HemispherePronunciation: \ˈhe-mə-ˌsfir\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English hemispere, from Latin hemisphaerium, diminutive of sphaira sphere

Date:14th century 1 a: a half of the celestial sphere as divided into two halves by the

horizon, the celestial equator, or the ecliptic b: half of a spherical or roughly spherical body (as a planet) ; specifically : the northern or southern half of the earth as divided by the equator or the eastern or western half as divided by a meridian

hemisphere northern hemisphere southern hemispherecerebral hemisphere

ruckus

Pronunciation: \ˈrə-kəs also ˈrü- or ˈru. -\

Function: noun

Etymology: probably blend of ruction and rumpus Date: circa 1890

row , disturbance <raise a ruckus>

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RUCKUS

distraught

Pronunciation: \di-ˈstro t\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, modification of Latin distractus Date: 14th century

1 : agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain <distraught mourners>

2 : mentally deranged : crazed

…as if thou wert distraught and mad with terror — Shakespeare>

fortuitousPronunciation: \fo r-ˈtü-ə-təs, -ˈtyü-, fər-\ Function: adjective Etymology: Latin fortuitus; akin to Latin fort-, fors chance — more at fortune Date: 1653 1: occurring by chance 2 a: fortunate , lucky <from a cost standpoint, the company's timing is fortuitous — Business Week> b: coming or happening by a lucky chance <belted down the stairs, and there was a fortuitous train -synonyms see accidental

intrepidPronunciation: \in-ˈtre-pəd\ Function: adjective Etymology: Latin intrepidus, from in- + trepidus alarmed — more at trepidation Date: 1680 characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance<an intrepid explorer>

Reformatory

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈfor-mə-ˌtor-ē\

Function: adjective

Date: 1589

the penal system, jail

reformative

sabotagePronunciation: \ˈsa-bə-ˌtäzh\ Function: noun Etymology: French, from saboter to clatter with sabots, botch, sabotage, from sabot Date: 1910 1: destruction of an employer's property (as tools or materials) or thehindering of manufacturing by discontented workers 2: destructive or obstructive action carried on by a civilian or enemy agent to hinder a nation's war

Idiom: throw a monkey wrench into the machine

capitalismPronunciation: \ˈka-pə-tə-ˌliz-əm, Function: noun Date: 1877 : an economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, by investments that are determined by private decision, and by prices, production, and the distribution of goods that are etermined mainly by competition in a free market

quin·tet Pronunciation: quintette quin·tette′ (kwin tet′)Functions: nounOrigin: < Fr or It: Fr quintette < It quintetto, dim. of quinto, a fifth < L quintus <

base of quinque, five from Italian from fifth, from Latin from French, from Italian

First Known Use: 1811

1:any group or set of five persons or things2 : the performers of a quintet : a basketball team

car·tog·ra·phyPronunciation: [kahr-tog-ruh-fee] Function: noun Origin: 855–60; < L c ( h ) art ( a ) carte + -o- + -graphy

1: the production of maps, including construction of projections, design, compilation, drafting, and reproduction.

I took cartography in my junior year of college.