Stems 43.1 Flashcards
Acronym (n.)
A word formed from the first (or first few) letters of a series of words. (Ex. NASA)
Dia
Across, through
Diatribe (n.)
A bitter, abusive criticism, or denunciation
In
No, not
Indisposed (adj.)
Slightly ill; unwilling or not likely to do something
Luct
Struggle
Ineluctable (adj.)
Incapable of being evaded, inescapable
Ob
Against
Obloquy (n.)
Abusive or hateful speech, abuse, slander
Pugn
Fight
Pugnacious (adj.)
Inclined to quarrel or fight readily, belligerent
Re
Again
Remonstrate (v.)
To say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval
Roga
Ask, request, propose
Supererogate (v.)
To do more than is required by duty or obligation
Sol
Alone
Desolate (adj.)
Bare, deserted; sad, lonely, gloomy
Terr
Land
Disinter (v.)
To dig up or remove from a grave or tomb, to exhume.
Acro
High, extreme