Unit 4 Flashcards
Nonchalant
Coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual
Nonentity
- A person or thing of no importance 2. Something that does not exist, or exists only in imagination
Non-
Not
Brev-
Short
Abbreviate
- To shorten a word or phrase by omitting letters, substituting shorter forms, etc. 2. To reduce anything in length
Brevity
- Shortness of time or duration; briefness 2. The quality of being expressing much in few words; terseness
Ab-
Away From
Abnormality
- An abnormal condition, state, or quality 2. An abnormal thing or event
Abstain
- To hold oneself back voluntarily, especially from something regarded as improper or unhealthy 2. To refrain from casting a vote
Arch-
Chief, Leader
Archetype
The original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based; a perfect example of something
Archrival
Primary opponent
Bi-
Two
Bilingual
Able to communicate in 2 languages
Bipartisan
- Representing two political groups or factions 2. Unbiased
Ann/Enni
Year
Centennial
Pertaining to, or marking the completion of 100 years
Perennial
- Lasting for an indefinitely long time; enduring 2. (of plants) having a life cycle lasting more than two years
Vert/Vers
Turn
Convergence
An act or instance of meeting at a point or line
Subversive
Tending to undermine the principles of, especially in attempt to overthrow an established government
Voc
Call
Invocation
The act of calling upon a deity, spirit, etc. for aid or protection
Provocative
Tending or serving to stir up or arouse (feelings, desires or activities)
