Vocab Week 1 Flashcards
Learn my vocab words
Ante
Before
(Latin)
Antedate
to give an earlier date rather than the actual date to (something)
Antecedent
a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.
Antebellum
existing before a war.
Anterior
situated before or at the front of; fore
Meridiem
midday, noon
Antepenult
the 3rd syllable of a word counting back from the end.
Anti
against
(Greek)
Anti-aircraft
used to attack enemy aircraft.
Antibody
a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances which the body recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances in the blood.
Anticlimax
a disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events.
Anticline
a ridge-shaped fold of stratified rock in which the strata slope downward from the crest.
Antitoxin
an antibody with the ability to neutralize a specific toxin.
Antithesis
a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.
Antihero
a protagonist or notable figure who is conspicuously lacking in heroic qualities.
Bi
two
(Latin)
Bilateral
having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.
involving two parties, especially countries.
Bicycle
a vehicle composed of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars attached to the front wheel.
Binary
relating to, composed of, or involving two things.
Bimonthly
happening or appearing every two months
Biped
an animal that uses two legs for walking.
Bipolar
a serious mental illness that causes unusual shifts in mood, ranging from extreme highs (mania or “manic” episodes) to lows (depression or “depressive” episode).
Binocular
adapted for or using both eyes.
bicuspid
having two cusps or points.
