Chap 10 Flashcards
Saying little, meaning much
Laconic
Unresponsive, saying little and not caring.
Taciturn
When words won’t come out, sputtering and awkwardness
Inarticulate
Garrulous
Rambling chatter
Ventricle
Hallow organ or cavity (ventricle of the heart)
Ventral
Front, anterior side (belly side)
Auricle
Upper chambers of heart (named for ear shape)
Avuncular
Kindly, permissive, indulgent
Dorsal
Back side
Endorse
Sign on backside, or express support for a plan
Somniferous
Sleep-inducing due to dull and boring environment
Insomnia
Abnormal inability to fall asleep
Somnolent
Sleepy, drowsy
Ambulatory
Capable of walking
Amble
Walking aimlessly w/out purpose, energy, or drive
Ambulance (etymological)
2 stretcher bearers walking off battlefield with a wounded soldier
Preamble
An introduction
Soporific (noun)
Sleeping pill
Soporific (adj.)
Sleep-inducing, boring, causing one to sleep.