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English
11th Grade
03/11/2009

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Root - hom
Definition
Same - Homogeneous, homosexual, homeostasis
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Root - hyper
Definition
Over, excessive - Hyperactive, hyperbole
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Root - hypo
Definition
Under, beneath, less than - Hypodermic, hypochondriac, hypothesis
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Root - id
Definition
One's own - idiot, idiom, idiosyncrasy
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Root - im/in/em/en
Definition
In, into - in, embrace, enclose, ingratiate, intrinsic
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Root - im/in
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Not, without - Inactive, indifferent, innocuous, insipid, indolence
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Root - join/junct
Definition
To meet, to join - Junction, joint, adjoin, subjugate
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Root - cant/cent/chant
Definition
To sing - Chant, enchant, accent, recant, incantation
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Root - fer
Definition
To bring, to carry, to bear - Offer, transfer, confer, infer, fertile, defer, proliferate
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Root - fin
Definition
End - Final, finale, confine, define, definitive, infinite, affinity
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Hackneyed
Definition
Overused; trite; stale
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Hapless
Definition
Unlucky
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Harbinger
Definition
A forerunner; a signal of
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Hedonism
Definition
The pursuit of pleasure as a way of life
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Hegemony
Definition
Leadership, especially of one nation over another
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Heresy
Definition
Any belief that is strongly opposed to established beliefs
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Hermetic
Definition
Impervious to external influence; airtight
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Heyday
Definition
Golden age; prime
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Hiatus
Definition
A break or interruption, often from work
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Hierarchy
Definition
An organization based on rank or degree; pecking order
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Histrionic
Definition
Overly dramatic; theatrical
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Homily
Definition
A sermon
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Homogeneous
Definition
Uniform; made entirely of one thing
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Husbandry
Definition
Thrifty management of resources; livestock farming
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Hyperbole
Definition
An exaggeration used as a figure of speech; exaggeration
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Hypothetical
Definition
Uncertain; unproven
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Iconoclast
Definition
One who attacks popular beliefs or institutions
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Ideology
Definition
A system of social or political ideas
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Idiosyncrasy
Definition
A peculiarity; an eccentricity
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Idyllic
Definition
Charming in a rustic way; naturally peaceful
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Ignominy
Definition
Deep disgrace
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Illicit
Definition
Illegal; not permitted
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Immigrate
Definition
To move permanently to a new country
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Imminent
Definition
Just about to happen
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Immutable
Definition
Unchangeable
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Impartial
Definition
Fair; not favoring one side or the other; unbiased
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Impeccable
Definition
Flawless; entirely without sin
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Imperial
Definition
Like an emperor of an empire
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Impervious
Definition
Not allowing anything to pass through; impenetrable
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Impetuous
Definition
Impulsive; extremely impatient
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Implement
Definition
To carry out
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Impotent
Definition
Powerless; helpless; unable to perform sexual intercourse
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Impugn
Definition
To attack, especially to attack the truth or integrity of something
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Inane
Definition
Silly; senseless
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Inaugurate
Definition
To begin officially; to induct formally into office
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Incandescent
Definition
Brilliant; giving off heat or light
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Incantation
Definition
A chant; the repetition of statements or phrases in a way reminiscent of a chant
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Incense
Definition
To make very angry
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Incessant
Definition
Unceasing
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Incipient
Definition
Beginning; emerging
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Incisive
Definition
Cutting right to the heart of the matter
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Incongruous
Definition
Not harmonious; not consistent; not appropriate; not fitting in
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Incorrigible
Definition
Incapable of being reformed
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Increment
Definition
An increase; one in a series of increases
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Indifferent
Definition
Not caring one way or another; apathetic; mediocre
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Indigenous
Definition
Native; originating in that area
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Indigent
Definition
Poor
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Indignant
Definition
Angry, especially as a result of something unjust or unworthy; insulting
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Indolent
Definition
Lazy
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Indulgent
Definition
Lenient; yielding to desire
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Ineffable
Definition
Incapable of being expressed or described
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Inept
Definition
Clumsy; incompetent; gauche
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Inert
Definition
Inactive; sluggish; not reacting chemically
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Inexorable
Definition
Relentless; inevitable; unavoidable
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Infamous
Definition
Shamefully wicked; having an extremely bad reputation; disgraceful
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Infatuated
Definition
Foolish; foolishly passionate or attracted; made foolish; foolishly in love
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Infer
Definition
To conclude; to deduce
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Infinitesimal
Definition
Very, very, very small; infinitely small
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Ingenuous
Definition
Frank; without deception; simple; artless; charmingly naive
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Inherent
Definition
Part of the essential nature of something; intrinsic
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Injunction
Definition
A command or order, especially a court order
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Innate
Definition
Existing since birth; inborn; inherent
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Innocuous
Definition
Harmless; banal
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Inordinate
Definition
Excessive; unreasonable
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Insatiable
Definition
Hard or impossible to satisfy; greedy; avaricious
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