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Unit 2-Lists 1-15
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12th Grade
11/19/2019

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Cau
Definition
To burn
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Greg
Definition
Group or herd
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Scen
Definition
To climb or to leap
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Caustic
Definition
1. Corrosive, capable of burning or dissolving 2. Sarcastic
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Cauterize
Definition
To burn or sear in order to stop bleeding and prevent infection
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Holocaust
Definition
Great/total destruction, especially by fire
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Gregarious
Definition
Seeking and enjoying the company of others, sociable
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Congregate
Definition
To bring or come together in a group, to assemble
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Aggregate
Definition
Total, amounting to a whole
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Segregate
Definition
To separate or isolate from others or from a main group
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Ascend
Definition
To go or move upward, to climb
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Descend
Definition
To move from a higher place to a lower one, to move downward
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Condescend
Definition
To descend to the level of one who is thought to be inferior, to deal with someone in a patronizing manner
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Transcend
Definition
To go beyond, exceed or surpass
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Porcine
Definition
Pig-like, relating to swine
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Forc/Fort
Definition
Strong
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Fortress
Definition
A fortified place, a place built for defense
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Forte
Definition
Something at which on excels, an area of strength
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Dice
Definition
To say or tell
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Malediction
Definition
A curse or negative speech about someone
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Benediction
Definition
A blessing or positive speech about someone
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Contradict
Definition
To assert the opposite of, to be contrary or inconsistent with
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Edict
Definition
A proclamation issued by an authority
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Fac
Definition
Face
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Façade
Definition
1. A deceptive appearance
2. The face of a building
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Deface
Definition
To mar or spoil the appearance or surface of something
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Facsimile
Definition
An exact copy or reproduction
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Facile
Definition
Very simple, easy, superficial
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Herculean
Definition
1. Extremely strong
2. Extremely difficult or intense
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Fortify
Definition
To strengthen or to invigorate
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Err
Definition
To wander
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Erroneous
Definition
Incorrect
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Erratic
Definition
Lacking consistency or conformity, irregular
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Aberration
Definition
A deviation from the normal
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Domin
Definition
Master/Ruler
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Dominate
Definition
To govern, control or rule
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Indomitable
Definition
unconquerable
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Predominant
Definition
Having greatest importance or authority
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Dominion
Definition
An area of influence or control
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Scri
Definition
To Write
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Proscribe
Definition
to denounce or condemn, to prohibit or outlaw
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Nondescript
Definition
lacking distinctive qualities
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Inscribe
Definition
to engrave or carve words into a surface
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Laconic
Definition
using extremely few words
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Sol
Definition
Alone
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Desolate
Definition
deserted, dreary or lonely
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Solitude
Definition
isolation
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Soliloquy
Definition
the act of speaking to oneself, a scene where an actor reveals his/her thoughts
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Noc/ Nox
Definition
to harm
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Innocuous
Definition
harmless
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Obnoxious
Definition
very objectionable, rude or discourteous
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Chron
Definition
time
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Anachronism
Definition
something that is out of place in time, not in proper historical context
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Chronic
Definition
of long duration, lingering
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Chronology
Definition
An arrangement of events by date
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Synchronize
Definition
to occur or cause to occur at the same time, to operate in unison
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Decimate
Definition
to destroy most of
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Ev
Definition
Age
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Medieval
Definition
of or belonging to the middle ages
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Longevity
Definition
a long life
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Primeval
Definition
belonging to the first or earliest age
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Magnus
Definition
large
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Magnate
Definition
a powerful or influential person
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Magnitude
Definition
greatness in size or extent
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Magnanimous
Definition
generous and noble especially in forgiving
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Magnum Opus
Definition
the greatest single work of an artist, writer or composer
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Dol
Definition
to feel pain or suffer
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Condole
Definition
to express sympathy or sorrow
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Dolorous
Definition
sorrowful, grieving
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Quintessential
Definition
representing the essence or the perfect example of something
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Dur
Definition
hard
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Duress
Definition
constraint by threats or coercion
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Obdurate
Definition
hardened against influence or feeling, intractable, stubborn
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Fer
Definition
to bear or carry
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Vociferate
Definition
to cry out loudly
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Proliferate
Definition
to grow or multiply by rapidly producing new parts, cells or offspring, to increase
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Defer
Definition
1. To put off, to postpone
2. To submit to the opinion of another
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Confer
Definition
to bestow or give, to hold a meaning
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Stru/Struct
Definition
to build
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Indestructible
Definition
unable to be destroyed
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Obstruct
Definition
to block with obstacles, to impede
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Construe
Definition
to interpret, to translate
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Imbue
Definition
to permeate or invade, to stain
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Grad/Gress
Definition
to go or to walk
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Egress
Definition
to exit
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Digress
Definition
to stray from the main idea in speaking
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Gradient
Definition
a rate of incline, slope
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Regress
Definition
to go back, to move backwards
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Cog
Definition
to know
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Cogitate
Definition
to think carefully about, to ponder
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Incognito
Definition
with one’s identity disguised or concealed
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Precognition
Definition
knowledge of something before it happens
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Cognizant
Definition
having conscious knowledge or awareness
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Form/Forma
Definition
Shape
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Conformity
Definition
similarity or agreement
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Deformed
Definition
Disfigured
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Formulaic
Definition
following a certain pattern
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Reformatory
Definition
An institution designed for the punishment of young offenders
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Abysmal
Definition
Very bad
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Form/Forma
Definition
Shape
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Conformity
Definition
similarity or agreement
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Deformed
Definition
Disfigured
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Formulaic
Definition
following a certain pattern
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Reformatory
Definition
An institution designed for the punishment of young offenders
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Grat/Grac
Definition
dear, pleasing, beloved
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Gratuity
Definition
a tip for services rendered
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Ingratitude
Definition
ungratefulness
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Gratuitous
Definition
unnecessary, unwarranted
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Ingratiate
Definition
to bring oneself into the favor of another
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Lab
Definition
Exertion or work
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Laborious
Definition
requiring hard or tedious work
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Belabor
Definition
to harp on, to continually mention
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Collaborate
Definition
to work together
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Elaborate
Definition
planned or executed with attention to detail, intricate
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Juv
Definition
young
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Juvenile
Definition
not fully grown, immature, childish
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Rejuvenate
Definition
to restore to a youthful vigor or appearance
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countenance
Definition
a face, facial expression
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Gen
Definition
Race, Kind, To Begin
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Regenerate
Definition
To form or construct anew
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Degenerate
Definition
to decline in quality or a corrupt person
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Generic
Definition
relating to an entire group. Without a trademark
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Fid
Definition
to trust
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Confide
Definition
To tell someone something in confidence
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Fidelity
Definition
Faithfulness
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Infidel
Definition
Someone who is without loyalty
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Perfidy
Definition
Treachery, betrayal
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Vac
Definition
To be empty
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Vacuous
Definition
inane, stupid, pointless
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VACANCY
Definition
An empty slot or space
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Evacuate
Definition
To remove the contents of
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Altruism
Definition
Selflessness, devotion to others
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Gen
Definition
Race, Kind, To Begin
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Regenerate
Definition
To form or construct anew
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Degenerate
Definition
to decline in quality or a corrupt person
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Generic
Definition
relating to an entire group. Without a trademark
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Fid
Definition
to trust
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Confide
Definition
To tell someone something in confidence
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Fidelity
Definition
Faithfulness
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Infidel
Definition
Someone who is without loyalty
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Perfidy
Definition
Treachery, betrayal
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Vac
Definition
To be empty
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Vacuous
Definition
inane, stupid, pointless
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VACANCY
Definition
An empty slot or space
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Evacuate
Definition
To remove the contents of
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Altruism
Definition
Selflessness, devotion to others
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Ferv
Definition
to boil
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Fervent
Definition
greatly emotional or zealous
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Effervescent
Definition
1. containing small bubbles of gas
2. showing high spirits or excitement
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fervor
Definition
great warmth and intensity of emotion
Term
jur
Definition
to swear
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conjure
Definition
1. to summon by magical power, to evoke
2. to perform magic tricks
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abjure
Definition
to renounce under oath, to recant
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perjure
Definition
to deliberately testify falsely under oath
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jurisdiction
Definition
to right and power to interpret and apply the law, authority and control
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nasc/nat
Definition
to be born
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cognate
Definition
having a common ancestor or origin
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innate
Definition
possessed at birth, inborn, inherent
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nascent
Definition
emergent, recently coming into existence
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prenatal
Definition
existing or occurring before birth
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superfluous
Definition
extra, unnecessary
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Abhor
Definition
to detest, to regard with loathing
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inexorable
Definition
relentless, unavoidable, inevitable
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Ferv
Definition
to boil
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Fervent
Definition
greatly emotional or zealous
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Effervescent
Definition
1. containing small bubbles of gas
2. showing high spirits or excitement
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fervor
Definition
great warmth and intensity of emotion
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jur
Definition
to swear
Term
conjure
Definition
1. to summon by magical power, to evoke
2. to perform magic tricks
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abjure
Definition
to renounce under oath, to recant
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perjure
Definition
to deliberately testify falsely under oath
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jurisdiction
Definition
to right and power to interpret and apply the law, authority and control
Term
nasc/nat
Definition
to be born
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cognate
Definition
having a common ancestor or origin
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innate
Definition
possessed at birth, inborn, inherent
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nascent
Definition
emergent, recently coming into existence
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prenatal
Definition
existing or occurring before birth
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superfluous
Definition
extra, unnecessary
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Man
Definition
Hand
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Manacle
Definition
Handcuffs
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Maneuver
Definition
To guide to a desired place
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Emancipate
Definition
To set free
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Manipulate
Definition
To influence shrewdly
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Ped
Definition
Foot
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Impede
Definition
To obstruct progress
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Expedite
Definition
To quicken or to hasten a process
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Pedestrian
Definition
1. One traveling by foot
2. Common, dull, ordinary
Term
Expedition
Definition
A journey with a specific objective
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Simul/Semble
Definition
Same or alike
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Assimilate
Definition
To make similar to
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Ensemble
Definition
1. A group of performers
2. A coordinated outfit
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Semblance
Definition
The outward appearance
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Simultaneous
Definition
Happening at the same time, synchronized
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Rapacious
Definition
Greedy, avaricious
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Temper
Definition
To regulate
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Temperance
Definition
Self-restraint
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Intemperate
Definition
Lacking self control
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Sal/Xul/Sult
Definition
To leap or to spring forward
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Exult
Definition
To rejoice, as if in victory
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Desultory
Definition
Random, aimless
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Salacious
Definition
Lewd, lecherous, lustful
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Salient
Definition
Conspicuous, obvious
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Rupt
Definition
To break
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Abrupt
Definition
Very sudden, curt
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Disrupt
Definition
To throw into confusion, to break apart
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Corrupt
Definition
Dishonest, open to bribery
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Rupture
Definition
To break open or to burst
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Sycophant
Definition
A servile flatterer, a suck-up, a boot lick, an apple polisher, a brown noser
Term
Sed/Sid
Definition
To sit
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Sedentary
Definition
Requiring little physical activity
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Sedative
Definition
Having a calming effect
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Dissident
Definition
One who disagrees with a prevailing belief
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Insidious
Definition
Harmful, but subtle
Term
Par
Definition
Equal
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Disparate
Definition
Entirely different
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Incomparable
Definition
Unsurpassed, without equal
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Disparage
Definition
To belittle
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Paramount
Definition
Of utmost importance
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Paramour
Definition
A lover, especially an adulterous one
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Nov
Definition
New
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Innovation
Definition
Something newly created
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Novice
Definition
A beginner
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Novelty
Definition
A trinket, something new and interesting
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Sagacious
Definition
Wise, having shrewd judgment
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