1. Chapter 19 Vocabulary -- write word and part of speech -- write definition -- write example

2. affinity (n) A natural attraction to a person, thing, or activity A relationship or connection

3. bilious (adj) Peevish or irritable Sickeningly unpleasant

4. cognate (adj) Closely related in origin, essential, nature, or function

5. corollary (n/adj) A proposition that follows from one already proven A natural consequence or result Resultant or consequent

6. cul-de-sac (n) A blind alley or dead-end street Any situation in which further progress is impossible

7. derring-do (n) Valor or heroism Daring deeds or exploits

8. divination (n) The art or act of predicting the future or discovering hidden knowledge

9. elixir (n) A potion once thought capable of curing all ills and maintaining life indefinitely

10. folderol (n) Foolish talk, ideas, or procedures Nonsense

11. gamut (n) An entire range or series

12. hoi polloi (n) The common people, the masses

13. ineffable (adj) Not expressible in words Too great or too sacred to be uttered

14. lucubration (n) Laborious study or thought, especially at night The result of such work

15. mnemonic (adj/n) Relating to or designed to assist the memory A device to aid the memory

16. obloquy (n) Public abuse indicating strong disapproval or censure The disgrace resulting from such treatment

17. parameter (n) A determining or characteristic element A factor that shapes the total outcome A limit or boundary

18. pundit (n) A learned person One who gives authoritative opinions

19. risible (adj) Pertaining to laughter Laughable

20. symptomatic (adj) Typical or characteristic Being or concerned with a symptom of a disease

21. volte-face (n) An about-face; a complete reversal A turnabout, especially a reversal of opinion or policy