Unit 7 Vocab

Abdication

The act of renouncing or relinquishing a throne, right, power, or responsibility.

Abduct

To take someone away by force or threat.

Aberration

A departure from what is normal or typical.

Animadversion

Criticism or censure.

Animalcule

A microscopic organism.

Animism

The belief that objects, places, and creatures possess a distinct spiritual essence.

Balustrade

A railing supported by balusters, often used to define the edge of a balcony, bridge, or staircase.

Baroque

Relating to a highly detailed and elaborate style of art or architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Bauble

A small, showy ornament or decoration, often of little value.

Bohemian

Describing a lifestyle or attitude that is unconventional, especially in terms of artistic or literary pursuits.

Bolero

A Spanish dance or the music accompanying it, characterized by slow, rhythmic movements.

Bon Vivant

A person who enjoys a sociable and luxurious lifestyle, especially regarding food and drink.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

Catholic

Universal or all-embracing.

Caudillo

A military or political leader, often in a dictatorship.

Coif

A close-fitting cap worn by women or knights in medieval times.

Collateral

Additional, supplementary; or something pledged as security for a loan.

Colloquial

Used in ordinary or familiar conversation; informal.

Debacle

A sudden and complete failure or collapse.

Debauch

To lead someone into immoral or corrupt behavior.

Decennial

Occurring every ten years.

Effusive

Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.

El Dorado

A place of great wealth or abundance, often used metaphorically.

Elision

The omission of a sound or syllable in speech.

Expatriate

A person who lives outside their native country.

Im-

Not, opposite of.

Iso-

Equal, same.

-iatric

Related to healing or treatment.

-itis

Inflammation.

Kilo-

Thousand.

-latry

Worship.

-less

Without.

Lipo-

Fat.

Loco-

Place.

-logue

A type of speech or discourse.