Monday, October 15, 2007

Vocab

flourish -to be in a vigorous state; thrive: a period in which art flourished
guerilla -A member of an irregular, usually indigenous military or paramilitary unit operating in small bands in occupied territory to harass and undermine the enemy, as by surprise raids.
renegade - a person who deserts a party or cause for another
repose -peace; tranquillity; calm.
stereotype -to give a fixed form to.
symbiosis -the living together of two dissimilar organisms, as in mutualism, commensalism, amensalism, or parasitism.
tariff -an official list or table showing the duties or customs imposed by a government on imports or exports.
tempo -characteristic rate, rhythm, or pattern of work or activity
tranquility - quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity.
tumult - violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar.
tundra - one of the vast, nearly level, treeless plains of the arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
unanimous - of one mind; in complete agreement; agreed

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