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A vocab Knowt for the quarter 3 vocab test. (It is out of order due to some source complications) - Created by Corbin Lobos
Archetype
the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based; a model or first form; prototype.
Autotrophic
relating to organisms that can make their own food from simple chemical substances
Carnality
to be non-spiritual or earthly bound
Celerity
swiftness of movement
Compulsive
resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge especially one that is against one's conscious wishes 2. irresistibly interesting or exciting; compelling
Cryptogenic
(of a disease) of obscure or uncertain origin
Diaphanous
Transparent and lightweight
Homogamy
Marriage between people from similar or sociological or educational backgrounds 2. Imbreddeding
Fortitude
Courage in pain or adversity
Syntax
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences
Terrestrial
of, on, or relating to the earth 2. An inhabit of the earth
Vivinaction
The practice of performing operations on live animals for the purpose of experiment
Polyglot
(adj.) knowing or using several languages (n.) a person who knows and is able to use several languages
Neuralgia
A sharp pain along the course of the nerve, especially in the head or face
Pantonime
A dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestrues accompanied by music
Recumbent
Lying down
Salient
most noticeable or important
Prosody
the patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry
voluminous
(of clothing or drapery) loose and ample 2. (of writing) very lengthy and full
kilocalorie
a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories
lithotomy
a surgical incision for the removal of a stone from organs
minutiae
small or trivial details, trifling matters
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