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Lesson 2- Book D
Vocabulary from Classical Roots
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Language - English
10th Grade
01/19/2012

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Term
consecrate
Definition
1.To make or declare something sacred
2.To dedicate something to a goal
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execrate
Definition
To denounce as vile or evil; to curse; to detest
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sacrament
Definition
Something considered to have sacred significance
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sacrilege
Definition
Disrespect to something regarded as sacred
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sacrosanct
Definition
Sacred (often used ironically)
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sanctimonious
Definition
Pretending to be righteous
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sanction
Definition
1.Approval; support; permission
2.A penalty for breaking the law
3.To approve; to encourage
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sanctity
Definition
Godliness; holiness
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sanctuary
Definition
A sacred place; any place of refuge
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hierarchy
Definition
A group organized by rank
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hieroglyphic
Definition
1.Written with pictures to represent sounds/meanings of words
2.Hard to read
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expiate
Definition
To make amends for; to atone for
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piety
Definition
Religious devotion; great respect toward something, especially parents
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impious
Definition
Sacrilegious; profane; lacking appropriate reverence/respect
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pittance
Definition
A meager portion of anything
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