Marble Champ Vocabulary

Vocabulary terms, parts of speech, definitions, and word analysis affixes from the lecture notes.

glumly

An adverb meaning with disappointment or unhappiness.

quivering

A verb meaning to shake slightly.

fumed

A verb meaning to express irritation or anger.

reluctantly

An adverb meaning not wanting to act; unwilling.

commotion

A noun meaning disorderly noise, disturbance.

slate

An adjective meaning a dark gray color.

nerves

A noun meaning a state of mind characterized by nervousness or anticipation.

rummaged

A verb meaning to search by moving things around.

instinct

A noun meaning a way of acting without thinking that one is born with or has practiced.

chanced

A verb meaning to risk.

association

A noun meaning a group of people organized for a common purpose.

privacy

A noun meaning a condition of being alone or not shared with others.

non-

A prefix meaning not.

pre-

A prefix meaning before.

-ness

A suffix meaning state of.

-ment

A suffix meaning action of.