#1. THE VEIL
Capitalism: Noun-An economic system in which investment in and ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange of wealth is made and maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations, esp. as contrasted to cooperatively or state-owned means of wealth.
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All bilingual schools must be closed down, they are symbols of capitalism. Related Worls: (capitalist economy). Origin: 1850–55 |
Prophet: Noun-A person who speaks for God or a deity, or by divine inspiration. A person who speaks by divine inspiration or as the interpreter through whom the will of a god is expressed.
I wanted to be a prophet because our maid did not eat with us.
Related Words: (oracle, seer, vaticinator).
Origin:1150–1200
#2. THE BICYCLE
Submission: Noun-An act of submitting to the authority or control of another.
"2500 years of tyranny and submission" as my father said.
Related Words: (entry, compliance, meekness).
Origin: 1375–1425
Enlighten: Verb-To give intellectual or spiritual light to; instruct; impart knowledge.
To enlighten me they bought books.
Related Words: (edify, irradiate, clear, clear up, crystalise)
Origin: 1350–1400
#3. THE WATER CELL
Entourage: Noun-A group of attendants or associates, as of a person of rank or importance.
Since his entourage was uneducated, your grandpa was named prime minister.
Related Words: (cortege, retinue, suite).
Origin: 1825–35
Bolsheviks: Noun-A member of the more radical majority of the Social Democratic party, 1903–17, advocating immediate and forceful seizure of power by the proletariat.
The bolsheviksmake miracles.
Related Words: None
Origin: 1915–20
#4. PERSEPOLIS
Sewing: Noun-The act or work of one who sews.
Related Words: None
Origin: 1250–1300
Splendor: Noun-Brilliant or gorgeous appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificence: the splendor of the palace.
Related Words: brilliancy, luster, lustre, splendour, brilliance.
Origin: 1400–50
#5. THE LETTER
Jealousy: Noun-Jealous resentment against a rival, a person enjoying success or advantage.
Related Words:green-eyed monster
Origin:1175–1225
Rumor: Noun-A story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts.
Related Words: bruit, rumour, hearsay.
Origin: 1325–75
#6. THE PARTY
Departure: Noun- An act or instance of departing: the time of departure; a hasty departure.
Related Words: leaving, going, exit, leave-taking.
Origin: 1375–1425
Declaration: Noun- The act of declaring; announcement: a declaration of a dividend.
Related Words: contract, announcement, annunciation, proclamation, resolution
Origin: 1300–50
#7. THE HEROES
Conviction: Noun- The judgment of a jury or judge that a person is guilty of a crime as charged.
Related Words: Article of faith, strong belief, condemnation, judgment of conviction, sentence.
Origin: 1400–50
Crime: Noun- An action or an instance of negligence that is deemed injurious to the public welfare or morals or to the interests of the state and that is legally prohibited.
Related words: Law-breaking.
Origin: 1200–50
#8. MOSCOW
Prisoner: Noun-A person who is confined in prison or kept in custody, esp. as the result of legal process.
Related Words: captive.
Origin: 1300–50
Refuge: Noun- Shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc.: to take refuge from a storm.
Related Words: safety, recourse, resort, asylum, sanctuary.
Origin: 1350–1400
#9. THE SHEEP
Nationalism: Noun- Thepolicy or doctrine of asserting the interests of one's own nation, viewed as separate from the interests of other nations or the common interests of all nations.
Related Words: patriotism.
Origin: 1830–40
Ethic: Noun- Thebody of moral principles or values governing or distinctive of a particular culture or group.
Related Words: moral principle, value orientation, value-system, ethical code.
Origin: 1400–50
#10. THE TRIP
Embassy: Noun-A body of persons entrusted with a mission to a sovereign or government, esp. an ambassador and his or her staff.
Related Words: None.
Origin: 1570–80
Demonstration: Noun- The act or circumstance of proving or being proved conclusively, as by reasoning or a show of evidence.
Related Words: presentation, presentment, manifestation, monstrance, demo.
Origin: 1325–75
#11. THE F_14s
Bastard: Noun- A person born of unmarried parents; an illegitimate child.
Related Words: fake, imitation, imperfect, sham, irregular, phony.
Origin: 1250–1300
Condemned: Verb- To pronounce to be guilty; sentence to punishment: to condemn a murderer to life imprisonment.
Related Words: convicted, censured, appropriated, confiscate, confiscated.
Origin: 1350–1400
#12. THE JEWELS
Bomber: Noun-A person who drops or sets bombs.
Related Words: None.
Origin: 1910–15
Missile: Noun-An object or weapon for throwing, hurling, or shooting, as a stone, bullet, or arrow.
Related Words: None.
Origin: 1600–10
#13. THE KEY
Nuptial: Adjective- Of or pertaining to marriage or the marriage ceremony: the nuptial day; nuptial vows.
Related Words: bridal, spousal.
Origin: 1480–90
Martyrs: Noun- A person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce his or her religion.
Related Words:
Origin: bef. 900
#14. THE WINE
Bearable: Adjective- Capable of being endured or tolerated; endurable.
Related Words: endurable, sufferable, supportable.
Origin: 1540–50
Instinctive: Adjective- Prompted by or resulting from or as if from instinct; natural; unlearned: an instinctive will to survive.
Related Words: Natural.
Origin: 1640–50
#15. THE CIGARETTE
Dictator: Noun- A person exercising absolute power, esp. a ruler who has absolute, unrestricted control in a government without hereditary succession.
Related Words: potentate, authoritarian.
Origin: 1350–1400
Belligerent: Adjective- Waging war; engaged in war: a peace treaty between belligerent powers.
Related Words: aggressive, battler, combatant, fighter, scrapper.
Origin: 1570–80
#16. THE PASSPORT
Judged: Verb- To hear evidence or legal arguments in (a case) in order to pass judgment; adjudicate; try.
Related Words:
Origin: 1175–1225
Embarrassed: Verb- To cause confusion and shame to; make uncomfortably self-conscious; disconcert; abash: His bad table manners embarrassed her.
Related Words: abashed, chagrined, discomfited, humiliated, mortified.
Origin: 1665–75
#17. KIM WILDE
Palestine: Noun- A former British mandate (1923–48) comprising part of this country, divided between Israel, Jordan, and Egypt in 1948.
Related Words: None
Origin: None
Poster: Noun- A placard or bill posted or intended for posting in a public place, as for advertising.
Related Words: None
Origin: 1830–40
#18. THE SHABBAT
Weapons: Noun- Any instrument or device for use in attack or defense in combat, fighting, or war, as a sword, rifle, or cannon.
Related Words:
Origin: bef. 900
Optimism: Noun- A disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
Related Words: confidence, hopefulness, cheerfulness.
Origin: 1730–40
#19. THE DOWRY
Aggressor: Noun- A person, group, or nation that attacks first or initiates hostilities; an assailant or invader.
Related Words: assailant, assaulter, attacker.
Origin: 1670–80
Jewelry: Noun- Articles of gold, silver, precious stones, etc., for personal adornment.
Related Words: jewellery.
Origin: 1300–50
#20. THE SOUP
Bicker: Verb- To engage in petulant or peevish argument; wrangle: The two were always bickering.
Related Words: brabble, niggle, pettifog, quibble, squabble.
Origin: 1300–50
Superior: Adjective- Above the average in excellence, merit, intelligence, etc.: superior math students.
Related Words: excellent, distinguished, unrivaled, first-rate, matchless. 5. haughty, arrogant, snobbish.
Origin: 1350–1400
Reflection About the Vocabulary Exercises and Quiz.
Choosing at least 2 words per chapter and finding it's meaning helped me build my vocabulary stronger. It also helped me understad what were the chapters about. The crossword was easy to make but it was difficult when I had to take the quiz because everyone used different words defenition.
Bear: Please bear with me until I finish the story.
Exile: Disagreements exiled him from his family.
Hypocrite: I dare swear he is no hypocrite, but prays from his heart.
#21. TYROL
Eccentric: Adjective- Deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd: eccentric conduct; an eccentric person.
Related Words: eccentric person, flake, geek, oddball, bizarre.
Origin: 1350–1400
Greet: Verb- To address with some form of salutation; welcome.
Related Words: hail, accost.
Origin: bef. 900.
#22. PASTA
Anarchist: Noun- A person who advocates or believes in anarchy or anarchism.
Related Words: nihilist, syndicalist.
Origin: 1670–80.
Perennial: Adjective- Lasting for an indefinitely long time; enduring: her perennial beauty.
Related Words: recurrent, repeated.
Origin: 1635–45.
#23. THE PILL
Discreet: Adjective- Judicious in one's conduct or speech, esp. with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
Related Words: discerning, circumspect.
Origin: 1325–75.
Therapy: Noun- The treatment of disease or disorders, as by some remedial, rehabilitating, or curative process:
Related Words: Psychotherapy.
Origin: 1840–50.
#24. THE VEGETABLE
Metamorphosis: Noun- Biology. a profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism, as from the caterpillar to the pupa and from the pupa to the adult butterfly.
Related Words: mutation, transmutation.
Origin: 1525–35
Deformity: Noun- The quality or state of being deformed, disfigured, or misshapen.
Related Words: Malformation, misshapenness, disfiguration, disfigurement.
Origin: 1350–1400.
#25. THE HORSE
Bureau: Noun- A chest of drawers, often with a mirror at the top.
Related Words: agency, authority, federal agency, government agency, office.
Origin: 1710–20.
Brunette: Adjective- (of a person) having dark hair and, often, dark eyes and darkish or olive skin.
Related Words: Brunet
Origin: 1705–15.
#26. HIDE AND SEEK
Renown: Noun- Widespread and high repute; fame.
Related Words: celebrity, fame.
Origin: 1300–50.
Commitment: Noun- A pledge or promise; obligation: We have made a commitment to pay our bills on time.
Related Words: committedness, allegiance, dedication, loyalty, committal.
Origin: 1605–15.
#27. THE CROISSANT
Croissant: Noun- A rich, buttery, crescent-shaped roll of leavened dough or puff paste.
Related Words: crescent roll.
Origin: 1895–1900
Cowardice: Noun- Lack of courage to face danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc.
Related Words: cowardliness.
Origin: 1250–1300.
#28. THE VEIL
Glacial: Adjective- Resulting from or associated with the action of ice or glaciers: glacial terrain.
Related Words: frigid, frosty, frozen, icy, wintry.
Origin: 1650–60.
Retrospect: Noun- Contemplation of the past; a survey of past time, events, etc.
Related Words: look back, review.
Origin: 1595–1605.
#29. THE RETURN
Reciprocal: Adjective- Given or felt by each toward the other; mutual: reciprocal respect.
Related Words: mutual, complementary, interchangeable, multiplicative inverse, reciprocal cross.
Origin: 1560–70
Law: Noun- The principles and regulations established in a community by some authority and applicable to its people, whether in the form of legislation or of custom and policies recognized and enforced by judicial decision.
Related Words: lawlike, adjective.
Origin: bef. 1000.
#30. THE JOKE
Joke: Noun- Something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or a prankish act: He tells very funny jokes. She played a joke on him.
Related Words: jest, gag, jape, laugh, jocularity.
Origin: 1660–70
Reluctance: Noun- Electricity. the resistance to magnetic flux offered by a magnetic circuit, determined by the permeability and arrangement of the materials of the circuit.
Related Words: disinclination, hesitancy, hesitation, indisposition.
Origin: 1635–45.
#31. SKIING
Funk: Noun- A dejected mood: He's been in a funk ever since she walked out on him.
Related Words: funker, noun
Origin: 1735–45
Poor: Adjective- Having little or no money, goods, or other means of support: a poor family living on welfare.
Related Words: mediocre, second-rate, hapless, miserable, misfortunate.
Origin: 1150–1200
#32. THE EXAM
Metamorphosis: Noun- Biology. a profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism, as from the caterpillar to the pupa and from the pupa to the adult butterfly.
Related Words: metabolism, transfiguration
Origin: 1525–35
Former: Adjective- Preceding in time; prior or earlier: during a former stage in the proceedings.
Related Words: erstwhile, once, onetime, quondam, sometime.
Origin: 1125–75
#33. THE MAKEUP
Rendezvous: Noun- An agreement between two or more persons to meet at a certain time and place.
Related Words: tryst.
Origin: 1585–95
Guardian: Noun- A person who guards, protects, or preserves.
Related Words: custodial, tutelar, tutelary, defender, protector.
Origin: 1375–1425.
#34. THE CONVOCATION
Convocation: Noun- A group of people gathered in answer to a summons; assembly.
Related Words: calling together.
Origin: 1350–1400.
Melancholy: Noun- A gloomy state of mind, esp. when habitual or prolonged; depression.
Related Words: melancholic, black bile.
Origin: 1275–1325.
#35. THE SOCKS
Director: Noun- One of a group of persons chosen to control or govern the affairs of a company or corporation: a board of directors.
Related Words: manager, managing director, theater director, theatre director, conductor.
Origin: 1470–80
Movement: Noun- A progressive development of ideas toward a particular conclusion: the movement of his thought.
Related Words: motility, motion, move, front, social movement.
Origin: 1350–1400
#36. THE WEDDING
Wedding: Noun- The anniversary of a marriage, or its celebration: They invited guests to their silver wedding.
Related Words: hymeneals, nuptials, wedding ceremony, marriage, marriage ceremony.
Origin: bef. 900.
Ceremony: Noun- The formal activities conducted on some solemn or important public or state occasion: the coronation ceremony.
Related Words: ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, observance.
Origin: 1350–1400
#37. THE SATELLITE
Economic: Adjective- Pertaining to an economy, or system of organization or operation, esp. of the process of production.
Related Words: Economical
Origin: 1585–95
Destroy: Verb- To reduce (an object) to useless fragments, a useless form, or remains, as by rending, burning, or dissolving; injure beyond repair or renewal; demolish; ruin; annihilate.
Related Words: destruct, ruin, demolish.
Origin: 1175–1225
#38. THE END
Destiny: Noun- Something that is to happen or has happened to a particular person or thing; lot or fortune.
Related Words: fate, circumstances, fortune, lot, luck.
Origin: 1275–1325.
Vulgar: Adjective- Characterized by ignorance of or lack of good breeding or taste: vulgar ostentation.
Related Words: coarse, common, rough-cut, uncouth, plebeian.
Origin: 1350–1400.
