Vocabulary Flashcards

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Blood

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The fluid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrates, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the body and removing carbon dioxide and waste products.

Synonyms: Lifeblood, plasma, hemoglobin 

Antonyms: N/A (No true opposites for this term) 

Usage in a Sentence: The nurse drew a vial of blood for the routine test. 

Etymology: Originates from Old English blōd, akin to Old High German bluot. The word has  ancient Germanic roots and has remained largely unchanged in meaning over centuries. 

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Depict

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To represent or describe something through words, pictures, or art.

Synonyms: Portray, illustrate, represent, render 

Antonyms: Obscure, misrepresent, distort 

Usage in a Sentence: The mural on the wall depicts the struggles of the working class. 

Etymology: Derived from Latin depictus, past participle of depinger, meaning "to  portray." The prefix de- implies "down" or "away," and pingere means "to paint." 

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Convey

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To communicate a message, feeling, or idea; to transport something from one place to another.

Synonyms: Communicate, express, transfer, transport 

Antonyms: Withhold, obscure, suppress 

Usage in a Sentence: The author used vivid imagery to convey the character's emotions. 

Etymology: Comes from Middle English conveien, from Old French convoier, meaning "to  escort." The prefix con- means "together," and the root is derived from the Latin via,  meaning "way" or "road."