Thursday, August 28, 2014

Vocabulary #1
 
 
Roots And Derivatives
  1.  act, ag, ig: to do, to move, to drive
  2. ali, alter: another, other
  3. am: at/ to love
  4. anime: life, spirit, soul     
 Word List
  1. agenda n: a list or plan of things to be done in the future: listed items to be taken up at a meeting. Ex: Brian's agenda is full of home work reminders.
  2. agile a: quick and easy of movement or thought: resourceful Ex: The varsity swimmer is very agile in his diving.
  3. alienate: to make someone unfriendly. withdrawn or indifferent Ex: The varsity song leaders tried to alienate the girl they hated from the squad.
  4. altercation n: a heated or angry argument: a noisy quarrel Ex: I had a very horrible altercation with my father yesterday.
  5. amiable a: generally pleasant, friendly, and nice to be around Ex: I hope my personality is as amiable as Miguel.
  6. amorous a: suggestion of love, lovemaking, or sexual desire. Ex: The first season of American Horror Story has many amorous encounters.
  7. animated a: filled with life and spirit: active Ex: Mr. Fairchild is very animated with his teachings.
  8. equanimity n: calmness or evenness of mind or spirit, even-temperedness Ex: The quietest girl in class always shows equanimity.
  9. inalienable: a: that which cannot be taken away or transferred to someone else Ex: Something inalienable is your language.
  10. inanimate a: possessing neither life nor spirit, not alive Ex: My favorite blanket Ken is inanimate.
  11. magnanimous a: showing a kind of nobleness of mind and spirit; high-minded: free from pettiness Ex: Angel Diaz is a magnanimous person in every way and action.
  12. reactionary n: characterized by ideas suggesting a desire to move backward, especially in matters related to politics; a, unprogressive Ex: Megan is very reactionary when it comes to childhood memories. 

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