Set: MANSER VOCAB WEEK16
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All 14 Terms
| | Term | Definition |
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aegis | n.- protection, support |
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desolate | adj.- barren, or laid waste; devastated |
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fortitude | n.- mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously |
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solace | n.- comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort:::: something that gives comfort, consolation, or relief |
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terrestrial | adj.- pertaining to, consisting of, or representing the earth as distinct from other planets:::of pertaining to land as distinct from water |
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torrential (torrential rains) | adj.- violent, vehement, or impassioned; pertaining to or having the nature of a torrent; EX. (VOCAB WORD___) rains |
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obtuse | adj.- not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant; dull |
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omega | n.- the last of any series; the end |
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permutation | n.- a complete change; a transformation |
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pliant | adj.- bending readily; flexible; supple; adaptable; easily influenced |
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temporal | adj.- of or pertaining to time |
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transient | adj.- not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory |
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capitulate | v.- to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms; to give up resistance |
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dissertation | n.- a written essay, treatise, or thesis, esp. one written by a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy |
Set Information
| Terms | 14 |
| Creator | bri3ll3 |
| Created | May 29, 2008 |
| Group | CHS 10th Grade Midterm |
| Tags | manser, chs, vocab |
| Access | Anyone |
| Edit | Creator Only |
Most Missed Words
- solace → n.- comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort:::: something that gives comfort, consolation, or relief - 2 misses
- aegis → n.- protection, support - 1 miss
- terrestrial → adj.- pertaining to, consisting of, or representing the earth as distinct from other planets:::of pertaining to land as distinct from water - 1 miss
- torrential (torrential rains) → adj.- violent, vehement, or impassioned; pertaining to or having the nature of a torrent; EX. (VOCAB WORD___) rains - 1 miss
- permutation → n.- a complete change; a transformation - 1 miss
- pliant → adj.- bending readily; flexible; supple; adaptable; easily influenced - 1 miss
- temporal → adj.- of or pertaining to time - 1 miss