1. Vocabulary Set 5
English 3

2. Tempor means “Time” from Latin speech.
ROOT: Tempor
Tempor means “Time” from Latin speech.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Chron means “time” from Greek speech.
ROOT: Chron
Chron means “time” from Greek speech.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Means “breath” from Latin speech.
ROOT: Anim
Means “breath” from Latin speech.

13. 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.

14. 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.

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

16. 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.