Vocabulary Flashcards

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Abominable

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Something very bad or unpleasant; disgusting. Latin Root: ab (away from) + omen (a bad sign)

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Amiable

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Friendly and pleasant; nice to be around. Latin Root: amare (to love)

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Auspicious

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Likely to bring success; a sign of good things to come. Latin Root: auspice (divine sign or omen)

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Contentious

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Likely to cause an argument; always ready to argue. Latin Root: contendere (to strive or compete)

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Dispensation

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Special permission to break a rule or a system of organization; an exception. Latin Root: dis (apart) + pendere (to weigh or distribute)

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Expansively

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In a wide, open way; being open or willing to talk. Latin Root: expandere (to spread out)

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Fractious

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Easily irritated or annoyed; difficult to control. Latin Root: frangere (to break)

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Tranquility

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Peacefulness; calm and quiet. Latin Root: tranquillus (calm, quiet)

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Tyranny

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Cruel and unfair control over others; oppressive power. Greek Root: tyrannos (absolute ruler)

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Root: ab (Latin)

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Meaning: Away from Example Word: abduct Definition: Take someone away by force/ kidnap