Define the vocabulary word austere.
severe; no luxuries or comforts
Which vocabulary word means to apply oil or grease in order to reduce friction?
lubricate
Which root word means water?
AQUA
Which vocabulary word means to present a false appearance or to disguise one's real intention or character?
dissemble
What is a belfry?
the part of a bell tower where the bells are hung
Would a momentous event be an important event or a non-important event?
important event
Which root word means carry?
PORT
Would a brusque person be friendly or rude?
rude
If I am poised, am I upset or composed?
composed
What does the vocabulary word posterity mean?
future generations
The suffixes -able and -ible mean what?
able to or capable of
Define crescendo.
the loudest point of a steadily increasing sound
Conduct or speech designed to support rebellion is the definition of which vocabulary word?
Which vocabulary word means "extremely unpleasant?"
odious
What does denounce mean?
to publicly declare something or someone evil or wrong
Which suffixes turn a word into an adjective?
ive, ative
Which vocabulary word means the opposite of forsake or reject?
What does the vocabulary word hone mean?
sharpen, refine, or perfect
Which vocabulary word's synonyms are authenticate, confirm, and validate?
corroborate
The suffix -ic means what?
having the characteristic of
Which vocabulary word means the opposite of selfish?
altruism
Which vocabulary word means the opposite of weaken or decrease?
enhance
Which vocabulary word's antonyms are inexperienced, incapable, and unskilled?
proficient
The root word PED means what?
foot
Which vocabulary word is a synonym of aplomb?
poise