CE 17 Flashcards
What does ‘percolate’ mean?
Bubble through.
What does ‘peregrinate’ mean?
Wander through.
What does ‘perspicacity’ mean?
Brilliant insight, the ability to see through.
What does ‘anim’ refer to?
Mind.
What is an example of ‘anim’?
Animal.
Animals have minds in a way that plants do not.
What does ‘animadversion’ mean?
Criticism or blame.
What does ‘magnanimous’ mean?
Being generous - great-minded.
What does ‘tort’ mean?
Twist.
What is an example of ‘tort’?
Tortuous.
A mountain road is twisting and winding.
What does ‘retort’ mean?
Snappy reply that you twist back on someone.
What does ‘sanct’ mean?
Holy.
What is an example of ‘sanct’?
Sacrosanct.
An object that is very holy.
What does ‘sanctimonious’ mean?
An attitude when someone acts holier than thou.
What does ‘sanction’ mean?
An approval blessing something.
What does ‘voc’ mean?
Voice.
What is an example of ‘voc’?
Vocal.
Vocals are by the voice.
What does ‘invocation’ mean?
A call for divine presence.
What does ‘vociferous’ mean?
Full of voice.
What does ‘decade’ mean?
A period of ten years.
