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Root: Plac
to please
Root: Circum
around
Root: Nav
ship, sail
Root: fin
end
Root: dem
people
Root: ven/vent
to come/ to move toward
Root: Ped
foot
Abate
to reduce in amount, degree, or severity
*As the hurricane's force ABATED, the winds dropped and the sea became calm
*As the hurricane's force ABATED, the winds dropped and the sea became calm
Abscond
to leave secretly
*The patron ABSCONDED from the restaurant without paying his bill by sneaking out the back door
*The patron ABSCONDED from the restaurant without paying his bill by sneaking out the back door
Abyss
-an extremely deep hole
*The submarine dove into the ABYSS to chart the previously unseen depths
*The submarine dove into the ABYSS to chart the previously unseen depths
Adulterate
-to make impure
*The restaurateur made his ketchup last longer by ADULTERATING it with water
*The restaurateur made his ketchup last longer by ADULTERATING it with water
Asthetic
-concerning the appreciation of beauty
*Followers of the AESTHETIC movement regarded the pursuit of beauty as the only true purpose of art.
*Followers of the AESTHETIC movement regarded the pursuit of beauty as the only true purpose of art.
Aggrandize
To increase in power, influence and reputation
*The supervisor sought to AGGRANDIZE herself by claiming that the achievements of her staff were actually her own.
*The supervisor sought to AGGRANDIZE herself by claiming that the achievements of her staff were actually her own.
Amalgamate
to combine; to mix together
*Giant Industries AMALGAMATED with Mega Products to form Giant-Mega Products Incorporated.
*Giant Industries AMALGAMATED with Mega Products to form Giant-Mega Products Incorporated.
Antagonize
-to annoy or provoke to anger
*The child discovered that he could ANTAGONIZE the cat by pulling its tail
*The child discovered that he could ANTAGONIZE the cat by pulling its tail
Antipathy
-extreme dislike
*The ANTIPATHY between the french and the english regularly erupted into open warfare
*The ANTIPATHY between the french and the english regularly erupted into open warfare
Arbitrate
to judge a dispute between two opposing parties
*Since the couple could not come to agreement, a judge was forced to ARBITRATE their divorce proceedings
*Since the couple could not come to agreement, a judge was forced to ARBITRATE their divorce proceedings
Archaic
-ancient, old-fashioned
*Her ARCHAIC Commodore computer could not run the latest software
*Her ARCHAIC Commodore computer could not run the latest software
Ardor
-intense and passionate feeling
*Bishop's ARDOR for landscape was evident when he passionately described the beauty of the scenic Hudson Valley
*Bishop's ARDOR for landscape was evident when he passionately described the beauty of the scenic Hudson Valley
Attenuate
-to reduce in force or degree; to weaken
*The Bill of Rights ATTENUATED the traditional power of government to change laws at will
*The Bill of Rights ATTENUATED the traditional power of government to change laws at will
Audacious
-fearless and daring
*Her AUDACIOUS nature allowed her to fulfill her dream of skydiving
*Her AUDACIOUS nature allowed her to fulfill her dream of skydiving
Austere
-severe or stern in appearance; undecorated
*The lack of decoration makes Zen temples seem AUSTERE to the untrained eye.
*The lack of decoration makes Zen temples seem AUSTERE to the untrained eye.
Banal
-predictable, cliched, boring
*He used BANAL phrases like "Have a nice day"
*He used BANAL phrases like "Have a nice day"
Candid
-impartial and honest in speech
*The observations of a child can be charming since they are CANDID and unpretentious
*The observations of a child can be charming since they are CANDID and unpretentious
Capricious
Changing one's mind quickly and often
*Queen Elizabeth I was quite capricious; her courtiers could never be sure which of their number would catch her fancy.
*Queen Elizabeth I was quite capricious; her courtiers could never be sure which of their number would catch her fancy.
Castigate
-to punish or criticize harshly
*Americans are amazed at how harshly the authorities in Singapore CASTIGATE perpetrators of what would be considered minor crimes in the U.S.
*Americans are amazed at how harshly the authorities in Singapore CASTIGATE perpetrators of what would be considered minor crimes in the U.S.
Caustic
-biting in wit
*Dorothy Parker gained her reputation for CAUSTIC wit from her cutting, yet clever, insults
*Dorothy Parker gained her reputation for CAUSTIC wit from her cutting, yet clever, insults
Chauvinist
-someone prejudiced in favor of a group to which he or she belongs
*The attitude that men are inherently superior to women and therefore must be obeyed is common among male CHAUVINISTS
*The attitude that men are inherently superior to women and therefore must be obeyed is common among male CHAUVINISTS
Chicanery
-deception by means of craft or guile
*Dishonest used car sale people often use CHICANERY to sell their beat-up old cars
*Dishonest used car sale people often use CHICANERY to sell their beat-up old cars
Cogent
-convincing and well-reasoned
*Swayed by the cogent argument of the defense, the jury had no choice but to acquit the defendant.
*Swayed by the cogent argument of the defense, the jury had no choice but to acquit the defendant.
Condone
-to overlook, pardon, or disregard
*Some theorists believe that failing to prosecute minor crimes is the same as CONDONING an air of lawlessness
*Some theorists believe that failing to prosecute minor crimes is the same as CONDONING an air of lawlessness
Convoluted
-intricate and complicated
*Although many people bought "A Brief History of Time," few could follow its convoluted ideas and theories.
*Although many people bought "A Brief History of Time," few could follow its convoluted ideas and theories.
Corroborate
-to provide supporting evidence
*Fingerprints CORROBORATED the witness's testimony that he saw the defendant in the victim's apartment.
*Fingerprints CORROBORATED the witness's testimony that he saw the defendant in the victim's apartment.
Credulous
-too trusting; gullible
*Although some 4 year olds believe in the Easter Bunny, only the most CREDULOUS 9 year olds also believe in him.
*Although some 4 year olds believe in the Easter Bunny, only the most CREDULOUS 9 year olds also believe in him.
Crescendo
-steadily increasing volume or force
*The CRESCENDO of tension became unbearable as Evel Knievel prepared to jump his motorcycle over the school buses.
*The CRESCENDO of tension became unbearable as Evel Knievel prepared to jump his motorcycle over the school buses.
Decorum
-appropriateness of behavior or conduct; propriety
*The countess complained that the vulger peasants lacked the DECORUM appropriate for a visit to the palace.
*The countess complained that the vulger peasants lacked the DECORUM appropriate for a visit to the palace.
Deference
respect, courtesy
*The respectful young law clerk treated the Supreme Court justice with the utmost DEFERENCE.
*The respectful young law clerk treated the Supreme Court justice with the utmost DEFERENCE.
Deride
to speak of or treat with contempt; to mock
*The awkward child was often DERIDED by his "cooler" peers,
*The awkward child was often DERIDED by his "cooler" peers,
Desiccate
-to dry out thoroughly
*After a few weeks of lying on the desert's baking sands, the cow's carcass became completely DESICCATED.
*After a few weeks of lying on the desert's baking sands, the cow's carcass became completely DESICCATED.
Desultory
-jumping from one thing to another; disconnected
*Diane had a DESULTORY academic record; she had changed majors 12 times in 3 years.
*Diane had a DESULTORY academic record; she had changed majors 12 times in 3 years.
Diatribe
-an abusive, condemnatory speech
*The trucker bellowed a DIATRIBE at the driver who had cut him off.
*The trucker bellowed a DIATRIBE at the driver who had cut him off.
Diffident
-lacking self-confidence
*Steve's DIFFIDENT manner during the job interview stemmed from his nervous nature and lack of experience in the field
*Steve's DIFFIDENT manner during the job interview stemmed from his nervous nature and lack of experience in the field
Dilate
-to make larger; to expand
*When you enter a darkened room, the pupils of your eyes DILATE to let in more light
*When you enter a darkened room, the pupils of your eyes DILATE to let in more light
Dilatory
-intended to delay
*The congressman used DILATORY measures to delay the passage of the bill
*The congressman used DILATORY measures to delay the passage of the bill
Dilettante
-someone with an amateurish and superficial interest in a topic
*Jerry's friends were such DILETTANTES that they seemed to have new jobs and hobbies every week.
*Jerry's friends were such DILETTANTES that they seemed to have new jobs and hobbies every week.
Dirge
-a funeral hymn or mournful speech
*Melville wrote the poem, "A DIRGE for james McPhearson" for the funeral of a UNion general who was killed.
*Melville wrote the poem, "A DIRGE for james McPhearson" for the funeral of a UNion general who was killed.
Disabuse
-to set right; to free from error
*Galileo's observations DISABUSED scholars of the notion that the sun revolved around the earth
*Galileo's observations DISABUSED scholars of the notion that the sun revolved around the earth
Discern
- to perceive; to recognize
*It is easy to DISCERN the difference between butter and butter-flavored topping
*It is easy to DISCERN the difference between butter and butter-flavored topping
Disparate
-fundamentally different; entirely unalike
*Although the twins appear to be identical physically, their personalities are DISPARATE.
*Although the twins appear to be identical physically, their personalities are DISPARATE.
Dissemble
-to present a false appearance; to disguise one's real intentions or character
*The villain could DISSEMBLE to the police no longer- he admitted the dead and tore up the floor to reveal the body of the old man.
*The villain could DISSEMBLE to the police no longer- he admitted the dead and tore up the floor to reveal the body of the old man.
Dissonance
- a harsh and disagreeable combination, often of sounds
*Cognitive DISSONANCE is the inner conflict produced when long-standing believes are contradicted by new evidence.
*Cognitive DISSONANCE is the inner conflict produced when long-standing believes are contradicted by new evidence.
Dogma
-a firmly held opinion, often a religious belief
*Linus's central DOGMA was that children who believed in the GREAT PUMPKIN would be rewarded
*Linus's central DOGMA was that children who believed in the GREAT PUMPKIN would be rewarded
Dogmatic
-dictatorial in one's opinions
*The dictator was DOGMATIC- he, and only he, was right.
*The dictator was DOGMATIC- he, and only he, was right.
Dupe
-to deceive; a person who is easily deceived
*Bugs Bunny was able to DUPE Elmer Fudd by dressing up as a lady rabbit
*Bugs Bunny was able to DUPE Elmer Fudd by dressing up as a lady rabbit
Efficacy
-effectiveness
*The EFFICACY of penacillin was unsurpassed when it was first introduced.
*The EFFICACY of penacillin was unsurpassed when it was first introduced.
Elegy
-a sorrowful poem or speech
Eloquent
-persuasive and moving, especially in speech
*The Gettysbury Address is moving not only because of its lofty sentiments but also because of its ELOQUENT words.
*The Gettysbury Address is moving not only because of its lofty sentiments but also because of its ELOQUENT words.
Emulate
-to copy; to rey to equal or excel
*The graduate student sought to EMULATE his professor in every way, copying not only how she taught but also how she conducted herself outside of class.
*The graduate student sought to EMULATE his professor in every way, copying not only how she taught but also how she conducted herself outside of class.
Enervate
-to reduce in strength
*The guerrillas hoped that a series of surprise attacks would ENERVATE the regular army
*The guerrillas hoped that a series of surprise attacks would ENERVATE the regular army
Engender
-to produce, cause, or bring about
*His fear and hatred of clowns ENGENDERED when he witness the death of his father at the hands of a clown.
*His fear and hatred of clowns ENGENDERED when he witness the death of his father at the hands of a clown.
Enigma
-a puzzle, a mystery
*Speaking in riddles and dressed in old robes, the artist gained a reputation as something of an ENIGMA.
*Speaking in riddles and dressed in old robes, the artist gained a reputation as something of an ENIGMA.
Enumerate
-to count, list, or itemize
*Moses returned from the mountain with tablets on which the commandments were ENUMERATED.
*Moses returned from the mountain with tablets on which the commandments were ENUMERATED.
Equivocate
-to use expressions of double meaning in order to mislead
*When faced with criticism of his policies, the politician EQUIVOCATED and left all parties thinking she agreed with them.
*When faced with criticism of his policies, the politician EQUIVOCATED and left all parties thinking she agreed with them.
Erudite
-learned, scholarly, bookish
*The annual meeting of philosophy professors was a gathering of the most ERUDITE, well-published individuals in the field.
*The annual meeting of philosophy professors was a gathering of the most ERUDITE, well-published individuals in the field.
Esoteric
-known or understood by only a few
*Only a handful of experts are knowledgeable about the ESOTERIC world of particle physics.
*Only a handful of experts are knowledgeable about the ESOTERIC world of particle physics.
Estimable
-admirable
*Most people consider it ESTIMABLE that Mother Teresa spent her life helping the poor of india.
*Most people consider it ESTIMABLE that Mother Teresa spent her life helping the poor of india.
Eulogy
-speech in praise of someone
*His best friend gave the EULOGY, outlining his many achievements and talents.
*His best friend gave the EULOGY, outlining his many achievements and talents.
Exculpate
-to clear from blame; prove innocent
*The adversarial legal system is intended to convict those who are guilty and to EXCULPATE those who are innocent.
*The adversarial legal system is intended to convict those who are guilty and to EXCULPATE those who are innocent.
Exonerate
-to clear of blame
*The fugitive was EXONERATED when another criminal confessed to committing the crime.
*The fugitive was EXONERATED when another criminal confessed to committing the crime.
Explicit
-clearly stated or shown; forthright in expression
*The owners of the house left a list of EXPLICIT instructions detailing their house-sitter's duties.
*The owners of the house left a list of EXPLICIT instructions detailing their house-sitter's duties.
Fanatical
-acting excessively enthusiastic; filled with extreme, unquestioned devotion
*The stormtroopers were FANATICAL in their devotion to the emperor, readily sacrificing their lives for him.
*The stormtroopers were FANATICAL in their devotion to the emperor, readily sacrificing their lives for him.
Fawn
-to grovel
*The understudy FAWNED over the director in hopes of being case in the part on a permanent basis.
*The understudy FAWNED over the director in hopes of being case in the part on a permanent basis.
Fervid
-intensely emotional; feverish
*The fans of Maria Callas were unusually FERVID, doing anything to catch a glimpse of the opera singer
*The fans of Maria Callas were unusually FERVID, doing anything to catch a glimpse of the opera singer
Florid
-excessively decorated or embellished
*The palace had been decorated in an excessively FLORID style; every surface had been carved and gilded.
*The palace had been decorated in an excessively FLORID style; every surface had been carved and gilded.
Foment
-to arouse or incite
*the protesters tried to FOMENT feeling against the war through their speeches and demonstrations.
*the protesters tried to FOMENT feeling against the war through their speeches and demonstrations.
Garrulous
-tending to talk a lot
*The GARRULOUS parakeet distracted its owner with its continuous talking.
*The GARRULOUS parakeet distracted its owner with its continuous talking.
Gregarious
-outgoing, sociable
*SHe was so GREGARIOUS that when she found herself alone, she felt quite sad.
*SHe was so GREGARIOUS that when she found herself alone, she felt quite sad.
Guile
-deceit or trickery
*Since he was not fast enough to catch the roadrunner on foot, the coyote resorted to GUILE in an effort to trap his enemy.
*Since he was not fast enough to catch the roadrunner on foot, the coyote resorted to GUILE in an effort to trap his enemy.
Gullible
-easily deceived
*The con man pretended to be a bank officer so as to fool GULLIBLE bank customers into giving him their account info.
*The con man pretended to be a bank officer so as to fool GULLIBLE bank customers into giving him their account info.
Iconoclast
-one who opposes established beliefs, customs, and institutions
*His lack of regard for traditional beliefs soon established him as an ICONOCLAST.
*His lack of regard for traditional beliefs soon established him as an ICONOCLAST.
Impervious
-impossible to penetrate; incapable of being effected
*A good raincoat will be IMPERVIOUS to moisture
*A good raincoat will be IMPERVIOUS to moisture
Impetuous
-quick to act without thinking
*It is not good for an investment banker to be IMPETUOUS, since much thought shoul be given to all the possible options.
*It is not good for an investment banker to be IMPETUOUS, since much thought shoul be given to all the possible options.
Ingenuous
-showing innocence or childlike simplicity
*She was so INGENUOUS that her friends feared that her innocence and trustfulness would be exploited when she visited the big city.
*She was so INGENUOUS that her friends feared that her innocence and trustfulness would be exploited when she visited the big city.
Inimical
-hostile, unfriendly
*Even though the children had grown up together, they were INIMICAL to each other at school
*Even though the children had grown up together, they were INIMICAL to each other at school
Insipid
-lacking interest or flavor
*The critic claimed that the painting was INSIPID, containing no interesting qualities at all.
*The critic claimed that the painting was INSIPID, containing no interesting qualities at all.
Inundate
-to overwhelm; to cover with water
*The tidal wave INUNDATED Atlantis, which was lost beneath the water
*The tidal wave INUNDATED Atlantis, which was lost beneath the water
Irascible
-easily made angry
*Attila the Hun's IRASCIBLE and violent nature made all who dealt with him fear for their lives.
*Attila the Hun's IRASCIBLE and violent nature made all who dealt with him fear for their lives.
Laconic
-using few words
*She was a LACONIC poet who built her reputation on using words as sparingly as possible
*She was a LACONIC poet who built her reputation on using words as sparingly as possible
Lament
-to express sorrow; to grieve
*The children continued to LAMENTthe death of the goldfish weeks after its demise
*The children continued to LAMENTthe death of the goldfish weeks after its demise
Lavish
-to give unsparingly (v); extremely generous or extravagant
*She LAVISHED the puppy with so many treats that it soon became overweight and spoiled
*She LAVISHED the puppy with so many treats that it soon became overweight and spoiled
Lethargic
-acting in an indifferent or slow, sluggish manner
*The clerk was so LETHARGIC that, even when the store was slow, he always had a long line in front of him.
*The clerk was so LETHARGIC that, even when the store was slow, he always had a long line in front of him.
Loquacious
-talkative
*She was naturally LOQUACIOUS, which was a problem in situations in which listening was more important than talking.
*She was naturally LOQUACIOUS, which was a problem in situations in which listening was more important than talking.
Lucid
-clear and easily understood
*The explanations were written in a simple and LUCID manner so that students were immediately able to apply what they learned.
*The explanations were written in a simple and LUCID manner so that students were immediately able to apply what they learned.
Luminous
-bright, brilliant, glowing
*The park was bathed in LUMINOUS sunshine, which warned the bodies and the souls of the visitors.
*The park was bathed in LUMINOUS sunshine, which warned the bodies and the souls of the visitors.
Malinger
-to evade responsibility by pretending to be ill
*A common way to avoid the draft was by MALINGERING- pretending to be mentally or physically ill so as to avoid being taken by the Army.
*A common way to avoid the draft was by MALINGERING- pretending to be mentally or physically ill so as to avoid being taken by the Army.
Malleable
-capable of being shaped
*Gold is the most MALLEABLE of precious metals; it can easily be formed into almost any shape.
*Gold is the most MALLEABLE of precious metals; it can easily be formed into almost any shape.
Metaphor
-a figure of speech comparing 2 different things; a symbol
*The METAPHOR "a sea of troubles" suggests a lot of troubles by comparing their number to the vastness of the sea.
*The METAPHOR "a sea of troubles" suggests a lot of troubles by comparing their number to the vastness of the sea.
Meticulous
-extremely careful about details
*To find all the clues at the crime scene, the investigators METICULOUSLY examined every inch of the area.
*To find all the clues at the crime scene, the investigators METICULOUSLY examined every inch of the area.
Misanthrope
-a person who dislikes others
*The character Scrooge in A Christmas Carol is such a MISANTHROPE that even the sight of children singing makes him angry.
*The character Scrooge in A Christmas Carol is such a MISANTHROPE that even the sight of children singing makes him angry.
Mitigate
-to soften; to lessen
*A judge may MITIGATE a sentence if she decides that a person committed a crime out of need.
*A judge may MITIGATE a sentence if she decides that a person committed a crime out of need.
Mollify
-to calm or make less severe
*Their argument was so intense that it was difficult to believe any compromise would MOLLIFY them.
*Their argument was so intense that it was difficult to believe any compromise would MOLLIFY them.
Monotomy
-lack of variation
*The MONOTOMY of the sound of the dripping faucet drove the research assistant crazy.
*The MONOTOMY of the sound of the dripping faucet drove the research assistant crazy.
Naive
-lacking sophistication or experience
*Having never traveled before, the hillbillies were more NAIVE than the people they met in Beverly Hills.
*Having never traveled before, the hillbillies were more NAIVE than the people they met in Beverly Hills.
Obdurate
-hardened in feeling; resistant to persuasion
*The president was completely OBDURATE on the issue, and no amount of persuasion would change his mind.
*The president was completely OBDURATE on the issue, and no amount of persuasion would change his mind.
Obsequious
-overly submissive and eager to please
*The OBSEQUIOUS new associate made sure to compliment her supervisor's tie and agree with him on every issue.
*The OBSEQUIOUS new associate made sure to compliment her supervisor's tie and agree with him on every issue.
Obstinate
-stubborn, unyielding
*The OBSTINATE child could not be made to eat any food that he disliked.
*The OBSTINATE child could not be made to eat any food that he disliked.
Obviate
-to prevent; to make unnecessary
*The river was shallow enough to wade across at many points, which OBVIATED the need for a bridge.
*The river was shallow enough to wade across at many points, which OBVIATED the need for a bridge.
Occlude
-to stop up; to prevent the passage of
*A shadow is thrown across the earth's surface during a solar eclipse, when the light from the sun is OCCLUDED by the moon.
*A shadow is thrown across the earth's surface during a solar eclipse, when the light from the sun is OCCLUDED by the moon.
Onerous
-troublesome and oppressive; burdensome
*The assignment was so extensive and difficult to manage that it proved ONEROUS to the team in charge of it.
*The assignment was so extensive and difficult to manage that it proved ONEROUS to the team in charge of it.
Opaque
-impossible to see through; preventing the passage of light
*The heavy buildup of dirt and grime on the windows made them OPAQUE.
*The heavy buildup of dirt and grime on the windows made them OPAQUE.
Opprobrium
-public disgrace
*After the scheme to embezzle the elderly was made public, the treasurer resigned in utter OPPROBRIUM.
*After the scheme to embezzle the elderly was made public, the treasurer resigned in utter OPPROBRIUM.
Ostentation
-excessive showiness
*The OSTENTATION of the Sun King's court is evident in the lavish decoration and luxuriousness of his palace at Versailles
*The OSTENTATION of the Sun King's court is evident in the lavish decoration and luxuriousness of his palace at Versailles
Paradox
-a contradiction or dilemma
*It is a paradox that the most in need of medical attention are often those least able to obtain it.
*It is a paradox that the most in need of medical attention are often those least able to obtain it.
Paragon
-model of excellence or perfection
*She is the PARAGON of what a judge should be honest, intelligent, hardworking, and just.
*She is the PARAGON of what a judge should be honest, intelligent, hardworking, and just.
Pedant
-someone who shows off learning
*The graduate instructor's tedious and excessive commentary on the subject soon gained her reputation as a PEDANT.
*The graduate instructor's tedious and excessive commentary on the subject soon gained her reputation as a PEDANT.
Perfidious
-willing to betray one's trust
*The actress' PERFIDIOUS companion revealed all of her intimate secrets to the gossip columnist
*The actress' PERFIDIOUS companion revealed all of her intimate secrets to the gossip columnist
Perfunctory
-done in a routine way; indifferent
*The machinelike bank teller processed the transaction and gave the waiting customer a PERFUNCTORY smile.
*The machinelike bank teller processed the transaction and gave the waiting customer a PERFUNCTORY smile.
Permeate
-to penetrate
*This miraculous new cleaning fluid is able to PERMEATE stains and dissolve them in minutes!
*This miraculous new cleaning fluid is able to PERMEATE stains and dissolve them in minutes!
Philanthropy
-charity; a desire or effort to promote goodness
Placate
-to soothe or pacify
Plastic
-able to be molded, altered, or bent
Plethora
-excess
Pragmatic
-practical as opposed to idealistic
Precipitate
-to throw violently or bring about abruptly; lacking deliberation
Prevaricate
-to lie or deviate from the truth
-Pristine
-fresh and clean; uncorrupted
Prodigal
-lavish, wasteful
Proliferate
-to increase in number quickly
Propitiate
-to conciliate; to appease
Propriety
-correct behavior; obedience to rules and customs
Prudence
wisdom, caution, or restraint
Pungent
-sharp or irritating to the senses
Quiescent
-motionless
Rarefy
- to make thinner or sparser
Repudiate
to reject the validity of
Reticent
-silent, reserved
Rhetoric
-effective writing or speaking
Satiate
-to satisfy fully or overindulge
Soporific
-causing sleep or lethargy
Specious
-deceptively attractive; seemingly plausible but fallacious
Stigma
-a mark of shame or discredit
Stolid
-unemotional; lacking sensitivity
Sublime
-lofty or grand
Tacit
-done without using words
Taciturn
-silent, not talkative
Tirade
-long, harsh speech or verbal attack
Torpor
-extreme mental and physical sluggishness
Transitory
-temporary, lasting a brief time
Vacillate
-to sway physically; to be indecisive
Venerate
-to respect deeply
Veracity
-filled with truth and accuracy
Verbose
-wordy
Vex
-to annoy
Volatile
-easily aroused or changeable; lively or explosive
Waver
- to fluctuate between choices
Whimsical
-acting in a fanciful or capricious manner; unpredictable
Zeal
passion; excitement
About this deck
By: Toria Perrin
Created: 2010-09-10
Size: 157 flashcards
Views: 80
Created: 2010-09-10
Size: 157 flashcards
Views: 80
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