Details Title: ACT Prep #5 Description: Word of the day Total Flash Cards: 6 Created: 03/23/2009 08:56:41		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Computer Science Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term spoonerism \SPOO-nuh-riz-uhm\, noun Definition The transposition of usually initial sounds in a pair of words. Term thaumaturgy \THAW-muh-tuhr-jee\, noun Definition The performance of miracles or magic. Term tumult \TOO-mult; TYOO-mult\, noun Definition 1. The commotion or agitation of a crowd, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion. 2. Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds; as, "the tumult of the elements." 3. Irregular or confused motion; agitation; high excitement; as, "the tumult of the spirits or passions." --tumultuous, adjective Term propinquity \pruh-PING-kwih-tee\, noun Definition 1. Nearness in place; proximity. 2. Nearness in time. 3. Nearness of relation; kinship. Term aegis \EE-jis\, noun Definition 1. Protection; support. 2. Sponsorship; patronage. 3. Guidance, direction, or control. 4. A shield or protective armor; -- applied in mythology to the shield of Zeus. Term nescience \NESH-uhn(t)s; NESH-ee-uhn(t)s\, noun Definition Lack of knowledge or awareness; ignorance.