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Vocabulary #6. arrogant . ( adj ) acting superior to others; conceited. the act of holding together co = together he (re) = stick (t)Ion = act/state. cohesion. depravity . moral corruption; badness de = down. effluvium . ( n ) an outflow in the form of vapor
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arrogant (adj) acting superior to others; conceited
the act of holding together • co = together • he(re) = stick • (t)Ion = act/state cohesion
depravity moral corruption; badness de = down
effluvium (n) an outflow in the form of vapor ef = out flu = flow ium = an element
gerrymander (v) to manipulate unfairly
improvident (adj) lacking foresight and thrift im = not pro = forward vid = look
(adj) forgiving; unselfish magn= great anim= mind ous= full of magnanimous
pedagogue (n) teacher (can be dogmatic or pedantic) ped= foot or child agog = leader
progeny children; offspring pro = forward gen = origin
sanguine (adj) optimistic; cheerful sangui = blood
(adj) of a passing nature; speedily vanishing trans = across transitory
(adj) characterized by impractical ideas visionary
arsenal (n) a place where weapons & ammunition are stored
(n) an agreement in which both sides agree to give up something they want in order to achieve a settlement com = together pro = forward i(z)e= make compromise
(n) a written plan that provides the basic framework of a government con = together tion= act or state constitution
impeach (v) to formally accuse an official of a crime related to official duties im = not
inalienable (adj) impossible to take away; unchallengeable in = in or not
(v) to formally approve a plan or an agreement rat = think fy = make ratify
republic (n) a country governed by elected representatives
veto (v) to reject a proposed law or bill