Lesson 1,2 & 3
A long speech made by one performer
Monologue
A miniature world; something that resembles something else on a small scale.
Microcosm
A member of the order of animals that includes monkeys, apes and humans
Primate
An object made by human beings; often refers to a primitive tool
Artifact
Latin verb for two
Bi, Duo
Exclusive control of the trade in some item or service.
Monopoly
The system of having more than one spouse at a time.
Polygamy
First in rank, excellence, quality, importance or time.
Prime
A humorous imitation of a piece of literature
Parody
Latin verb for "hundred"
Centum
To destroy a large part of; to kill one in every ten
Decimate
Extremely small
Minuscule
Latin verb for "before"
Pre, Ante
A false reason put forward to conceal the true one
Pretext
Latin Verb "to deny"
Nego
A person who avoids mixing with people.
Recluse
Latin verb for "enough"
Satis
Showy; Pompous; claiming unjustified distinction
Pretentious
Abnormal growth or outgrowth
Excrescence
Latin verb "to fill"
Impleo
Latin verb "to close".
Claudo
A form of mental illness in which a person has exaggerated ideas of his or her own importance.
Megalomania
A thing or event that precedes
Antecedent
Speech or writing expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm
Rhapsody
Latin verb "to paint"
Pingo