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USMACTSAT
Word Roots 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| metamorphosis | change of form |
| metastasize | to spread, turn bad, become poisonous or worsen |
| metaphysics | the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of reality, of mind and matter; the theoretical or first principles of a discipline (metaphysics of law) |
| metalanguage | language used to talk about language, which requires going beyond normal language |
| metonymy | a figure of speech that consists of the use of the name of one object or concept for that of another to which it is related (ie: use "Washington" in place of "United States government") |
| hypochondriac | a person unduly concerned with health and often suffering from delusions of physical disease |
| hypothetical | involving an assumption made for the sake of argument or for further study or investigation |
| hypocrisy | a pretending to be what one is not or to feel what one does not really feel |
| hyperbole | extreme exaggeration |
| hypertension | high blood pressure |
| subconscious | existing in the mind just below the level of awareness |
| subscribe | to write one's name underneath |
| subliminal | not quite strong enough to be sensed or perceived consciously |
| subjugate | to bring under control and rule as a subject; conquer, subdue |
| subversion | 1.an attempt to overthrow a government by working secretly from within 2. the corrupting of someone or something by weakening morals, loyalty or faith |
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