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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Vocabulary #6
arrogant
(adj) acting superior to others; conceited
cohesion(n) the act of
holding together
co = togetherhe(re) = stick(t)Ion = act/state
depravity
(n) moral corruption; badness
de = down
effluvium
(n) an outflow in the form of vapor
ef = out flu = flowium = an element
gerrymander
(v) to manipulate unfairly
improvident
(adj) lacking foresight and thriftim = not pro = forward vid = look
magnanimous (adj) forgiving; unselfish
magn = greatanim = mindous = full of
pedagogue
(n) teacher (can be dogmatic or pedantic)ped = foot or childagog = leader
progeny
(n) children; offspringpro = forward gen = origin
sanguine
(adj) optimistic; cheerfulsangui = blood
transitory (adj) of a passing nature; speedily vanishing
trans = across
visionary (adj) characterized by
impractical ideas
arsenal
(n) a place where weapons & ammunition are stored
compromise (n) an agreement in which
both sides agree to give up something they want in order to achieve a settlementcom = togetherpro = forward i(z)e= make
constitution (n) a written plan that provides the basic framework of a government
con = togethertion = act or state
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
ratify (v) to formally approve a plan or an agreement
rat = thinkfy = make
republic
(n) a country governed by elected representatives
veto
(v) to reject a proposed law or bill