Latin 4a Flashcards
Cadenza
N. An elaborate musical solo played in a concerto, usually near the end of the first movement.
Appeal
V. To make urgent request, to be attractive
N. A call or request
Compound
N. A thing formed by 2 or more elements
V. To mix or combine, compute interest at intervals.
Conspicuous
Adj. Noticeable, easy to see obvious, remarkable
Deference
N. Honor, courteous regard, yielding in opinion.
Diverticulum
N. A pouch or sack opening out of a tubular organ or main cavity.
Duplex
Adj. double or 2 fold
N. A house or apartment w/ 2 units in it.
Evidence
N. Proof, indication, sign, ground for belief.
Extract
V. To draw out by effort, pull out. Obtain by pressing, drilling, boiling, etc.
N. Concentrated form
Extrinsic
N. Extraneous, not inheritant, belongs outside
Mobile
Adj. moveable, can be moved
Nominal
Adj. in name but not in fact, very small or slighting comparison to expectations.
Obstinate
Adj. stubborn, resisting remedy, not yielding to reason or plea.
Obverse
Adj.turned to the observer
N. Side of a coin w/ main image on it.
Pendulous
Adj. swinging, hanging freely.