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Vocab1 Mrs Daniel's class
root words pot, pos, val, cit, civ, polis, polit
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English
8th Grade
03/16/2010

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pot, pos, val
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Power; to be strong
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Despot
Definition
a ruler with absolute power; a tryant
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Devalue
Definition
to lessen in strength or value
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Impotent
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lacking in strength, vigor, or power; helpless
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Nepotism
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using power in business to grant favors to a relative
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Omnipotent
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All powerful; having unlimited power or authority
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Possess
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to have; to take possession; having the power
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Potent
Definition
possessing strength; powerful; capable of having a strong influence
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Potential
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posssesing the ablity to grow or develop; possilbity
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Potion
Definition
A powerful liquid or mixture that is thought to be medicinal, poisonous, or magical
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Valor
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courage; boldness; bravery; to be strong in mind or spirit
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cit, civ, poli, polis, polit
Definition
relating to citizen, city or state
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citadel
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a fortress in a commanding position in or near a city; a fortified place
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Citiation
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-a ticket; a violation of a minor law within a city or state
-a note explaning the orginal source of information
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Civil
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peaceable behavior; public order; following the laws of a city or state (cilivized, civilization)
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Civilization
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a group of people who live together; the way of life of a people having reached a civilized state
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Metropolis
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a major city; a city or urban area regarded as the center of a specific activity
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Necropolis
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cemetery; a large and elaborate cemetery belonging to an ancient city; a historic or prehistoric buriel ground
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Police
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to control; to regulate; or to keep order (especially as an official duty of a city)
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Policy
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a plan or course of action of a city, state, or organization
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Politician
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one who holds a political office in a city or state
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Politics
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the activites, methods, tactics, or affairs associated with the government of a city or state
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