Sem. 1 English Root Words
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clarechatfield on January 11, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 ambivalent | simultaneously feeling opposing feelings; uncertain |
| ambiguous | having more than one possible meaning |
| amorphous | having no definite shape |
| metamorphosis | a process in which something changes completely |
| epigram | a brief and clever statement or saying |
| grammar | the study of how words combine to form sentences |
| antipathy | intense dislike or hatred |
| antithesis | direct opposite of something |
| anachronism | something that belongs to another time |
| synchronize | to occur at the same time |
| misanthrope | someone who hates other people |
| philanthropy | charitable donation to public causes |
| dictator | a ruler who has complete power over a country |
| benediction | a blessing |
| exclaim | to say something suddenly in surprise or excitement |
| proclamation | an official public statement, usually about something important |
| cyclical | recurring at regular intervals |
| encyclopedia | comprehensive reference work |
| commemorate | to honor the memory of someone or something with a ceremony |
| memoir | a piece of writing that is is about the writer's personal life |
| accurate | precise, exact |
| acumen | sharpness of mind |
| venture | to proceed with something despite risk |
| convene | come together |
| predominant | more common; more powerful |
| dominate | to control or have power over something or someone |
| legitimate | correct or allowable |
| legal | allowed by law |
| tactful | considerate, kind, diplomatic |
| tangible | able to be touched or felt |
| gratitude | thankfulness or appreciation |
| gratuitous | unnecessary or unjustified |
| alter ego | another aspect of oneself |
| egotistical | self-centered |
| precede | to come before someone or something |
| secede | to withdraw formally from membership or association with a group |
| jettison | to discard something |
| projector | equipment that casts an image on a screen or wall |
| vanity | too much pride in oneself, especially appearance |
| devastate | to damage or destroy something |
| territory | a large tract (piece) of land |
| terrestrial | of this world |
| criticize | to find fault with |
| hypocrite | someone who preaches one thing and does the opposite |
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