Lit Vocab Gurall
Final Exam Vocab Words
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- Arrivederci (inter)
- good-bye (Italian)
- conciseness (n)
- Briefness in expression by removing unnecessary words
- anti-oxidant (n)
- a substance which slows deterioration due to exposure to oxygen
- anti-corrosive (adj)
- effective at limiting corrosion; the gradual wearing away of a substance (usually metal)
- anti-thesis (n)
- an exact opposite
- anti-viral (adj)
- effective against virus
- anti-biotic (n)
- any substance which destroys or slows development of harmful bacteria or other microorganisms (internally)
- de rigueur (adj)
- required by rule, fashion, custom or etiquette
- laparotomy (n)
- a surgical incision into the abdomen
- anti-histamine (n)
- a substance which prevents cold symptoms and allergic reactions by blocking histamine
- ad nauseam (adv)
- to a sickening or disgusting degree
- dissect (v)
- to cut apart to study
- alfresco (adv)
- in the open air;outside
- intersect (v)
- to cut across one another
- anti-podes (n pl.)
- points opposite one another on the earth
- tome (n)
- one volume of a multi-volume book
- antipathy (n)
- hatred, a strong dsilike usually towards people
- homicidal (adj)
- having the urge to kill people
- non compos mentis (adj)
- not of sound mind
- entomology (n)
- the study of insects
- anti-personnel (adj)
- intended for use against people as opposed to building and machinery
- chutzpah (n)
- supreme self-confidence; shameless audacity
- ad infinitum (adv)
- endlessly, to infinity, without limit
- excise (v)
- to cut out and remove
- anti-climax (n)
- in speaking or writing, a sudden drop in dignity or importance often with humorous results.
- anti-scorbutic (adj)
- effective against scurvy
- non sequitur (n)
- a comment bearing no connection to what has just been said
- ad hominum (adj)
- appealing to an audience's bias rather than reason or logic
- Au revoir (inter)
- good-bye (French)
- persona non grata (n)
- a person not welcome
- anti-body (n)
- a substance produced by the body to help fight invading bacteria or other antigens
- recission (n)
- a cutting back
- gingivectomy (n)
- the surgical removal of gum tissue
- anatomy (n)
- the study of a body by cutting it apart and examining it piece by piece.
- hoi polloi (n pl.)
- the common masses
- anti-pyretic (n)
- a substance effective against fever
- post mortem (n)
- An evaluation of a recently completed event
- vivisection (n)
- surgical tests on live animals
- lobotomy (n)
- a surgical incision on a lobe of the brain
- in medias res (adv)
- in the middle of things
- anti-establishment (adj)
- opposed to the principles of the ruling class or inner circle
- entre nous (adv)
- between us
- anti-hypertensive (adj)
- effective against high-blood pressure
- salaam (v)
- to deeply bow placing the right palm on the forehead
- fratricidal (adj)
- of or related to the killing of a brother, sister or countryman
- anti-coagulant (n)
- a substance which keeps blood from clotting.
- herbicide (n)
- a substance which inhibits plant growth
- sectionalism (n)
- exaggerated devotion to one's section or group
- antidote (n)
- a substance which counteracts a poison
- anti-trust (adj)
- opposing trusts; the illegal combination of businesses to eliminate competition
- Shalom (inter)
- "peace"; hello in Hebrew
- anti-macassar (n)
- small covering for the arms or back of a chair to prevent wear and soiling
- Auf wiedersehen (inter)
- good-bye (German)
- trisect (v)
- to cut into three pieces
- incision (n)
- a cut for surgical purposes
- kudos (n)
- praise for achievement
- incisive (adj)
- sharp in thought; keen
- faux pas (n)
- a social blunder; a tactless act
- suicidal (adj)
- wanting to kill oneself
- anti-septic (n)
- a substance which inhibits or kills germs and microorganisms (externally)