ELA test 11 Flashcards
(23 cards)
Aqua
Water
Latin
Bell
War
Latin
Audi
Hear
Latin
Aquarium
a transparent tank of water in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept
aquatic
relating to water
Aquaplane
a board for riding on water, pulled by a speedboat
aqueduct
an artificial channel for conveying water, typically in the form of a bridge across a valley or other gap
Aquifer
a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater
aqueous
of or containing water, typically as a solvent or medium
semiaquatic
(of an animal) living partly on land and partly in water
Audiophile
a hi-fi enthusiast
Audience
the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting
Audition
an interview for a particular role or job as a singer, actor, dancer, or musician, consisting of a practical demonstration of the candidate’s suitability and skill
Audiometer
an instrument used in measuring the acuity of hearing
Auditory
relating to the sense of hearing
audiology
the branch of science and medicine concerned with the sense of hearing
Audit
an official inspection of an individual’s or organization’s accounts, typically by an independent body
Bellicose
demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight
Bellow
(of a person or animal) emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger
Belligerent
hostile and aggressive
Rebel
a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler
casus belli
an act or situation provoking or justifying war
counter rebellion
a revolution intended to overthrow a government established by an earlier revolution
