Vocabulary
adversary
word origin: Middle English adversarie < Latin adversārius
suffix/prefix: ad
definition: a person, group or force that opposes or attacks.
definition in my own words: people that argue or fight with each other.
picture description: There is a person attacking another person.
suffix/prefix: ad
definition: a person, group or force that opposes or attacks.
definition in my own words: people that argue or fight with each other.
picture description: There is a person attacking another person.
advocate
word origin: Latin advocātus legal counselor
suffix/prefix: ad
definition: support or urge by argument
definition in my own words: to argue in favor of something
picture description: People voicing their own opinions.
suffix/prefix: ad
definition: support or urge by argument
definition in my own words: to argue in favor of something
picture description: People voicing their own opinions.
agenda
word origin: Latin, plural of agendum that which is to be done, gerund of agere to do
suffix/prefix: ag
definition: matters to be acted or voted upon
definition in my own words: a plan of things that need to be done
picture description: It shows a checklist or a plan.
suffix/prefix: ag
definition: matters to be acted or voted upon
definition in my own words: a plan of things that need to be done
picture description: It shows a checklist or a plan.
bias
word origin: Middle French biais oblique
suffix/prefix: bi
definition: a particular tendency or inclination, especially one that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question
definition in my words: prejudice or opinion
picture description: The ref is in favor of the Rovers.
suffix/prefix: bi
definition: a particular tendency or inclination, especially one that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question
definition in my words: prejudice or opinion
picture description: The ref is in favor of the Rovers.
bipartisan
word origin: 1905–10; bi-1 + partisan1
suffix/prefix: bi
definition: including members from two parties or factions
definition in my words: agreement of two groups that normally oppose each other.
picture description: It shows two parties that don't normally agree.
suffix/prefix: bi
definition: including members from two parties or factions
definition in my words: agreement of two groups that normally oppose each other.
picture description: It shows two parties that don't normally agree.
communism
word origin: 1835–45; < French communisme.
suffix/prefix: com
definition: a theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common
definition in my words: a government that controls everything.
picture description: They are all following their "dictator".
suffix/prefix: com
definition: a theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common
definition in my words: a government that controls everything.
picture description: They are all following their "dictator".
conservative
word origin:
suffix/prefix: con
definition: Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautions about change or innovation, typically in relation to politics or religion
definition in my words: sticking to traditional beliefs.
picture description: Sarah Palin is a conservative republican.
suffix/prefix: con
definition: Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautions about change or innovation, typically in relation to politics or religion
definition in my words: sticking to traditional beliefs.
picture description: Sarah Palin is a conservative republican.
democrat
word origin: 1780–90; < French démocrate
suffix/prefix: dem
definition: a person who believes in the political or social equality of all people.
definition in my words: a member or supporter of the democratic party
picture description: this is the symbol for democrats.
suffix/prefix: dem
definition: a person who believes in the political or social equality of all people.
definition in my words: a member or supporter of the democratic party
picture description: this is the symbol for democrats.
democracy
word origin: 1525–35; < Middle French démocratie < Late Latin dēmocratia < Greek dēmokratía popular government
suffix/prefix: dem
definition: government by the people
definition in my words: a government in which the people decide
picture description: it shows people voting by raising hands.
suffix/prefix: dem
definition: government by the people
definition in my words: a government in which the people decide
picture description: it shows people voting by raising hands.
dichotomy
word origin: 1600–10; < Greek dichotomía.
suffix/prefix: dic
definition: division into two parts, kinds, etc.; subdivision into halves or pairs.
definition in my own words: division into two opposed or contradicting groups.
picture description: it shows the good and bad sides of yourself that oppose each other.
suffix/prefix: dic
definition: division into two parts, kinds, etc.; subdivision into halves or pairs.
definition in my own words: division into two opposed or contradicting groups.
picture description: it shows the good and bad sides of yourself that oppose each other.
economy
word origin: 1520–30; (< Middle French economie ) < Latin oeconomia
suffix/prefix: eco
definition: thrifty management; frugality in the expenditure or consumption of money, materials, etc.
definition in my own words: the earnings of a person or place
picture description: it shows us trying to save our economy.
suffix/prefix: eco
definition: thrifty management; frugality in the expenditure or consumption of money, materials, etc.
definition in my own words: the earnings of a person or place
picture description: it shows us trying to save our economy.
ethics
word origin: 1400–50; late Middle English ethic
suffix/prefix: e
definition:the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.
definition in my own words: a system of morals or principles
picture description: it's asking if your ethics are right or wrong.
suffix/prefix: e
definition:the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.
definition in my own words: a system of morals or principles
picture description: it's asking if your ethics are right or wrong.
ethnic
word origin: 1325–75; Middle English ethnik heathen < Late Latin ethnicus < Greek ethnikós.
suffix/prefix: e
definition: referring to the origin, classification, characteristics, etc., of such groups.
definition in my own words: a group sharing a culture, religion, language, etc.
picture description: it shows people of different races
suffix/prefix: e
definition: referring to the origin, classification, characteristics, etc., of such groups.
definition in my own words: a group sharing a culture, religion, language, etc.
picture description: it shows people of different races
genocide
word origin: 1940–45; < Greek géno
suffix/prefix: gen
definition: the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group.
definition in my own words: the intentional killing of a group of different race, religion, culture,etc than yourself
picture description: Hitler and his followers committed mass genocide.
suffix/prefix: gen
definition: the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group.
definition in my own words: the intentional killing of a group of different race, religion, culture,etc than yourself
picture description: Hitler and his followers committed mass genocide.
glass ceiling
word origin:1985–90
suffix/prefix: ing
definition: an upper limit to professional advancement, especially as imposed upon women, that is not readily perceived or openly acknowledged.
definition in my own words: unofficially blocking women and minorities from advancing in a profession.
picture description: it shows a woman being blocked from moving up.
suffix/prefix: ing
definition: an upper limit to professional advancement, especially as imposed upon women, that is not readily perceived or openly acknowledged.
definition in my own words: unofficially blocking women and minorities from advancing in a profession.
picture description: it shows a woman being blocked from moving up.
globalization
word origin: 1961, from globalize, which is attested at least from 1953 in various senses
suffix/prefix: tion,
definition: the act of globalizing, or extending to other or all parts of the world
definition in my own words: worldwide integration and development
picture description: it shows people from all over coming together.
suffix/prefix: tion,
definition: the act of globalizing, or extending to other or all parts of the world
definition in my own words: worldwide integration and development
picture description: it shows people from all over coming together.
global market
word origin:
suffix/prefix: al
definition: International finance is the branch of economics that studies the dynamics of exchange rates, foreign investment, and how these affect international trade.
definition in my own words: a branch of economics that study things and how they affect international trade.
picture description: all these places are part of the global market.
suffix/prefix: al
definition: International finance is the branch of economics that studies the dynamics of exchange rates, foreign investment, and how these affect international trade.
definition in my own words: a branch of economics that study things and how they affect international trade.
picture description: all these places are part of the global market.
government
word origin: 1350–1400; Middle English < Old French governement.
suffix/prefix: ment
definition: the political direction and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states
definition in my own words: how a state or community is governed
picture description: Uncle Sam is the face of the government.
suffix/prefix: ment
definition: the political direction and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states
definition in my own words: how a state or community is governed
picture description: Uncle Sam is the face of the government.
hypocrisy
word origin: 1175–1225; Middle English ipocrisie < Old French < Late Latin hypocrisis < Greek hypókrisis play acting
suffix/prefix: hypo
definition: a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess.
definition in my own words: saying you are something(like a religion) and you really aren't.
picture description: he's is promoting one thing but acting the opposite.
suffix/prefix: hypo
definition: a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess.
definition in my own words: saying you are something(like a religion) and you really aren't.
picture description: he's is promoting one thing but acting the opposite.
ideology
word origin: 1790–1800; ideo- + -logy; compare French idéologie
suffix/prefix: ology
definition: the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group.
definition in my own words: a belief that is the reason behind an act or movement
picture description: this shows the reasons for the two protesters.
suffix/prefix: ology
definition: the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group.
definition in my own words: a belief that is the reason behind an act or movement
picture description: this shows the reasons for the two protesters.
irony
word origin:1495–1505; < Latin īrōnīa < Greek eirōneía dissimulation, sarcasm
suffix/prefix: y
definition: the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
definition in my own words: saying something and meaning it the opposite of what it really means; sarcasm
picture description: the smoker is doing the same thing to his/her lungs while they do picture description: it to the ash tray lungs.
suffix/prefix: y
definition: the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
definition in my own words: saying something and meaning it the opposite of what it really means; sarcasm
picture description: the smoker is doing the same thing to his/her lungs while they do picture description: it to the ash tray lungs.
juxtaposition
liberal
moderate
partisan
political party
parliament
prejudice
racism
relevant
Origin: Early 16th century
Prefix: Suffix: re
Definition: Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.
My Definition: Has to do with the subject.
Picture description: this is a cute way of someone telling people to be more relevant.
Prefix: Suffix: re
Definition: Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.
My Definition: Has to do with the subject.
Picture description: this is a cute way of someone telling people to be more relevant.
religion
republic
republican
satire
Origin: Early 16th century
Prefix: Suffix:
Definition: The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.
My Definition: making someone look stupid.
Picture description: this is making fun of bonnets.
Prefix: Suffix:
Definition: The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.
My Definition: making someone look stupid.
Picture description: this is making fun of bonnets.
slant
socialism
Origin: Early 19th century
Prefix: Suffix: ism
Definition: A political and economic theory of that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a hole.
My definition: ownership by the community
Picture description: the symbol for socialism
Prefix: Suffix: ism
Definition: A political and economic theory of that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a hole.
My definition: ownership by the community
Picture description: the symbol for socialism
stonewall
stratify
subliminal
Origin: Late 19th century
Prefix: Suffix: sub, al
Definition: Below the threshold of sensation or consciousness.
My Definition: knocked out.
Picture description: drinking could make you subliminal.
Prefix: Suffix: sub, al
Definition: Below the threshold of sensation or consciousness.
My Definition: knocked out.
Picture description: drinking could make you subliminal.
substantiate
Origin: Mid 17th century
Prefix: Suffix: sub,
Definition: Provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.
My Definition: give supporting evidence.
Picture description: the file contains evidence.
Prefix: Suffix: sub,
Definition: Provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.
My Definition: give supporting evidence.
Picture description: the file contains evidence.
tolerant
Origin: Late 18th century
Prefix: Suffix:
Definition: Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.
My Definition: Willing to deal with something you don't like.
Picture description: the cat is being tolerant towards the mice even though it doesn't like them.
Prefix: Suffix:
Definition: Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.
My Definition: Willing to deal with something you don't like.
Picture description: the cat is being tolerant towards the mice even though it doesn't like them.