Details Title: Mrs. Ruzicka Vocab Quiz Description: N/A Total Flash Cards: 71 Created: 02/10/2009 12:31:33		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 Writing Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term aquatic Definition A plant or animal that lives in or on water. Term Homo sapiens Definition The species to which humans belong. Term automobile Definition Vehicle capable of moving on its own. Term benign Definition Harmless, gentle; not cancerous Term bicep Definition Any muscle that has two points of attachment at one end, espescially the large muscle at the front of the upper arm that bends at the elbow. Term bilingual Definition A person who speaks two lanuages fluently. Term capability Definition the ability to do certain things; skill. Term capitalism Definition An economic system based on free competition and profit. Term captain Definition The head of the group; leader. Term commotion Definition Disturbing noise and movement. Term conspicuous Definition Easily seen, or attracting attention. Term corridor Definition A passageway giving access to rooms; hallway. Term cursive Definition Writing that has each letter of a word connected. Term decapitate decapitate Definition Cut the head off. Term demote Definition To move down in position or authority. Term deportment Definition Manner in which one carries one self; behavior. Term dialogne Definition Spoken conversation used by two or more charactors to express thoughts, feelings, and actions. Term discourse Definition A formal and often lengthy discussion of a subject in speech or writing. Term duplicity Definition Double-dealing, trickery, being two-faced. Term emotion Definition Strong inner movement; felling Term generic Definition Typical of an original, but not coming from the true source. Term homage Definition Something that shows repect; a tribute or a honor. Term homophone Definition Two or more words pronounced alike, but different in meaning. Term humane Definition Showing care, compassion, and consideration for someone or something. Term impediment Definition Anything that gets in the way; obstacle. Term malignant Definition Very bad or harmful; likely to cause death. Term mandate Definition an order or command, especially one in writing. Term maneuver Definition A skillful action, move or plan. Term manipulate Definition To operate using the hands, espescially in a skillful way. Term manual Definition A small handbook, usually consist of instructions; a guide book. Term monolith Definition One single,large stone or monument. Term monopoly Definition Control of goods and services by one company. Term parallel Definition Lying along side another line. Term pedestrian Definition A person who travels by foot. Term pedicure Definition Care of the feet and toenails. Term philanthropic Definition Generous in assisting others in need. Term portal Definition A door, gateway or entrance. Term precursor Definition Forerunner; something or someone who goes before and announces the coming of another. Term protocol Definition Rules government ceremonies; expections and rules to be followed. Term recapitulate Definition Summarize, restate the main ideas of. Term segregation Definition The sparation or practice of keeping people or groups apart. Term specter Definition A ghostly appering figure. Term speculate Definition To think about or make guesses. Term subliminal Definition Below the level of consciousness. Term suspicious Definition Not trusting or believing someone or something. Term trajectory Definition The curved path that an object makes in space. Term tripod Definition Something resting on three legs for support. Term union Definition The act of becoming a single unit. Term unique Definition Special; the only one of its kind. Term unmotivated Definition Not prompted to move or act. Term Bi and du Definition two Term Hypo Definition under Term Spec and Spic Definition to look Term Ped and Pod Definition feet Term Aqua Definition water Term Bene and Bon Definition good Term Mal Definition bad Term Cap Definition head Term Manu Definition hand Term Prin, Proto and Prim Definition first Term Mob and Mot Definition to move Term Port Definition to carry Term Mono and Uni Definition one Term Curs, curr and cours Definition to run Term Hydro Definition water Term Phon Definition to hear Term Gen Definition birth or orgin Term Ject Definition to throw Term Jet Definition to throw Term Sub Definition under Term Anthro and Homo Definition mankind