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Vocab. Pt. 3

Condemnation Definition: (n.) the act of expressing an unfavorable or adverse judgment. Synonym(s): blame. scapegoat Prefix: con-: fully, with, together Suffix: -ion: condition or action Roots: Latin. From com-, damnare: "to harm, damage".

Fraud Definition: (n.) a person who makes deceitful pretenses; sham; poseur. Synonym(s): poseur, liar, scam Prefix: undefined Suffix: undefined Roots: Latin. Fraus: deceit,

Pallor Definition: (n.) unusual or extreme paleness, as from fear, ill health, or death; wanness. Synonym(s): pale, sickly, close to faintly Prefix: undefined Suffix: -or: condition or activity Roots: derived from Latin. Pallere: be pale

Perplexed Definition: (adj.) bewildered, confused. Synonym(s): mystify, stuck Prefix: per-: through, Suffix: -ed: having the quality or characteristics of Roots: Latin. Perplexus: entangled.

Indignant Definition: (adj.) feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base. Synonym(s): angry, resentful, infuriated, mad. Prefix: in-: not Suffix: -ant: kind of agent, indication Roots: Latin. In-: not, dignus: worthy.

Avidly Definition: (adv.) the act of showing great enthusiasm for or interest in. Synonym(s): excitedly. interested Prefix: a: to, toward, near, in addition to, by Suffix: -ly: adverb: in the manner of  Roots: Latin. Avidus: longing eagerly, desirous, greedy.

Sarcastical Definition: (adv.) the act of being sarcastic, snarky, not serious Synonym(s): bitter, ironic. funny Prefix: undefined Suffix: -al: quality, relation. Roots: Greek. Sarkasmos: a sneer, jest, taunt, mockery.

Base Definition: morally low; without estimable personal qualities; dishonorable; mean spirited; selfish; cowardly. Synonym(s): despicable, contemptible. Prefix: undefined Suffix: undefined Roots: Late Latin. Bassus: thick, stumpy, low.

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Tainted Definition: (adj.) scarred, poisoned, having diminished value, dishonored Synonym(s): blemished, defiled Prefix: undefined Suffix: -ed: having the quality or characteristics of Roots: Latin. Tingere: to dye, tinge, Old French: teint: tinged + English: attaint.

Ineptly Definition: (adv.) acting generally awkward or clumsy; hopelessly incompetent. Synonym(s): unskillfully Prefix: in-: not Suffix: N/A Roots: Latin. In-: not, + aptus: proper = ineptus. English: Apt: able,

Calamity Definition: (n.) a great misfortune or disaster, as a flood or serious injury. Synonym(s): catastrophe, bad luck Prefix: undefined Suffix: -ity: state or quality Roots: Latin. Calamitas: loss, damage, harm.

Blasphemy Definition: (n.) an act against God or other holy things. Synonym(s): swearing; sacrilege Prefix: undefined Suffix: -y: state, condition, result of an activity Roots: Greek. Blasphemia: slander.

Menacingly Definition: (adv.) seeming as if to cause evil, harm, injury, etc. Synonym(s): threateningly Prefix: undefined Suffix: -ly: in the manner of Roots: Latin. Minae: threats, minax, minac: threatening.

Lechery Definition: (n.) unrestrained or excessive indulgence of sexual desire. Synonym(s): lust, promiscuity. Prefix: undefined Suffix: -y: state, condition, result of an activity Roots: Old French. Lecherie + Old English: lecher.

Providence Definition: (n.) a manifestation of divine care or direction. Synonym(s): holy spirit Prefix: pro-: for, forward Suffix: -ence: action or process Roots: Latin. Providere: foresee, attend to. Vocab. Pt. 5

Daft Definition: (adj.) senseless, stupid, insane, crazy. Synonym(s): dumb, foolish. Prefix: undefined Suffix: undefined Roots: Old English. Gedæfte: gentle, becoming. 100s of years of progression lead to gentle to dull to crazy.

Contentious Definition: (adj.) tending to argue, quarrelsome. Synonym(s): disputatious, argumentative. Prefix: con-: fully Suffix: -ous: having the quality of, relating to. Roots: Latin. Contendere: compare/match/contrast

Contemptuous Definition: (adj.) showing or expressing contempt; scornful. Synonym(s): disdaining, sneerful, insolent. Prefix: con-: with, together. Suffix: -ous: having the quality of, relating to. Roots: Latin. Contemnere: look down on, take poor view of.

Audible Definition: (adj.) able to be heard. Synonym(s): loud. Prefix: audi-: to hear, listen Suffix: ble; undefined Roots: Late Latin. Audire: to hear

Anonymity Definition: (n.) the state or quality of being anonymous, unknown. Synonym(s): unknownness Prefix: An-: without Suffix: -ity: state or quality. Roots: Greek. Anonymos: without a name. Onymos: a name.

Effrontery Definition: (n.) shameless boldance; barefaced audacity. Synonym(s): impertinence, impudence. Prefix: e-: not, missing out Suffix: -ery: collective qualities Roots: Latin. Ex-: out + frons: forehead = effrons, effront: shameless, barefaced.

Qualm Definition: (n.) a sudden feeling of apprehensive uneasiness Synonym(s): uncertainty Prefix: not defined Suffix: not defined Roots: Old English. wealm: pain.