week 1 Flashcards
steam words
Antedate
precede in time; come before (something) in date.
antebellum
accurring or existing before a particular war, especially the American Civil War.
antecedent
a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.
anterior
Anterior means “in front of” or “the front surface of.”
ante meridiem
being before noon. abbreviation AM, a.m
antepenult
Definitions of antepenult. noun. the 3rd syllable of a word counting back from the end.
ante
before
(latin)
antibody
Antibodies are proteins that protect you when an unwanted substance enters your body
anticline
An arch of rock arranged in layers that bend downward in opposite directions from the top compare syncline.
antepenult
designed for or concerned with defense against air attack.
anticlimax
A disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events
antitoxin
An antitoxin is 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
An antihero is the main character of a story, but one who doesn’t act like a typical hero.
anti
against
(Greek)
Bilateral
pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides, factions, parties, or the like
bimonthly
happening or appearing every two months
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
compounded or consisting of or marked by two things or parts
biped
an animal that uses two legs for walking.
bipolar
a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration
binocular
adapted for or using both eyes
bicuspid
having or ending in two points.
bi
two
(latin)
