Week Three LA 9 Vocabulary
archetype (n.) classic example; universal symbol with deep meaning Prince Charming is the archetype for the perfect guy. noun verb adjective adverb archetype -- archetypal archetypally
parasite (n.) someone or something who exploits others without doing anything in return The parasite always asked for gum and never shared with me. noun verb adjective adverb parasite -- parasitic parasitically
fathom (v.) to understand; to comprehend I cannot fathom the actual number of stars in the sky. noun verb adjective adverb fathom --
adamant (adj.) set in opinion, very determined; not changing or influenced She was adamant that she had seen Bigfoot. noun verb adjective adverb -- adamant adamantly
inept (adj.) Lacking skill for a particular task; incompetent If you are inept at parallel parking, it is difficult to pass the driving test. noun verb adjective adverb ineptness -- inept ineptly
whose (p.) belonging to or associated with which person (possessive) I know whose lollipop that is and it ain’t yours!
who’s contraction of who is/has I would like to know who’s stolen my double-tall, nonfat, sugar-free vanilla, no foam latte!
auto self (directed from within)
auto self (directed from within) Autonomy Autobiography Automated Automobile Automatic Autoimmune
poly many
poly many Polygon Polygamy Polygraph Polyamorous Polyethylene Monopoly
peri- around
peri- around Perimeter Periwinkle Periscope Peridot
-ism system, manner, condition, characteristic
-ism system, manner, condition, characteristic Racism Catholicism Sexism Fanaticism Idealism Communism