Unit 11 | Quizlet

Contradiction

a statement that is the opposite of another statement

Separation

an arrangement in which spouses live apart and try to work out their problems

quantity

amount

incompatible

opposed in nature, not able to live or work together

incongruous

out of place

insatiable

impossible to satisfy

affluent

rich, wealthy

breed

reproduce

settling

resolve or reach an agreement about (an argument or problem).

amateur

not professional

conductor

someone who tells orchestra what to do

juggler

a performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity

precussion

the beating or striking of a musical instrument

string

a thin piece of twisted fiber that can be used to tie things together

rehearsal

practicing before a big show

jigsaw puzzle

a picture made of a lot of small pieces that you have to fit together

nationalities

large, distinct ethnic groups within a country

imposing

grand and impressive in appearance

handpicked

carefully chosen for a special job or purpose

stuntman

a person who does dangerous things in place of an actor

casting

the process of selecting actors for various roles

acrobat

an entertainer who performs gymnastic feats

discrimination

unjustifiable negative behavior toward a group and its members

flattered

praised excessively

collaboration

the action of working with someone to produce or create something

carbon dioxide

CO2

benefited

criminal record

an official record of crimes that a person has committed

chess

pool