Vocabulary Set 5

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Vocabulary Set 5

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ROOT Tempor

• Tempor means Time from Latin speech.

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Contemporary

• Definition (1) Occurring or existing during the
  same period of time. (2) Having to do with the
  present period modern or current.
• Sentence The young millionaire enjoyed hanging
  contemporary art around his home.

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Extemporaneous

• Definition (1) Composed, performed, spoken, or
  done on the spur of the moment impromptu or
  improvised. (2) Carefully prepared but delivered
  without notes.
• Sentence The teacher was known for giving
  extemporaneous speeches.

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Temporal

• Definition (1) Having to do with time as opposed
  to eternity having to do with earthly time
  opposed to heavenly existence. (2) Having to do
  with time as distinguished from space.
• Sentence As we begin to grow older we realize
  that our existence is temporal.

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Temporize

• Definition (1) To act in a way that fits the
  time or occasion to give way to current opinion.
  (2) To draw out discussions to gain time.
• Sentence The government is known for temporizing
  when important subjects come into discussion in
  the Senate.

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ROOT Chron

• Chron means time from Greek speech.

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Anachronism

• Definition (1) The error of placing a person or
  thing in the wrong time period. (2) A person or
  thing that is out of its own time.
• Sentence The Amish people are considered to be
  an anachronism in our time.

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Chronic

• Definition (1) Lasting a long time or recurring
  frequently. (2) Always present constantly
  annoying or troubling habitual.
• Sentence The old man constantly complained about
  his chronic back pain.

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Chronology

• Definition (1) A sequence of events in the order
  they occurred. (2) A table, list, or account that
  presents events in order.
• Sentence Many people keep journals to have an
  accurate chronology of events in their life.

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Synchronous

• Definition Happening or existing at exactly the
  same time simultaneous. (2) Recurring or acting
  at exactly the same intervals.
• Sentence The girls feet hit the ground at a
  synchronous moment of the jump-rope flying over
  her head.

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ROOT Anim

• Means breath from Latin speech.

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Animated

• Definition (1) Full of life lively, vigorous,
  active. (2) Seeming or appearing to be alive.
• Sentence The children became animated when they
  heard the song of the ice cream truck.

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Magnanimous

• Definition (1) Showing a lofty and courageous
  spirit. (2) Generous and forgiving.
• Sentence The hero was always magnanimous in his
  victories, saying he was lucky to defeat such a
  powerful foe.

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Animosity

• Definition Ill will or resentment
• Sentence There is always an immense animosity
  between rival schools.

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Inanimate

• Definition (1) Not alive lifeless. (2) Not
  lively dull.
• Sentence The child considered his My Buddy
  doll his best friend even though it were
  inanimate.