List 8 Vocabulary and Word Parts Review Flashcards
defer
to submit to another’s wishes
monarchy
a nation governed by a king or queen
credible
can be believed
edible
can be eaten
geology
the study of the earth through rocks
biennial
occurring every two years or lasting for two years
triune
being three in one
defiance
non-cooperation; rebelliousness; deliberate disobedience
allegiance
devotion; loyalty
hindrance
something that gets in the way
descendant
one who comes down from a common ancestor
supernatural
relating to more than the natural universe; relating to God
immunity
the body’s ability to resist an infection or disease
absurdity
that which is ridiculous or silly
priority
that which comes before in order of importance
fer
to bear, to carry
fort
strong
geo
earth
graph, gram
to write
bi-, bin-
two
mon-, mono-
one
super-
over, above, beyond
tri-
three