Vocab 6-10
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 accompany | Verb: to provide vocal or instrumental support ; to go somewhere with another, as a companion |
| accomplice | Noun : a person who helps another person carry out a crime |
| affiliate | Verb: to join or associate with a larger or more powerful group; Noun: person or group joined with a larger, more powerful group |
| assimilate | Verb: to adopt or take on traditions ofthe larger or surround group; or to absorb into the larger culture or group |
| communal | Adj : public; shared commonly by a group |
| complement | Noun : something that harmonizes with or completes something else; Verb: to harmonize with or complete something else |
| congregate | Verb: to gather; to come together |
| consensus | Noun: general agreement among a group of people |
| miscellaneous | Adj: made up of a variety of unrelated items; difficult to categorize |
| throng | Noun: a large crowd gathered densely together; Verb: to gather in a dense crowd |
| antiquated | Adj : too old to be useful or suitable |
| centenarian | Noun : a person who is 100 years or older |
| fledgling | Adj: inexperienced; untried ; Noun: an inexperienced person; bird that has just grown feathers to fly |
| frail | Adj : weak or delicate |
| geriatrics | Noun : the medical study of the elderly and their diseases |
| infantile | Adj : having to do with an infant or with that stage of life; as immature as an infant |
| longevity | Noun : long life/long time spent at an activity |
| nascent | Adj : just coming into existence; emerging |
| puerile | Adj : childish; immature |
| venerable | Adj : worthy of great respect because of age or dignity |
| altruism | Noun : unselfish concern and actions for the welfare of others |
| amicable | Adj : friendly; showing goodwill |
| benefactor | Noun : a person who gives financial or other aid |
| benign | Adj : kind and gentle; harmless; not dangerous to health |
| bountiful | Adj: abundant; plentiful |
| civility | Noun : courteous behavior; politeness |
| exemplary | Adj : worthy of imitation; admirable |
| humanitarian | Noun: a person concerned with social reforms/human welfare ; Adj: intended to help humans |
| indulge | Verb : to yield to desires or wishes |
| rectify | Verb : to fix or correct; to set right |
| belated | (adj.) done or sent too late |
| conception | (n.) a beginning or formation of an idea; A general idea or understanding |
| duration | (n.) the period or length of time during which something exists or persists |
| expire | (v.) to come to an end; to die; to breathe out; to exhale |
| incessantly | (adv.) constantly; continually; without interruption |
| medieval | (adj.) referring to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about 475 to 1450 |
| renaissance | (n.) the historical European period from about 1400 to 1600, during which classical art, literature, architecture, and learning were revived in Europe; a rebirth or revival |
| respite | (n.) a short time of rest or relief; a break |
| simultaneous | (adj.) happening, existing, or done at the same time |
| subsequently | (adv.) later on; at a later time |
| anarchy | (n.) a lack of government; disorder and confusion |
| authoritarian | (adj.) requiring complete obedience to a single ruler or group |
| conservative | (adj.) favoring traditional values and institutions; resistant to change; cautious; traditional in style; not showy;(n.) a person favoring traditional values and institutions |
| delegate | (n.) a representative chosen to speak or act for others; (v.) to give out power, responsibility, or tasks |
| dominion | (n.) control; the territory or realm that one controls |
| impeach | (v.) to accuse a public official of unacceptable conduct |
| inaugurate | (v.) to install in office by formal ceremony |
| liberal | (adj.) favoring social progress, democratic reform, and civil liberties; tolerant; generous; (n.) a person who favors social progress, democratic reform, and civil liberties |
| Spartan | (adj.) self-disciplined; simple; lacking in comfort |
| tyrant | (n.) a ruler who exercises absolute power in a harsh, cruel manner |
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