Week 1 Vocab Flashcards
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Ante
Before
Latin
Anti
Against
Greek
Bi
Two
Latin
Antedate
precede in time; come before (something) in date
Latin
Antecedent
preceding in time or order; previous or preexisting
a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another
Latin
Antebellum
occurring or existing before a particular war, especially the American Civil War.
Latin
Anterior
coming before in time; earlier
nearer the front, especially situated in the front of the body or nearer to the head
Latin
Ante Meridiem
being before noon.
Latin
Antepenult
the third syllable of a word counting from the end
Latin
Anti-aircraft
(especially of a gun or missile) used to attack enemy aircraft
Greek
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
Greek
Anticlimax
a disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events
Greek
Anticline
a ridge-shaped fold of stratified rock in which the strata slope downward from the crest
Greek
Antitoxin
an antibody that counteracts a toxin
Greek
Antithesis
a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else
Greek
Antihero
a central character in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes
Greek
Bilateral
having or involving two sides or parties
Latin
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
Latin
Binary
relating to, composed of, or involving two things
Latin
Bimonthly
occurring every two months
occurring twice a month
Latin
Biped
an animal that uses two legs for walking
Latin
Bipolar
having or relating to two poles or extremities
Latin
Binocular
adapted for or using both eyes
Latin
Bicuspid
having or ending in two points
Latin
