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Lesson 1 Roots
Classical Roots
percussion | 1. The sharp striking of one thing against another 2. Describing the striking of a substance or a musical instrument |
perennial | 1. Lasting for an indefinitely long time 2. Continuing regularly 3. Living longer than two years, said especially of plants |
permeate | To penetrate through spaces; to spread throughout |
persevere | To hold fast to a task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacles |
defer | 1.To postpone; delay 2. To yield respectfully to the opinion or will of another |
dilatory | Tending to delay or to postpone. |
elation | Excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness. |
infer | 1. To use available evidence to form a conclusion 2. To guess |
Fero, Ferre, tuli, Latum | "to bring," "to bear," "to carry" Latin |
Per | "Through" Latin |
Tendo, Tendere, Tetendi, Tensum | "To stretch" Latin |
contend | 1. To engage in a quarrel, a struggle, or rivalry 2. To assert; to put forward in an argument |
intent | Purpose |