lesson 4 vocab Flashcards

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Nihilism

Root= Nihil(L. “ nothing “

A

The total rejection of religious or moral
beliefs

A Nihilism has different types of point of view.

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Incipient

Root= INCIPIO,INCIPERE,INCEPI,INCEPTUM

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In it’s early stages, beginning

A fever and runny nose are the symptoms of an incipient cold.

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Aperture

Root= APERIO,APERIRE,APERUI,APERTURE <L. “ to open “

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Opening especially that admits light

The chef adjusted the aperture of the food to make it more crispy.

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Renegade

Root= NEGRO,NEGARE,NEGAVI,NEGATUM (L. “ to deny “

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  1. one who deserts a group, cause faith , etc ,an outlaw
  2. Like a renegade; traitorous

When democrats lost the election, many farmers supporters turned renegade and joined the republicans.

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Vanity

Root= VANUS <L. “ empty “
VACUUS <L. “ empty “

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  1. Conceit especially about one’s appearance
  2. Something worthless or usless

A vanity is where you put your makeup

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