1. Servitude (n) - state of being a slave – serv means to serve and protect LCPS Vocabulary List 1 1. servitude – state of being a slave 2. amicable – being friendly 3. pacify – to calm someone down 4. omniscient – knowing everything 5. tactile – capable of being touched, related to the sense of 6. independence – freedom from control, liberty 7. solution – a means of solving a problem; dealing with a difficult situation 8. euphony – pleasant to the ear (hear) 9. veracity – truthfulness, conforming to facts 10. etymology – study of origin of words and how they’ve changed 11. imbibe – to consume by drinking (alcohol) 12. neoclassical – pertaining to a revival of classical styles 13. anthropomorphic – resembling a human with human characteristics 14. elect – to choose or select by vote 15. transient – lasting for a short time; moving from place to place 16. ambivalent – having mixed feelings 17. antibiotic – a substance that destroys bacteria (microorganisms) 18. thermal – relating to heat