Comprehensive Vocabulary, Prefixes, and Foreign Phrases Review

This set covers vocabulary lists 6 through 9, literary-specific terminology, English prefixes and suffixes, and common foreign phrases found in the lecture notes.

What does the word 'banish' mean according to the List 6 definitions?

To expel from a community or group.

According to 'Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes', what is 'cunning'?

Shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception.

What is the definition of 'meticulous' as used in 'In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson'?

Marked by extreme care in treatment of details.

What does it mean to 'relinquish' something in the context of negotiations with tribal nations?

To part with a possession or right.

In 'The Necklace' vocabulary, what does 'abject' signify?

Existing in a miserable or degraded condition.

What is the definition of 'fickle' in the context of 'The Necklace' quiz?

Changing frequently, especially in interests or loyalty.

According to the 'A Dead Woman's Secret' quiz, what are 'intonations'?

Shifts in vocal pitch that affect meaning.

What does 'quivering' suggest about a person's physical or emotional state?

Shaking slightly due to cold, fear, or emotion.

How is 'indispensable' defined in 'The Mouse' quiz context?

Something that is a necessity; a situation where it is required, like a calculator during a complex math exam.

In 'The Mouse' quiz, what does it mean if a person is 'goaded'?

They were provoked into reacting or responding angrily.

According to List 7, what is the definition of 'egregious'?

Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible.

What does the term 'jargon' refer to in the context of space exploration?

Technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject.

What is 'restitution' as defined in the context of legal plea agreements?

A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury.

Define the prefix 'multi-'.

Many; much.

What does the prefix 'pre-' indicate when used in words like 'preheat'?

Before; it shows that an action must occur before another action.

According to the suffix chart, what is the meaning of '-logy' or '-ology'?

Science of; study of.

What does 'avaricious' mean as used in 'The Devil' vocabulary quiz?

Greedy; caring more about profit than fairness.

What is the difference between 'unyielding' and 'obstinate' in terms of intensity?

Obstinate is more intense, often used when a person of maturity knows they are in the wrong but remains stubborn, while unyielding is often used for children.

Define 'assimilate' as it appears in the Seattle Times ($Jul\,3,\,2019$) entry.

To become like one's environment.

In List 9, what does 'deft' mean?

Skillful in physical movements, especially of the hands.

What is the meaning of the foreign phrase 'caveat emptor'?

Let the buyer beware.

What does the French phrase 'tabula rasa' represent?

A young mind not yet affected by experience; the idea of the newborn as having character determined by experience.

What is the definition of 'magnum opus'?

A creator's greatest work of art or literature.

In foreign phrases, what does 'sui generis' mean?

Constituting a class of its own; unique.

What is the meaning of 'vox populi'?

The voice of the people; a belief or sentiment shared by most people.