Petersen Vocab up to Midterm

This only includes the vocabulary from the weekly quizzes NOT general vocabulary that needs to be known.

abrupt

sudden and unexpected

disrupt

causing a disturbance or problem suddenly

rupture

to break or burst

corruptible

something or someone that can be made to act immorally or be dishonest

corrupt

having or showing a willing to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

interrupt

to stop the continuous progress of an activity or process

disruption

disturbance or problems which interrupt an event or activity

erupt

of a volcano, to become active and eject lava, ash, and rock

advocate

to publicly recommend or support something

convocation

a large formal assembly of people

invoke

to call earnestly for something

vocal

relating to the human voice

equivocal

open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous

provocative

causing anger, annoyance, or another strong reaction, normally deliberately

vocation

a strong feeling of suitability for a career or occupation

vociferous

(especially of a person or speech) boisterous or clamorous

Analogy

a comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation

Apology

a regretful acknowledgement of offense or failure

Logistics

the overall process of coordinating a complex operation involving goods, services, and/or people

Doxology

a short hymn or praise in a Christian worship service

Anthology

a published collection of poems, short stories, or other pieces of writing

Trilogy

a group of three related novels, films, operas, or albums

Blog

a regularly updated website written in an informal, conversational style

Epilogue

a section at the end of a book or play providing a conclusion or commentary on what has already happened

Geocentric

having the earth as the center, as in older astronomical systems

Geology

the science dealing with the earth’s structure + substance

Geometry

a type of mathematics that studies shapes, lines, angles, and solids

Geode

a small cavity in rocks lined with crystals or other minerals

Geography

the study of physical features of the earth and it’s atmosphere

Geotropic

relating to geotropism, which is a plant’s response to gravity

geosphere

the solid portions of the earth including rocks, sediments and soils

Dungeon

a strong underground prison cell, especially in a castle

automatic

working by itself with little to no direct human contact

automobile

a road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an engine

autonomy

the right or condition of self government

autocracy

a system of government by one person with absolute power

Autocrat

a ruler with absolute power

Automotive

realted or concerned with vehicles

autopsy

a post mortem exam to discover cause of death or extent of disease

autopay

a computer service that pays bills on a recurring basis, usually on a specified due date

Antibiotic

a substance used to kill microorganisms

Antagonist

opposing character that works against the protagonist/ main character

Antiacid

a medication that reduces stomach acid

Anticlimax

a disappointing decline after an intense rise in tension or plot

Antidote

remedy to work against poison

Antithesis

the exact opposite of something

Antiseptic

extremely clean or pure

Antonym

the opposite meaning of a word