Lesson 13+14 Emotions Flashcards
pro
latin root
“before”, “for”
procrastinate
verb
1. to put off doing something; to delay needlessly
prodigal
adjective
- recklessly wasteful; extravagant
- profuse; lavish
noun
1. a spendthrift
prodigy
noun
1. a person with exceptional talent or powers
profane
adjective
- showing disrespect toward God or sacred things
- nonreligious in subject, form, or use.
transitive verb
1. to treat with irreverence
profuse
adjective
1. plentiful, prodigal, overflowing; giving abundantly
jocus
latin root
“joke”
jeopardy
noun
1. danger; peril
jocular
adjective
1. joking; avoiding seriousness
suavis
latin root
“delightful”
assauge
transitive verb
1. to soothe; to make less severe; to satisfy
suave
adjective
1. soothe in social manner
festus
latin root
“festive”
festoon
noun
1. a decorative chain of flowers, leaves, or ribbons hung in a curve
transitive verb
1. to decorate with hanging ornaments
fete
noun
1. a party or festival, especially one held out of doors
transitive verb
1. to give a party in someone’s honor