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1. amble-1 POS- verb Derived from: Latin ambulare, “to walk” Definition: to move with an easy gait; to engage in a leisurely walk.

2. courteous-2 POS- Adjective Derived from: Old French word courteis, meaning "court." Definition: marked by respect for and consideration of others.

3. entity-3 POS- Noun Derived from: The Latin verb esse means "to be." Definition: something that has separate and distinct existence

4. abundance-4 POS- noun Derived from: the Latin verb abundare, meaning "to be present in large numbers." Definition: an ample quantity

5. malevolent-5 POS- adjective Derived from: the Latin adverb male meaning “badly,” and the root volens, “to wish, to want.” • Definition: having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred

6. morbid-6 POS-adjective Derived from: from morbus, the Latin word for "disease." Definition: characterized by gloomy or unwholesome feelings

7. inordinate-7 POS- adjective Derived from: Latin word inordinatus, which is comprised of the prefix in- ("not") and the root ordinare, meaning "to arrange Definition: exceeding reasonable limits; excessive.

8. resist-8 POS- verb Derived From: from the Latin word resistere, which is comprised of the prefix re- ("against') and the root sistere, meaning "to stand." Definition: to withstand the force or effect of

9. vain-9 POS- adjective Derived from: Latin word vanus, meaning "empty." Definition: having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; conceited

10. contemporary-10 POS- noun or adjective Derived from: Latin prefix con- ("together") and the root tempus, meaning "time." Definition: happening, existing, living, or coming into being during the same period of time.

11. inconspicuous-11 POS- adjective Derived from: Latin word inconspicuus, which is comprised of the prefix in- ("not") and the root conspicere, meaning "to get sight of." Definition: not readily noticeable

12. rudiment-12 POS- noun Derived from: Latin word rudimentum, meaning "beginning." Definition: a basic principle or element or a fundamental skill

13. antagonize-13 POS- verb Derived from: Greek word antagonizesthai. It is comprised of the prefix anti- ("against") and the root agonizesthai, meaning "to struggle." Definition: to incur or provoke the hostility of.

14. edification-14 POS- noun Derived from: the Latin word a spiritual place aedificare, meaning "to instruct or improve spiritually." Definition: to instruct and improve, especially in moral and religious knowledge; uplift; enlighten; inform

15. resignation-15 POS- noun Derived from: Latin verb signare, meaning "to seal or mark," is the root of many words in English, such as assign, design, and resign -- from which the noun resignation comes. Definition: an act or instance of giving up without resistance; surrender.

16. venerable- 16 POS- adjective Derived from: Latin verb venerari, meaning "to worship, adore." Definition: worthy of reverence or respect by virtue of dignity, character, position, or age.

17. succinct-17 POS- adjective Derived from: Latin word succinctus, meaning (are you ready?) " Definition: marked by compact precise expression without wasted words.

18. oblivious-18 POS: adjective Derived from: comes from the Latin word oblivisci, whose root verb -- livere means "to be black and blue” Definition: lacking active conscious knowledge or awareness (usually used with "of” or “to”)

19. corrugated-19 POS- adjective Derived from: the Latin verb corrugare, meaning "to wrinkle." Definition: formed or shaped into wrinkles or folds or into alternating ridges and grooves.

20. fluctuation-20 POS- noun Derived from: Latin verb fluctuare, meaning "to flow, wave." Definition: a state of shifting back and forth uncertainly.

21. indigenous-21 POS- adjective Derived from: The Latin word indigena, meaning "native," Definition: having originated in and being produced, growing, living, or occurring naturally in a particular region or environment.

22. cynical-22 POS-adjective Derived from: the Latin word cynicus, meaning "like a dog." Definition: a fault-finding critic; one who believes that human conduct is motivated wholly by self-interest.

23. temerity-23 POS- noun Derived from: the Old High German word demar, meaning "darkness," which then became the Latin adverb temere, meaning "blindly, recklessly" Definition: unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition; rashness; recklessness.

24. unmitigated-24 POS- adjective Derived from: the Latin verb mitigare, meaning "to soften." Definition:not lessened; unrelieved. being so definitely stated as to offer little chance of change or relief

25. devout-25 POS- adjective Derived from: Latin verb devovere, which is comprised of the prefix de- (in this case, an intensifier of the root) and the root vovere, meaning "to vow." Definition: devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises.

26. duress-26 POS- noun Derived from: the Latin word durus, meaning "hard," Definition: forcible restraint or restriction.

27. impertinence-27 POS- noun Derived from: the Latin verb impertinere, which is comprised of the prefix im- ("not") and the root pertinere, meaning "to belong." Definition: given to or characterized rudeness.

28. disengage-28 POS- verb Derived from: the Anglo-French word engager, meaning "to pledge." Definition: to release or detach oneself; withdraw.

29. hone-29 POS- verb Derived from: the Old Norse word hein, meaning "whetstone.” A whetstone was used to sharpen tools Definition: to make more acute, intense, or effective.

30. abruptly-30 POS- adjective Derived from: the Latin verb abrumpere, meaning "to break off." Definition: characterized by or involving action or change without preparation or warning