Root Vocabulary Words Flashcards
exalt
to hold someone or something in very high regard; think or speak very highly of
introvert
a shy and typically self-centered person; “to turn one’s thoughts inward”
degrade
to treat someone with disrespect; to lower the character or quality of
geocentric
having or representing the earth as the center
biodegradable
capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms
calligraphy
decorative handwriting or handwritten letters
obstruct
to block or get in the way of
perjury
the offense of willingly telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath
benediction
the utterance of bestowing a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service
inscribe
to write or carve on something
spectacle
a visually striking performance or display
conscript
a person who is drafted, especially into the armed forces; to enroll by force
synchronize
to occur at the same time; be simultaneous
benevolent
characterized by doing good; kindly
