Latin V Words
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KevinCliffordBarnett Plus on February 28, 2012
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Etymology Latin Lesson V
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 reticent | reserved in temperament |
| integument | outer covering, skin, or coat |
| ferriferous | containing or bearing iron |
| scout | person dispatched to gather information |
| inoculate | to implant a virus to immunize or cure |
| divisive | creating discord or a lack of harmony |
| despicable | mean, vile, deserving of contempt |
| auditor | one who listens or examines accounts |
| impalpable | not capable of being felt or perceived |
| tactful | acting appropriately in delicate situations |
| gerund | verb form ending in -ing acting as a noun |
| ragout | tasty meat and vegetable stew |
| conspicuous | obvious, easy to notice |
| improvident | rash, incautious, unwise |
| proviso | conditional clause in a document |
| aplomb | poise or self-confidence |
| gustatory | pertaining to the sense of taste |
| auricle | external part of the ear; heart valve |
| specious | seemingly logical or fair but not so |
| tacit | implied but not spoken |
| circumference | the boundary of a circle; perimeter |
| plunger | suction device for clogged pipes |
| oriole | black and yellow North American bird |
| dividend | profit often received by a shareholder |
| Argentina | South American country |
| specter | ghost or phantom |
| fer-de-lance | venomous tropical snake |
| inveigle | to win over through deceitful flattery |
| gestation | period of carrying offspring to birth |
| palpitation | irregular shaking, beating, often of heart |
| visionary | prophet, seer, dreamer |
| belligerent | marked by hostile behavior |
| envy | jealously |
| detective | one who investigates crimes |
| obeisance | gesture expressing respect or reverence |
| gusto | excited fondness, liking, or enjoyment |
| vociferous | making a loud outcry; clamorous |
| deference | courteous respect shown to another |
| referendum | submission of a measure to direct vote |
| perspicacity | acute understanding or perception |
| oculomotor | pertaining to the eyeball's movement |
| auriferous | bearing or containing gold |
| plummet | to plunge or drop straight downward |
| somniferous | producing sleep |
| indivisible | not capable if being further divided |
| pinochle | card game with 48-card deck |
| jurisprudence | the philosophy or study of law |
| invidious | offensive; causing animosity |
| protege | one promoted by another; assistant |
| gesticulate | to make vigorous gestures or motions |
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