged-executed.
get it started
34 ignominy n ignominy of his defeat deep disgrace; shame or dishonor
shame,
34 ironic a ironic result resulting in a contrary outcome
opposite of what you expect
34 ominous a ominous storm clouds threatening
big, dark, gloomy,
34 prudent a prudent investor cautious; careful
34 skeptic n couldn't convince the skeptic doubter
not believe
34 unobtrusive a unobtrusive undercover agent inconspicuous; not blatant
obtrusive-sticking out
not obviously noticeable
35 arable a arable land fit for growing crops
good for farming
35 concise a concise definition brief and compact
short and simple
35 disparage v disparage his rival's effort belittle
dis-not, away, apart
par-equal
put it down. not what is worth
35 exemplary a exemplary student serving as a model; outstanding
good example to others
35 illicit a illicit drugs illegal
elicit-answer from the student
draw out answer
35 irreproachable a irreproachable conduct blameless; impeccable
ir=not, reproach-blame
reproach-blaming,
=perfect
35 opaque a opaque shower window dark; not transparent
cant see through them
obscure
35 qualified a qualified answer limited; restricted
i like everything except this.
limited
35 sluggish a felt sluggish in the mornings slow; lazy; lethargic
slug=slow, torpor
35 unprecedented a unprecedented success novel; unparalleled
precedent-before, go, event happen before
precedented=same
success never happened before
36 arbitrary a arbitrary decision contingent solely upon one's discretion
random, not based on any good reason
no good reason
36 concur v I concur with the decision agree
cur-run
con-with
36 disparity n disparity in rank difference
par-equal
dis-not
not equal, unequalness
36 exemplify v exemplify the idea serve as an example of
36 illusory a illusory promises deceptive; not real
illusion-not real
not really a promise
36 irresolute a irresolute in his decision uncertain how to act; weak
resolute-distermined to do sth
irresolute-not certain, not sure
36 opportunist n betrayed by the opportunist one who chooses expediency over principles
always looking for opportunity in a bad way
36 quandary n in a quandary about which school to attend dilemma
have to make a decision
36 somber a somber news / somber colors gloomy; depressing; dark; drab
dull, serious colors
36 unwarranted a unwarranted rudeness unjustified; groundless; undeserved
not deserved, rude to me with no reason
37 arbitrate v arbitrate the dispute to decide as a third person (as a judge)
i act as the judge, intervening
37 condone v I cannot condone your behavior overlook; forgive
allow it, have to punish you
37 dispassionate a dispassionate judge calm; impartial
not passion, dont have any passion
no personal feeling, fair minded
not emotional
37 exhaustive a exhaustive research thorough; comprehensive
all used up, with lot of effort in it
37 immutable a nothing is immutable unchangeable
muta=change
37 jocular a jocular jokes said or done in jest
done as a joke
37 optimism n optimistic outlook seeing the positive sides to everything
positive thinking person
pessimism-opposite
37 quiescent a quiescent volcano at rest; dormant; temporarily inactive
quiet now, not active,
37 soporific a soporific lectures sleep-causing; marked by sleepiness
sopor=sleep, causing sleeping
37 usurp v usurp the throne seize another's power or rank
within the govenment, overthrow the king,
Etymology Review Quiz: IWP 1-10
Roots (40Questions X 2pts)
ped foot bi two later side cycle wheel quadr four uni one semi half phone sound ann year enn year centum hundred mill thousand meter measure optiko vision chronos time in, im inside,not ex out verto turn intro inward extro outward manus hand cura care sectus to cut lingua language plico fold ad against inter between duo two octo eight trans across con with re back, again dis not de down,away fero bring chiro hand graph write gonia angle octoginta 80 tele distance
Vocab (20Questions X 1pt)
biped two foot unilateral one side bicentennial every two hundred years chronic all the time chronometer clock, time measuring millennium period of thousand expedite speed up, get out of your movement introvert turn inward curator care person, as in museum optometrist measuring vision impede in the way of foot revert turn back linguistics study of languages recede go backward quadrisect cut in four explicate unfold it, find the meaning pliable foldable, bendable duplex one house for two families podiatrist foot doctor octogenarian person in 80s
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Aug 18, 2009 13:09:42 GMT -8
38 arbitrator n arbitrator arbitrates judge
-arbitrate the dispute
in the middle of the dispute and acting as a judge
38 conflagration n conflagration of 1666 great fire
-1666=in london, there was a big fire.
666=number of satan
38 disperse v disperse the crowd scatter
-demonstration, police would disperse the crowd
38 exhilarating a exhilarating workout invigorating and refreshing
-refreshed, energetic
38 impair v closed captioned for the hearing impaired injure; hurt
-close captioning=special subtitle for the hearing imparied.
38 judicious a judicious investment sound in judgment; wise
-careful with the money
38 opulence n opulence of the ballroom extreme wealth; luxuriousness
-wealthy, $$
38 ramble v ramble on for hours wander aimlessly (physically or mentally)
-talking on and on without any meaning
garrulous old men
38 sporadic a sporadic occurrence occurring irregularly
38 vacillate v don't vacillate when making decisions waver; fluctuate
-going back and forth
39 archaic a archaic words antiquated; of an earlier period
-sth that is very old.
not in use anymore
39 confound v confounded by the SAT questions confuse; puzzle
-confound, confuse, complex=
mixing things together
39 disputatious a disputatious lawyer argumentative
-from the word dispute
39 exonerate v OJ was exonerated acquit; exculpate
-found not guilty in a court
39 impeccable a impeccable manner faultless
-cant be criticize
perfect=irreproachable conduct
39 labyrinth n lost in the labyrinth maze
-underground, puzzle
39 orator n orator's speech public speaker
-makes a speech
39 rancor n rancor against the foe bitterness; hatred
-feeling against someone
39 spurious a spurious arguments false; counterfeit; illogical
-not fighting argument, dispute
it sounds good, but not makes sense.
others try to convince you that is wrong
39 vaporize v vaporize the liquid turn into vapor
-water become steam
40 arid a arid desert extremely dry; parched
-very dry
40 constraint n time constraint compulsion; repression of feelings
-pressure, ties you down
SAT!!!!!
40 disseminate v disseminate the propaganda scatter (like seeds)
-pread that idea to everyone
propaganda=want everyone to believe their idea
40 expedient a most expedient method suitable; practical; politic
-quickest, opportunistic(negative)
cheat
40 impecunious a impecunious bum without money
-pecun=$$
40 laconic a laconic reply brief and to the point
-short statement full of meaning
40 ornate a ornate Italian sofa excessively decorated
-ornament
40 ratify v ratify the amendment approve formally; confirm; verify
-accepted, approve, formal approval
40 spurn v spurn the villain's offer reject; scorn
-refuse, antagonistic way
40 venerate v venerate the leader revere
-worship, honor the leaders
41 arrogance n arrogance of the teacher stuck-up; offensive display of self-importance
-teachers think they are smart.
41 contend v the author contends that . . . struggle; assert earnestly
-to argue, (in essays!!!!!!!)
41 dissent v dissent from majority disagree
-dis-apart, away/ sent-feeling
feel apart
41 expedite v expedite the delivery hasten
-speedy, quicker
ex: out, ped: foot
make out of foot
41 impede v impede progress hinder; block; delay
-im:in, ped: foot
in your way, slows you down
41 lament v lament the death of the King grieve; express sorrow
-moaning
41 ostentatious a ostentatious dresser showy; pretentious
41 raze v raze the building destroy completely
-demolished=the building was razed to the ground
41 squander v squander the money waste
-prodigal son
41 verbose a verbose speaker wordy
-ver:word
laconic-opposite of verbose
42 articulate a articulate speaker using language fluently
-someone who is able to speak very well without practice
42 contentious a loud and contentious voices quarrelsome
- voices arguing and fighting
verbal dispute
contend
42 dissonance n dissonance in music discord
-dis-apart, not
consonance:harmony
dissonance:not in harmony
42 explicit a explicit instructions / explicit language totally clear; definite
-step by step, not hidden
42 implausible a implausible excuse unlikely; unbelievable
-im:not, plause:believable
42 lampoon v lampoon the President in caricatures ridicule
-making fun of
42 pacifist n peace-loving pacifists one opposed to violence
-pac:peace
against any kind of war and violence
Gandhi
42 rebuttal n rebuttal to the argument refutation; response with contrary evidence
-in a debate, refute
42 stagnant a stagnant pool of water motionless; stale; dull
-unchanging
economy
42 viable a a viable plan practical or workable
-via:living
livable, feasible plan
43 artifacts n Roman artifacts any handmade object of earlier period
-made by people in the old days
ancient period
artificial
43 contract v contract the muscle / contract a disease compress or shrink; to catch a disease
-track:pull, con:with
to pull together
43 divergent a two divergent paths differing; deviating
-one road separate into two.
diverged:split apart
43 exploit v exploit the illegal immigrants make use of, sometimes unjustly
-use sth, taking advantage of sth
43 implement v implement the plan; kitchen implement put into effect; tool
-to put into a fact,tool
43 languish v languished in prison for years lose animation; lose strength
-no energy, nothing to live for
43 parody n parody of the song humorous imitation
43 recant v recant the testimony disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement
-witness give the testimony, i didnt mean that, i want to take it back
43 static a static character unchanging; lacking development
-literature/dynamic characters:usually protagonist
43 vigor n vigor of a young man active strength
-robust, lots of energy
etymology lesson 11 deka: 10 decade-period of 10 yrs decalogue-ten, word: Decalogue, ten commandments decagon-10sided figure gonia: angle penta:five pentagon: five sided figure decimal:system, it jumps by ten centenarian : cent: 100=someone who is 100 years old or over lesson 13 sedeo(sed,sid, sess): to sit sedentary:require sitting sediment: stuff that you find at the bottom of the liquid. sedate:v/adj : to sedate someone=make them calm(v) adj:calm person sedative:drug to sedate person super:over supersede:to replace ex: new law supersede the old law cedo: to go recede: to go again, back jacio, ject: to throw reject: to throw back at inject: to throw something into recession: N: going backward eject: VCR, throws out, pilot eject the seats dejected: de-down/away, throw down emotionally (depressed:pressed down, downcast: looking down, feeling sad) lesson 15 pre: before/ post: after preside:what the president does=sit before the others, lead the meeting ,people revert: vert-change/ change again reside: sit again and again everyday(resident) precede: before go, as in series dis:away, apart dissident: to sit away from the other person(in disagreement)=dissent sub:below subnormal : below normal submarine: marine-sea, under the sea subside: storm subsided, reduce in level, sits below dissidence: idea(N) subsidence: N form of subside insidious: hiding, secretive nihil:nothing annihilate the enemy: destroy them into nothing annihilation:N nihilist: who believe in nothing nihilism: believe in nothing nihilistic: adj lesson 16 session: sitting together for meaning ob: over obsess: over sit, the thing sits on over time in mind obsession, obsessive assiduous:as=ad: toward, sid=sitting assiduous worker always sitting at the job, attentive, hard working assiduity:N form of assiduous lesson 18 sentio, sens: feeling sentiment: what is your feeling about this issue sentimental: very emotional presentiment:felt before it happened(ƒ2ó9ƒ1ê8) sentient: able to feel as in animal sentience dissent:feel apart resent:throw that feeling back, dislike what someone has done to you toward parent resentment, resentful ad:toward assent: agreeing with other person consent : getting permission con: with lesson 19 sentio, sensus: feeling sensitive: feels alot, lot of feeling insensitive: dont feel sensuous: full of feeling -ous: full of sensory: with five senses quiz next week
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Aug 25, 2009 11:34:20 GMT -8
44 artisan n skilled artisans a craftsperson
-make things by their hands
someone who make things
44 contrite a contrite tears penitent; feeling sorry for past actions
-regretful, confessing
44 doctrine n religious doctrine principle, position, or policy
-what the religion believes in
44 extol v extol the heroes praise; glorify
-lift the value of it
44 implication n implications of the law something hinted or suggested
-from imply
what possible things could happen
44 laud v laud the heroes praise
-=applaud
44 parsimony n parsimonious parents stinginess
-saving money, thrifting all the time
44 recluse n live as a recluse hermit; loner
-cluse=to shut(include, exclude)
shut himself from society
44 steadfast a God is steadfast loyal; unswerving
44 vilify v vilify the President slander
-what the enemy would do
make lie about that person to hurt that person's reputation
45 ascendancy n ascendancy over the followers controlling influence; dominance
-ascend=to go up
i am above you, controlling influence
45 converge v marchers converged in Washington come together
-two divergent paths
45 document v document the evidence provide written evidence
-show where the information came from
45 extraneous a extraneous details not essential; superfluous
-extra=outside or beyond
details that are unnecessary
45 implicit a implicit agreement understood but not stated
-=implied, implication
what the intructor tells you to do
45 lavish a lavish gifts liberal; wasteful
45 partisan a partisan supporters one-sided; prejudiced
-taking a side,
45 recount v recount the events narrate or tell; count over again
-retell the story
45 stoic a ever-stoic Mr. Spock impassive; unmoved by joy or grief
-mr spock=half human, half alien
unemotional, serious and logical
45 vindicate v vindicate his honor clear from blame; exonerate; justify or support
-when everyone find out your innocence
46 ascetic a ascetic monk practicing self-denial; austere
-asketes=monk
quality of a monk
46 conviction n religious convictions strongly held belief
-opinion: conviction
46 dogmatic a dogmatic teachings asserting opinions in arrogant manner
-dogma: doctrine
it is the only way to do sth.!!!
46 extricate v extricate the trapped whales free; disentangle
46 impudence n impudence of rude students impertinence; insolence
-rudeness
46 lethargic a feel lethargic after lunch drowsy; dull
-tired, lethargy
46 paucity n paucity of customers scarcity
-no customer
46 rectify v rectify the situation set right; correct
-rect: erect, correct
46 stolid a stolid personality dull; impassive
-stoic, dont seem to react anything
46 virtuoso n virtuoso of the violin highly skilled artist
-expert
47 aspire v aspire to be an actress to seek ambitiously
-want to be something
47 cordial a cordial invitation gracious; heartfelt
-cordially invite to
friendly
47 dormant a bears stay dormant for the winter sleeping; lethargic
-dormitory, sleeping state
47 exuberance n exuberance of welcome overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm
-welcome
47 inane a inane remarks silly; senseless
-stupid
47 levity n levity of the jokes lack of seriousness; lightness
-levitation
lev: being light
light joke
47 penury n penury of the homeless severe poverty; stinginess
-impecunious bum
not using money
47 redundant a redundant explanation superfluous; repetitious; excessively wordy
47 strident a strident laughter loud and harsh; insistent
-witch laugh
47 virulent a virulent disease; virulent attitude extremely poisonous; hostile; bitter
-virus,harmful
48 assuage v assuage the pain ease, lessen
-massage
muscle massage to assuage the pain
48 corroborate v a witness corroborated the suspect's story confirm
48 dubious a dubious reply doubtful; filled with questions
-doubtable
Cogito Ergo sum=i think, therefore I am
Rene Descartes"everything is dubitable"
One thing that we cant doubting, that we are doubting because we are existing in somewhere.
48 facilitate v facilitate recovery help bring about; make less difficult
-facil, make the process easier
48 inception n at the inception of the program start; beginning
-the starting point
48 linger v linger at the playground for hours loiter or dawdle
-hang around without doing much
48 perfunctory a perfunctory proof-reading superficial; not thorough
-cursory= not thorough
you do it because somebody told you to do it
48 refute v refute the argument disprove
-rebuttal: to prove the other person is wrong
48 stupefy v stupefied by the dumb answer make numb; stun; amaze
-fy: to make
to make somebody stupid
make them amazed
48 volatile a volatile chemical; volatile temper changeable; explosive;
49 astute a astute answer wise, shrewd
-astute observation
made a good point
49 credulity n don't be so credulous belief on slight evidence
-cred: to believe
credulous: gullible
49 duplicity n duplicity of character double-dealing; hypocrisy
-dup: two
duplicity: two face person
49 fallacious a fallacious reasoning false; misleading
-fallacy: wrong belief
49 incidental a incidental expenses not essential; minor
-basic
49 listless a listless mood lacking in spirit or energy
-lustless: lust: desire
not energy or spirit
49 peripheral a peripheral view marginal; outer
-looking straight ahead
sides
49 relegate v relegated to a lower position banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign
-demotion
49 submissive a submissive students yielding; timid
-acting in a low position
49 voluble a voluble speaker fluent; glib; talkative
-volvo: to roll
roll of his tongue
50 atrophy n atrophy of the skin wasting away
-N or V
wasting away the skin because of some disease
50 criterion n criterion for admissions standard used in judging
-how they judge you
criteria
50 duration n duration of the trip length of time something lasts
-how long
50 fallow a fallow land plowed but not sowed
-not used, unfarmed
50 incisive a incisive criticism cutting; sharp
-cise: to cut
cutting into sth.
50 lofty a lofty goals very high
-go to harvard
loft: seperated room at the building
50 perpetuate v perpetual motion make something last
-the motion that never stops
50 relevant a relevant to the issue pertinent; referring to the case in hand
-related
50 subordinate a subordinate officer occupying a lower rank; inferior
-in millitary
50 zealot n religious zealot fanatic; person who shows excessive zeal
-very enthusiastic
Etymology Review Quiz: IWP 11-21
Roots (40Questions X 2pts)
deka ten sedeo sit super over cede to go ject to throw cycle wheel nihil nothing sub below ob over sentio feeling extra over murus wall urb city pre before re again, back ad toward con with, together quadr four dis away, apart later side graph to write chiro hand trans across quint five de down fero bring, carry sectus to cut plico fold inter between vert turn manus hand cura care ex out centum hundred meter measure therme heat chronos time ann year phone sound semi half
Vocab (20 Questions X 1pt)
decalogue ten words, amendments assiduous hardworking centenarian 100years or older sentiment feeling about some issue sediment stuff bottom of the liquid dissent in agreement, away from the others sedate make someone calm insensible dont have feelings supersede replace extrasensory having over feelings dejected throw down emotionally mural painting on the wall precede something before the other, as in series immure enclosed within wall dissident to sit away intravenous within a vein subside sit below, reduce intraurban within the city nihilism believe in nothing intravenous
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Sept 1, 2009 11:39:57 GMT -8
51 abash v abashed by his grades make ashamed or embarrassed -abash a person=embarrassed 51 append v append a bibliography attach
-hang sth on, tag on 51 camouflage n camouflage uniform hiding by blending into the surrounding -by blending into the environment 51 connoisseur n connoisseur of fine art person competent to act as a judge of art -expert 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 -what we can understand without the author really say it 51 martial a martial arts; martial law warlike -fighting, state to against rebellion 51 practical a practical knowledge based on experience; useful -pragmatic 51 sedition n sedition against the government resistance to authority; insubordination -acting against the govt, overthrow the govt. 52 abate v storm abated to reduce in amount or degree -to become less, subside 52 appraise v appraise the pearl estimate value of
52 canine a K-9 police unit related to dogs -feline=cat 52 connotation n negative connotations of the word suggested or implied meaning of an expression -stingy=negative, frugal=positive dictionary words=denotation 52 disburse v disburse scholarship funds to pay out money for expenses -takes charge of that money, give it out, pay out not all at once 52 foreshadow v foreshadow the ending give an indication beforehand; portend; prefigure -imply the ending, hint 52 importune v importuned her for donations beg persistently -ask, beg 52 martyr n died as a martyr one who voluntarily suffers death for his religion or cause -dies while he fighting for sth, become symbol of that ex=martin luther king jr 52 preamble n Preamble to the Constitution introductory statement -before walk, introduction 52 seedy a seedy motel room run-down; decrepit; disreputable -cheap and dirty 53 abbreviate v she abbreviated her speech to shorten -cut it up short 53 appreciate v stock prices appreciated increase in worth
-went up in value, depreciated=down 53 canker n canker sore any ulcerous sore; any evil -bad and negative 53 conscientious a a conscientious editor scrupulous; careful -attentive, meticulous 53 disclaim v disclaim responsibility / read the disclaimer disavow; disown -to unclaim, not responsible disclaimer on product, gave you warnings, 53 foresight n enough foresight to be prepared ability to foresee future happenings; prudence
-able to see sth in the future 53 impostor n fooled by an impostor someone who assumes a false identity -pretend to be someone else 53 maternal a maternal instincts pertaining to a mother -father=paternal want to protect the baby paternity test=DNA 53 precise a precise answer exact
-accurate 53 seep v water seeped through ooze; trickle -through very slowly 54 abdicate v abdicate the throne to give up or renounce -usurp the throne=someone came in and take the throne 54 apprehend v apprehend the criminal arrest; dread; perceive
-to capture, or understanding 54 canny a canny customers shrewd; thrift 54 consensus n decided by a consensus general agreement -together feel. general agreement everyone feels the same-majority unanimous=100% 54 disclose v disclose secret information to make known; reveal or uncover -secret,let it open 54 forestall v forestall the enemy attack prevent by taking action in advance -to stop, before it happen 54 impoverished a impoverished family poor 54 matriarch n ruled by a matriarch woman who rules a family or larger social group -rule by the mother figure 54 predetermine v predetermined fate predestine; settle or decide beforehand; influence markedly
-sth has been decided for you faith has determined 54 seethe v seethed with anger be disturbed; boil -boiling over with anger 55 aberrant a aberrant behavior not normal or usual -err: error ab-away 55 appropriate v appropriated the land acquire; take possession -get the land, =get 55 cantankerous a cantankerous old man ill humored; irritable -easily irritated at you 55 consistency n their stories lacked consistency absence of contradictions -they match up, 55 discord n discord between partners lack of concord or harmony
-opp of concord 55 forgo v forgo desserts for a week give up; do without -being punished, 55 impregnable a impregnable fort invulnerable -no invasion can get into it, not weak 55 maudlin a maudlin ending effusively sentimental -sad, crying, 55 prelude n prelude to war introduction; forerunner -to lead into, that lead into the war, cause 55 sensual a sensual experience devoted to the pleasures of the senses; carnal; voluptuous -having lot of pleasure 56 abettor n aiding and abetting someone who supports or aids (a wrongdoing) -helper of a crime, accomplice 56 aptitude n aptitude test fitness; talent -test on how well you do, 56 canvass v canvass the neighborhood to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, etc -canvass=asking for something, 56 console v console the widow lessen sadness or disappointment -recent, console=À§·Î, try to comfort her my condolence 56 discordant a discordant sounds being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous
-having no harmony cacophony=ugly sound 56 forlorn a sad and forlorn sad and lonely; wretched -alone 56 impromptu a impromptu speech without previous preparation -make it without any kind of preparation spontaneous 56 maul v mauled by a lion handle roughly 56 premeditate v premeditated murder plan in advance
-plan ahead of time, 56 sentinel n sentinels on guard sentry; lookout
etymology lesson 21 sense-feeling sensation=physical sensation sensational=lurid, causes a lot of excitement sensible=prudent, judicious, good judgement insensible=unconscious, cant feel anything sensual experience=lot of feelings, sensuality extra-beyond extrasensory=perception, ESP=reading somebody's mind extraordinary=beyond ordinary extracurricular, extraneous details=not relevant extramarital=marital-marriage=having extra relationship rather than the marriage murus-wall extramurals=outside of the wall, school, with other schools mural=painting on the wall immure=put somebody into the wall like criminal or lock yourself up in room intra-inside intramural-within your school game intravenous=IV into your vein urbs=city intraurban problems=inside city problems urban=sth related to the city urbane=city life, sophisticated urbanity-N suburbs=outside of the city, residential area suburbanite=someone who live in suburbs exurbs=farther away from the city exurbanite=someone who live in exurbs lesson 22 specio, spectus-to look introspect=looking in yourself spectator=person who looks or watches sth inspect=looks into things spectacle-show sth worth watching spectacles-eye glasses expect=looking out for sth to happen introspection=N looking into yourself introspective consensus=general agreement dissension=when the majority have consensus, minority are dissension lesson 25 fluo(fluv, flux, fluct)=flow fluent speaker=word flowing out from the speaker fluid=liquid, seems to flow very well influence-flowing into you from me influenza=flu, evil energy flow into you flume=passage way for sth to flow superfluous details=over flowing superfluity=N of superfluous affluent=$ flowing effluent=prefix with a root, efflu=ex flu=out flow effluvium=pollution that flows out miasma=sicken cause by effluvium flux=constant change, fashion fluctuate=up and down movement influx, efflux=flowing in and flowing out lesson 26 confluent=flowing together refluent=flowing backward reflux=flowing back, acid reflux syndrome=cant digest food and acid flows back circum-around circumference of a circle- measure around the circle circumnavigate-sailing around the world=Magellan circumfluent=flowing around us lesson 28 philos=love, biblion-book bibliophile=phile=person who loves, person who loves books=book collector bibliography-list of books sophos=wisdom philosophy=love of wisdom sophisticated-wise about the world pedophile=child lover(paidos-children) sophistry=misleadingly wise, seems wise but its false anthrophos=mankind philanthropist-donate, love mankind misein=hate misanthropist=hates mankind gyne=woman misogyny=hatred of woman misogynists=N misogynous=adj philogyny=love of woman lesson 29 moros=fool moron-fool moronic-adj sophomore-half wise half foolish sophomoric humor-immature and childish pejor=worse pejorative-insulting words lesson 30 misogynous-hate woman gynecology-medical field dealing with woman gamos-marriage misogamy-hating marriage monogamy-one marriage poligamy-many marriages
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Sept 8, 2009 14:13:28 GMT -8
57 abhor v I abhor chemistry detest; loathe; abominate
-hate sth terribly
57 aquatic a aquatic sports pertaining to water
-aqua=water
57 capacious a capacious trunk spacious
-capacity
57 consolidation n debt consolidation unification; becoming firmer or stronger
-con=with
57 discount v discount the new theory to deduct a certain amount; to disregard
-other people ignore it
57 formality n formality of the ceremony ceremonious quality; something done just for form's sake
-being formal
57 improvise v improvise the lines make up without planning
-what actors do
57 maxim n moral maxims proverb; a truth pithily stated
-rules we can live by
57 premise n premise of the argument assumption; postulate
-underlying the assumption
believe it to be true
57 sequester v sequester the jury isolate; retire from public life; segregate
-separate from the society
58 abolish v abolish slavery to put an end to; make void
-lincoln abolish slavery=abolitionist
58 arboretum n trees in the arboretum place where trees are exhibited
-arbor=tree, auditorium, place for trees
58 capitulate v the captain capitulated surrender
58 consonance n out of consonance harmony; agreement
-dissonance=opp of consonance
58 discourse n philosophical discourse conversation; formal discussion
-in classroom
58 formidable a a formidable foe menacing; threatening
-very strong enemy
58 impunity n violate laws with impunity freedom from punishment or harm
-pun=punishment
no punishment
58 mediate v mediate the dispute settle a dispute through the services of an outsider
-in the middle of the dispute
help, arbitrate
58 preposterous a that's preposterous! absurd; ridiculous
-pre=before, post=after
it doesnt make sense
58 serenity n serene waters calmness; placidity
-peaceful
59 abominate v abominable snowman dislike strongly
-fearsome, hate
59 arcade n shop at the arcade a covered passageway with shops
-little street with small shops
59 caprice n don't act on caprice whim
-suddenly go buy sth
59 conspicuous a conspicuous error easily seen; obvious
59 discredit v discredit the witness to injure the credit or reputation of
-not believable
59 forsake v why have you forsaken me desert; abandon; renounce
-give up, leaving another person
59 inadvertent a inadvertent mistake unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly
-accidentally
59 mediocre a mediocre quality ordinary; commonplace
-somewhere in the middle
59 prestige n prestige of the university impression produced by achievements or reputation
-particular school with name
59 serpentine a serpentine road winding; twisting
-not straight
60 aboriginal a Australian aborigines native; indigenous
-native people, original
60 arcane a arcane tradition secret, mysterious
-ar=old, old tradtion
unknown to most people
60 caption n caption of a cartoon title; text under illustration
-closed captioning in television
60 conspiracy n conspiracy to kill the president treacherous plot
-con=with, spir-to breathe
in secret
60 discrepancy n discrepancy in the testimonies difference; inconsistency
-two people giving testimonies, and their stories didnt match up
60 forte n vocabulary is my forte strong point or special talent
60 inalienable a inalienable rights not to be taken away
-not becoming separate from you
60 meditation n decide after some meditation reflection; thought
-after thinking about sth
60 prevail v truth shall prevail induce; triumph over
-it will be victorious
60 servitude n life of servitude slavery; compulsory labor
-serv=servant, acting as a servant
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
-decanter
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
-all ties
62 abrasive a abrasive cleaning powder tending to scratch or scrape
-powder to use to clean
62 archetype n archetypal symbols prototype; primitive pattern
-common to all culture
62 carat n one carat diamond unit of weight for precious metals
-size of precious metals
62 construe v you have misconstrued my meaning explain; interpret
-misunderstood: misconstrued
62 discretion n parental discretion advised freedom of judgment or choice
-discreet=showing good judgement
62 fortuitous a fortuitous meeting accidental; by chance
-fortune, doesnt have to be good
something by chance
62 inarticulate a inarticulate in front of girls speechless; producing indistinct speech
-articulate speaker,
62 melancholy a melancholy mood gloomy; morose; blue
-depressed and sad
62 problematic a problematic issue doubtful; unsettled; questionable; perplexing
-sth that is problem, questionable
62 severity n severity of the punishment harshness; intensity; sternness; austerity
-severe=harsh
63 abrogate v abrogate the outdated law to abolish; put an end to
-to rid of the old law
63 archipelago n visit the archipelago group of closely located islands
-group of islands
63 cardinal a the cardinal rule chief; most important
-most important, number 1 rule
63 consummate a consummate liar / consummate the deal complete; the best
-summa=summit, peak
the best liar
63 disembark v disembark from the ship to go ashore from a ship
-embark: in the bark, ship
get off the ship
63 foster v foster home; foster an idea rear; encourage
-do not have parents to take care of children
nurture the child
help the idea to grow
63 inaugurate v inaugurate the President start; initiate; install in office
-begin
63 memento n memento of the visit token; reminder
-bring back something to remember
63 procrastinate v procrastinate till the last day postpone; delay or put off
-not doing it on time
63 shackle v legs were shackled chain; fetter -to tie down
etymolgy
lesson 31
fides: faith
bona, bonus: good
bonafide: good faith, genuine
bon voyage: good trip
diffident: opp of confident
perfidious: betraying people
perfidy: N
fidelis: faithful
infidelity: not faithful
infidel: realigious term, insulting term someone who has wrong faith
theo: god
atheist: no god
atheistic, atheism: adj
theology: study of god
lesson 32
deus: god
deity: a god
amo: love
amadeus: loves god
monos: one
monotheism: believing in one god
polys: many
polytheism: many gods
polygon: many sided angle figure
polyglot: glottis: throat, lots of languages
monomial, polynomial
monogamy: one marriage
lesson 33
sonus: sound
unison: one sound
comu: horn
unicorn: has a horn
valva: leaf
univalve: seashalls
kleptes: thief
kleptomania: crazy about stealing
dipsa:thirst
dipsomania: alcoholism,
pyros: fire
pyromania: crazy about fire
megas: great
megalomania: think of yourself as a great person
ego: self
egomania: crazy about yourself
nymphe: fairy
nymphomania:overly sexual female
satyromania: male
egoist:selfish
egotist: talking about yourself
egocentric: you think you are the center of the world
concentric: centers are at the same point in the circle
centrifugal: in bio class, force going from the center to outside
running away from the center
centripetal: outside to center
central: center
pyre: wood for cremation=burning of the dead body
pyrotechnics: dealing with fire
megaphone: horn to speak through
phone: sound
microphone: small sound
micro: small
microscopic: look the small things
skopein: look
megaton: mega=thousand
agnostic: atheist: no knowledge
lesson 34
claud: shut
se= apart
secede: apart and go, to go apart
segragate: blacks and whites
seclude: shut area
prefix: before the root
prejudice: judge before you know them
preclude the possibility: shut out the possibility before it happen
recluse: back, shut himself back, live as a recluse
phobia: fear
claustrophobia: fear of shutting in
agora: market places
agoraphobia:fear of open spaces
acrophobia: fear of high places
cloister: monastery, shut away from society
cloistered life : parents over protected
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Sept 15, 2009 11:32:02 GMT -8
64 abscond v abscond with the money to depart in secret manner
-run away and hide somewhere
64 archives n records in the archives public records; place for such records
-virtual, storage place for information
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
-genetic
64 frail a frail creature delicate; weak
-man is very frail
64 incapacitate v incapacitated by the illness disable
-capacity-ability to do sth
unable to function properly
64 menial a menial work suitable for servants; lowly; mean
-small, lower job
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
-absolute vs. relative
=for comparison reason
without any relation
65 ardent a ardent love letter expressing intense feeling; passionate
-full of feelings
65 carnivorous a carnivorous animals meat-eating
-carne-meat
herbivorous=plant eating
65 contemporary n Shakespeare's contemporaries person belonging to the same period
-temp=time
belonging to the same time
65 disgruntled a disgruntled workers displeased and discontented; sulky; peevish
-unhappy workers, about to protest about the bad working condition
65 franchise n McDonalds franchise right granted by authority; right to vote; business licensed to sell in one territory
-has to do with right
enfranchise, disfranchise
65 incarcerate v incarcerate the prisoners imprison
-immure=murous-wall
65 mentor n my teacher and my mentor a wise and trusted counselor or teacher
-both teacher and a counselor
65 prophetic a prophetic visions foretelling the future
-pretending profitable
65 shambles n left in shambles wreck; mess
-destroyed
66 abstain v abstain from drinking to refrain from doing something
-stay away from things
66 arduous a arduous efforts hard; strenuous
-hard work at doing sth
66 cascade n cascade of fresh rain small waterfall
66 contempt n contempt and hatred scorn; disdain
-like hatred
66 dishearten v disheartened by low test grades discourage; cause to lose hope
-hearten=encourage
66 frantic a frantic protesters desperate, wild, excited
-going wild
66 incendiary(a) a incendiary bomb; incendiary speech used for starting a fire; tending to inflame the senses
-burning, speech seems to burn by the reaction of the people
66 merger n business merger combination (of two business corporations)
-when they merged together
66 proponent n proponents of the new law supporter; backer; opposite of opponent
-opp of opponent
66 sheathe v sheathe the dagger place into a case
-as a N=cover
67 abstinence n abstinence from drinking any self-restraint or self-denial
-abstain
67 aristocracy n ruled by aristocracy hereditary nobility; privileged class
-ruling class
67 caste n caste system of India one of the social classes in Hindu society
-one class is higher than the other
67 contention n It is our contention that... claim; thesis
-to fight with an opponent
67 disheveled a disheveled appearance untidy
-unkempt
67 fraudulent a fraudulent advertising cheating; deceitful
-frau=cheat
67 incendiary(n) n burned down by an incendiary arsonist
-person, arson, person who sets fire
67 mesmerize v the show mesmerized the kids hypnotize
-amazed by it
67 prosperity n economic prosperity good fortune; financial success; physical well-being
-goes well
67 shrewd a shrewd investor clever; astute
-prudent, judicious
68 abusive a abusive parents mistreating; wrongly used
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68 armada n Spanish Armada fleet of warships
-the navy, group of sth
68 castigate v OJ should be castigated punish
68 contest v he contested the answer dispute
-to challenge it
68 disingenuous a disingenuous excuse lacking in frankness or candor; insincere
-doesnt seem real, not being sincere
68 fray n jump into the fray brawl
-fight of a lot of people
68 incentive n an incentive to study spur; motive
-sth positive, reward system
68 metamorphosis n metamorphosis of a butterfly change of form; major transformation
-meta=beyond, morph=shape
complete change of shape
68 prototype n prototype of the new car original work used as a model by others
-1st, actual model that fits the type
68 shun v shunned his old friends keep away from
-ignored
69 abut v houses that abut to be adjacent
-touching butts together
69 aromatic a aromatic coffee fragrant
-aroma
69 casualty n casualties of war serious or fatal account
-people who are killed in the war or suffered from the war
69 context n meaning in context the writing preceding and following the quoted part
-within the surrounding part
69 disinterested a disinterested judge unprejudiced
-different from uninterested
recuse himself
69 frenzied a frenzied animals madly excited
-animals in the zoos
69 incessant a incessant chatter uninterrupted; unceasing
-not stopping
69 metaphor n comparison by metaphor implied comparison
69 pseudonym n author's pseudonym pen name
-pseudo: false
69 sibling n sibling rivalry brother or sister
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Sept 22, 2009 14:10:28 GMT -8
ROOTS 1. ad- 2. amo 3. annus 4. anthropos 5. bi 6. biblion 7. bona, bonus 8. cedo 9. centum 10. cheir (chiro-) 11. chronos 12. circum- 13. con- 14. cornu 15. cuspis 16. deka 17. deus 18. dipsa 19. dis- 20. ego 21. extra- 22. fidelis 23. fides 24. fluo 25. gonia 26. graphein 27. gyne 28. in- 29. intra- 30. jacio-, ject 31. kleptes 32. kyklos 33. later 34. megas 35. metron 36. mille 37. misein 38. monos 39. moros 40. murus 41. nihil 42. nonaginta 43. nymphe 44. ob- 45. octoginta 46. okto 47. optiko 48. ped 49. pejor 50. per 51. philos 52. phone 53. polys 54. pous 55. pre- 56. pyros 57. quadr 58. re- 59. satyr 60. sedeo 61. semi 62. sentio, sensus 63. septuaginta 64. sesqui 65. sonus 66. sophos 67. specio, spectus 68. sub- 69. super- 70. theos 71. therme 72. tri 73. unus 74. urbs 75. valva 70 accede v accede to the demand to give consent; to agree
70 arrears n in arrears with debt being in debt
70 catalyst n catalyst in the reaction agent which brings about a chemical change
70 contiguous a 48 contiguous states adjacent to; touching upon
70 disjointed a disjointed explanations disconnected
70 fret v don't fret over your grades to be annoyed or vexed
70 incidence n high incidence of murders rate of occurrence; particular occurrence
70 metaphysical a metaphysical philosophy pertaining to speculative philosophy
70 psyche n human psyche soul; mind
70 simile n compare with a simile comparison made using the words 'like' or 'as'
71 accelerate v car accelerated to cause to move faster
71 artless a artless child without guile; open and honest
71 catapult n attack with catapults slingshot; a hurling machine
71 contingent a the deal is contingent on a condition dependent on; conditional
71 dislodge v dislodge the food caught in his throat remove
71 friction n friction in the group; friction of rubbing clash in opinion; rubbing against
71 inclement a inclement weather stormy; unkind
71 metropolis n move to the metropolis large city
71 pungent a pungent odor stinging; sharp in taste or smell; caustic
71 simplistic a simplistic answer oversimplified
72 accessory a auto accessories supplementary part or object; decoration
72 ascend v ascend the mountain go up; climb
72 catastrophe n the flood was a catastrophe calamity
72 contortions n contortions of the patient twisting; distortions
72 dismal a dismal mood gloomy; cheerless; dreary
72 frigid a Frigidaire refrigerators intensely cold
72 incline n steep incline slope; slant
72 microcosm n the microcosm within Korea town small world; the world in miniature
72 punitive a punitive laws punishing
72 simulate v flight simulator feign; pretend
73 acclimate v acclimate to the climate to become accustomed to new environment
73 ascertain v ascertain the truth find out for certain
73 causal a 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 sinister ghosts evil
74 acclivity n go up the acclivity an upward slope
74 aseptic a aseptic hospital rooms preventing infection
74 caustic a caustic remark burning; sarcastically biting
74 convene v Congress convened assemble
74 dismay v dismayed by the low score discourage; frighten
74 frustrate v frustrate the enemy's plan thwart; defeat
74 incoherent a incoherent murmur unintelligible; muddled; illogical
74 migratory a migratory birds wandering
74 pyromaniac n fire set by a pyromaniac a person crazy about fire
74 skimp v skimp and save provide scantily; live very economically
75 accolade n Oscar award is the highest accolade award or honor
75 aspirant n aspirant for public office seeker after position or status
75 cede v cede territory yield (title, territory) to; surrender
75 convention n the common convention; computer convention social or moral custom; large meeting
75 dismember v dismember the body parts cut into small parts
75 fugitive(a) a fugitive thoughts fleeting or transitory; roving
75 incompatible a incompatible personalities inharmonious
75 militant a militant organization combative; bellicose
75 quack n that doctor's a quack charlatan; imposter
75 slander n sued for slander defamation; utterance of false and malicious statements
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