Term
click below
click below
Term
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Vocabulary Bowl
Term | Definition |
---|---|
notion | a concept or belief about something |
abstract | existing in thought, but not having a physical existence |
accurate | correct in all details |
dynamic | characterized by constant change, activity or progress |
incidence | the occurence of something undesirable |
comprehensive | having a full and complete knowledge or understanding |
comprise | made up of |
extract | to remove by force or effort |
finite | having limits |
mode | a certain way of doing something |
neutral | helping or supporting no side |
priorty | having a higher importance |
scope | the range of subject matter that is relevant |
successive | one after another |
thesis | theory to be proven |
underlying | the cause of a situation, without being obvious |
ultimately | in the end; finally |
academic | having to do with education |
aware | having knowledge of |
capacity | the ability or power to do something |
decline | gradually lessen or decrease |
equivalent | equal |
facilitate | to make something happen easier |
image | the visual representation of something |
objective | a goal |
perspective | point of view, or attitude towards something |
pursue | to strive to achieve |
symbolic | a representation of a thing or idea |
trend | to change or move in a certain popular direction |
version | one specific kind |
whereas | in contrast |
auto- | self |
anti- | in opposition to |
pro- | in support of |
hyper- | over and beyond |
hydro- | water |
ego- | self-esteem |
multi- | many |
-meter | measurement |
-ible, -able | able to be |
-logy | the study of |
-ic | relating to |
-ive | quality of |
-ative, -itive | doing something specific |
-ance, -ence | action, state, condition or quality |
-ous, -eous, -ious | having qualities of |
-ism | theory or belief |
-dom | realm or jurisdiction |
-cracy | form of government |
cognizant | to be aware of |
solace | peace or comfort |
impunity | to get away with something without consequences |
profundity | deeply meaningful or wise |
emancipate | to set free |
oppress | to keep someone under control through cruel or unjust actions |
grumble | complain about something in a bad tempered way |
raiding | take something from someone |
gangling | tall, thin and awkward in movements |
brigade | a small subdivision of the army |
inordinate | unusually large or excessive |
constable | a peace officer of a small town |
entwined | twisted together |
fierce | having intense or ferocious aggressiveness |
spectacles | glasses |
sensibly | in a way that shows wisdom |
persecution | hostility or poor treatment, especially because of prejudice |
advising | offering suggestions |
endure | to suffer pain or difficulty with patience |
divine | sacred or from God |
sanatorium | a medical facility |
lynched | killed by a civilian mob for an alleged crime without being charged or tried in court |
deceptive | giving the appearance or impression that is different from reality |
rattled | short, sharp, knocking or shaking |
peered | looked with difficulty at something |
wringing | squeezing something or twisting to force liquid out |
clergyman | a religious leader or minister |
rubbish | garbage |
neutral | taking no sides |
reign | the time during which a specific leader is in power |
grieved | mourning or being sad over a loss or death |
rustic | not fancy; rugged |
inciting | to stir, start or encourage |
crucifix | a cross as a symbol of Christianity |
wield | to hold and use, like with a weapon or a tool |
lunatic | an old word for an insane person |
resonate | to understand or relate to something without explanation |
relent | to back down from harsh or intense action |
deliberate | on purpose or intentional |
condemn | to express complete dispproval |
commend | to officially praise |
catalyst | a person, event or thing that is the starting point for another action or event |
in vain | without success |