Vocab Activity 9: The Numbers Game

Enumerate

To mention separately as if in counting; name one by one; to ascertain the number of, count

Supernumerary

Being in excess of the usual, proper, or prescribed number; additional, extra

Protoplasm

The colloidal and liquid substance of which cells are formed; the cytoplasm and nucleus; the living matter of organisms regarded as the physical basis of life

Protomorphic

Having a primitive character or structure

Primordial

Constituting a beginning; giving origin to something derived or developed; original, elementary

Primogenitor

A first parent or earliest ancestor; a forefather or ancestor

Desolate

Barren or laid waste, devastated; deprived or destitute of inhabitants, deserted; solitary, lonely

Solipsism

The theory that only the self exists, or can be proved to exist; extreme preoccupation with and indulgence of one’s feelings, desires, etc.; egoistic self-absorption

Automation

The technique, method, or system of operating or controlling a process by highly automatic means, as by electronic devices, reducing human intervention to a minimum.

Autonomy

Independence or freedom, as of the will or one’s actions; the condition of being autonomous, self-government or the right of self-government

Idiosyncrasy

A characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual; the physical constitution peculiar to an individual

Idiomatic

Peculiar to or characteristic of a particular language or dialect; containing or using many idioms

Nondescript

Of no recognised, definite, or particular type or kind; undistinguished or uninteresting; dull or insipid

Nonplus

To render utterly perplexed by something unexpected; puzzle completely; to cause to feel indifferent, calm, or unexcited

Repartee

A quick, witty reply; conversation full of such replies; skill in making such replies

Partisan

An adherent or supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance; of, relating to, or characteristic of partisans

Centurion

The commander of a century (roman army); any one of various British battle tanks

Centenarian

Pertaining to or having lived 100 years.

Millenium

A period of 1,000 years

Millesimal

Thousandth