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VOCAB 14 Homework answers/Study Guide
Alienate- cause unfriendliness, hostility
Succumb- die or surrender
Fracture- break, rupture
Medium- midway, average, means, mode
Satisfaction- giving or enjoying a state of comfort, content
Virus- bacterium, bug, ailment (don’t get one!)
Accelerate- increase speed, timing
Fixture- fitting, appliance, accessory EX. A piece of furniture that cannot be moved is a fixture
Herbivorous- plant-eating
Pecuniary- financial
Segment- part of something
Evolution- development, progress
Inalienable- – natural to, not transferable
Voluminous- – large, bulky
Satiate- – to fill completely
Dissect- – cut apart
Fractious- – Rebellious
Virulent- – noxious, malignant
Herbicide- – weed killer
Median- – middle number
Celerity- – swiftness
Recumbent- – resting
Impecunious- – penniless
Fixation- – Obsession
Herbivorous
Medieval
Satisfaction
Insecticide
Crucifix
mediate – try to bring to an agreement
insatiable- incapable of being satisfied
incumbent- holding an indicated position (Obama is the incumbent pres.)
affix- attach
infraction- breach; violation
involved- intricate/complex; implicated
dissect- to cut apart and examine
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BASES
Alien- of another
Celer- swift
Cumb, Cub- to lie down
Fix- To fix; to fasten
Frange (Fringe), Fract- to break
Herb- grass; herb
Medi- middle
Pecuni- money
Sati(s)- enough
Sec (seg), Sect- to cut
Vir- poison
Volv, Volum, Volut- to roll
Alien- of another
Celer- swift
Cumb, Cub- to lie down
Fix- To fix; to fasten
Frange (Fringe), Fract- to break
Herb- grass; herb
Medi- middle
Pecuni- money
Sati(s)- enough
Sec (seg), Sect- to cut
Vir- poison
Volv, Volum, Volut- to roll
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If someone doesn't understand the definition of the word, you can ask for it in a sentence for help from others
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Sanjay it looks like you missed 5, so here you go
The Dictionary definition not the bases definition
Herbivorous- feeding on plants
Medieval - related to the Middle Ages, very old-fashioned, primitive
Satisfaction - act of fulfillment, gratification, contentment,
Insecticide - substance or preparation used for killing insects; act of killing insects
Crucifix - a cross with the figure of Jesus crucified on it; any cross
The Dictionary definition not the bases definition
Herbivorous- feeding on plants
Medieval - related to the Middle Ages, very old-fashioned, primitive
Satisfaction - act of fulfillment, gratification, contentment,
Insecticide - substance or preparation used for killing insects; act of killing insects
Crucifix - a cross with the figure of Jesus crucified on it; any cross
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Next time, just a heads up, post the dictionary.com definition, not the txtbook choices. Thanks!
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VOCAB 15 STUDY GUIDE
WORDS IN BOX
reincarnation- rebirth
remove- lift or move object; take off, away; do away with; kill
ordinary- common, regular, normal
propriety- the quality or state of being appropriate or fitting;
suitableness, appropriateness
science- methodical study of part of material world; branch of knowledge or study
detriment- disadvantage; a cause of loss or damage
monster- giant animal; supernatural being; huge (EX. The monster got mad and ate this study guide.)
monocle- single eyeglass
impulsive- tending to act without thought
insult- hateful communication (EX. You’re a jerk!)
subterranean- existing, situated, or operating below the surface of the earth; underground. (EX. The Fermilab Tevatron is subterranean.)
vitamin-any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism, found in minute amounts in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced synthetically. (EX. Orange juice has Vitamin C)
BRANCHING OUT
Vivacious- lively, spirited
Prescience- knowledge of things before they exist or happen; foreknowledge; foresight.
Carnality- not spiritual; merely human; temporal; worldly
Terrestrial- earthly
Motif- a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., esp. in a literary, artistic, or musical work.
Primordial- earliest; belonging to one, existing in a place since prehistory
Ocular- with the eye
Appropriate- suitable
Salient- noticeable, important
Remonstrate- argue against
Contrition- regret; remorse
Repulse- to drive back; repel
WORDS IN PROGRESS
Omniscient- all-knowing
Vivisection- the action of cutting into or dissecting a living body. (Not the nicest thing to do to someone…)
Mediterranean- pertaining to, situated on or near, or dwelling about the Mediterranean Sea.
Carnivore- meat eating; an animal that eats flesh.
Binoculars- instrument for use with both eyes, consisting of two small telescopes joined together.
WORDS IN ACTION
Exordium- the beginning of anything.
Compulsive- driving, obsessive
Terrain- landscape
Carnage- massacre
Assailant- a person who attacks.
Trite- silly, commonplace
Mobile- movable, travelling
BASES/MEANINGS
Carn- flesh
Mon, Monit- to warn; to advise
Mov, Mot (mob)- to move
Oc- eye
Ord, Ordin- order
Per (l), puls- to drive; to push
Propri- one’s own; fitting
Sal (sil), salt (sult) (sail)- to leap
Sci- to know
Terr- land
Trit (tri)- to rub; to wear
Viv, Vit- to live
reincarnation- rebirth
remove- lift or move object; take off, away; do away with; kill
ordinary- common, regular, normal
propriety- the quality or state of being appropriate or fitting;
suitableness, appropriateness
science- methodical study of part of material world; branch of knowledge or study
detriment- disadvantage; a cause of loss or damage
monster- giant animal; supernatural being; huge (EX. The monster got mad and ate this study guide.)
monocle- single eyeglass
impulsive- tending to act without thought
insult- hateful communication (EX. You’re a jerk!)
subterranean- existing, situated, or operating below the surface of the earth; underground. (EX. The Fermilab Tevatron is subterranean.)
vitamin-any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism, found in minute amounts in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced synthetically. (EX. Orange juice has Vitamin C)
BRANCHING OUT
Vivacious- lively, spirited
Prescience- knowledge of things before they exist or happen; foreknowledge; foresight.
Carnality- not spiritual; merely human; temporal; worldly
Terrestrial- earthly
Motif- a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., esp. in a literary, artistic, or musical work.
Primordial- earliest; belonging to one, existing in a place since prehistory
Ocular- with the eye
Appropriate- suitable
Salient- noticeable, important
Remonstrate- argue against
Contrition- regret; remorse
Repulse- to drive back; repel
WORDS IN PROGRESS
Omniscient- all-knowing
Vivisection- the action of cutting into or dissecting a living body. (Not the nicest thing to do to someone…)
Mediterranean- pertaining to, situated on or near, or dwelling about the Mediterranean Sea.
Carnivore- meat eating; an animal that eats flesh.
Binoculars- instrument for use with both eyes, consisting of two small telescopes joined together.
WORDS IN ACTION
Exordium- the beginning of anything.
Compulsive- driving, obsessive
Terrain- landscape
Carnage- massacre
Assailant- a person who attacks.
Trite- silly, commonplace
Mobile- movable, travelling
BASES/MEANINGS
Carn- flesh
Mon, Monit- to warn; to advise
Mov, Mot (mob)- to move
Oc- eye
Ord, Ordin- order
Per (l), puls- to drive; to push
Propri- one’s own; fitting
Sal (sil), salt (sult) (sail)- to leap
Sci- to know
Terr- land
Trit (tri)- to rub; to wear
Viv, Vit- to live
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Vocab Lesson 16 bases
Agog, agogue: to lead
Arch(e), archa(e): ancient; first rule
Cosm: universe; order; beauty
Dem: people
Heli: sun
Hom, home, homal: same; regular
Log, logy, logue: speech; word; study; reasoning; argument
Mania: passion for
Mim: to initiate
Phon: sound; voice
Tom(e): to cut
Typ: stamp; model
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Arch(e), archa(e): ancient; first rule
Cosm: universe; order; beauty
Dem: people
Heli: sun
Hom, home, homal: same; regular
Log, logy, logue: speech; word; study; reasoning; argument
Mania: passion for
Mim: to initiate
Phon: sound; voice
Tom(e): to cut
Typ: stamp; model
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Roots and the words in the box
ast(er): star
ball, bol, ble: to throw
cau, caus: to burn
gen, gon: race; to produce
graph, gram: writing; thing written
hem, hemat(em): blood
lith, lite: stone ---haha a stone is lite
mne: to remember
pod: foot
pol, polis: city; state
tact, tax: to arrange; to put in order
tele: distant
words in the box (no definitions yet)
asterisk
cauterize
program
monolith
podium
syntax
emblem
gene
hemoglobin
mnemonic
politician
telegram
ball, bol, ble: to throw
cau, caus: to burn
gen, gon: race; to produce
graph, gram: writing; thing written
hem, hemat(em): blood
lith, lite: stone ---haha a stone is lite
mne: to remember
pod: foot
pol, polis: city; state
tact, tax: to arrange; to put in order
tele: distant
words in the box (no definitions yet)
asterisk
cauterize
program
monolith
podium
syntax
emblem
gene
hemoglobin
mnemonic
politician
telegram
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Vocab Lesson 17 Study Guide
Asterisk-a small starlike symbol (*), used in writing and printing as areference mark or to indicate omission, doubtful matter, etc
Cauterize- disinfect by burning
Program- agenda, list; scheme, plan
Monolith- large monument (of stone)
Podium- structure from which speakers orate
Syntax- arrangement
Emblem- an object or its representation, symbolizing a quality, state, class of persons, etc.; symbol
Gene- deoxyribonucleic acid—DNA
Hemoglobin- the oxygen-carrying pigment of red blood cells that gives them their red color and serves to convey oxygen to the tissues
Mnemonic- assisting or intended to assist the memory. (Ex. Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally—Order of Operations)
Politician- person pursuing or occupying elective office (Ex. Sarah Palin…well maybe not)
Telegram- message sent by coded radio signals
Paragraph- section of document
Lithograph- print made from a prepared stone
Hemorrhage- bleeding excessively
Tactic- plan
Astrology- prophesy of the future by observation of stars and planets
Holocaust- widespread destruction (esp. by fire)
Telescope- an optical instrument for making distant objects appear larger and nearer
Hyperbole- exaggeration
Theogony- origin of the gods
Podiatrist- foot doctor
Cosmopolitan- having interest in or familiar with many parts of the world
Amnesia- loss of a large block of interrelated memories
Homotaxis- similarity of composition and arrangement in rock strata of different ages or in different regions
Lithotomy- surgery to remove one or more stones from an organ or duct
Cosmogony-a theory or story of the origin and development of the universe, the solar system, or the earth-moon system
Hematology- the study of the nature, function, and diseases of the blood and of blood-forming organs.
Phonograph- an old recording device. (specifically, an early form of gramophone capable of recording and reproducing sound on wax cylinders)
Neolithic- of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the last phase of the Stone Age; outdated
Metropolis- any large, busy city.
Disastrous- detrimental, devastating (Ex. Breaking test tubes in science… ☺)
Graphologist- the study of handwriting, especially when regarded as an expression of the writer's character, personality, abilities, etc.
Leukemia- any of several cancers of the bone marrow that prevent the normal manufacture of red and white blood cells
Telepathy- communication between minds by some means other than sensory perception.
Cauterize- disinfect by burning
Program- agenda, list; scheme, plan
Monolith- large monument (of stone)
Podium- structure from which speakers orate
Syntax- arrangement
Emblem- an object or its representation, symbolizing a quality, state, class of persons, etc.; symbol
Gene- deoxyribonucleic acid—DNA
Hemoglobin- the oxygen-carrying pigment of red blood cells that gives them their red color and serves to convey oxygen to the tissues
Mnemonic- assisting or intended to assist the memory. (Ex. Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally—Order of Operations)
Politician- person pursuing or occupying elective office (Ex. Sarah Palin…well maybe not)
Telegram- message sent by coded radio signals
Paragraph- section of document
Lithograph- print made from a prepared stone
Hemorrhage- bleeding excessively
Tactic- plan
Astrology- prophesy of the future by observation of stars and planets
Holocaust- widespread destruction (esp. by fire)
Telescope- an optical instrument for making distant objects appear larger and nearer
Hyperbole- exaggeration
Theogony- origin of the gods
Podiatrist- foot doctor
Cosmopolitan- having interest in or familiar with many parts of the world
Amnesia- loss of a large block of interrelated memories
Homotaxis- similarity of composition and arrangement in rock strata of different ages or in different regions
Lithotomy- surgery to remove one or more stones from an organ or duct
Cosmogony-a theory or story of the origin and development of the universe, the solar system, or the earth-moon system
Hematology- the study of the nature, function, and diseases of the blood and of blood-forming organs.
Phonograph- an old recording device. (specifically, an early form of gramophone capable of recording and reproducing sound on wax cylinders)
Neolithic- of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the last phase of the Stone Age; outdated
Metropolis- any large, busy city.
Disastrous- detrimental, devastating (Ex. Breaking test tubes in science… ☺)
Graphologist- the study of handwriting, especially when regarded as an expression of the writer's character, personality, abilities, etc.
Leukemia- any of several cancers of the bone marrow that prevent the normal manufacture of red and white blood cells
Telepathy- communication between minds by some means other than sensory perception.
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Asterisk-a small starlike symbol (*), used in writing and printing as areference mark or to indicate omission, doubtful matter, etc
Cauterize- disinfect by burning
Program- agenda, list; scheme, plan
Monolith- large monument (of stone)
Podium- structure from which speakers orate
Syntax- arrangement
Emblem- an object or its representation, symbolizing a quality, state, class of persons, etc.; symbol
Gene- deoxyribonucleic acid—DNA
Hemoglobin- the oxygen-carrying pigment of red blood cells that gives them their red color and serves to convey oxygen to the tissues
Mnemonic- assisting or intended to assist the memory. (Ex. Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally—Order of Operations)
Politician- person pursuing or occupying elective office (Ex. Sarah Palin…well maybe not)
Telegram- message sent by coded radio signals
Paragraph- section of document
Lithograph- print made from a prepared stone
Hemorrhage- bleeding excessively
Tactic- plan
Astrology- prophesy of the future by observation of stars and planets
Holocaust- widespread destruction (esp. by fire)
Telescope- an optical instrument for making distant objects appear larger and nearer
Hyperbole- exaggeration
Theogony- origin of the gods
Podiatrist- foot doctor
Cosmopolitan- having interest in or familiar with many parts of the world
Amnesia- loss of a large block of interrelated memories
Homotaxis- similarity of composition and arrangement in rock strata of different ages or in different regions
Lithotomy- surgery to remove one or more stones from an organ or duct
Cosmogony-a theory or story of the origin and development of the universe, the solar system, or the earth-moon system
Hematology- the study of the nature, function, and diseases of the blood and of blood-forming organs.
Phonograph- an old recording device. (specifically, an early form of gramophone capable of recording and reproducing sound on wax cylinders)
Neolithic- of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the last phase of the Stone Age; outdated
Metropolis- any large, busy city.
Disastrous- detrimental, devastating (Ex. Breaking test tubes in science… ☺)
Graphologist- the study of handwriting, especially when regarded as an expression of the writer's character, personality, abilities, etc.
Leukemia- any of several cancers of the bone marrow that prevent the normal manufacture of red and white blood cells
Telepathy- communication between minds by some means other than sensory perception.
Cauterize- disinfect by burning
Program- agenda, list; scheme, plan
Monolith- large monument (of stone)
Podium- structure from which speakers orate
Syntax- arrangement
Emblem- an object or its representation, symbolizing a quality, state, class of persons, etc.; symbol
Gene- deoxyribonucleic acid—DNA
Hemoglobin- the oxygen-carrying pigment of red blood cells that gives them their red color and serves to convey oxygen to the tissues
Mnemonic- assisting or intended to assist the memory. (Ex. Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally—Order of Operations)
Politician- person pursuing or occupying elective office (Ex. Sarah Palin…well maybe not)
Telegram- message sent by coded radio signals
Paragraph- section of document
Lithograph- print made from a prepared stone
Hemorrhage- bleeding excessively
Tactic- plan
Astrology- prophesy of the future by observation of stars and planets
Holocaust- widespread destruction (esp. by fire)
Telescope- an optical instrument for making distant objects appear larger and nearer
Hyperbole- exaggeration
Theogony- origin of the gods
Podiatrist- foot doctor
Cosmopolitan- having interest in or familiar with many parts of the world
Amnesia- loss of a large block of interrelated memories
Homotaxis- similarity of composition and arrangement in rock strata of different ages or in different regions
Lithotomy- surgery to remove one or more stones from an organ or duct
Cosmogony-a theory or story of the origin and development of the universe, the solar system, or the earth-moon system
Hematology- the study of the nature, function, and diseases of the blood and of blood-forming organs.
Phonograph- an old recording device. (specifically, an early form of gramophone capable of recording and reproducing sound on wax cylinders)
Neolithic- of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the last phase of the Stone Age; outdated
Metropolis- any large, busy city.
Disastrous- detrimental, devastating (Ex. Breaking test tubes in science… ☺)
Graphologist- the study of handwriting, especially when regarded as an expression of the writer's character, personality, abilities, etc.
Leukemia- any of several cancers of the bone marrow that prevent the normal manufacture of red and white blood cells
Telepathy- communication between minds by some means other than sensory perception.
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lesson #18 vocab sg
Podalgia- pain in the foot.
Biography- a written account of another person's life
Unicycle- a vehicle with one wheel
Monogamy- marriage with only one person at a time
Neural- of or pertaining to a nerve or the nervous system.
Pediatrics- the branch of medicine concerned with the development, care, and diseases of babies and children.
Automatic- starting, operating, moving, etc. independently
Cryptic- mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous: a cryptic message
Dynamite- a high explosive, originally consisting of nitroglycerin mixed with an absorbent substance, now with ammonium nitrate usually replacing the nitroglycerin. basically, an explosive
Nautical- of or pertaining to sailors, ships, or navigation: nautical terms.
Melody- the main musical line
Pyre- a pile or heap of wood or other combustible material
Epicycle- circle that rolls around the inside of another circle
Nostalgia- a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one's life, to one's home or homeland
Antibiotic- chemical substances capable of destroying bacteria
Astronaut- a person engaged in or trained for spaceflight.
Prosody- the science or study of poetic meters and versification.
Homogamy- interbreeding of individuals with like characteristics.
Pedagogue- teacher
Neurosis- anxiety disorder
Apocryphal- of questionable authenticity
Empyrean- of or relating to the sky, the heavens
Dynamic- of or pertaining to force or power
Encyclopedia- a book or set of books containing articles on various topics
Neuralgia- sharp and paroxysmal pain along the course of a nerve
Biology- the science of life or living matter in all its forms
Cryptogenic- of obscure or unknown origin, as a disease
Autograph- a person's own Signature
Polygamous- having more than one mate at one time
Comedy- a dramatic or other work of light and amusing character
Pedantic- overly concerned with minute details or formalisms, especially in teaching
Automation- a mechanical device, operated electronically, that functions automatically, without continuous input from an operator
Analgesic- a remedy that relieves or allays pain.
Biography- a written account of another person's life
Unicycle- a vehicle with one wheel
Monogamy- marriage with only one person at a time
Neural- of or pertaining to a nerve or the nervous system.
Pediatrics- the branch of medicine concerned with the development, care, and diseases of babies and children.
Automatic- starting, operating, moving, etc. independently
Cryptic- mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous: a cryptic message
Dynamite- a high explosive, originally consisting of nitroglycerin mixed with an absorbent substance, now with ammonium nitrate usually replacing the nitroglycerin. basically, an explosive
Nautical- of or pertaining to sailors, ships, or navigation: nautical terms.
Melody- the main musical line
Pyre- a pile or heap of wood or other combustible material
Epicycle- circle that rolls around the inside of another circle
Nostalgia- a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one's life, to one's home or homeland
Antibiotic- chemical substances capable of destroying bacteria
Astronaut- a person engaged in or trained for spaceflight.
Prosody- the science or study of poetic meters and versification.
Homogamy- interbreeding of individuals with like characteristics.
Pedagogue- teacher
Neurosis- anxiety disorder
Apocryphal- of questionable authenticity
Empyrean- of or relating to the sky, the heavens
Dynamic- of or pertaining to force or power
Encyclopedia- a book or set of books containing articles on various topics
Neuralgia- sharp and paroxysmal pain along the course of a nerve
Biology- the science of life or living matter in all its forms
Cryptogenic- of obscure or unknown origin, as a disease
Autograph- a person's own Signature
Polygamous- having more than one mate at one time
Comedy- a dramatic or other work of light and amusing character
Pedantic- overly concerned with minute details or formalisms, especially in teaching
Automation- a mechanical device, operated electronically, that functions automatically, without continuous input from an operator
Analgesic- a remedy that relieves or allays pain.
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sanjay wrote:Podalgia- pain in the foot.
Biography- a written account of another person's life
Unicycle- a vehicle with one wheel
Monogamy- marriage with only one person at a time
Neural- of or pertaining to a nerve or the nervous system.
Pediatrics- the branch of medicine concerned with the development, care, and diseases of babies and children.
Automatic- starting, operating, moving, etc. independently
Cryptic- mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous: a cryptic message
Dynamite- a high explosive, originally consisting of nitroglycerin mixed with an absorbent substance, now with ammonium nitrate usually replacing the nitroglycerin. basically, an explosive
Nautical- of or pertaining to sailors, ships, or navigation: nautical terms.
Melody- the main musical line
Pyre- a pile or heap of wood or other combustible material
Epicycle- circle that rolls around the inside of another circle
Nostalgia- a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one's life, to one's home or homeland
Antibiotic- chemical substances capable of destroying bacteria
Astronaut- a person engaged in or trained for spaceflight.
Prosody- the science or study of poetic meters and versification.
Homogamy- interbreeding of individuals with like characteristics.
Pedagogue- teacher
Neurosis- anxiety disorder
Apocryphal- of questionable authenticity
Empyrean- of or relating to the sky, the heavens
Dynamic- of or pertaining to force or power
Encyclopedia- a book or set of books containing articles on various topics
Neuralgia- sharp and paroxysmal pain along the course of a nerve
Biology- the science of life or living matter in all its forms
Cryptogenic- of obscure or unknown origin, as a disease
Autograph- a person's own Signature
Polygamous- having more than one mate at one time
Comedy- a dramatic or other work of light and amusing character
Pedantic- overly concerned with minute details or formalisms, especially in teaching
Automation- a mechanical device, operated electronically, that functions automatically, without continuous input from an operator
Analgesic- a remedy that relieves or allays pain.
alg: pain
aut: self
bi, bio: life
crypt, cryph: hidden; secret
cycl: circle; wheel
dyn, dynam: force; power
gam: marriage
naut: sailor
neur: nerve
od(e): song; poem
ped, pedia: child; education
pyr: fire
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Hey sanjay, you missed the word autobiography: Autobiography- a history of a person’s life written or told by that person
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vocab lesson #19 study guide
Monogram- a design consisting of two or more alphabetic letters combined or interlaced, commonly one's initials, often printed on stationery, embroidered on clothing, etc
Dichotic- relating to or involving the stimulation of each ear simultaneously by different sounds
Tetrarchy- government by 4 persons
Hexahedron-a solid figure having six faces, as a cube.
Decagon- a polygon having ten angles and ten sides.
Panorama- an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Dipole- two electric charges or magnetic poles that have equal magnitudes but opposite signs and are separated by a small distance
Tricycle- 3 wheeled vehicle esp. for children
Pentameter- a line of verse consisting of five metrical feet
Octopod- any eight armed cephalopod mollusk of the order or suborder Octopoda, including the octopuses and paper nautiluses. Mollusk with 8 arms
Kilocalorie- one thousand small calories
Polygraph- lie detector.
Dichotomy- division into two parts
Panacea- cure-all
Decalogue- ten commandments
Tetralogy- a series of four related dramas, operas, novels, etc.
Digamy- second marriage
Hexagram- six-pointed starlike figure
Monocle- eyeglass for one eye
Polymorphic- having, taking, or passing through many different forms or stages
Octopus- 8-armed mollusk
triarchy- government by 3 persons
kilometer- 1000 meters
pentagon- five sided figure
polyphonic- having two or more voices or parts (esp. for music)
monarchy- supreme power or sovereignty held by a single person
kilocycle- a unit equal to 1000 cycles: used especially in radio as 1000 cycles per second for expressing the frequency of electromagnetic waves
pantalgia- Pain involving the entire body.
Trilogy- a series or group of three plays, novels, operas, etc
Decathlon- an athletic contest comprising ten different track-and-field events and won by the contestant amassing the highest total score
Monody- a poem in which the poet or speaker laments another's death
Tripod- a stool, table, pedestal, etc., with three legs
Hexagon- a polygon having six angles and six sides.
Pantomime- the art or technique of conveying emotions, actions, feelings, etc., by gestures without speech.
Diaphanous- very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent.
Dichotic- relating to or involving the stimulation of each ear simultaneously by different sounds
Tetrarchy- government by 4 persons
Hexahedron-a solid figure having six faces, as a cube.
Decagon- a polygon having ten angles and ten sides.
Panorama- an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Dipole- two electric charges or magnetic poles that have equal magnitudes but opposite signs and are separated by a small distance
Tricycle- 3 wheeled vehicle esp. for children
Pentameter- a line of verse consisting of five metrical feet
Octopod- any eight armed cephalopod mollusk of the order or suborder Octopoda, including the octopuses and paper nautiluses. Mollusk with 8 arms
Kilocalorie- one thousand small calories
Polygraph- lie detector.
Dichotomy- division into two parts
Panacea- cure-all
Decalogue- ten commandments
Tetralogy- a series of four related dramas, operas, novels, etc.
Digamy- second marriage
Hexagram- six-pointed starlike figure
Monocle- eyeglass for one eye
Polymorphic- having, taking, or passing through many different forms or stages
Octopus- 8-armed mollusk
triarchy- government by 3 persons
kilometer- 1000 meters
pentagon- five sided figure
polyphonic- having two or more voices or parts (esp. for music)
monarchy- supreme power or sovereignty held by a single person
kilocycle- a unit equal to 1000 cycles: used especially in radio as 1000 cycles per second for expressing the frequency of electromagnetic waves
pantalgia- Pain involving the entire body.
Trilogy- a series or group of three plays, novels, operas, etc
Decathlon- an athletic contest comprising ten different track-and-field events and won by the contestant amassing the highest total score
Monody- a poem in which the poet or speaker laments another's death
Tripod- a stool, table, pedestal, etc., with three legs
Hexagon- a polygon having six angles and six sides.
Pantomime- the art or technique of conveying emotions, actions, feelings, etc., by gestures without speech.
Diaphanous- very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent.
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Mon- one; single
Di: two; twice
Dich: in two
Tri: three
Tetr: four
Pent: five
Hex: six
Oct: eight
Deca: ten
Kilo: thousand
Pan, Pant: all
Poly: many, much
Di: two; twice
Dich: in two
Tri: three
Tetr: four
Pent: five
Hex: six
Oct: eight
Deca: ten
Kilo: thousand
Pan, Pant: all
Poly: many, much
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lesson 20 roots
And( r): man; male
Anthrop: human being; mankind
Canon: a rule
Gloss, glot: language; tongue
Gyn, gynec: woman; female
Hier: sacred
Hydr: water
Iart: physician; medicine
Mis: hatred
Onym: name; word
Path: to feel; to suffer
Petr: rock
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vocab lesson #20 study guide
Android- an automaton in the form of a human being
Canonize- RC Church to declare (a person) to be a saint and thus admit to the canon of saints
Gynecology- the branch of Medical science that deals with the health maintenance and diseases of women
Hydrant- a water faucet (ex. Fire hydrant)
Misoneism- hatred or dislike of what is new or represents change
Sympathy- harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons
Philanthropy- altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money
Glossary- a list of terms in a special subject, field, or area of usage, with accompanying definitions.
Hieroglyphics- pictographic script, particularly that of the ancient Egyptians
Psychiatrist- the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
Antonym- word with opposite meaning to another
Petroleum- oily dark-colored liquid that can be refined into fuel
Canonical- orthodox, standard
Misogynist- one who hates women
Antipathy- distaste, aversion, strong feeling of dislike
Hydraulic- operated through water
Androgynous- characteristic of both male and female
Podiatrist- foot doctor
Polyglot- multilingual
Gynarchy- government by women
Anthropomorphism- ascribing human form or attributes to a being or thing not human, especially to a deity
Hierarchy- any system of persons or things ranked above one another
Petrous- rocky
Anonymous- having or giving no name
Pediatrician- a physician who specializes in pediatrics. (childrens’ health)
Misogamy- hatred of marriage
Homonym- a word the same as another in sound and spelling but different in meaning, as chase “to pursue” and chase “to ornament metal.”
Polyandry- the practice or condition of having more than one husband at one time
Anthropology- the science of the characteristics of humankind
Misanthrope- a hater of humankind.
Empathized- the intellectual identification with the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another.
Petrifield- field of rock
Canon- an ecclesiastical rule or law enacted by a council or other competent authority and, in the Roman Catholic Church, approved by the pope.
Synonym- different words that have the same meaning
Hydrofoil- a surface form creating a thrust against water in a direction perpendicular to the plane approximated by the surface.
Canonize- RC Church to declare (a person) to be a saint and thus admit to the canon of saints
Gynecology- the branch of Medical science that deals with the health maintenance and diseases of women
Hydrant- a water faucet (ex. Fire hydrant)
Misoneism- hatred or dislike of what is new or represents change
Sympathy- harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons
Philanthropy- altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money
Glossary- a list of terms in a special subject, field, or area of usage, with accompanying definitions.
Hieroglyphics- pictographic script, particularly that of the ancient Egyptians
Psychiatrist- the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
Antonym- word with opposite meaning to another
Petroleum- oily dark-colored liquid that can be refined into fuel
Canonical- orthodox, standard
Misogynist- one who hates women
Antipathy- distaste, aversion, strong feeling of dislike
Hydraulic- operated through water
Androgynous- characteristic of both male and female
Podiatrist- foot doctor
Polyglot- multilingual
Gynarchy- government by women
Anthropomorphism- ascribing human form or attributes to a being or thing not human, especially to a deity
Hierarchy- any system of persons or things ranked above one another
Petrous- rocky
Anonymous- having or giving no name
Pediatrician- a physician who specializes in pediatrics. (childrens’ health)
Misogamy- hatred of marriage
Homonym- a word the same as another in sound and spelling but different in meaning, as chase “to pursue” and chase “to ornament metal.”
Polyandry- the practice or condition of having more than one husband at one time
Anthropology- the science of the characteristics of humankind
Misanthrope- a hater of humankind.
Empathized- the intellectual identification with the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another.
Petrifield- field of rock
Canon- an ecclesiastical rule or law enacted by a council or other competent authority and, in the Roman Catholic Church, approved by the pope.
Synonym- different words that have the same meaning
Hydrofoil- a surface form creating a thrust against water in a direction perpendicular to the plane approximated by the surface.
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