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Vocabulary Development
Classical Roots
22
Language - English
11th Grade
02/02/2014

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DUCO,DUCERE,DUXI,DUCTUM
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HEGAISTHAI
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NUNCIO, NUNCIARE, NUNCIAVI, NUNCIATUM
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POLIS
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POLITIKOS
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POSSUM, POSSE,POTUI
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REX, REGIS
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conducive
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adj. Promoting; contributing (used with to); helpful.
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induce
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tr. v. 1. To persuade; to influence.
2. To cause; to bring about.
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traduce
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tr. v. To slander; to speak falsely or maliciously of.
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redoubt
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n. 1. A small fort defending an important point.
2. A place of refuge or defense.
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hegemony
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n. Dominance, especially of one political body over another.
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exegesis
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n. A thorough explanation or interpretation, especially of a sacred text.
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annunciation
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n. 1. An announcement; a proclamation.
2. In Christian thought, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would give birth to the son of God.
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renunciation
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n. An action or statement in which something is given up, rejected, abandoned, or sacrificed.
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polity
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n. An organized society, such as a nation, state, church, or other organization, having a specific form of government.
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politic
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adj. 1. wise; prudent; sagacious.
2. Expedient; taking advantage of the moment; shrewd.
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potentate
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n. Monarch; a ruler possessing great power.
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puissant
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adj. Mighty; powerful; forceful.
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regalia
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n. 1. Emblems and symbols of royalty, rank, office, or institution.
2. Finery; elaborate attire.
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regency
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n. The office or period of a regent; one who administers for a monarch, especially in England and in France.
adj. A style of dress, furniture; and architecture characteristic of the regency period in England.
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viceroy
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n. A governor or ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a province or colony.
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