Quiz #3 Flashcards
Root(s)
-vinc- vincere: to conquer
-val- valere: to be strong
- Ambivalencie (noun)
the existence of conflicting thoughts or feelings at the same time
Avail (noun)
use, benefit, or advantage
“of no avail”
Equivalent (adjective)
equal
Evaluation (noun)
¹ the process of judging something
² the result of judging something
Evince (verb)
to show emotion (emotion must be stated)
Invalid (adjective)
not in affect; worthless
Invaluable (adjective)
having great value; priceless
Prevail (verb)
win; triumph (over/against) [superior in strength)
Valedictory (¹ adjective, ² noun)
¹ bidding farewell
² a farewell speech
Vanquish (verb)
to win; triumph [defeat/overcome]
LIT TERMS
Five Lit Terms
Comedy
story w/happy endiny
Conflict
interplay between opposing forces
Connotation
the feeling or attitude associated w/a word, related to but quite distinct from it’s literal meaning