Greek/Latin Lesson 19

redundant (adj)

• saying something more than once

• using fewer words than necessary

• expressing a unique idea

• providing additional information that is not needed

antediluvian (adj)

• extremely old; ancient

• modern; contemporary

• recent; new

• temporary; fleeting

rivulet (n)

• a small stream of water

• a large body of water

• a type of fish

• a dry riverbed

derivative (adj)

• borrowing from something else; unoriginal

• innovative and original

• creative and unique

• inspired by nature

deluge (n)

• a flood

• a drought

• a storm

• a river

dilute (v)

• to strengthen

• to concentrate

• to water down; to weaken

• to purify

unrivaled (adj)

What does it mean?

• having no equal or competition

• being the best among many

• having many competitors

• being unique in style

torrid (adj)

• intensely hot or burning

• cool and refreshing

• mild and pleasant

• wet and humid

arid (adj)

• having little moisture; very dry

• characterized by excessive rainfall

• rich in nutrients and fertile

• humid and tropical

torrent (n)

• a heavy stream; a gush

• a small trickle of water

• a calm and steady flow

• a sudden drought