vocab4 Flashcards
avid
Adj. from Latin “avere” to desire
Eager, very enthusiastic
allure
from latin ad- “to” and German loirre “bait” = to bait
noun - a strong fascination or attraction
verb - to attract with something desirable, entice
devotion
noun. from Latin devovere “to vow”
Complete dedication to a cause or person
effusive
adj. latin ex “out” and fundere “ to flow”
unrestrained or excessive emotional expression, too much expression
exhilaration
noun - from greek “hilaros” cheerful
Excited happiness
verb = exliarate
fanatic
noun - a person excessively and unreasonablydevoted to a cause or belief
indifferent
adj. - not interested in or concerned about something, not caring
jubilant
adj.- latin iubilaire “ to raise a shout of joy”
Filled with joy
noun- jubilation
reticent
adj.- latin “reticere” to be silent
unwilling, reluctant
private, tending to say little
zealous
adj. - highly motivated by dedication to a cause or goal
noun - zeal