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pre-
Definition
before
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prerequisite
Definition
required as a prior condition to something
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predestination
Definition
belief that one's destiny has already been determined
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preface
Definition
1. The introductory remarks of a speaker or author
2. to say or write as a preface; to introduce by or begin with a preface
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predecessor
Definition
one that precedes; a preson who has previously occupied a position or office to which another has succeeded
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precocious
Definition
exceptionally early in development or occurence; exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age; unusually early development or maturity, especially in mental aptitude
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pro-
Definition
forth, in front of, instead of
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propeller
Definition
any of various related simple machines for propelling aircraft or boats; especially one having radiating blades mounted on a revolving power-driven shaft
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prominent
Definition
leading
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pronoun
Definition
word used instead of a noun
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prologue
Definition
the preface or introduction to a literary work; a speech often in verse addressed to the audience by an actor at the beginning of a play; an introductory or preceding event or development
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projectile
Definition
anything designed to be thown; a fired, thrown, or otherwise projected object, such as a bullet, having no capacity for self-propulsion
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prolix
Definition
wordy
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quasi-
Definition
seemingly
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quasi
Definition
having likeness to something; resembling; having some resemblance,usually by possession of certain attributes; having a legal status only by operation or construction of law
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quasi--
Definition
prefix meaning in some sense or degree
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quasi-historical events
Definition
alleged events for which there is some historical evidence but not enough to prove their occurrence beyond question
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quasi-judicial board
Definition
government boards which are not courts but which subpoena witnesses, hold hearing, and perform other judicial functions
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re-
Definition
again, back
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reconstruct
Definition
to construct something again
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refrain
Definition
chorus
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renovate
Definition
to restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling; to impact new vigor to; revive
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resilient
Definition
characterized or marked by resilience; capable of withstanding shock without permanent deformation or rupture; tending to recover from or adjust esaily to misfortune or change
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rejuvenate
Definition
to restore the youthful vigor or appearance of
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regurgitate
Definition
to cause to pour back; to cast up; vomit
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reiterate
Definition
to say over again
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retro-
Definition
backward; behind
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retrorockets
Definition
the rockets used to slow down a space vehicle
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retrogression
Definition
return to a former and less complex level of development or organization
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retroactive
Definition
influencing or applying to a period prior to enactment
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retrospect
Definition
look back
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se-
Definition
away from
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secede
Definition
to withdraw formally from membership in an organization, association, or alliance
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secretive
Definition
concealing thoughts and plans; tending to secrecy
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seclusion
Definition
the act of being removed or apart from others
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seclude
Definition
to remove or set apart
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seduce
Definition
corrupt
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semi-
Definition
half, partly
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semicircle
Definition
half circle
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semiskilled
Definition
partly skilled
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semifinals
Definition
competitions immediately preceding the finals
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semiprecious
Definition
of less value than a precious stone
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semiannual
Definition
every half year
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super-
Definition
above, beyond
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superhighway
Definition
a highway for speed, through traffic
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supernatural
Definition
of or pertaining to existence outside the natural world that cannot be attributed to natural causes
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superstructure
Definition
a structure built on top of something else; that part of a building or other structure above the foundation
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superlative
Definition
surpassing all others; supreme; of very high quality; excellent; exvessive; exaggerated
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supervisor
Definition
a person who supervises or is in charge of others
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superintendent
Definition
a person who has the authority to supervise or direct
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superscription
Definition
something written or engraved on the surface of, outside, or above something else; something written above or outside something
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supercilious
Definition
haughty
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trans-
Definition
across, through, beyond
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transatlantic
Definition
on the other side of the Atlantic
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transcontinental
Definition
spanning or crossing a continent
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transparent
Definition
obvious
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transfusion
Definition
removal of blood from one person to another; the direct injection of whole blood, plasma, or another solution into the blood stream
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transgression
Definition
violation
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transitory
Definition
existing only briefly; short-lived; ephemeral
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ultra-
Definition
exceedingly, beyond
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ultramodern
Definition
extremely modern
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ultranationalistic
Definition
extremely nationalistic
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ultraviolet
Definition
invisible rays beyond the violet end of the spectrum
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ad-
Definition
to, toward
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adjective
Definition
word that modifies a noun or pronoun
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adverb
Definition
word that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb
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advertise
Definition
to turn the public's attention toward something, especially for sale
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admonish
Definition
warn
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ad hominem
Definition
to the man
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ad nauseam
Definition
to the point of nausea; to a disgusting or ridiculous degree
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com-
Definition
with, together
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commotion
Definition
a condition of turbulent motion; disorder
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companion
Definition
a person who accompanies or associates with another; comrade; a person employed to assist, live with, or travel with another
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commerce
Definition
the buying and selling of goods, especially on a large scale, as between nations
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commiserate
Definition
sympathize
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commodious
Definition
spacious
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compatible
Definition
capable of living or performing harmonious, agreeable, or congenial combination with another or others; capable of orderly, efficient integration and operation with other elements in a system
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in-
Definition
not
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inedible
Definition
no suitable for food
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incoherent
Definition
confusing
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inarticulate
Definition
uttered without use of normal words or syllables; unable to speak; speechless
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inclement
Definition
stormy
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sub-
Definition
under, less
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submarine
Definition
1) beneath the surface of the water;
2) a ship capable of operating submerged
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subhuman
Definition
below the human race in evolutionary development; not fully human
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subjugate
Definition
to bring under dominion; subdue; to make subservient; to enslave
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subpoena
Definition
1) a legal writ requiring appearance in court to give testimony
2) to serve or summon with such a writ
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subsidary
Definition
auxilary
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subservient
Definition
subordinate in capacity or function
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succumb
Definition
yield
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suppress
Definition
to put an end to forcibly; subdue; to curtail or prohibit the activities of; to hold back
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surreptitious
Definition
performed, made, or acuired by secret, clandestine, or stealthy means
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-ana, -iana
Definition
items belonging to;
a collection of misc. and minor items concerning a person or place, such as sayings, letters, et cetra. Examples: Americana, Disneyana, Jeffersoniana
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-ese
Definition
belonging to;
whatever belongs to, including it's inhabitants and it's language
Examples: Portugese, Chinese
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journalese
Definition
superficial writing
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officialese
Definition
language characteristic of official documents or statements, often considered obscure, pretentiously wordy, or formal in style
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-esque
Definition
in the style of, like
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statuesque
Definition
tall
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picturesque
Definition
charming
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Romanesque
Definition
inspired by the buildings of the Roman Empire; a style of architecture which prevailed throughout Europe in the later Middle Ages (9th to 12th Century)
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-iferous
Definition
bringing, producing
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coniferous
Definition
evergreen
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odoriferous
Definition
having or giving off an odor
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odorous
Definition
having a distinctive odor, as fragrant
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pestiferous
Definition
producing or breeding infectious disease; infected with or contaminated by an epidemic disease; morally evil or deadly; perniciously bothersome; annoying; carrying disease
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vociferous
Definition
loudly vehement
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