| A | B |
|---|
| ambiguous | doubtful, uncertain, unclear |
| ambient | existing or present on all sides |
| ambivalent | wavering between opposites |
| ambit | the range or limit covered by something |
| epilogue | the fianl section after the main part of a play or book |
| epiphyte | a plant obtaining nutrients from the air growing on another plant for support |
| epitaph | inscription on a grave or tomb |
| epithet | a name intended to insult or mock someone |
| hypochondriac | a person unduly concerned with health |
| hypoglycemia | abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood |
| hypothermia | subnormal temperature of the body |
| hypothetical | involving an assumption or something imagine fro purposes of example |
| thermal | relating to heat ; designed to retain body heat |
| thermodynamics | physics that deals with the mechanical actions or relations of heat |
| British thermal unit | the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at a specified temperature |
| thermonuclear | relating the the changes in the nucleus of atoms |
| polyp | a sea invertebrate that has a mouth opening at one end surrounded by stinging tentavles; a growth projecting from a mucous membrane, as on the colon or voacl cords |
| polyglot | a person having or using several languages |
| polymer | a chemical compound formed by a reaction of two or more molecules |
| polygraph | an instrument for recording changesin several bodily functions at the same time, lie detector |
| primal | original ; primitive ; first in importance |
| primer | a small book for teaching children to read; a small introductory book on a subject |
| primate | any member of the group of animals that includes human beings, apes, and monkeys |
| primordial | Existing in or from the beginning |
| homonym | Two or more words pronounce/ spelled alike but different in meaning |
| homogeneous | of the same or a similar kind |
| homologous | Developing from the same or similar part of a remote ancestor |
| homogenize | to treat milk so that the fat is mixed throughout instead of floating ontop; to change so that its parts are the same or similar |
| dissuade | to convince someone not to do something |
| disorient | to cause to be confused or lost |
| discredit | to cause someone or something to seem dishonest or untrue; to damage the reputation of someone |
| dislodge | to force out of a place, especially a place of rest, hiding, or defense |
| ad hoc | formed or used for a particular purpose or immediate needs |
| ad hominem | marked by an attack on an opponent's character |
| alter ego | trusted friend or representative; opposite side of a personality |
| de facto | in practice or effect but not formally recognized |
| quid pro quo | something goven or received for something else |
| ex post facto | done, made or formulated after the fact |
| modus operandi | a usual way of doing something |
| modus vivendi | compromise or arrangement acceptable to all |
