Vocabulary 4
Blocks 1 & 3 Act- a part of a play like a chapter Affix- to attach Alliteration- the repetition of beginning consonant sounds Almanac- a publication containing meteorological information Analogy- a similarity between like features of two things
Apparent- easily understood Apply- to use Assume- to suppose without proof. Atlas- a book of maps Attitude- manner or feeling with regard to a person or thing
“Silence, Reticence” Vocab Impertinent- overly bold Stupefied- stunned, numbed Futile- producing to result, fruitless, weak Reticence- hesitancy to speak or act Strive- to exert a great deal of effort Laconic- brief and to-the-point Telepathy- communication through thought
Belligerent- hostile and warlike Truculent- savage and brutal Charlatan- pretender, con artist, fake Vilified- verbally abused Serene- peaceful Tranquility- peace and quiet Neophyte- beginner Sanctuary- shelter, a place of safety
Prefix- Im-, Un- not Imperfect Root- verse to turn Traverse Suffic- -ity, -ty state of Captivity