Lesson 1,2 & 3
The sharp striking of one thing against another
Percussion
A substance or element through which something is transmitted. A person thought to have communication with spirits of the dead.
Medium
Latin verb for "above"
Super
A single thing that is taken as an example of a whole category
Specimen
Latin verb for "back", "again"
Re
Purpose
Intent
Latin verb "to draw together tightly"; "to tie"
Stringo
A substance for killing plants
Herbicide
To form opinions without definite knowledge or evidence
Speculate
Latin verb for "Middle"
Medius
Hardship; Misfortune
Adversity
An authoritative command or order
Injunction
Beyond what is required
Superfluous
Of a silent nature; reserved in manner
Reticent
Latin verb for "from", "out of"
Ex
A precise written statement or explanation
Exposition
Impudent; Rude
Impertinent
To leave quickly and secretly hide one-self
Abscond
Pretended; given as an excuse to conceal the real reason
Ostentatious
Latin verb for "to turn", "to turn around"
Verso
To set forth an explanation or view of something in detail
Expound
a statement that does not follow logically from evidence
Non Sequitur
Sparing or moderate, especially in eating and drinking
Abstemious
Latin verb "to exhibit"
Ostendo
Apo, Apere