MP3-4 Vocab English 1H

cla/clo/clu

to shut, to close

Claustrophobia

an intense fear of enclosed spaces.

Cloister

a covered walkway that is enclosed with a wall on one side and colonnade open to the quadrangle in a convent or monastery; to shut up or seclude as if in a convent or monastery.

Preclude

prevent from happening and make it impossible.

Recluse

a person who lives a solitary life and likes to avoid people.

inconclusive

not leading to a firm conclusion; not ending confusion or doubt.

cine-/kine-

motion.

Cinematic

the visual qualities of a film.

Kinesthetic

Sense of body movement and position.

Telekinesis

the ability to move things with the mind, and without the physical contact.

Kinetic

adj resulting from or relating to motion.

Psychokinesis

a little broader than telekinesis; influence objects with mind.

circum-

around, about.

circumlocution

is a way of speaking or writing that uses many words that says something that could have been said better and more concisely.

Circumnavigate

sail or travel all the way around; go around or to avoid an obstacle.

Circuitous

longer than the most direct route.

Circumstance

a situation related to an event.

Circumference

the distance around something or the boundary of a circle.

Circuit

move all the way around a place or a thing; a route that starts and ends at the same place.

Circumscribe

restrict within limits; draw a figure around another.

trud/trus

push.

Intrude

to put oneself in a situation that they are unwanted in.

Protrude

extend beyond or above the surface.

Intrusive

causing a disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited.

Trudge

to walk slowly or with heavy steps, typically through exhaustion or harsh conditions.

Extrude

thrust or force out or to push out.

pac/pas/pax

peace.

Appease

to calm someone by accepting their demands.

Pacify

calm the anger and excitement of; bring peace from the threatening with weapons.

Pact

a formal agreement between individuals or parties.

Pacifist

someone who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable.

syn/sym/syl/sys

with, together.

Synapse

a junction between two nerve cells where they can transmit signals from one nerve to another.

Synthesis

the combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Syntax

the arrangement of words and phrases to form a well-formed sentence.

synergy

the cooperation of two groups that have more of an effect than they would have alone.

Symphony

an elaborate music composition with a full orchestra, which usually has 4 parts.

Symposium

a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject.

Symmetry

a balance or a great proportion of the parts of things.

voc/voke

call.

Advocate

someone who speaks for, supports, or represents a person often those who need a bit of protection or assistance.

Vocation

a strong feeling for a particular career or occupation.

Revoke

to take something or annul, typically something like a right, status, or privilege that has been previously granted.

Invoke

to call upon something or someone, especially for help or authority, or to bring something into action.

Provoke

to act up or cause a reaction.

Evoke

to call up or bring forth a feeling, memory, image, or an image in mind.

ag-/act-

to act or drive.

Exigency

the urgent need or demand.

Agitate

to make (someone) troubled or nervous/to make someone.

Cogitate

to think deeply about something; meditate or reflect.

Agenda

a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting or a plan of things to be done or problems to be addressed.

agile

able to move quickly and easily.

Coagulate

change to a solid or a semisolid shape.

Cogent

clear, logical, and convincing.

Enact

to establish by legal and authoritative act, to make a law or bill.

Exigency

The urgency or necessity of supplies.

Cogitate

To think deeply about something.

Ambience/Ambiance

The character and atmosphere of a place.

Ambivalent

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Ambidextrous

Capable of using both hands with equal ease.

Ambient

Relating to the immediate surroundings of something.

Ambisinister

Clumsy or unskillful with both hands.

Ambivert

A person who has the features of both an introvert and an extrovert in their personality.

Emulate

Match or surpass typically by imitation, to imitate or copy.

Denigrate

To attack the reputation of, or to defame and belittle.

Ruminate

To think deeply about something.

Desiccate

Remove the moisture of something; cause to be completely dry.

Commiserate

Express or feel sympathy or pity.

Amalgamate

To combine or unite to form one organization or structure.

Fulminate

To protest passionately, explode violently.

Exonerate

To absolve blame from someone, and or release someone from a duty or obligation.

Decisive

Someone who is able to decide quickly and well.

Deciduous

Shedding leaves annually.

Recidivism

The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.

Concise

Short and informative.

Caesarian

To be connected to Julius Caesar.

Recidivist

A convicted criminal who reoffends.

Coincide

Occur at or during the same time; agree; or meet or intersect.

Incident

An event or occurrence.

Popularize

Cause something to be popular or greatly liked and make it presentable and accessible.

Deputize

To make someone a deputy for a short while or a long while.

Polarize

To make something polar or to restrict vibrations.

Fraternize

Associate or form a friendship, especially with someone that they are not supposed to.

Bowdlerize

To remove offensive or improper information, which results in the text becoming weaker and less effective.

Tantalize

Promises something that cannot be appeased, but it causes someone to be excited and hope for the thing.

Magnitude

The great size or extent of something.

Magnanimous

Generous or forgiving, especially to a rival or someone weaker than them.

Magnification

The enlargement of something.

Magnificent

Something incredible and splendid.

Charlemagne

Charles the Great and the emperor of the west.

Magna cum laude

With great distinction and is also the top 10% - 15% of the class.

Panacea

A remedy or medicine for all diseases or difficulties.

Pandemonium

Wild and crazy disorder; chaos.

Pantomime

A dramatic entertainment, in which performers express meaning through gestures and movement.

Panegyric

Public speech or published text in praise of someone or something.

Pantheon

A group of particularly respected and important people or a group of gods.

Panoply

A complete display or collection of things.

Panoramic

Including all aspects of a subject and or a wide view of the things surrounding the viewer.