ALAR/P Unit 1 Vocab Tests

Annul

Declaring a document invalid

Benevolent

Well-meaning and kindly a charitable rather then make a profit

Charlatan

A person falsely claiming to have special knowledge or skill

Colloquial

Used in ordinary or familiar conversation not formal

Dubious

Hesitating or doubting not to be relied upon or suspect

Emulate

Match or surpass (a person imitation)

Fetid

Smelling extremely unpleasant

Gallant

Brave or heroic giving a special attention and respect to women

Heinous

Utterly odious or wicked

Incongruous

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something

Gamos/ Gamy

Marriage (Monogamy, Polygamy)

Poly

Many

Cred

To Believe/Trust

Port

Carry

Arch

Chief, First

Clemmancy

Mercy

Disparage

to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect or makes them seem unimportant or of little value

Impudent

Not showing respect for another person

Cacophony

A harsh discordant mixture of sounds

Forthright

Direct and outspoken, and honest

Homage

Special honor or respect shown publicly

Ped/Pod

Foot (Pedicure)

Innuendo

an indirect remark or hint that suggests something rude

aud

to hear/listen

Eschew

Deliberately avoid

Mania

Madness

Vid/Vis

To see or look

Cycl

Circle

Onym

Name- Anonymous

Acumen

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

Amiable

Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

Avarice

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Capricious

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Catharsis

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

Diffident

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

Edifice

A building, especially a large, imposing one

Garrulous

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Haughty

Arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Influx

An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.

demos

people

crat/cracy

government

helio

sun

anim

breath or soul

a-/an

without/ not- Asymmetrical, anarchy, atypical, apathy