Vocab Nine, Ten, and Eleven

Word Part: "Pro"

Meaning of Word Part: forward, forth, before

Profligate

someone or something recklessly wasteful, extravagant with resources, or shamelessly immoral and dissolute

Proclivity

a strong, natural, or habitual tendency/inclination toward a specific action, behavior, or thing

Word part: "Prob"

Meaning of Word Part: to prove, test, honest, integrity

Approbation

approval, commendation, or official praise

Probation

the release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision.

Word part: "Pug"

Meaning of Word Part: fight, fist, aggression

Pugnacious

eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

Repugnant

something causing a strong feeling of distaste, aversion, or disgust, often to a point of physical sickness or moral outrage

Word part: "Poing/Punc"

Meaning of Word Part: to prick, pierce or sting

Compunction

a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

Poignant

something that deeply touches the emotions, often causing a sharp sense of sadness, regret, or bittersweet nostalgia

Word part: "Que/Quis"

Meaning of Word Part: to ask seek or search

Querulous

a person who is habitually complaining, whining, or fretful

Inquisitive

a person with a strong desire to learn, investigate, and ask many questions

Word Part: "Qui"

Meaning of Word Part: who, which, that or what

Disquiet

a feeling of anxiety or worry.

Acquiesce

to accept, comply, or agree to something passively or reluctantly, often without protest

Word Part: "Rog"

Meaning of Word Part: to ask demand or propose

Prerogative

an exclusive right, privilege, or power exercised by a particular person, office, or group, often based on rank or official position.

Derogatory

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Word Part: "Sal/Sil"

Meaning of Word Part: salt, salary

Salient

most noticeable or important.

Resilient

(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Word Part: "Sacr/Sanc"

Meaning of Word Part: sacred, hold or set apart

Sanction

official approval/authorization or a penalty imposed to ensure compliance with laws or rules

Sacrilege

violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Word Part: "Sci"

Meaning of Word Part: to know

Omniscient

Knowing everything

Conscientious

(of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

Word Part: "Scribe/Scrip"

Meaning of Word Part: to write

Conscription

compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.

Scribe

A person employed to copy manuscripts, documents or records

Word Part: "Se"

Meaning of Word Part: apart, away, aside

Sequester

Isolate or hide away.

Sedition

conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.

Word Part: "Sol"

Meaning of Word Part: alone

absolution

formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment.

irresolute

showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.

Word part: "Spec/Spic"

Meaning of Word Part: to look at, watch, see

auspicious

conducive to success; favorable.

introspection

the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes

Word part: "Sta/Sti"

Meaning of Word Part: to stay, stand, stop

stalwart

loyal, reliable, and hardworking.

constitute

be (a part) of a whole.

Word part: "Sub"

Meaning of Word Part: under, below, beneath

subterfuge

deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.

subversive

seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution.

Word part: "Super/Sur"

Meaning of Word Part: above, over, beyond

superfluous

unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

surmount

overcome (a difficulty or obstacle).

Word Part: "Tac/Tic"

Meaning of Word Part: silent or quiet

tacit

understood or implied without being stated.

reticent

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.

Word Part: "Ten/Tent"

Meaning of Word Part: to hold, keep or grasp

tenacious

tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.

tenet

a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.

Word Part: "Tent/Tenu"

Meaning of Word Part: to stretch, strain, thin, slight

tenuous

(of a connection, association, etc.) very weak or slight; not strong or secure.

contention

heated disagreement.

Word Part: "Tract"

Meaning of Word Part: to pull, drag or draw

protract

prolong

tractable

of a person) easy to control or influence.

Word Part: "Trans"

Meaning of Word Part: across, beyond, through

translucent

(of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semitransparent.

intransigent

unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

Word part: "Us/Ut"

Meaning of Word Part: using or utilizing

usurp

take (a position of power or importance) unlawfully or by force.

utilitarian

designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.

Word part: "Ven/Vent"

Meaning of Word Part: come or arrive

convene

come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble.

circumvent

find a way around (an obstacle).

Word part: "Ver"

Meaning of Word Part: true, truth, genuine

veracious

speaking or representing the truth.

verisimilitude

the appearance of being true or real.

Word part: "Vers/Vert"

Meaning of Word Part: turn, bend or change

versatile

able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

avert

turn away (one's eyes or thoughts).

Word Part: "Vi"

Meaning of Word Part: alive or living

vivacious

attractively lively and animated (typically used of a woman).

convivial

(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.

Word Part: "Vic/Vok"

Meaning of Word Part: to call, voice or speak

vociferous

(especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous.

evocative

bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.

Word Part: "Vol"

Meaning of Word Part: to wish, will, desire

malevolent

having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

volition

the faculty or power of using one's will.