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10th Grade
12/18/2012

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Term
Unit one: (Prefix)
Vinc/Vinct
Definition
"To conquer"
Term
Unit one: Invincible
Definition
adj. UNable to be conquered
In: not
Vinc: to conquer
Syn: invulnerable
Ant: Vulnerable
Term
Unit one: Provincial
Definition
adj. Limited in knowledge of the world.
Pro: forward
Vinc: to conquer
syn: (x)
Ant: sophisticated
Term
Unit one: Evince
Definition
v. to Establish

E: Out of
Vinc: to conquer

syn & ant: (x)
Term
Unit one: (Prefix)
Duc/Duct
Definition
"To lead"
Term
Unit one:
Conducive
Definition
adj. Supportive, encouraging.

Com(con): with
duc: to lead

syn: helpful, favorable
ant: unfavorable
Term
Unit one:
Induce
Definition
v. To lead towards an action

In:towards
Duc: to lead

syn: convince
ant: discourage
Term
Unit one:
Deduce
Definition
v. to draw a conclusion from fact

De: Down
Duc: to lead

syn: conclude
ant: (x)
Term
unit one: (prefix)
TRACT
Definition
"To drag"
Term
Unit one:
Protracted
Definition
adj. extended in time.

pro:Forward
tract: to drag

syn: long, lingering
ant: brief, short
Term
Unit one:
Intractable
Definition
adj. Stubborn, unable to be moved forward.

In: Not
Tract: to drag

Syn: immovable
Ant: Malleable, movable
Term
Unit one:
Retract
Definition
v. to draw back, withdraw

Re: Back
Tract: To drag

Syn: repeal
Ant: Give
Term
Unit one:(Prefix)
PETO
Definition
"To rush"
Term
Unit one:
Petulant
Definition
adj. Short-tempered

Peto (petu): to rush

syn & ant: (x)
Term
Unit one:
Impetuous
Definition
adj. Acting without forethought

Im (in): Towards
Peto: To rush

Syn: Rash, rush
Ant: careful
Term
Unit one:
Impetus
Definition
n. that which drives one momentum

Im (in): into
Peto: to rush

Syn: Stimulus
ant: (x)
Term
Unit two:(Prefix)
FRACT/FRING/FRANG
Definition
"To break"
Term
Unit two:
Fractious
Definition
adj. tending to argue or cause discord

Fract: to break

syn: cross, peevish
ant: amiable
Term
Unit two:
Infraction
Definition
n. Minor violation of the law or rules

Fract: to break

syn: transgression
ant: (x)
Term
Unit two:
Infringe
Definition
v. to intrude or trespass

in: into
fringe: to break

syn &ant: (x)
Term
Unit two: (prefix)
CIS
Definition
"To kill"
Term
Unit two:
excise
Definition
v. to cut out or remove

Ex: out of
cis: to kill or cut

syn: expunge
ant: insert
Term
Unit two:
Incisive
Definition
adj. Sharply cutting, powerful and direct

In: into
cis: to cut to kill

syn: keen
ant: dull
Term
Unit two:
Concise
Definition
adj. Brief and straightforward

Con: with
cis: to cut or kill

syn: terse
ant: rambling
Term
Unit two:(prefix)
TOM(hehe r u thinking what im thinking)
Definition
"To cut"
Term
Unit two:
Tome
Definition
n. A really big book

Tom: to cut
Term
Unit two:
Epitome
Definition
n. the best example

epi: upon
tom: to cut

syn: embodiment
ant: (x)
Term
Unit two:
Dichotomy
Definition
n. two opposite parts of a whole.

Dicho: two
Tom: to cut

syn&ant: (x)
Term
Unit two:
Anatomy
Definition
n. The parts taken as a whole

Ana: up
tom: to cut
syn%ant: (x)
Term
Unit two:(prefix)
PUNCT
Definition
"To sting, pierce"
Term
Unit two:
Compunction
Definition
n. Feeling regret or remorse

Punct: to sting

syn: Penitence
ant:(x)
Term
Unit two:
Punctilious
Definition
adj. paying strict attention

Punct: to sting

syn: meticulous
ant: careless
Term
Unit two:
Pungent
Definition
adj. stinging or biting

Punct (pun): to sting
Term
Unit three:(Prefix)
PEL/PULS
Definition
"To push/drive"
Term
Unit three:
Compel
Definition
v. to force or strongly persuade

com: with
pel: to push or drive

syn: sway
ant: (x)
Term
Unit three:
Impuls
Definition
n. a sudden, involuntary urge

in: within
puls: to push or drive

syn: whim, spur
ant: (x)
Term
Unit three:
Expel
Definition
v. To send away or out

ex: out of
pel: to push or drive

syn:eject
ant: admit
Term
Unit three: (Prefix)
JAC/JECT
Definition
"To throw, to cast"
Term
Unit three:
Conjecture
Definition
n. a guess, often based on faulty evidence

con: with, together
ject: to throw

syn: theory
ant: fact
Term
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Dejected
Definition
adj. Downcast or sad; depressed

de: down
ject: to throw

syn: dispirited
ant: animated
Term
Unit three:
Abject
Definition
adj. Lowly, miserable and wretched

ab: away
ject: to throw

syn: degraded
ant:exalted
Term
Unit three: (Prefix)
MIT/MIS
Definition
"To send"
Term
Unit three:
Emissary
Definition
n. An agent sent on a mission

ex: out ot
mis: send

syn: go-between
ant:(x)
Term
Unit three:
Dismissive
Definition
adj. Showing little regard

Dis: away, apart
mis:send

syn: contemptuous
ant: (x)
Term
Unit three:
Remiss
Definition
adj. falling back into an old habit

re: back
mis: send

syn: delinquent
ant: prudent
Term
Unit three: (prefix)
MOT/MOV
Definition
"to move"
Term
Unit three:
Motive
Definition
n. cause for action

Mot: to move
syn:incentive
ant:(x)
Term
Unit three:
Motif
Definition
n. a recurring theme or idea

Mot: to move

syn&ant: (x)
Term
Unit three:
Emote
Definition
v. To show dramatically express emotions

e: out of
mot: to move

syn: dramatize
ant: calm
Term
Unit four: (prefix)
VIA
Definition
"A road or way"
Term
Unit four:
Viaduct
Definition
n. a bridge that carries a road

Via: road
syn&ant: (x)
Term
Unit four:
Impervious
Definition
adj. Unable to be affected

Im (in): not
via: road
syn: invulnerable
ant: (x)
Term
Unit four:
Deviate
Definition
v. to depart, from a path plan

de: down
via: road
syn: stary
ant: continue
Term
Unit four:
Obviate
Definition
v. to make unnecessary; to avoid

Ob: in the way of
via: road
syn: prevent
ant: (x)
Term
Unit four:(prefix)
FER
Definition
"to carry, to bring"
Term
Unit four:
Defer
Definition
v. to put aside until later

de: away
fer: to bring
syn: postpone
ant:hasten
Term
Unit four:
Deference
Definition
V. Act or practice of yielding to another's authority.

De: Down
Fer: to carry or bring
Syn: submission
ant: rebellion
Term
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Confer
Definition
v. to discuss something with someone else

con: together
fer: to carry or bring

syn&ant: (x)
Term
Unit four:
Inference
Definition
n. a conclusion not directly provided by evidence

in: in
fer: to carry or bring
syn&ant: (x)
Term
Unit four:
Proffer
Definition
v.to offer

Pro: forward
fer: to carry or bring

syn: (x)
ant: withhold
Term
Unit four:
Proliferate
Definition
v. to increase greatly in number

pro:forward
fer: to carry or bring

syn: reproduce, multiply
ant: decrease
Term
Unit four: (prefix)
PORT
Definition
"To carry or bring"
Term
Unit four: (prefix)
PORT
Definition
"To carry or bring"
Term
Unit four:
Comportment
Definition
n. Manner in in which one acts or behaves

Com: together
port: to carry or bring
syn: demeanor
ant: (x)
Term
Unit four:
Purported
Definition
adj. claimed as true

pro:forward
port:to carry or bring
syn: alleged
ant: definite
Term
Unit five: (prefix)
VID/VIS
Definition
"To see"
Term
Unit five:
Envisage
Definition
v.to imagine

En (in): within
Vis: to see
syn: perceive
ant: (x)
Term
Unit five:
Visage
Definition
n. face, facial expression

Vis: to see
syn: expression
ant: (x)
Term
Unit five: (prefix)
PARI
Definition
"Be visible, appear"
Term
Unit five:
Apparition
Definition
n. a ghostly figure

ap (ad): away
syn:specter
ant: (x)
Term
Unit five:(prefix)
SPEC
Definition
"To look"
Term
Unit five:
Perspicacious
Definition
adj. Wise; insightful

Per: through
spec:to look
syn:perceptive
ant:dim-witted
Term
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Retrospective
Definition
adj. looking backward over a period of time

Retro:backwards
spec:to look
syn&ant:(x)
Term
Unit five:
Aspect
Definition
n. a part that can be viewed

A (ad):away
spec: to look
syn:facet
ant:(x)
Term
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Introspective
Definition
adj. contemplating on ones thoughts

intro: within
spec:to look
syn: meditative
ant: shallow
Term
Unit five: (Prefix)
PHAN
Definition
"To appear or show"
Term
Unit five:
Phenomenon
Definition
n. A fact or event that can be observed or documented

Phan: to appear
syn&ant: (x)
Term
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Diaphanous
Definition
adj. Lightweight and transparent

dia: through
Phan: to appear
syn: opaque
ant: (x)
Term
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Epiphany
Definition
n. a moment of great insight

epi: upon
phan: to appear
syn&ant: (x)
Term
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Sycophant
Definition
n. a person who flatters, a yes-man

sukos:fig
phan: to appear
syn%ant: (x)
Term
Unit six: (prefix)
HER/HES
Definition
"To attach, be fixed"
Term
Unit six:
adherent
Definition
n. a follower of a person or idea

ad:to
her: to attach or fix
syn:disciple
ant:opponent
Term
Unit six:
Incoherent
Definition
adj. not able to be understood

in: not
her: to attach or fix
syn: confused
ant: clear
Term
Unit six:
Inherent
Definition
adj. existing a natural part

in:within
her:to attach or fix
syn: inborn, innate
ant:(x)
Term
Unit six:(Prefix)
FUS
Definition
"To pour out"
Term
Unit six:
Diffuse
Definition
adj. not concentrated or focused, wordy

dis:apart
syn: disperse
ant: concentrate
Term
Unit six:
Effusive
Definition
adj. Overflowing with words

ex: out of
fus: to pour out
syn: enthusiastic
ant: concentrate
Term
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Profuse
Definition
adj. plentiful, abundant

pro: toward
syn: bountiful
ant: (x)
Term
Unit six: (prefix)
SOLU/SOLV
Definition
"To loosen, to solve"
Term
Unit six:
Resolute
Definition
adj. determined, steadfast

re: again
solu: to solve
syn: unshakeable
ant: (x)
Term
Unit six:
Dissolute
Definition
adj. devoted to pleasure

dis: apart
solu: to solve
syn: dissipated
ant: (x)
Term
Unit six:
Insoluble
Definition
adj. impossible to solve or fix

in: "not"
syn: tough
ant: (x)
Term
Unit six: (prefix)
LEG
Definition
"To select, to choose, to gather"
Term
Unit six:
Diligent
Definition
adj. hard-working and careful

dil (dis): away from
leg: to select
syn: assiduous
ant: lazy
Term
Unit six:
Recollect
Definition
v.to remember or recall

re: again
leg: to choose
syn&ant: (x)
Term
Unit six:
Sacrilege
Definition
n. an act against a holy place or person

Sacer: holy
leg: to choose
syn: profanity
ant: reverence
Term
Unit seven: (prefix)
FAC/FACT/FIC
Definition
"To make, do"
Term
Unit seven:
Proficient
Definition
adj. skilled at something

pro: forward
fic: to make
syn:able
ant: unable, unskilled
Term
Unit seven:
Factotum
Definition
n. an assistant who does many jobs

Fact: to make
syn&ant: (x)
Term
Unit seven:
Facsimile
Definition
n. a copy or imitation

Fac: to make
syn: reproduction
ant: original
Term
Unit seven:
Facile
Definition
adj. too easy, too simple

Fac: to make
syn: shallow
ant: complex
Term
Unit seven: (prefix)
PON/POUND
Definition
"To put, to place"
Term
Unit seven:
Expound
Definition
V. to explain

ex: out of
pound: to place
syn: clarify
ant: mess up
Term
Unit seven:
Proponent
Definition
n. one who argues in favor of something

pro: supporting
pon: to place
syn: advocate
ant: critic
Term
Unit seven: (Prefix)
STRUCT/STRUE
Definition
"to build"
Term
Unit seven:
Infrastructure
Definition
n. the basic framework

in: within
struct: to build
syn&ant: (x)
Term
Unit seven:
Consture
Definition
v. to interpret

Con: together
strue: to build
syn: understand
ant: harmful
Term
Unit seven:
Constructive
Definition
adj. having a positive effect

Con: Together
Strue: to build
syn: useful
ant: harmful
Term
Unit seven: (prefix)
STIT/STAT
Definition
"To stand"
Term
Unit seven:
Destitute
Definition
adj. poor

de: down
stit: to stand
syn: penniless
ant: rich
Term
Unit seven:
Restitution
Definition
n. payment for an injury

re:again
stit: to stand
syn: amends
ant:(x)
Term
Unit seven:
Stature
Definition
n. level of achievement
or authority, standing

stat:stand
syn: rank
ant: (x)
Term
Unit eight:(prefix)
PLAC
Definition
"To please"
Term
Unit eight:
Complacment
Definition
adj. satisfied with a situation that should be changed

Com: together
plac: to please
syn: smug
ant: (x)
Term
Unit eight:
Placebo
Definition
n. something with a positive mental effect.

plac: to please
syn: quick fix
ant: (x)
Term
Unit eight:
Placid
Definition
adj. calm, undisturbed

Plac: to please
syn: peaceful
ant: agitated
Term
Unit eight:(prefix)
GRAT
Definition
"Thankful"
Term
Unit eight:
Gratuitous
Definition
adj. unwanted

Grat: thankful
syn: unessential
ant: important
Term
Unit eight:
Ingratiate
Definition
v. To gain another's favor by flattery or false friendless

in:within
grat: thankful
syn&ant: (x)
Term
Unit eight:
Ingrate
Definition
n. One who is not properly thankful

In: within
Grat: thankful
syn&ant: (x)
Term
Unit eight: (prefix)
DOC/DOCT
Definition
"To teach"
Term
Unit eight:
Docile
Definition
adj. Easily taught

Doc: to teach
syn: obedient
ant: defiant
Term
Unit eight:
Indoctrinate
Definition
v. to teach through a specific point of view

In: within, into
Doct: to teach
syn: instill
ant: (x)
Term
Unit eight:
Doctrine
Definition
n. that which is taught

Doc: to teach
syn: creed
ant: (x)
Term
Unit eight: (prefix)
TEMPER
Definition
"to temper"
Term
Unit eight:
Temper
Definition
v. to decrease in strength
Term
Unit eight:
Temperence
Definition
n. restrain or moderation.

Temper: to temper
syn: frugality
ant: indulgence
Term
Unit eight:
Intemperate
Definition
adj. lacking moderation

in: not
temper: to temper
syn: rigorous
ant: (x)
Term
Unit nine: (prefix)
TORT/TORQ
Definition
"to twist
Term
Unit nine:
Tortuous
Definition
adj. not direct

Tort: to twist
syn: indirect,circuitous
ant: straightforward
Term
Unit nine:
Retort
Definition
v. to respond critically

Re: again
tort: to twist
syn: reply
ant: (x)
Term
Unit nine:
Extort
Definition
v. to wrongly or illegally force someone to do something

Ex: out of
Tort: to twist
syn: coerce
ant: coax
Term
Unit nine:(prefix)
VOLV/VOLU
Definition
"To roll, to turn"
Term
Unit nine:(prefix)
VOLV/VOLU
Definition
"To roll, to turn"
Term
Unit nine:
Voluble
Definition
adj. talkative

Volu: "to roll, to turn"
syn: chatty
ant: quiet
Term
Unit nine:
convoluted
Definition
adj. having to many twists

Con: together
volu: twist
syn: tangled
ant: clear
Term
Unit nine:
Evolve
Definition
v. to unfold, develop

e: out of
volv: to roll, to turn
syn: progress
ant: regress
Term
Unit nine: (prefix)
FLEX/FLECT
Definition
"to bend"
Term
Unit nine:
Infelxible
Definition
adj. too unchangeable in character

In: not
flex: to bend
syn: stiff, rigid
ant: flexible
Term
Unit nine:
Deflect
Definition
v. cause to turn away or aside

De: down
flec: to bend
syn: redirect
ant: accept
Term
Unit nine:
Inflection
Definition
n. change in pitch or tone in voice

In: within
flect: to bend
syn&ant: (x)
Term
Unit nine: (prefix)
VERT/VERS
Definition
"To turn"
Term
Unit nine:
Adverse
Definition
adj. Not helpful

Ad: away
vers: to turn
syn: unfortunate
ant: conducive
Term
Unit nine:
Revert
Definition
v. to fall back into old condition

re: again
vert: to turn
syn: lapse
ant: improve
Term
Unit nine:
Subvert
Definition
v. to corrupt

Vert: to turn
syn: invalidate
ant: support
Term
Unit ten:(prefix)
CRIMIN
Definition
"Crime"
Term
Unit ten:
Decriminalize
Definition
v. to do away with legal penalties

de: away
crimin: crime
syn&ant: (x)
Term
Unit ten:
Incriminate
Definition
v. to reveal guilt

in: into
crimin: crime
syn: implicate
ant: acquit
Term
Unit ten:
Recrimination
Definition
n. a counter- change

re: back
crimin: crime
syn: rebuke
ant:(x)
Term
Unit ten: (prefix)
CULP
Definition
"To blame"
Term
Unit ten:
Culpable
Definition
adj. deserving blame

Culp: to blame
syn: liable
ant: blameless
Term
Unit ten:
Culprit
Definition
N. One responsible for crime

Culp: blame
syn: perpetrator
ant: (x)
Term
Unit ten:
Mea-Culpa
Definition
a statement said to show personal responsibility for a mistake
Term
Unit ten: (prefix)
ONUS/ONER
Definition
"Burden"
Term
Unit ten:
Onus
Definition
n. burden or obligation

syn: duty
Term
Unit ten:
Onerous
Definition
v. unpleasant, burdensome

oner: burden
syn: demanding
ant: easy
Term
Unit ten:
Exonerate
Definition
v. To prove not guilty

ex: out of
oner: burdensome
syn: acquit
ant:evict
Term
Unit ten: (prefix)
PROB/PROV
Definition
"To prove good, approve"
Term
Unit ten:
Apporabation
Definition
n. praise or approval

ad: towards
syn: commendation
ant: condemnation
Term
Unit ten:
Reporbate
Definition
n. a dishonest or immoral person

re: back
prob: approve
syn: delinquent
ant:(x)
Term
Unit ten:
Reprove
Definition
v. to criticize

re: back
prove: approve
syn: chide
ant: praise
Term
Unit eleven: (prefix)
FID
Definition
"To trust"
Term
Unit eleven:
Diffident
Definition
adj. shy

Dif (dis): away from
fid: to trust
syn: bashful
ant: confident
Term
Unit eleven:
Fidelity
Definition
n. faithfulness, loyalty

Fid; to trust
syn:(x)
ant: treachery
Term
Unit eleven:
Confide
Definition
v. to trust with a secret

con: together
fid: to trust
syn: trust
ant:conceal
Term
Unit eleven:(prefix)
FALL
Definition
"To trick"
Term
Unit eleven:
Fallacy
Definition
n. a misleading idea

fall: to trick
syn: misconception
ant: truth
Term
Unit eleven:
Fallacious
Definition
adj. Misleading

Fall: to trick
syn&ant: (x)
Term
Unit eleven:
Fallible
Definition
adj. Capable of being mistaken

Fall: to trick
syn:(x)
ant: infallible
Term
Unit eleven:(prefix)
Cred
Definition
"to trust"
Term
Unit eleven:
Credible
Definition
adj. able to be trusted

Cred: to trust
syn: valid
ant: doubtful
Term
Unit eleven:
Credence
Definition
n. trust or belief

Cred: To trust
syn: acceptance
ant: mistrust
Term
Unit eleven:
Credulity
Definition
n. Tendency to believe things easily, gullible

Cred: to trust
syn: gullibility
ant: skepticism
Term
Unit eleven:
Incredulous
Definition
adj. Amazed, unable to believe

In: not
cred: to trust
syn: skeptical
ant: trusting
Term
Unit eleven:(prefix)
DUB
Definition
"Doubtful"
Term
Unit eleven:
Dubious
Definition
adj. Uncertain; doubtful

Dub:to doubt
syn: unconvinced
ant: positive
Term
Unit eleven:
Indubitable
Definition
adj. certain beyond doubt or question

in: not
dub: doubtful
syn: absolute
ant: unsure
Term
Unit eleven:
Redubtable
Definition
adj. worthy of fear or respect

RE:again
dub: to doubt
syn: formidable
ant: (x)
Term
Unit twelve:(prefix)
ULTIMA
Definition
"Last"
Term
Unit twelve:
Ultimate
Definition
adj. surpassing all others, definitive

Ultima: last
Term
Unit twelve:
Penultimate
Definition
adj. just before the final, next to last

Ultima: last
syn&ant: (x)
Term
Unit twelve:
Ultimatum
Definition
n. a demand that is final

Ultima: last
syn:demand
ant: (x)
Term
Unit twelve:(prefix)
FIN
Definition
"End"
Term
Unit twelve:
Infinite
Definition
adj. without beginning or end

In: not
Fin: end
Term
Unit twelve:
Definitive
Definition
adj. defining for all others; standard

de: down
fin: end
syn: absolute
ant: uncertain
Term
Unit twelve:
Infinitesimal
Definition
adj. extremely small

in: not
fin: end
syn: microscopic
ant: huge
Term
Unit twelve:(prefix)
NOV
Definition
"New"
Term
Unit twelve:
Novel
Definition
adj. New and different

Nov: new
syn:original
ant:stale
Term
Unit twelve:
Novice
Definition
n. an inexperienced person, amateur

nov: new
syn:beginner
ant: professional
Term
Unit twelve:
Innovative
Definition
adj. showing creativity

in: within
nov: new
syn: inventive
ant:conservative
Term
Unit twelve:(prefix)
PRIM
Definition
"First"
Term
Unit twelve:
Primal
Definition
adj. original

Prim: first
syn: primitive
ant: modern
Term
Unit twelve:
Primeval
Definition
adj. extremely ancient

Prim: first
syn: primordial
ant:(x)
Term
Unit twelve:
Primacy
Definition
n. condition of being first in time or importance

Prim: first
syn&ant:(x)
Term
Unit thirteen:(prefix)
ERR
Definition
"To wander"
Term
Unit thirteen:
Aberrant
Definition
adj. deviating from a rule

Ab: away
err:to wander
syn: abnormal
ant:typical
Term
Unit thirteen:
Erroneous
Definition
Adj. wrong or inaccurate

Err: to wander
syn: mistaken
ant: correct
Term
Unit thirteen:
Errant
Definition
adj. wandering or straying

err: to wander
syn: wayward
ant: on course
Term
Unit thirteen:(prefix)
GRAD/GRESS
Definition
"To go forth"
Term
Unit thirteen:
Degrade
Definition
v. to lower in dignity

de: down
syn: belittle
ant: honor
Term
Unit thirteen:
congress
Definition
n. a coming together

con:together
grade: to go forth
Term
Unit thirteen:
Egress
Definition
n. an act of leaving,exit

E: out of
Gress: go forth
Term
Unit thirteen:(prefix)
VEN/VENT
Definition
"To come"
Term
Unit thirteen:
Convene
Definition
v. to call together, assemble

Con: together
ven: to come
syn: gather
ant: spread, adhourn
Term
Unit thirteen:
Covenant
Definition
n. a mutual or legal agreement

ven: to come
syn: contract
ant:break off
Term
Unit thirteen:
Circumvent
Definition
v. to avoid by going around

circum: around
syn: sidestep
ant: confront
Term
Unit thirteen:(prefix)
CUR/CURS
Definition
"To run"
Term
Unit thirteen:
Cursory
Definition
adj. Hasty and superficial

curs: to run
syn: casual
ant: comprehensive
Term
Unit thirteen:
Precursor
Definition
n. that which comes before

pre: before
curs: to run
syn:harbinger
ant: (x)
Term
Unit thirteen:
Recourse
Definition
n. help for a problem

re: back
curs: to run
syn: recourse
ant: (x)
Term
Unit thirteen:
Incursion
Definition
n. an attack on another's territory, a raid

in: into
curs: to run
syn: invasion
ant: (x)
Term
Unit 14: (Prefix)
VIR
Definition
"Man"
Term
Unit 14:
Virile
Definition
Adj: Manly, Masculine
VIR: man
Term
Unit 14:
Virture
Definition
n. Right action or moral goodness

VIR: man
Term
Unit 14:
Virtuoso
Definition
n. Someone skilled in a certain art

VIR: man
Term
Unit 14: (Prefix)
DEM
Definition
"people"
Term
Unit 14:
Demagogue
Definition
n. a leader who appeals to peoples emotions to gain power
demos: to lead
DEM: people
Term
Unit 14:
Demographic
Definition
adj. Having certain things in common, like age or gender
DEM: People
Term
Unit 14:
Pandemic
Definition
adj. having an effect on a large area or region.
pan: all
DEM: People
Syn: Rampant
Ant: Confined
Term
Unit 14: (Prefix)
POLIT
Definition
"City"
Term
Unit 14:
Cosmopolitan
Definition
adj. Worldly or sophisticated
POLIT: city
Syn: Cultured
Ant: unpolished
Term
Unit 14:
Politicize
Definition
v. To give a political character to something
POLIT:city
Term
Unit 14:
Apolitical
Definition
adj. having no interest in politics; not political.
a: not
POLIT: city
Term
Unit 14: (Prefix)
CIVIS
Definition
"Citizen"
Term
Unit 14:
Civility
Definition
n. Politeness
CIVIS: citizen
Syn: Decorum
Ant: Rudeness
Term
Unit 14:
Civic
Definition
adj. having to do with the business of town or community.
CIVIS: citizen
Term
Unit 14:
Civilize
Definition
v. to make more cultured or refined
CIVIS: citizen
Syn: polish
Term
Unit 15: (prefix)
DIC/DICT
Definition
"To say or order"
Term
Unit 15:
Dictate
Definition
v. to give an order
DIC: to say/order
Syn: demand
Ant: Allow
Term
Unit 15:
Malediction
Definition
n. a curse
DIC: To say or order
Term
Unit 15:
Bebediction
Definition
n. a blessing
Dic: To say or order
Term
Unit 15: (prefix)
LOC/LOQU
Definition
"To speak"
Term
Unit 15:
Locution
Definition
n. style or action of speaking
Loc: to speak
Term
Unit 15:
Eloquent
Definition
adj. Powerful
Loqu: to speak
syn: articulate
Ant: unclear
Term
Unit 15:
Colloquial
Definition
adj. informal speech
con: together
LOQU: to speak
syn: idiomatic
Term
Unit 15: (Prefix)
VOCA
Definition
"To call"
Term
Unit 15:
Evocative
Definition
adj. impression
e: out of
VOCA: to call
syn: suggestive
Term
Unit 15:
Equivocate
Definition
v. to use misleading or confusing language
VOCA: To call
syn: evade
Term
Unit 15:
Advocate
Definition
v. to argue in favor of
ad. toward
syn: recommended
ant: oppose
VOCA: to call
Term
Unit 15: (Prefix)
CLAM/CLAIM
Definition
"To shout or call"
Term
Unit 15:
Exclamatory
Definition
adj. having a forceful, excited or emotional tone
CLAM: to shout or call
ex: out of
Term
Unit 15:
Declaim
Definition
v. to speak loudly with feeling
de: down
CLAIM: to shout or call
Term
Unit 15:
Clamorous
Definition
adj. Characterized with a loud noise
CLAM: to shout or call
Syn: ear splitting
ant: quiet
Term
Unit 16: (Prefix)
CRUX
Definition
"Cross"
Term
Unit 16:
Excruciating
Definition
adj. Extremely painful
ex: out of
CRUX: cross
Syn: unbearable
Ant: pleasant
Term
Unit 16:
CRUX
Definition
N. the most important decision
CRUX: cross
syn: essence
Ant: extra
Term
Unit 16:
Crucial
Definition
adj. essential
CRUX: cross
Term
Unit 16: (prefix)
DOL
Definition
"To feel pain"
Term
Unit 16:
Indolent
Definition
adj. lazy, averse to work
in: not
Dol: to feel pain
Syn: Listless
Ant: Robust
Term
Unit 16:
Doleful
Definition
adj. Sad
Dol: to feel pain
Syn: depressed
Ant: cheerful
Term
Unit 16:
Dolorous
Definition
adj. gloomy
DOL: to feel pain
syn: bleak
Ant: uplifting
Term
Unit 16: (Prefix)
ACRI/ ACER
Definition
"sharp"
Term
Unit 16:
Acerbic
Definition
adj. Harsh in tone
ACER: Sharp
Syn: Sharp
Ant: bland
Term
Unit 16:
Acrid
Definition
adj. Stinging in order or taste/ harsh
ACRI: Sharp
Term
Unit 16:
Acrimonious
Definition
adj. Exhibiting harsh sharpness
ACRI: Sharp
Syn: bitter
Ant: civil
Term
Unit 16:
Exacerbate
Definition
v. to make worse
ex: out of
syn: aggravate
ant: ease
ACER: Sharp
Term
Unit 16: (PREFIX)
FERV
Definition
"to boil"
Term
Unit 16:
Fervent
Definition
Adj. enthusiastic
Fer: to boil
syn: fiery
Ant: indifferent
Term
Unit 16:
Fervent
Definition
Adj. enthusiastic
Fer: to boil
syn: fiery
Ant: indifferent
Term
Unit 16:
Fervor
Definition
n. emotional excitement
FER: To boil
Syn: eagerness
ant: apathy
Term
Unit 16:
Effervescent
Definition
adj. animated, highly spirited
FER: to boil
ex: out of
syn: bubbly
ant: lifeless
Term
Unit 17: (prefix)
PUT
Definition
"To think"
Term
Unit 17:
Impute
Definition
v. to assume blame
Im: on, against
PUT: to think
syn: attribute
Ant: vindicate
Term
Unit 17:
Dipute
Definition
disagree
dis: apart
Put: to think
syn: argument
Ant: agreement
Term
Unit 17:
Disreputable
Definition
ADJ. not respectable
Dis: bad
PUT: to think
Syn: notorious
Ant: Respectable
Term
Unit 17: (Prefix)
NOTA
Definition
"To note"
Term
Unit 17:
Connotation
Definition
n. an image or idea associated with a word
con: together, with
NOTA: to note
Syn: overtone
Term
Unit 17:
Denotation
Definition
n. dictionary definition for a word
De: down
Nota: to note
Term
Unit 17:
Annotate
Definition
v. to explain
An/ad: toward
nota: to note
Term
Unit 17: (prefix)
RATIO
Definition
"Reason"
Term
Unit 17:
Irrational
Definition
adj. not based on reason or logic
in: not
RATIO: Reason
Syn: illogical
ANT: Reasonable, rational
Term
Unit 17:
Rationale
Definition
n. a reason for doing something, explanation
RATIO: Reason
Term
Unit 17:
Rationalize
Definition
v. justify, give a reason
RATIO: Reason
syn: excuse
Term
Unit 17: (prefix)
SCI
Definition
"To know"
Term
Unit 17:
Conscientious
Definition
adj. Diligent and careful
Com: with
SCI: To know
ant: careless
Term
Unit 17:
Unconscionable
Definition
adj. not obeying moral laws
un: not
SCI: to know
ANT: principled
Term
Unit 17:
Prescient
Definition
adj. showing knowledge of events before they happen
pre: in advance
SCI: To know
Syn: far-sighted
Ant: rash
Term
Unit 18: (prefix)
AES
Definition
"Feeling"
Term
Unit 18:
Aesthetic
Definition
adj. Having to to with beauty
AES: feeling
Syn: artistic
Term
Unit 18:
Anesthetic
Definition
n. a substance which causes loss of feeling
an: without
AES: Feeling
Term
Unit 18: (Prefix)
PATH
Definition
"To Feel"
Term
Unit 18:
Apathetic
Definition
adj. not interested in
a: not
PATH: to feel
Syn: indifferent
Term
Unit 18:
Empathy
Definition
N. Sharing of another's emotions
em: inside
PATH: To feel
Sym: compassion
Ant: oppostition
Term
Unit 18:
Pathos
Definition
n.Sympathy
PATH: to feel
Syn: pitifulness
Term
Unit 18:
Antipathy
Definition
adj. hatred
anti: against
PATH: To feel
Syn: dislike
Ant: sympathy
Term
Unit 18: (Prefix)
SENS/ SENT
Definition
"To feel"
Term
Unit 18:
Sentient
Definition
adj. conscious, aware
SENT: To feel
Ant: unaware
Term
Unit 18:
Sentinel
Definition
n. one who watches or guards
SENT: To feel
Term
Unit 18:
Sentiment
Definition
n. feeling about something
SENT: To feel
syn: attitude
Term
Unit 18:
Presentiment
Definition
n. feeling about something before it happens
pre: before
SENT: To feel
Term
Unit 18: (Prefix)
TANG/TACT
Definition
"To touch"
Term
Unit 18:
Tangible
Definition
adj. able to be grasped
TANG: To touch
syn: concrete
Ant: abstract
Term
Unit 18:
Tactile
Definition
adj. Pertaining touch
TANG: to touch
Term
Unit 18:
Intact
Definition
adj. Unbroken, Whole
In: not
TACT: To touch
syn: Unharmed
Term
Unit 19:(prefix)
QUIS
Definition
"ASK, SEEK, DEMAND"
Term
Unit 19:
Inquisitive
Definition
adj. curious, asking many questions
in: in
QUIS: To ask
Ant: Uninterested
Term
Unit 19:
Acquisitive
Definition
adj. seeking to get things, greedy
ad: toward
QUIS: ask, seek
Syn: demanding
Ant: generous
Term
Unit 19:
Requistion
Definition
v. to make an order
Re: again
QUIS: To ask
Term
Unit 19: (Prefix)
SPOND/ SPOUSE
Definition
"pledge, show support for"
Term
Unit 19:
Espouse
Definition
v. to support
SPOUSE: pledge
Syn: advocate
Ant: criticize
Term
Unit 19:
Correspond
Definition
v. to be similar to; compare to
con: together
SPOND: to pledge
Syn: match
Ant: differ
Term
Unit 19:
Despondent
Definition
adj. lacking all hope
de: down
syn: despairing
Ant: joyful
Spond: Pledge
Term
Unit 19: (prefix)
ROG
Definition
"To ask"
Term
Unit 19:
Interrocate
Definition
v. to formally question
inter: between
ROG: To ask
Syn: grill
Term
Unit 19:
Derogatory
Definition
adj. insulting, degrading
de: down
ROG: to ask
syn: belittling
ant: complimentary
Term
Unit 19:
Arrogant
Definition
adj. haughty, excessively proud.
ad: towards
ROG: to ask
Syn: conceited
Ant: humble
Term
Unit 19:
Abrogate
Definition
v. to cancel
ab: from
rog: to ask
syn: abolish
ant: ratify
Term
Unit 19:(prefix)
PREC
Definition
"Prayer"
Term
Unit 19:
Precarious
Definition
adj. Threatened or unsafe
PREC: prayer
syn: RISKY
ant: safe
Term
Unit 19:
Imprecation
Definition
v. a curse
in: against
PREC: prayer
ant: blessing
Term
Unit 19:
Deprecate
Definition
v. to show disapproval of
de: off
PREC: Prayer
syn: belittle
Ant: praise
Term
Unit 20:(PREFIX)
MON
Definition
"To warn"
Term
Unit 20:
Admonition
Definition
n. gentle scolding
ad: toward
MON:To warn
syn: chiding
Term
Unit 20:
Premonition
Definition
n. a vision, a warning of something before it happens
pre: b4
MON: To warn
Syn: forboding, forewarning
Term
Unit 20: (prefix)
COUNSIL
Definition
"Bring together"/ "ADVICE"
Term
Unit 20:
Counsel
Definition
v. to advise
COUNSIL: bring together/ advice
syn: encouragement
ant: discourage
Term
Unit 20:
Conciliatory
Definition
adj. intend to lessen another's anger
COUNSIL: To bring together/ advice
syn: appealing
ant: aggressive, defiant
Term
Unit 20:
Recouncile
Definition
v. to bring back into agreement
re: back
COUCIL: advice/ bring together
Syn: harmonize
Ant:upset
Term
Unit 20: (prefix)
CAUT
Definition
"To be careful"
Term
Unit 20:
Precaution
Definition
n. an action taken against danger
pre: before
CAUT: Being careful
Term
Unit 20:
Cautious
Definition
adj. careful
CAUT: Careful
syn: Prudent
Term
Unit 20:
Cautionary
Definition
adj. intended to serve as warning
CAUT: being careful
Term
Unit 20: (prefix)
SUAD
Definition
"Advise"
Term
Unit 20:
Dissuade
Definition
v. to convince not to do something
dis: not
SUAD: advise
syn: discourage
Ant: persuade
Term
Unit 20:
Persuasion
Definition
n. habit or type
SUAD: advise
syn: camp
Term
Unit 21: (prefix)
GUST
Definition
"Taste"
Term
Unit 21:
Gusto
Definition
n. enjoyment
GUST: taste
Syn: relish
Ant: dislike
Term
Unit 21:
Gustatory
Definition
adj. having to do with taste or smell
GUST: taste
Term
Unit 21: (prefix)
SIP/SAP
Definition
"To taste"
Term
Unit 21:
Insipid
Definition
adj. Dull
in: not
SIP: taste
syn: conscious
ant: unthinking
Term
Unit 21: (prefix)
AV
Definition
"To crave, to desire"
Term
Unit 21:
Avid
Definition
adj. eager
AV: To crave
Syn: devoted
Ant: uninterested
Term
Unit 21:
Avarice
Definition
n. desire for wealth, greed
AV: To crave
Term
Unit 21: (prefix)
BIB
Definition
"To drink"
Term
Unit 21:
Imbibe
Definition
v. drink, soak up
in: into
BIB: To drink
syn: absorb
Term
Unit 21:
Bibulous
Definition
adj. drunken
BIB: To drink
Term
Unit 21: (prefix)
Glut
Definition
"To devour"
Term
Unit 21:
Glut
Definition
n. oversupply
Term
Unit 21:
Glutton
Definition
n. one who wants too much
GLUT: To devour
Term
Unit 21: (prefix)
PALAT
Definition
"Palate"
Term
Unit 21:
Palate
Definition
n. Taste or liking
Palat: Palate
Syn: appetite
Term
Unit 21:
Palatable
Definition
adj. acceptable
PALAT: Palate
syn: tolerable
Ant: unbearable
Term
Unit 22:(prefix)
RANC
Definition
"To stink"
Term
Unit 22:
Rancid
Definition
adj. Rotten, spoiled
RANC: To stink
Syn: soured
Ant: Fresh
Term
Unit 22:
Rancor
Definition
n. bitterness; hostility
RANC: to stink
syn: enmity
ant: friendless
Term
Unit 22:(prefix)
PUTR
Definition
"Rotten"
Term
Unit 22:
Putrefy
Definition
v. to rot
PUTR: Rotten
Term
Unit 22:
Putrid
Definition
adj. rotten
PUTR: Rotten
Term
Unit 22: (prefix)
STAGN
Definition
"To stagnate"
Term
Unit 22:
Stagnant
Definition
adj. unhealthy because of lack of movement
STAGN: stagnate
syn: sluggish
ant: invigorating
Term
Unit 22:
Stagnate
Definition
v. to stop moving
STAGN: To stagnate
Syn: vegetate
Term
Unit 22:(prefix)
ODOR
Definition
"Smell"
Term
Unit 22:
Malodorous
Definition
adj. foul-smelling
ODOR: smell
Term
Unit 22:
Odorfiferous
Definition
adj. giving off an odor
ODOR: Smell
Term
Unit 22: (prefix)
OL
Definition
"To smell"
Term
Unit 22:
Olfactory
Definition
adj. having to do with a sense of smell
OL: To smell
Term
Unit 22:
Redolent
Definition
adj: suggesting
re: back
OL: To smell
Syn: reminiscent
Term
Unit 22: (prefix)
FET
Definition
"To stink"
Term
Unit 22:
Fetid
Definition
adj. having an unpleasant smell
FET: To stink
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}: (prefix)
FAC
Definition
"TO MAKE OR DO"
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}:
Discomfit
Definition
v. to embarrass and confuse
FAC: To make or do
Syn: perturb
Ant: relax
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}:
Edification
Definition
n. improvement
FAC: To make or do
Syn: betterment
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}:
Malfeasance
Definition
n. misconduct
mal: bad
FAC: To make or do
syn: wrongdoing
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}:
Feasible
Definition
adj. capable of being accomplished
FAC: To make or do
syn: possible
ant: impossible
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}:
Surfeit
Definition
N. Condition of being too full
Sur: over
FAC: To make or do
Syn: abundance
Ant: shortage; dearth
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}: (prefix)
OPUS
Definition
"Work"
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}:
Magnum OPUS
Definition
N. The greatest work of an artist
OPUS: Work
Syn: pinnacle
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}:
Modus Operandi
Definition
n. manner of working
modus: way
OPUS: work
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}:
Opulent
Definition
adj. possessing great wealth
OPUS: Work
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}: (prefix)
ERG
Definition
"Work"
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}:
Synergy
Definition
n. the power from two or more forces
ERG: Work
SYN: Confluence (root)
syn: confluence
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}:
Liturgy
Definition
n. a pattern of prayer or worship
ERG: Work
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}:
Lethargy
Definition
n. a state of sluggishness, apathy
ERG: Work
syn: laziness
ant: activity
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}: (prefix)
LABOR
Definition
"Work"
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}:
Laborious
Definition
adj. requiring mental or physical effort
LABOR: work
Syn: industrious
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}:
Belabor
Definition
v. to attack or discuss in detail
LABOR: work
Term
Unit 1 {bk2}:
Elaborate
Definition
v. to explain in detail
e: out of
LABOR: Work
Term
Unit 2 (bk 2): (Prefix)
STA / STI
Definition
"Stay"
Term
Unit 2 (bk 2):
Stanch
Definition
v. to stop flow of
syn: cease
ant:X
STA: stay
Term
Unit 2 (bk 2):
Staunch
Definition
adj. Firm and steadfast

syn: strong
ant: fickle
STA: staunch
Term
Unit 2 (bk 2):
Extant
Definition
adj. not destroyed

syn: existing
ant: x
ex: from
STA: stay
Term
Unit 2 (bk 2):
Restive
Definition
adj. Restless
RE: back
STI: stay
Term
Unit 2 (bk 2): (prefix)
POS
Definition
"Place/Put"
Term
Unit 2 (bk 2):
Apros
Definition
With regard to.
syn:Proper
ant: inappropriate
a: toward
POS: Put/place
Term
Unit 2 (bk 2):
Depose
Definition
v. to remove from power
syn: x
ant: elect
de: down
POS: to place
Term
Unit 2 (bk 2): *prefix)
STAS / STAT
Definition
"Standing"
Term
Unit 2 (bk 2):
Static
Definition
adj. having no motion or change
syn: still
ant: dynamic
Term
Unit 2 (bk 2):
Ecstasy
Definition
n. intense joy or delight
syn: joy
ant: misery
ec: out of
Term
Unit 2 (bk 2):
Statis
Definition
n. condition which there is no change
syn: equilibrium, balance
STAT:standing
Term
Unit 2 (bk 2): (prefix)
ENT / ESS
Definition
"To be"
Term
Unit 2 (bk 2):
Entity
Definition
N. a being
ENT: to be
Term
Unit 2 (bk 2):
Essence
Definition
n. the most important ingredient
syn: crux
ant: x
ESS: to be
Term
Unit 2 (bk 2):
Quintessential
Definition
adj. the most typical, ideal or important
syn: essential
ess: to be
Term
Unit 3(bk 2): (prefix)
VERD/VIRID
Definition
"Green"
Term
Unit 3(bk 2):
Verdure
Definition
n. greenery; fresh and ripe vegetation
VERD: green
Syn: foliage
Term
Unit 3(bk 2):
Verdant
Definition
adj. Green; lush vegetation
syn: x
ant: barren
VERD: green
Term
Unit 3(bk 2):
Viridity
Definition
n. lack of experience; innocence
VIRID: green
Term
Unit 3(bk 2): (prefix)
CAND
Definition
"Pure"
Term
Unit 3(bk 2):
Candid
Definition
adj. open and sincere
syn: frank
ant: duplicitous
CAND: pure
Term
Unit 3(bk 2):
Candor
Definition
n. frankness or openness
syn: truth
ant: falseness
CAND: pure
Term
Unit 3(bk 2):
Incandescent
Definition
adj. shining brilliantly
in: very
CAND: Pure
Term
Unit 3(bk 2): (prefix)
PALL
Definition
"Pale"
Term
Unit 3(bk 2):
Pallor
Definition
n. extreme or unnatural paleness
ant: flushed
syn: x
PALL: pale
Term
Unit 3(bk 2):
Pallid
Definition
adj. lacking color; dull
syn: wan
ant: x
PALL: pale
Term
Unit 3(bk 2):
Appall
Definition
v. to fill with horror or disapproval
ad. toward
syn: horrify
ant: x
Pall: pale
Term
Unit 3(bk 2): (prefix)
LIVID
Definition
"Bluish-black"
Term
Unit 3(bk 2):
Livid
Definition
adj. enraged; furious
Term
Unit 3(bk 2): (prefix)
NIGR
Definition
"Black"
Term
Unit 3(bk 2):
Denigrate
Definition
v. to attack the character of; to mock
de: very
syn: belittle
ant:praise
NIGR: Black
Term
Unit 4 (bk 2): (Prefix)
PECC
Definition
"To sin"
Term
Unit 4 (bk 2):
Peccadillo
Definition
n. Small sin

PECC: to sin
Term
Unit 4 (bk 2):
Impeccable
Definition
adj. Having no flaws
syn: perfect
ant: flawed
in: Not
Pecc: to sin
Term
Unit 4 (bk 2):
Peccant
Definition
adj. violating a moral law; sinful
PECC: to sin
Term
Unit 4 (bk 2): (prefix)
PEJ/PAIR
Definition
"Worse"
Term
Unit 4 (bk 2):
Pejorative
Definition
adj. insulting
syn: belittling, derogatory
ant: praising
PEJ: worse
Term
Unit 4 (bk 2):
Impair
Definition
v. to cause to diminish
in: into
syn: harm
ant: fix
Pair: Worse
Term
Unit 4 (bk 2): (prefix)
MAL
Definition
"Bad"
Term
Unit 4 (bk 2):
Malign
Definition
v. to speak maliciously, insult
syn: deprecate
ant: praise
MAL: bad
Term
Unit 4 (bk 2):
Malinger
Definition
v. to pretend to be sick to avoid something
syn: shirk
MAL: bad
Term
Unit 4 (bk 2):
Malaise
Definition
n. a sense of unease; depression
syn: boredom
MAL: Bad
Term
Unit 4 (bk 2): (Prefix)
NEG
Definition
"Neglect or deny"
Term
Unit 4 (bk 2):
Negligent
Definition
adj. not attentive
syn: careless
ant: careful; attentive
Neg: to deny
Term
Unit 4 (bk 2):
Negligible
Definition
adj. Unimportant
syn: remote
NEG: to deny
Term
Unit 4 (bk 2):
Negate
Definition
v. to cancel the effect of; nullify
syn: deny
ant: affirm
NEG: deny
Term
Unit 5 (bk 2): (prefix)
JOC
Definition
"Joke"
Term
Unit 5 (bk 2):
JOCOSE
Definition
adj. cheerful; merry
syn: happy
ant: morose
JOC: joke
Term
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Jocular
Definition
adj. characterized by joking
syn: jovial
JOC: joke
Term
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Fest/fet
Definition
"Festive"
Term
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Festoon
Definition
v. to drape
FEST: festive
Term
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FETE
Definition
v. to honor with a feast
SYN: to celebrate
FET: festive
Term
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BAACH
Definition
"BACCHUS" roman god name
Term
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Bacchic
Definition
adj. related to a wild celebration
Term
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Bacchanal
Definition
n. a drunken party or celebration
Term
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PLAINT
Definition
" to lament"
Term
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Plaintive
Definition
ADJ. sorrowful,sadness
syn: sad
ant: joyful. happy
PLAINT: lament
Term
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Plaint
Definition
n. a lament or complaint
PLAINT: lament
Term
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ELEG
Definition
"song of lament"
Term
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Elegy
Definition
n. a song or poem of memory of someone or something
ELEG: song of lament
Term
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Elegiac
Definition
adj. sorrowful
syn: mournful
ELEG: song of lament
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