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Lesson 11

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AD is latin for   "to" or "toward"  
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adj. for a specific purpose or situation   ad hoc  
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v. to scold gently but firmly   admonish  
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v. to take in and make a part of the body; to digest   assimilate  
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v. to cause to become similar or part of a whole   assimilate  
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"to the point of infinity" or "endlessly"   ad inifinitum  
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"to the point of digust or excessively"   ad nauseam  
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"in proportion to the value of something"   ad valorem  
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"to the point"   ad rem  
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"appealing to the personal interests such as a person's prejudices or individual advantage, rather than to reason"   ad hominem  
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OLEO, OLERE, OLUI are Latin for   "to smell"  
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adj. pertaining to the sense of smell   olfactory  
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adj. smelling strongly   redolent  
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adj. full of memories   redolent  
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SONO, SONARE, SONUI, SONITUM are Latin for   "to sound"  
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v. to produce or show sound vibrations; to echo or resound   resonate  
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adj. pertaining to sound waves or audible sounds   sonic  
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VOCO, VOCARE, VOCAVI, VOCATUM are Latin for   "to call"  
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v. to speak in favor of something; to recommend   advocate  
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n. A person who argues, supports, or defends a cause   advocate  
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v. to summon or call forth; to inspire   evoke  
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v. to produce a reaction or response   evoke  
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adj. exciting; stimulating   provocative  
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adj. making an outcry; characterized by loudness, especially in protest   vociferous  
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synonym of aromatic   redolent  
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synonym of smelling   olfactory  
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synonym of sound (wave)   sonic  
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antonym of dull   provocative  
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antonym of mild-mannered   vociferous  
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antonym of opponent   advocate  
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Jets create a ______ boom when they break the sound barrier.   sonic  
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The body ____________ sugars and carbohydrates rapidly, but proteins and fats require longer digestion.   assimilates  
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Although __________ by the ranger to keep to the trail, the hikers set off cross-country and were soon lost.   admonished  
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After we made lasagna, the kitchen was _________ of garlic.   redolent  
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The Mexican rebel Zapata __________the rights of peasant farmers against powerful landlords.   advocated  
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The __________ committee will disband after the election.   ad hoc  
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Our camp counselor _________ us to quit talking and go to sleep.   admonished  
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America's "melting pot" society has __________ many cultures from every part of the globe.   assimilated  
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The Grimke sisters were nineteenth-century _________ of political equality for women.   advocates  
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Expert perfumers have such a developed _______ sense that they can identify the various scents in a complex fragrance.   olfactory  
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Rubbing the rim of a crystal glass causes it to _________.   resonate  
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My grandparents' attic is _________ of my childhood afternoons spent reading there.   redolent  
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Walker's _________ novel about Africa-American life was made into an award-winning film.   provocative  
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The batter made a ______ protest when the umpire called, "Out!"   vociferous  
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The shout of "Fire!" _______ panic in the audience.   evoked  
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