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Martyrdom
extreme suffering
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Undergraduate 2
09/07/2011

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Term
Martrydom
Definition
extreme suffering
Mar-try-dom
Noun
Term
Magnum
Definition
unusually great in power or size
[mag-nuhm]
noun
Term
ascertain
Definition
to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance
as-er-teyn
verb
Term
refute
Definition
to prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge.
I will refute what you told me was not what you said.
Verb
Term
Ambi-
Definition
both, around
Prefix
Ambiguous
Term
-pon-,-pos-
Definition
to put, to place
Roots
opponent
deposit
Term
-lev-
Definition
lift,light,rise
relieve
lever
Term
coherence
Definition
logical interconnection; overall sense or understandability
EX. We all need to use coherence before doing something that you know is wrong.
Noun
Term
ambivalence
Definition
uncertainty or fluctuation, especially when caused by inability to make a choice or by a simultaneous desire to say or do two opposite or conflicting things.
am-biv-uh-luhns
noun
Term
Statistics
Definition
the science that deals with the collection, classification, analysis, and interpretation of numerical facts or data, and that, by use of mathematical theories of probability, imposes order and regularity on aggregates of more or less disparate elements.
ex:Statistics show that many people need more hours of sleep.
Noun
Term
Variable
Definition
apt or liable to vary or change; changeable
Ex:In math the variable has a value that you have to find.
Adj.
Term
Utmost
Definition
of the greatest or highest degree, quantity, or the like; greatest
Ex:my utmost goal is to become a hygienist.
Adj.
Term
Diction
Definition
style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words.
Ex:My diction needs to be better when i write for a publisher.
Noun
Term
Quota
Definition
the share or proportional part of a total that is required from, or is due or belongs to, a particular district, state, person, group, etc.
Ex: my quota for the club is a little high but i will pay for it monthly.
Noun
Term
Fauna
Definition
the animals of a given region or period considered as a whole.
Ex: The fauna in the amazon is large their are different kinds of animals.
Noun
Term
Destitute
Definition
without means of subsistence; lacking food, clothing, and shelter.
Ex: In that area everyone was destituted and had no one to count on.
Adj.
Term
socialization
Definition
a continuing process whereby an individual acquires a personal identity and learns the norms, values, behavior, and social skills appropriate to his or her social position.
ex: socialization is around everywhere at jobs
Noun
Term
Stratification
Definition
the hierarchical or vertical division of society according to rank, caste, or class
ex: The military has stratification high and low rank.
Noun
Term
conventional
Definition
ordinary rather than different or original
ex: Getting roses when someone is ick is a conventional thing.
Adj.
Term
cacophony
Definition
harsh discordance of sound; dissonance
ex: The cacophony was annoying it hurt my ears.
noun
Term
decorum
Definition
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
Ex: decorum is necessary when something isn't correct.
noun
Term
repertoire
Definition
the list of dramas, operas, parts, pieces, etc., that a company, actor, singer, or the like, is prepared to perform
Ex: The repetroire for a concert needs to be good
noun
Term
doppelganger
Definition
a ghostly double or counterpart of a living person.
[dop-uhl-gang-er;
Noun
Term
du jour
Definition
as prepared on the particular day; of the kind being served today
the food du jour is chicken noodle soup
noun
Term
bon mot
Definition
a witty remark or comment; clever saying; witticism.
His bon mot was unexpected because he looked very timid
noun
Term
zeitgeist
Definition
the spirit of the time; general trend of thought or feeling characteristic of a particular period of time.
The zeitgeist of the wedding was surprising
noun
Term
faux pas
Definition
a slip or blunder in etiquette, manners, or conduct; an embarrassing social blunder or indiscretion
She was in a huge faux pas and turned so red
Noun
Term
fluctuate
Definition
to change continually; shift back and forth; vary irregularly
my work days fluctuate every week
verb
Term
fortitude
Definition
mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously
My fortitude is strong enough to do what i have to do.
noun
Term
pristine
Definition
having its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied.
Adjective
Term
burgeons
Definition
to grow or develop quickly; flourish
My plants will burgeon
verb
Term
per-
Definition
through, throughout, completely
permission, percussion
Term
-flu-,-flux-
Definition
to flow
reflux, refluxuate
Term
-sta-,-sti-
Definition
to stand, to be in place
status, destitute
Term
annals
Definition
historiccal events in general
[an-lz]
Noun
Term
Posterity
Definition
furture generations
po-ster-i-tee
noun
Term
impromptu
Definition
made or done without previous preparation
im-promp-too, -tyoo
Adjective
Term
ramification
Definition
a related or derived subject, problem, etc
ram-uh-fi-key-shuhn
Noun
Term
anecdote
Definition
a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature.
an-ik-doht
Noun
Term
Attune
Definition
to bring into accord, harmony, or sympathetic relationship; adjust:
uh-toon
Verb
Term
Epitomize
Definition
to contain or represent in small compass; serve as a typical example of; typify
[ih-pit-uh-mahyz]
Verb
Term
juxaposition
Definition
an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.
juhk-stuh-puh-zish-uhn

Noun
Term
Heinous
Definition
hateful; odious; abominable; totally reprehensible: a heinous offense.
hey-nuhs
Adjective
Term
quell
Definition
to quiet or allay
kwell
Verb
Term
meticulous
Definition
taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough
muh-tik-yuh-luhs
Adjective
Term
-mut-
Definition
Change
Root
permutative, commute
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